Watching Cult Classics in a Cemetery? | John Wyatt Interview

About this episode

Jackie and Danielle interview John Wyatt about the evolution of Cinespia and its impact on outdoor movie screenings in Los Angeles.

Movie screenings at a cemetery? This week on the No More Late Fees podcast, Jackie and Danielle sit down with John Wyatt to talk about how he transformed an Italian movie club into one of Los Angeles’ most beloved film traditions, Cinespia. In honor of Cinespia’s 25th anniversary, John shares behind-the-scenes stories about building screenings at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, curating unforgettable movie nights, and creating immersive fan experiences complete with DJs, dance floors, themed photo booths, and surprise celebrity appearances. The conversation also explores: - How Cinespia grew entirely through word of mouth - Why communal moviegoing still matters in the streaming era - The rise of ‘90s and 2000s nostalgia with younger audiences - Special anniversary screenings for films like Moulin Rouge, Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Mulholland Drive - Celebrity moments like screening appearances by stars like Ryan Coogler, Ben Stiller and Kirsten Dunst If you love movie nostalgia, cult classics, blockbuster memories, and conversations about the future of the movie going experience, this episode belongs on your listener list. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share your…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jackie, Danielle

Guest: John Wyatt

Topics covered

• cult classics
• outdoor movie screenings
• nostalgia
• communal moviegoing
• Los Angeles film culture
• Cinespia

Keywords

• Cinespia
• John Wyatt interview
• outdoor movie screenings
• Hollywood Forever Cemetery
• movie nostalgia
• 90s movies
• 2000s movies
• cult classic films
• Los Angeles movie culture
• Blockbuster nostalgia

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cinespia

Books & works: Moulin Rouge, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Mulholland Drive

Places: Hollywood Forever Cemetery

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