American Cinematheque

Since 1981, American Cinematheque has endeavored to preserve the rich history of the movie-watching experience. To achieve this goal, the organization is chiefly concerned with preserving and developing programming at two of Los Angeles' oldest, most famous theatres: the Egyptian Theatre, which was built in 1922, and the Aero Theatre, constructed in 1940. Both the Egyptian and the Aero are fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including the ability to show films in 70 mm, 35 mm, and digital forms. The Egyptian is the only venue  of its kind in the United States capable of using the aforementioned mediums, in conjunction with films on nitrate and digital laser projection. These theatres screen important Hollywood classics movies, as well as new domestic and international films, and they host film festivals, speakers, and previews.