Remember when theaters screened movies other than the current blockbuster and ticket prices were reasonable? Maybe not if you’re a college student, but either way South Coast Village Cinema will show you a better version of dinner-and-a-movie, not too far from Coventry Court Apartments. Described as a ‘dive’ movie theater, South Coast is not for everyone. But if you can forego cushy seats and clean floors for a unique viewing experience, you’ve come to the right place. Along with showing around four current independent movies per week, South Coast also hosts special screenings of foreign films, cult classics, and their weekly Classic Film Wednesdays. Film buffs have been treated to The Life of Brian, Coffee and Cigarettes, Trainspotting, Office Space, along with some other classics. Come in appropriate apparel for Saturday’s midnight screenings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

South Coast Village Cinema
1561 W. Sunflower Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 557-5701

If you have a hankering for some classic cinema, pop in one of these much-adored favorites. All skillfully acted by some of the biggest names in film history, these films will transport you back in time:

The Best Years of Our Lives
Directed by William Wyler, this film tells the story of three soldiers returning home after the end of World War II. This film lets you glimpse into what it must have really been like when the GIs returned home after WWII. This film allows you to see the lives of average people with typical struggles who face the problems of adjusting to life after such a war.

Rebecca
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, this movie is an adaptation of a book by renowned author, Daphne DuMaurier. It begins with a simple romance between a poor, plain girl and a wealthy titled gentlemen, however, as the movie continues, you are led down a path that turns into something far more sinister than you could have imagined.

Philadelphia Story
This delightful comedy brought Katharine Hepburn back into the spotlight as a great screen actress. This movie still rings true today as it portrays our insatiable desire to know what society's elite do in their private lives. The story begins when a journalist and photographer show up to write a story about Katharine Hepburn’s character’s impending marriage to a stuffy businessman. Joined by film icons, Cary Grant and Jimmy Stewart, this film is a crowd pleaser for the ages.

Mrs. Miniver
Directed by William Wyler, this much loved film also served as a powerful piece of war propaganda during WWII. The sultry Greer Garson, who was offered the role after Norma Shearer refused it, initially balked at the idea of playing the mother of a college age boy, but was later convinced she was the right woman for the part.  She was later recognized with an Oscar for her performance in the film.

Laura
This intriguing mystery is one of the most stylish, captivating, elegant, and witty film noirs ever made. With an outstanding ensemble cast of characters, this thriller will leave you guessing until its final moments. An original poster hailed the film as: "The story of a love that became the most fearful thing that ever happened to a woman."

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