Sunday is the 3rd night since Prime Cinema in Red Bluff opened its doors to the public for indoor movies. Owner of Prime Cinema Brian Young told KRCR they were very happy with the turnout of people returning to the movies. He said they averaged about 100 people total for both Friday and Saturday night. Young explained their system for social … [Read more...]
Film Buffs Are Fighting to Save Houston’s Historic River Oaks Theatre
“We have to do whatever it takes” to preserve the 82-year-old indie cinema, Richard Linklater said in a panel event this week. Source: https://www.texasmonthly.com/arts … [Read more...]
‘In The Heights’ to open 2021 Tribeca Film Festival with physical screenings
The 20th Tribeca Film Festival will open on June 9 in New York with the world premiere of In The Heights, the musical created by Lin-Manuel Miranda and directed by Jon M. Chu. The film will screen simultaneously at outdoor venues across all five New York boroughs, with the premiere hosted from the United Palace in … [Read more...]
Locally owned theaters remain open, despite pandemic challenges
Rio 6 Cinema has been in the Hall family since 1922. Syd Hall’s grandfather opened the first theater in downtown Beeville, and the theater has been in multiple locations since then, but the business has remained in the family. Currently, Hall operates theaters in Beeville, Kingsville, Alice, and Kerrville. Last year, the theaters sat closed for … [Read more...]
New dine-in movie theater opening at The Battery in May
A new dine-in movie experience is coming to the Peach State. Silverspot Cinema is set to welcome food and movie fans when it opens its first Georgia theater at The Battery in May. Source: https://www.ajc.com/life/ … [Read more...]
Can Alamo Drafthouse Battle Back From Bankruptcy and Lead a Moviegoing Revival?
Alamo Drafthouse was riding high. The Austin, Texas-based theater chain had managed the difficult feat of expanding its footprint nationally, popping up in major metropolises such as New York and Los Angeles without losing its indie spirit. Its unabashed love of all things cinema, menus crammed with craft beer and locally sourced snacks, and … [Read more...]
