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 favorite outdoor movie experience or dream screening lineup with us.

Keywords: Cinespia, John Wyatt interview, outdoor movie screenings, Hollywood Forever Cemetery, movie nostalgia podcast, 90s movies, 2000s movies, cult classic films, Los Angeles movie culture, movie podcast, Blockbuster nostalgia, No More Late Fees

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