Anne Hathaway steps into the role of Mia Thermopolis, the awkward San Francisco teenager who discovers she's actually a princess in this beloved 2001 Disney classic. Catch it on the big screen at The Beverly Theater, where the intimate 150-seat setting and crisp acoustics make for a cozy way to revisit Mia's journey from ordinary schoolgirl to Genovian royalty, complete with the makeover montage, the fish-out-of-water comedy, and Julie Andrews delivering every line of grandmotherly wisdom with impeccable poise.
There's something nice about watching a familiar coming-of-age story in a proper theater setting rather than on a laptop screen, surrounded by other people who probably know the "shut up" scene by heart. The Beverly's terrace and cocktail lounge give the evening a bit of an occasion too, so it works well whether you're bringing a group of friends for a nostalgic hang or introducing the film to someone who's somehow never seen it.