FilmStruck Lives, Sort Of
Last month, FilmStruck announced that it will shut down on November 29, devastating classic-film fan..
Last month, FilmStruck announced that it will shut down on November 29, devastating classic-film fans who had depended on the streaming platform for their Old Hollywood fix. But now—after complaints from high-profile film lovers like Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Barry Jenkins, Barbra Streisand, Guillermo del Toro, and Leonardo DiCaprio—FilmStrucks parent company, WarnerMedia, has announced a streaming solution that will come into effect next spring.
Specifically, the beloved Criterion Collection—whose titles appeared as part of FilmStruck— will launch as its own freestanding streaming service. A press release circulated Friday offered more details.
The Criterion Channel will be picking up where FilmStruck left off, with thematic programming, regular filmmaker spotlights, and actor retrospectives, featuring major classics and hard-to-find discoveries from Hollywood and around the world, complete with special features like commentaries, behind-the-scenes footage, and original documentaries. The Criterion Channel will continue to produce their guest-programmer series, “Adventures in Moviegoing,” which has already featured such cinephile luminaries as Barry Jenkins, Guillermo del Toro, Bill Hader, and Mira Nair. Criterion's monthly 15-minute film school, “Observations on Film Art,” “Tuesdays Short + Feature,” and the Friday double bill will all be back as well.
The Criterion Collections library of films will also be available on WarnerMedias direct-to-consumer platform, which will launch toward the end of 2019. Criterion Collection trumpeted the news on Twitter Friday, directing fans to sign up to become Charter Subscribers. Del Toro seemed to be happy with this solution, telling his followers Friday, “This is the perfect not-missing-a-beat way to address the @FilmStruck debacle. Please share and support. It takes a moment to sign in.”
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NEPTUNES NET
The preferred stop for Harley-Davidson bikers and tourists alike serves fresh fish and beer at picnic tables overlooking the Pacific.
Established: 1956.
Notable patrons: Elizabeth Taylor, Steve McQueen, and Dennis Hopper.
Address: 42505 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu.
Photo: From Alamy (Neptune's Net); From Silver Screen Collection/Hulton Archive/Getty Images (Bikers).
THE MUSSO & FRANK GRILL
Steaks, oysters Rockefeller, and stiff martinis are the norm at this Hollywood standby. For generations, formally attired waiters have tended to guests sitting on the famous red leather booths. Also, their Mussos Flannel Cakes go well with needing a little hair of the dog.
Established: 1919.
Notable patrons: Charlie Chaplin, Greta Garbo, and Ernest Hemingway.
Address: 6667 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles.
Photo: From Photo12/UIG/Getty Images, Luis Sinco/The Los Angeles Times, Yin Yang, all from Getty Images.
THE ORIGINAL PANTRY CAFE
Bigger is better at this cash-only diner thats open around the clock.
Established: 1924.
Notable patrons: Clark Gable, Humphrey Bogart, and Marilyn Monroe.
Address: 877 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles.
Photo: From Alamy (Old Pantry Cafe); From InhausCreative (Milk shake), Michael Ochs Archives (Monroe).
CLIFTONS
This newly renovated, multi-level historic restaurant is a trippy adventure complete with themed bars and cafeteria-style cuisine.
Established: 1932.
Notable patrons: Isaac Asimov, Jack Kerouac, and Ray Bradbury—who, after spending his early days eating at Cliftons, rang in his 90th birthday here.
Address: 648 S. Broadway, Los Angeles.
Photo: By Kevin Winter/Getty Images.
COLES
This landmark saloon, with a hidden speakeasy in back, serves classic cocktails and its signature, mouth-watering French Dip Sandwiches.
Established: 1908.
Notable patrons: Mickey Cohen and Charles Bukowski.
Address: 118 E. 6th St., Los Angeles.
Photo: By Con Keyes/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images.
PHILIPPE THE ORIGINAL
A bustling deli known for its comfort food—most notably its signature French Dipped Sandwich. The feud between Philippe and Coles as to which one is the French-dip sandwichs creator is ongoing.
Established: 1908.
Notable patron: Norman Rockwell.
Address: 1001 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles.
Photo: From Alamy (Philippe the Original); By Don Wilkie/Getty Images (French Dip).
