great place, lots of Classics and rare finds. Bit out of the way, but worth the trip. The staff is knowledgable and friendly.

They have pretty much any movie ever made plus the finest selection of rare and obsure titles, documentaries, sci-fi, genre defying, art films, etc. The people that work there are all helpful and really conneseurs of film.

They also have really great, unique holiday cards when christmas comes around...very california-centric or goofy-beachy themes. Fun.

No, seriously...I have yet to look for something that they don't have. Whether it's obscure 1950s science fiction films or documentaries that I need to present in my classes, if it's come out on VHS or DVD, it's probably lurking somewhere in here. The staff are quite knowledgable and take their jobs really seriously, which is a nice change from the Blockbuster drones. Los Angeles may not have a wealth of bookstores or coffeeshops, but its wealth of good video rental places makes you notice less.

Buy a membership here. It's well worth it.

A video rental store clearly run by humans, Vidiots is peppered with quirky signs and suggestions that would never be allowed at a large chain. For example, they have at least one movie that is free with any rental (I guess one of the employees really wants people to see it) and at the front counter they have signs indicating that they will not serve you if you are talking on your cell phone.

They also have sections of movies organized by director, and a much appreciated selection of movies for the film junkie. Also, the store kind of smells like old books, which I enjoy.

Rental prices are reasonable, and there are discounts if you become a member. There are also discounts on membership if you are a member of KCRW and bring your Fringe Benefits card.

Vidiots has the greatest selection of Videos & DVD's I have ever seen. All genres and mediums are represented. The staff are not only very knowledgeable, but friendly and helpful as well. Street parking is available, but not reliable. Rental rates are quite reasonable, considering few other stores have half the selection they do. If you've been trying to find something you'd seen years ago, and no-one knows what you're talking about, Vidiots has two copies of it waiting.