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305 E. 4th St., Ste. 200
Santa Ana, CA 92701
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The Frida Cinema

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TESTIMONIALS

I love this place! I’m one of the former “regulars” a The New Beverly Cinema in L.A. and I’m so glad I don’t have to drive all the way out there for my art house, vintage, cult and special film events. I love the fact that they’re a non-profit organization.

Al B.

The Frida Cinema is a force to be reckoned with! And a non-profit at that. A place that offers documentaries, the classics, foreign cinema, and everything else outside the mainstream world. This cinema is one of the only few running that do this. There is nothing like it.

Zaina H.

I recently rented the theatre for a six-day event and it was an incredible experience. The staff at the Frida is accommodating, helpful, and overall a pleasure to work with. The theatre has so much character and is such a gem! I would highly recommend the theatre for anything from just seeing a film to renting the space. I know I’ll be back here time and time again!

Brandon P.

What a gem. I’ve lived in Orange County for twenty years and never knew of a repertory theater here. I’d expect to drive to L.A. to find a venue as cool as this.

Joe V.

Great independent theater with a fantastic staff. Everyone was friendly and efficient. They had great seats and sound!! If your a popcorn lover grab it. They have vegan butter. Taste great and healthy! Without the guilt! Thank you for showing Mandy!

Dean D.

This is such an amazing theater filled with nothing but love! I’ve been coming to this place for years and what’s nice is that I know I’m supporting a non-profit theater. They’re always helping the community, supporting local small filmmakers, proving something beautiful and wholesome and just being so well put together.

Lisset M.

What a cool theater! This is a local Santa Ana gem that was just recently refurbished. They play great classic movies, and though we were here for an arts event, the historical charm just can be found the moment you step foot inside the lobby!

Eduardo B.

What a hidden gem! I had such a lovely time at a recent showing of Godzilla (1954). This theater is a bit timeworn, yet undeniably quaint and charming with an unconventional feel. And interestingly enough, the audience served as the sweet element of surprise. Those in attendance created an atmosphere of delight, comfort, and personal acceptance… and get this.. there was an actual host who presented a brief preface to the film just prior to viewing. Very collegiate, which I loved! All in all pe… Read more

Mekayla W.

I had a chance to visit the Frida Cinema last night for a screening of the original 1954 Godzilla and had such a great time! They had a very informative Q&A session afterwards with knowledgeable Ishiro Honda biographers.They also had the lobby set up with merchandise tables and a book signing. Well done Frida!! Have more events like these please.

Kiri C.

I love the Frida, as an avid movie watcher, it’s great to have a place to go where many classic, cult and underrated films are shown. I had the pleasure of attending “The Decline of Western Civilization” screening with director Penelope Spheres doing a Q&A. Her films are so historically important and impacted me at a very young age. I am forever grateful for the experience, like nowhere else would this be possible. I think it’s truly amazing what the staff and everyone involved is doing for the … Read more

Kim S.

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The Frida’s DRIVE-IN | DINE OUT is back! We’re thrilled to be returning to Tustin’s @messhallmarketoc to bring you great nights of art house and cult favorites, plus great bites from Mess Hall Market’s family of restaurants, all enjoyed from the comfort of your car! We’re kicking it off next weekend with two psychedelic classics from one of our favorite filmmakers, Alejandro Jodorowsky — EL TOPO (Friday, January 21) and THE HOLY MOUNTAIN (Saturday, January 22)! Tickets available now at thefridacinema.org! 🎥 🚗

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The Frida’s DRIVE-IN | DINE OUT is back! We’re thrilled to be returning to Tustin’s @messhallmarketoc to bring you great nights of art house and cult favorites, plus great bites from Mess Hall Market’s family of restaurants, all enjoyed from the comfort of your car! We’re kicking it off next weekend with two psychedelic classics from one of our favorite filmmakers, Alejandro Jodorowsky — EL TOPO (Friday, January 21) and THE HOLY MOUNTAIN (Saturday, January 22)! Tickets available now at thefridacinema.org! 🎥 🚗

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In consideration of the incredible strain that our local OC hospitals are enduring due to Omicron, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily close our doors. By all accounts current numbers should be decreasing over the next two weeks, so we look forward to reopening on Friday, January 28th.

