The Beverly Theater brings Dan Gilroy's intense psychological thriller to the big screen in the intimate setting of downtown's Arts District. "Nightcrawler" follows the dark journey of Lou Bloom, a driven freelance videographer who discovers the dangerous world of LA crime journalism, where he pushes ethical boundaries to capture the most graphic footage for local news stations. Jake Gyllenhaal's transformative performance anchors this neo-noir exploration of ambition, media ethics, and the appetite for violence in broadcast news.
The 150-seat theater offers an ideal environment to experience this gripping character study, with its excellent acoustics and modern projection creating an immersive viewing experience. The venue's cocktail lounge provides a space to discuss the film's unsettling themes before or after the screening. This is the kind of contemporary cinema that benefits from a dedicated theater setting—the claustrophobic nighttime cinematography and mounting tension play well in a focused, distraction-free environment where the film's commentary on media culture can really resonate.