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Ways To Spice

Up A Movie Date

BY: TEYA CHAVEZ

The typical movie date has been a tradition since dating was If you want to get away from the city view, you can watch a
invented. It has been considered outdated in todays view screening in a park. EatSeeHear host a screening at Griffith
due it’s repeated usage over time. There are five easy ways Park located in Los Angeles. Since you’ll be sitting on a flat
to spice up this tradition to a modern day surprise. grass lawn, you will need to provide all amenities yourself,
such as blankets, pillows, or chairs. They have a regulation
What is more romantic than watching a movie with the on chairs that are 6 inches off the ground. You could still
cities view all around you? Rooftop Cinema Club offers a bring these chairs in, but you would have to sit in a desig-
variety of rooftop movies in down town Los Angeles and nated area that is further from the screen. The right way
Hollywood. On the rooftop there are rows of beach-like to spend time in the park is with your best friend and you
deckchairs with adjustable backings. You have an option of could bring them along on the date since all events are dog
sitting in a one-seated deckchair or a love seat, which is a friendly. Food trucks are also lined outside so you don’t
long deckchair, made for two people. Some may worry that have to worry about a separate dinner.
the noises from the streets down below may be a distur-
bance but the Rooftop Cinema Club thought of everything. Channel Lu went here for a third date and definitely wants
When you look for a place to sit, wireless headphones will to go again. She didn’t take advantage of the dog friendly
already be resting on your deckchair. They show a variety option but she did get a good use out of the bar. “The
of movies from classics to new releases. As a romantic entire evening was filled with fun but I thought the theme
touch, the movie screenings will always start at sunset. cocktails really made it special” (Lu). The bar serves beer,
wine, and movie themed cocktails. Lu was amused by the
Yanira Ramirez planned to go watch the screening Logan bar but not the mosquitos. “I knew we were sitting on the
at the Hollywood location and had an amazing time with grass but I didn’t think to bring bug spray. I got about 10
her boyfriend. She suggested getting there early to get good bug bites that night.” If you want to enjoy the park, long
seats due to it being like a regular movie theater. “They pants and bug spray will definitely make for a better night.
served food and the unlimited popcorn was the way to my The prices range from $11-$30 depending on discounts
heart.” She also suggest to wear warm clothes and claims and extra amenities, although a standard adult ticket is
the blanket that they provide is very thin. “If you’re 21 and priced at $20.
older, I suggest checking out the bar. They have multiple
drinks to choose from but my favorite was the mango If the park is too average for you, you can spooky it up by
drink.” going to a cemetery screening instead. Cinespia hosts a