We will be hosting several outdoor events over the next two weeks, including a FREE outdoor screening of The Wizard of Oz next Thursday January 20th (with major gratitude to the City of Santa Ana and Community Engagement @ce_org for their support!), and our #DriveIns return to @messhallmarketoc next Friday! Visit http://thefridacinema.org for updates, schedule and tickets, and more! Please stay safe out there. 🎥❤️

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In consideration of the incredible strain that our local OC hospitals are enduring due to Omicron, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily close our doors. By all accounts current numbers should be decreasing over the next two weeks, so we look forward to reopening on Friday, January 28th. We will be hosting several outdoor events over the next two weeks, including a FREE outdoor screening of The Wizard of Oz next Thursday January 20th (with major gratitude to the City of Santa Ana and Community Engagement @ce_org for their support!), and our #DriveIns return to @messhallmarketoc next Friday! Visit http://thefridacinema.org for updates, schedule and tickets, and more! Please stay safe out there. 🎥❤️

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2/16

Our final screening of THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH is tonight at 8pm!

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Our final screening of THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH is tonight at 8pm!

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3/16

TONIGHT! Flocker Flicks 21+ Movie Night powered by @tropicannasa and our friends @oldpal , @madebykiva and @clsics.official presents DAZED AND CONFUSED at The Frida!

Where: @thefridacinema in Downtown Santa Ana

21+ Screening - bring ID! Show your ticket purchase at Tropicanna from 1/8 - 1/13 show to pickup a Goodie Bag! Tickets still available at http://thefridacinema.org.

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TONIGHT! Flocker Flicks 21+ Movie Night powered by @tropicannasa and our friends @oldpal , @madebykiva and @clsics.official presents DAZED AND CONFUSED at The Frida! Where: @thefridacinema in Downtown Santa Ana 21+ Screening - bring ID! Show your ticket purchase at Tropicanna from 1/8 - 1/13 show to pickup a Goodie Bag! Tickets still available at http://thefridacinema.org.

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FILM TRIVIA — TONIGHT! We’ve got seven teams signed up for Movie Trivia Night tonight, Tuesday January 11th! These cinephiles are so confident they know movies better than you do — are you and your friends cine-savvy enough to prove them wrong? Sign up at thefridacinema.org/trivia! Doors open at 7:30PM, and the games will begin shortly after! 🎥 🧠

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5/16

Opening this Friday — Academy Award winner Asghar Farhadi (A Separation, The Salesman) returns with A HERO. Winner of the Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival, is “a superb morality play that immerses us deeply in a society’s values and rituals, and keeps us guessing right up to its powerful final shot” (Time Out). Info, showtimes and tickets available at http://thefridacinema.org.

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Opening this Friday — Academy Award winner Asghar Farhadi (A Separation, The Salesman) returns with A HERO. Winner of the Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival, is “a superb morality play that immerses us deeply in a society’s values and rituals, and keeps us guessing right up to its powerful final shot” (Time Out). Info, showtimes and tickets available at http://thefridacinema.org.

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6/16

Just a few more chances to catch Sean Baker’s new award-winner RED ROCKET at The Frida! Catch it today, Wednesday, and Thursday at 5:30pm! Tickets and info at https://thefridacinema.org/event/red-rocket.

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Just a few more chances to catch Sean Baker’s new award-winner RED ROCKET at The Frida! Catch it today, Wednesday, and Thursday at 5:30pm! Tickets and info at https://thefridacinema.org/event/red-rocket.

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7/16

“Thief is the best crime movie since Chinatown. Period. And it's better.” Bold words, Michael Ventura of L.A. Weekly! Agree or disagree, there’s no denying that Michael Mann’s 1981 thriller THIEF marked one of cinema’s most exciting and boldly stylish directorial debuts. Catch it today and this week at The Frida as our Michael Mannuary series continues!

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“Thief is the best crime movie since Chinatown. Period. And it's better.” Bold words, Michael Ventura of L.A. Weekly! Agree or disagree, there’s no denying that Michael Mann’s 1981 thriller THIEF marked one of cinema’s most exciting and boldly stylish directorial debuts. Catch it today and this week at The Frida as our Michael Mannuary series continues!

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8/16

This Thursday at 8:30pm! Tropicanna Nights at The Frida, presented by Santa Ana’s @thetropicannalifestyle, kicks off their 2022 series with 1993’s DAZED AND CONFUSED! 21+ event. Tickets available at thefridacinema.org!

