Press clips
Fallout: #MeToo, Fairfax rebrand, the L.A. film scene
L.A. Times 6/7/23 The return of Vidiots could alter L.A.’s moviegoing map for good
L.A. Times 4/17/23 Vidiots returns: L.A. institution reveals opening date for new movie theater, video store
L.A. Mag 3/24/23 Why An Art-House Movie Theaters Void Has Opened in L.A.
L.A. Times 7/19/21 Beloved video store Vidiots is set to reopen. How Rian Johnson and others are helping
Complex 11/5/20 Why Streetwear Brand Brain Dead Is Permanently Taking Over an L.A. Movie Theater
L.A. Times 12/31/19 Can neighborhood arthouse cinema survive in the age of Netflix?
(re: Lumiere Cinema at the Music Hall)
L.A. Times 12/18/19 ‘Uncut Gems’ pulled as Fairfax Cinema’s opening movie in former Cinefamily space
Hollywood Reporter 12/18/19 L.A.’s Former Cinefamily Theater to Reopen as Fairfax Cinema
New York Times 10/25/19 Los Angeles Has a New Comedy Clubhouse: Dynasty Typewriter
L.A. Times 10/1/19 Ava DuVernay’s Array is a place for women and filmmakers of color in L.A.
L.A. Magazine 9/30/19 The Triumphant Return of Vidiots Is a Huge Win for Movie Lovers
MovieMaker 7/24/19 Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Strengthens Los Angeles’ Resurgent Film Scene with Their New Location Downtown
L.A.Times 7/17/19 Will the Alamo Drafthouse L.A. be the last stand for movie theaters?
Marketplace 6/13/19 LA’s Secret Movie Club is about building a community
That Eerie Show with the Newmans [Podcast] 5/15/19 Bird Cage Theatre and The Silent Movie Theatre
arts meme 4/21/19 Silent Movie Theatre before/after #metoo accusation
Los Angeleno 4/5/19 After Cinefamily’s Demise, Where To Watch Movies
IndieWire 1/9/18 Newly-Launched Fairfax Theater Will Take Over Silent Movie Theatre from Cinefamily
New Yorker 1/8/18 Can Hollywood Change Its Ways?
Beverly Press 12/13/17 Silent Movie Theater Remains Shuttered
Cinefamily implosion (2017)
Jezebel 11/15/2017 Movie Theater Cinefamily Shuts Down Permanently After Sexual Harassment Investigation
Time Out 11/15/2017 After a decade of beloved film screenings, Cinefamily is closing for good
Vanity Fair 11/15/2017 Los Angeles Film Venue Cinefamily Shuts Down After Sexual-Abuse Allegations
Hollywood Reporter 11/14/2017 Cinefamily Shuts Down Following Sexual Harassment Scandal
Variety 11/14/2017 Cinefamily to Permanently Shut Down Following Sexual Harassment Scandal
L.A. Times 11/14/2017 Following scandal and investigation, Cinefamily to shut down permanently
Indie Wire 11/13/2017 Before Weinstein: The Times’ Sexual Harassment Timeline Should Include Austin and Cinefamily Scandals
Variety 10/3/2017 Geek Girls vs. the Boys’ Club: Arthouse Scandals Shift the Culture
L.A. Weekly 9/18/2017 A Sexual Harassment Scandal Imploded Cinefamily. Can It Be Saved?
Jezebel 8/31/2017 Former Cinefamily Employees Allege Mishandling of Sexual Harassment Claims
BuzzFeed 8/28/2017 Former Employees Of A Beloved LA Movie Theater Describe Sexism In The Workplace
Indie Wire 8/23/2017 Brie Larson, Women of Cinefamily Co-Founder, Calls for ‘Further Action’ on Sexual Harassment Charges
L.A. Times 8/23/2017 Two top Cinefamily leaders resign over anonymous allegations of sexual misconduct
LAist 8/22/2017 Cinefamily Founder Resigns Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Indie Wire 8/22/2017 Hadrian Belove Resigns From Cinefamily After Anonymous Email Alleges Sexual Harassment