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August 1, 2011
Chicago’s old movie theaters refuse to fade away
CHICAGO, IL — This article in the Chicago Tribune details the rich history of Chicago movie palaces and how some of them have managed to hang on.
Thanks to Anne Rossley for providing the photo.
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Weekend box office
Cowboys & Aliens $36.2M Captain America: The First Avenger $24.9M Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 $21.9M Crazy, Stupid, Love. $19.3M Friends with Benefits $9.3M -
July 29, 2011
Roxie applies for beer license to stay competitive
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — With more San Francisco theaters closing lately, the Roxie Cinema was looking for ways to steer clear of that path. They think they might have given themselves some wiggle room with a possible beer license.
Read more in SFBG.
Thanks to shandopics for providing the photo.)
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New Director of Nickelodeon Theatre
COLUMBIA, SC — Despite new management, the Nickelodeon Theater will have a commitment to showing quality films and serving the community.
Read the full story in the Free Times.
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July 28, 2011
Gallery to depict local movie theaters in unique way
MEDFORD, MA — A new photography exhibit, “Silver Screenings”, will look at modern movie theaters from a variety of angles.
Read more at Medford Patch.
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Closing of Taylorville movie theater bad news for community
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July 27, 2011
Jem struggles with digital conversion
HARMONY, MN — With theaters nationwide forced to switch over to digital, it seems like the small neighborhood theaters are getting hit the hardest. While the owners of the Jem Theatre are determined to do what it takes to convert, it’s going to be an uphill battle.
Read the full story at KAAL.
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Demolition begins on Columbia 4
GRAND FORKS, ND — After being closed down by Carmike three years ago, the Columbia Mall 4 is finally being torn down. In its place, an Olive Garden.
More and a video at WDAY.
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July 26, 2011
Family keeps drive-in movie experience cruising along in Seymour
SEYMOUR, MO — The News-Leader profiles the Owen Drive-In, which is entirely a family-run operation.
Thanks to Chase Davis for providing the pic.
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Theater or TV?
CHAMPAIGN, IL — With Netflix prices on the rise, students evaluate the advantages of spending that money on going out to the theater. With the generation maybe not as used to the moviegoing experience, it’s interesting to see how they weigh the options.
Read more in the Daily Illini.