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This Thursday at 8:30pm! Tropicanna Nights at The Frida, presented by Santa Ana’s @thetropicannalifestyle, kicks off their 2022 series with 1993’s DAZED AND CONFUSED! 21+ event. Tickets available at thefridacinema.org!

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9/16

We ❤️ it when our fans reach out to us to let us know they appreciate our programming and work, and every once in a we get a message that seriously make us blush with a distinct sense of accomplishment and pride. 🥰Cheers to @likenothing for letting us know just how important The Frida is to her, and for taking us over our $1,000 Instagram fundraising goal! Cheers to everyone who’s supported our campaign! 🎥❤️🙏🏼

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We ❤️ it when our fans reach out to us to let us know they appreciate our programming and work, and every once in a we get a message that seriously make us blush with a distinct sense of accomplishment and pride. 🥰Cheers to @likenothing for letting us know just how important The Frida is to her, and for taking us over our $1,000 Instagram fundraising goal! Cheers to everyone who’s supported our campaign! 🎥❤️🙏🏼

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10/16

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Coming to The Frida Cinema January 24th - 26th -- Winner of the Best Director award at Sundance, The Last Black Man in San Francisco marks the acclaimed feature film debut of Joe Talbot. This month's Volunteer of the Month selection, selected by Dani Leard! Tickets now available at http://thefridacinema.org.

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11/16

Tickets now available! POLY STYRENE: I AM A CLICHÉ screens at The Frida February 2nd at 7:30pm! Featuring interviews with Thurston Moore, Kathleen Hanna, Neneh Cherry, and many more artists who knew Poly or were influenced by her, directors Celeste Bell and Paul Sng’s new documentary @polystyrenefilm celebrates the iconic Anglo-Somali punk musician who fronted X-Ray Spex, and was a key inspiration for the #riotgrrrl and #Afropunk movements. Tickets now available at http://thefridacinema.org!

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Tickets now available! POLY STYRENE: I AM A CLICHÉ screens at The Frida February 2nd at 7:30pm! Featuring interviews with Thurston Moore, Kathleen Hanna, Neneh Cherry, and many more artists who knew Poly or were influenced by her, directors Celeste Bell and Paul Sng’s new documentary @polystyrenefilm celebrates the iconic Anglo-Somali punk musician who fronted X-Ray Spex, and was a key inspiration for the #riotgrrrl and #Afropunk movements. Tickets now available at http://thefridacinema.org!

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12/16

Cheers to everyone who’s contributed to our campaign! We’re hoping to reach $1,000 exclusively from our Instagram followers — if you haven’t already, please click “Fundraising for The Frida Cinema” above to donate! We could really use your support! 🎥❤️🙏🏼 #longlivecinema

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Cheers to everyone who’s contributed to our campaign! We’re hoping to reach $1,000 exclusively from our Instagram followers — if you haven’t already, please click “Fundraising for The Frida Cinema” above to donate! We could really use your support! 🎥❤️🙏🏼 #longlivecinema

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Good times. ❤️ Thanks for the memories, @likenothing! Repost from @likenothing • last night i dreamt about this time @thefridacinema had a wes anderson night. the film was picked from the spinning thing. we watched rushmore that night. but in my dream we were watching the french dispatch. i really wish i could’ve seen it in a theater. maybe one day. 🤞

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14/16

Now playing - Joel Coen’s THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH screens today at 5:45pm & 8pm. Additional screenings daily through Thursday - visit http://thefridacinema.org for showtimes and tickets.

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Now playing - Joel Coen’s THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH screens today at 5:45pm & 8pm. Additional screenings daily through Thursday - visit http://thefridacinema.org for showtimes and tickets.

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Today at 4pm! Join us for a special screening of ROBERT WILLIAMS MR. BITCHIN', a documentary about Robert Williams, American painter, cartoonist, and founder of Juxtapoz Art & Culture Magazine. Presented in partnership with Orange County Center for Contemporary Art's @occcart current exhibit The Visual Adventures of Robert Williams!

Info and advance tickets available at https://thefridacinema.org/event/robert-williams-mr-bitchin/.

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Today at 4pm! Join us for a special screening of ROBERT WILLIAMS MR. BITCHIN', a documentary about Robert Williams, American painter, cartoonist, and founder of Juxtapoz Art & Culture Magazine. Presented in partnership with Orange County Center for Contemporary Art's @occcart current exhibit The Visual Adventures of Robert Williams! Info and advance tickets available at https://thefridacinema.org/event/robert-williams-mr-bitchin/.

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