EDELWEISS CHOCOLATES
One of the oldest candy shops in L.A. is known for its chocolate honeycomb. The famous candy-making episode from I Love Lucy was inspired by its kitchen.
Established: 1942.
Notable patrons: Lauren Bacall and Katharine Hepburn.
Address: 444 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills.
Photo: From Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images.PreviousNext
NEPTUNES NET
The preferred stop for Harley-Davidson bikers and tourists alike serves fresh fish and beer at picnic tables overlooking the Pacific.
Established: 1956.
Notable patrons: Elizabeth Taylor, Steve McQueen, and Dennis Hopper.
Address: 42505 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu.
From Alamy (Neptune's Net); From Silver Screen Collection/Hulton Archive/Getty Images (Bikers).
THE MUSSO & FRANK GRILL
Steaks, oysters Rockefeller, and stiff martinis are the norm at this Hollywood standby. For generations, formally attired waiters have tended to guests sitting on the famous red leather booths. Also, their Mussos Flannel Cakes go well with needing a little hair of the dog.
Established: 1919.
Notable patrons: Charlie Chaplin, Greta Garbo, and Ernest Hemingway.
Address: 6667 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles.
From Photo12/UIG/Getty Images, Luis Sinco/The Los Angeles Times, Yin Yang, all from Getty Images.
THE ORIGINAL PANTRY CAFE
Bigger is better at this cash-only diner thats open around the clock.
Established: 1924.
Notable patrons: Clark Gable, Humphrey Bogart, and Marilyn Monroe.
Address: 877 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles.
From Alamy (Old Pantry Cafe); From InhausCreative (Milk shake), Michael Ochs Archives (Monroe).
CLIFTONS
This newly renovated, multi-level historic restaurant is a trippy adventure complete with themed bars and cafeteria-style cuisine.
Established: 1932.
Notable patrons: Isaac Asimov, Jack Kerouac, and Ray Bradbury—who, after spending his early days eating at Cliftons, rang in his 90th birthday here.
Address: 648 S. Broadway, Los Angeles.
By Kevin Winter/Getty Images.
FOUNTAIN COFFEE ROOM
The beloved coffee shop in the Beverly Hills Hotel is perfect for banana pancakes, McCarthy salads, and some of the best people-watching in the city.
Established: 1949.
Notable patrons: Gina Lollobrigida, Faye Dunaway, and Robert Evans.
Address: 9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills.
© Marianna Day Massey/Zuma/Corbis (Beverly Hills Hotel).
THE APPLE PAN
Some of the best American classics—from burgers to pies—have been served from this tiny horseshoe counter for decades.
Established: 1947.
Notable patrons: Mickey Rooney, Paul Newman, and Natalie Wood.
Address: 10801 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles.
From Alamy (The Apple Pan); By Carlos Chavez/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images (Burger).
CHEZ JAY
Sawdust on the floor, a barrel of peanuts, and an ocean breeze give flavor to this hole-in-the-wall that has been a celebrity and local hangout for years.
Established: 1959.
Notable patrons: Frank Sinatra, Natalie Wood, and Richard Burton.
Address: 1657 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica.
By Michael Robinson Chavez (Chez Jay), Red Helga (Peanuts), Steve Collender (Surfboard), all from Getty Images.
COLES
This landmark saloon, with a hidden speakeasy in back, serves classic cocktails and its signature, mouth-watering French Dip Sandwiches.
Established: 1908.
Notable patrons: Mickey Cohen and Charles Bukowski.
Address: 118 E. 6th St., Los Angeles.
By Con Keyes/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images.
PHILIPPE THE ORIGINAL
A bustling deli known for its comfort food—most notably its signature French Dipped Sandwich. The feud between Philippe and Coles as to which one is the French-dip sandwichs creator is ongoing.
Established: 1908.
Notable patron: Norman Rockwell.
Address: 1001 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles.
From Alamy (Philippe the Original); By Don Wilkie/Getty Images (French Dip).
EDELWEISS CHOCOLATES
One of the oldest candy shops in L.A. is known for its chocolate honeycomb. The famous candy-making episode from I Love Lucy was inspired by its kitchen.
Established: 1942.
Notable patrons: Lauren Bacall and Katharine Hepburn.
Address: 444 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills.
From Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images.
Julie MillerJulie Miller is a Senior Hollywood writer for Vanity Fairs website.
