Regal Downtown West Cinema 8
1640 Downtown West Boulevard,
Knoxville,
TN
37919
1640 Downtown West Boulevard,
Knoxville,
TN
37919
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Unfortunately, the only ‘art’ house in Knoxville still doesn’t show films in 3D. I had to travel to Asheville to see Wim Wenders' beautiful “Pina” in 3D. Regal’s excuse was that it was “too expensive” to install 3D technology in this theater. That response from Regal, which has its world headquarters in this town.
I can recall seeing Raiders of the Lost Ark here in 1981, when I was 5-years-old. It was the AMC four-screen at the time. I believe it became a Regal / eight-screen in 1989. I also worked at DTW from 1994-1998. Good times.
Who remembers leaving this theater and easing across the street to TGI Fridays, Mr. Gatti’s or Swenson’s Ice Cream?
I chuckle at the above. My formative years were spent often at this theater watching crap like Cannonball Run and The Wiz! LOL
I owe so much to this venue. And count myself extremely blessed that Knoxville had such an incredible art house.
Most of my “formative years” were spent here. I went every single day after school spanning from 1998 to 2004. Many days I skipped class, snuck off school grounds and attended an afternoon matinee.
I will never forget how many treasures I watched there.
Being John Malcovich, Mulholland Dr., La Vita E Bella, Magnolia, The Straight Story, Fight Club
Memento, Run Lola Run, O' Brother Where Art Thou, George Washington, Amores Perros
Blood Simple (re-release), In the Mood for Love, The Hours, Talk to Her, Spirited Away
Adaptation, Punch Drunk Love, Lost in Translation, 21 Grams, In America, Howl’s Moving Castle
Dogville, Closer, The Life Aquatic, Eternal Sunshine
I would not be who I am today if it weren’t for DTW.
thanks Jack. I have a couple of picture of the River Breeze once it was turned into a flea market.Screen facing I-40 gone.
Knoxville is lucky to have this excellent arthouse in operation.
my pleasure
Thanks for the photos Jack.
A delightful boutique cinema! The venue staff is very affable, professional and diligent in keeping the place immaculate, inviting and comfortable. The original four auditoria are period pieces from the 1970s featuring large, wide screens. All of the auditoria feature excellent audio and video capabilities. Here andhere are 2009 photos of the Downtown West.
Address:
1640 Downtown W Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37919