Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Griffin Cinema 4 on Apr 10, 2018 at 2:15 pm

This opened on December 21st, 1979. Small grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Thunderbird Drive-In on Apr 10, 2018 at 2:13 pm

Taken over by Cobb theatres in 1976 and closed 1979.

rivest266 commented about Roswell Town Centre on Apr 10, 2018 at 2:10 pm

This opened on December 21st, 1979 by Interstate Theatres (Boston). Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Doraville Cinema 'N' Drafthouse on Apr 10, 2018 at 1:28 pm

Closed down by AMC in 1979 after picking up the Weis chain. AMC after taking what’s left of Weis in Atlanta. · Fri, Jul 6, 1979 – 32 · The Atlanta Constitution (Atlanta, Georgia) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Georgia Twin on Apr 10, 2018 at 1:13 pm

Two screens opening on May 28th, 1976. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Emory Theatre on Apr 10, 2018 at 1:11 pm

closed 1978

rivest266 commented about Cherokee Theatre on Apr 10, 2018 at 1:10 pm

Closed 1977.

rivest266 commented about Screening Room on Apr 10, 2018 at 1:09 pm

This opened as Broadview on June 19th, 1970 and its 2nd screen opened on July 14th, 1972, It became the Screening room in 1978.

rivest266 commented about Digimax Cinemas on Apr 10, 2018 at 1:06 pm

This opened as the Septum Brannon Square 2 on December 15th, 1978. In 2016 it was renamed the Digimax cinemas, which continues to show Bollywood product. The official website is at http://www.digimaxtheatres.com/

rivest266 commented about Buford Highway Twin Cinema on Apr 10, 2018 at 12:57 pm

Clockwork Orange has shown

A fine film for the family at the Jerry Lewis cinemas. · Fri, Apr 6, 1973 – 48 · The Atlanta Constitution (Atlanta, Georgia) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Buford Highway Twin Cinema on Apr 10, 2018 at 12:57 pm

This opened as a Jerry Lewis cinema on February 16th, 1973. Isn’t this in Doraville?

Jerry Lewis doraville opening · Fri, Feb 16, 1973 – 39 · The Atlanta Constitution (Atlanta, Georgia) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Scott Drive-In on Apr 9, 2018 at 2:44 pm

Closed 1977

rivest266 commented about Hammond Square Cinema on Apr 9, 2018 at 2:43 pm

Closed 1977.

rivest266 commented about Garden Hills Cinema on Apr 9, 2018 at 2:41 pm

Closed as Fine Arts in 1977. more to come.

rivest266 commented about Candler Road Minicinema on Apr 9, 2018 at 2:34 pm

This became an adult cinema called the Showcase Cinemas in 1976 and listings stopped in the newspaper in 1977. More to come…

rivest266 commented about Buckhead Theatre on Apr 9, 2018 at 2:30 pm

Closed as Capri in 1977. More to come.

rivest266 commented about Akers Mill Cinema on Apr 9, 2018 at 2:29 pm

This opened on August 5th, 1977. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about North Dekalb Twin Theater on Apr 9, 2018 at 1:52 pm

Became a twin cinema on May 12th, 1976. Another ad posted.

rivest266 commented about Silver Screen Theatre on Apr 8, 2018 at 4:00 pm

Reopened as Silver Screen on October 21st, 1976 Silver Screen opening · Sun, Oct 17, 1976 – 161 · The Atlanta Constitution (Atlanta, Georgia) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Cine Showcase Cinema on Apr 8, 2018 at 3:54 pm

and reopened as an adult cinema called the Cine Showcase Cinema on November 12th, 1976. Ad in photo section.

rivest266 commented about AMC Dine-In Buckhead 6 on Apr 8, 2018 at 3:39 pm

This opened on July 23rd, 1976. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Northlake Mall I II III on Apr 8, 2018 at 3:17 pm

This opened on June 25th 1976 along with the Stonemont.

Northlake Cinemas and ABC Stonemont cinemas openings · Fri, Jun 25, 1976 – 24 · The Atlanta Constitution (Atlanta, Georgia) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Stonemont Theatre on Apr 8, 2018 at 3:01 pm

This opened on June 25th, 1976. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

Northlake Cinemas and ABC Stonemont cinemas openings · Fri, Jun 25, 1976 – 24 · The Atlanta Constitution (Atlanta, Georgia) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about CNN Cinema 6 on Apr 8, 2018 at 2:11 pm

This opened on March 5th, 1976. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

AMC Omni Six opening · Fri, Mar 5, 1976 – 20 · The Atlanta Constitution (Atlanta, Georgia) · Newspapers.com

rivest266 commented about Phipps Plaza 1 & 2 and Penthouse Theatre on Apr 8, 2018 at 1:23 pm

3 screens on March 28th, 1975. Phipps Plaza Twins opening · Fri, Mar 28, 1975 – 36 · The Atlanta Constitution (Atlanta, Georgia) · Newspapers.com