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After 20 years on Mission Street in South Pasadena, beloved video store, Vidéothèque, is picking up stakes in the coming weeks and moving house to Highland Park. As owner, Mark Wright said, “In the immortal words of Groucho’s Captain Spaulding, ‘We must be going!’ “. Apropos that he should quote the 1930 film, “Animal Crackers”.
According to Wright, when it came time to renew their lease this summer, they were unable to come to an agreement with the building owner, which triggered their decision to move.
“After 20 incredible years on Mission Street,” he said, “it is with much emotion and no small regret that we are packing up and moving to a new location.”
Luckily for us, they are not going too far. Vidéothèque’s new home is 4 miles down the road in Highland Park!
The entire team at Vidéothèque is excited to welcome patrons to their new spacious home home at 4102 N Figueroa Street. This new location is two A (formerly Gold) Line stops away and a 10-minute drive southwest on the 110 fwy from the current location. It is adjacent to Cypress Park, Lincoln Heights, and Mount Washington, and much closer to Glassell Park, Echo Park, and Atwater Village.
Wright goes on to tell us that their Vidéoclub screening series & events will now have ample room, as will their 45,000+ rental catalog of Blu-ray, DVD and 4k titles. The new space is a bit roomier which will allow for an enhanced section of new & used vinyl, movies for sale, posters, books, & more.
“While streaming content continues to shrink, Vidéothèque’s ever-growing library remains one of the most important resources for film in Los Angeles, Southern California, and beyond”, says Wright.
South Pasadena just got a little less cool with this announcement, but we here at South Pasadenan would like to extend our thanks on behalf of a grateful community, to Mark and the team at Vidéothèque for 20 unforgettable years. We will miss you and wish you the best of luck in your new digs!
A message from Vidéothèque:
We Need Your Help
Our moving process will begin now — in mid-July — & we will cease operations at our Mission St location in August (exact date TBD), and we will re-open at our new home not long after (again TBD).
This is where YOU, our beloved community of cinephiles, come in! You recognize the importance of having films at your fingertips as corporate monopolies have repeatedly shown they are more interested in profits than providing art to the people. You cherish the ability to interact in person with your neighbors, friends, and fellow cinephiles in an environment that is a treat for the senses. You look forward to getting thoughtful recommendations from your favorite expert staff members.
Your ardent support of Vidéothèque and passion for physical media has kept us thriving for 20 years and has kept over 100 years of cinema alive and available. We are ready to soar for another 20, we just need YOUR help with the significant moving & re-opening expenses this change will incur.
A gift in any amount will make a huge difference and help us continue to provide a much-needed artistic resource to the Greater Los Angeles community. We remain deeply grateful for your support, patience, and pep while we strut into our new future!
Looking forward to celebrating together in our new home once we’re settled.
Much love xx
— Mark & the Crew
Thank you!
