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50sSNIPES commented about Oritani Theatre on Oct 19, 2025 at 8:34 am

Last operated by RKO Century, closed on June 23, 1983.

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50sSNIPES commented about Royal Theater on Oct 19, 2025 at 8:34 am

Last operated by Cineplex Odeon. It was closed on June 25, 1998 with “Deep Impact” in Screen 1 and “Dirty Work” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Hyway Theatre on Oct 19, 2025 at 8:03 am

Once operated by United Artists.

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50sSNIPES commented about Fox Theatre on Oct 19, 2025 at 8:01 am

Closed on September 9, 1982 with “Class Of 1984” and “Cannibals In The Street”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Lyric Theatre on Oct 19, 2025 at 7:58 am

Actual closing date is January 24, 1971, yes with “Rio Lobo”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Pantages Theater on Oct 19, 2025 at 7:52 am

General Cinema did once operate the Mann Theatre during its final days as a movie theater. The theater closed as a movie theater on January 31, 1984 with “Sudden Impact”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Skyway Theatre on Oct 19, 2025 at 7:48 am

It was later operated by Plitt and finally Cineplex Odeon. The actual closing date as a movie house is March 31, 1999.

The “Boyz In The Hood” shooting which took place on July 17, 1991 happened during the Aquatennial Torchlight Parade outside the theater, which also happened both that same evening AND at the same time. All the seven people wounded are not at the parade route, as it happened inside the theater.

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50sSNIPES commented about Northwest Drive-In on Oct 19, 2025 at 7:32 am

Later operated by Famous Players, closed on October 16, 1977.

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50sSNIPES commented about Skyline Cinemas 1 and 2 on Oct 19, 2025 at 7:28 am

The Skyline Theatre opened its doors on October 15, 1971 with “Billy Jack” in Screen 1 and “McCabe & Mrs. Miller” in Screen 2. It was closed by Famous Players on September 3, 1991 with “Regarding Henry” in Screen 1 and “Robin Hood Prince Of Thieves” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Skyway 6 Cinemas on Oct 19, 2025 at 7:17 am

Closed on December 27, 1998.

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50sSNIPES commented about Loews Fairview Twin Cinema 1 & 2 on Oct 19, 2025 at 7:07 am

The building was rebuilt as an A&P with a unique early-1990s exterior but unfortunately it closed and sat vacant for a short time before becoming an AutoZone in 2012, which remains like this as of 2025.

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50sSNIPES commented about Seminary South I, II, III, IV on Oct 19, 2025 at 6:56 am

Closed on August 18, 1988.

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50sSNIPES commented about South Side Drive-In on Oct 19, 2025 at 6:54 am

Closed with “Two For The Road” and “Chuka”. The Kmart opened on its site on August 15, 1968 and closed on August 29, 1995. It later became a Fort Worth Bazaar, then a Delisias Bazaar, and finally a Carnival Food Store before sitting vacant as of 2025.

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50sSNIPES commented about Southside Twin Drive-In on Oct 19, 2025 at 6:52 am

Once operated by McLendon. The Southside Twin closed as a normal drive-in on January 1, 1984 with “Never Say Never Again” and “High Road To China” on one screen, but one other screen’s final normal attractions remained unidentified. The Southside Twin reopened the following day as an adult drive-in, and closed on November 1, 1984.

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50sSNIPES commented about Louisiana Boulevard 1, 2, 3 on Oct 19, 2025 at 6:35 am

Late 1985 or Early 1986.

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50sSNIPES commented about Fort Worth Twin Drive-In on Oct 19, 2025 at 6:31 am

Closed on January 1, 1980 with “…And Justice For All” and “Straight Time” in Screen 1 and “The People Who Own The Dark” and “Fright” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Parkaire Drive-In on Oct 19, 2025 at 6:27 am

Closed in either late-January or early-February 1976.

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50sSNIPES commented about 7th Street Theatre on Oct 19, 2025 at 6:26 am

Closed on September 5, 1999 with “The Haunting”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Hiland Theater on Oct 19, 2025 at 6:20 am

Opened with Jane Powell in “Nancy Goes To Rio” and William Holden in “Dear Wife” with no extras. It was once operated by Commonwealth Theatres, and later operated by Creative Entertainment. The Hiland closed on August 26, 1995 with “Waterworld”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Lobo Theater on Oct 19, 2025 at 6:18 am

Once operated by Commonwealth Theatres, later operated by Creative Entertainment.

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50sSNIPES commented about Wyoming Mall Theater on Oct 19, 2025 at 6:14 am

Opened with “Cactus Flower”.

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50sSNIPES commented about Fox Winrock Theatre on Oct 19, 2025 at 6:10 am

This last operated as a twin, and was closed by Commonwealth Theatres on September 2, 1986 with “Flight Of the Navigator” in Screen 1 and the double feature of “Manhunter” and “Heartburn” in Screen 2.

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50sSNIPES commented about Tesuque Drive-In on Oct 19, 2025 at 6:04 am

Closed on December 13, 1977 with “The Spy Who Loved Me” and “Vigilante Force”.

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50sSNIPES commented about MCC Performing Arts Center on Oct 19, 2025 at 5:56 am

The Fiesta 5 opened its doors on September 12, 1980 by Mann Theatres. It was renamed the Superstition 5 in 1982 but reverted back to its original Fiesta 5 name in 1993 after being acquired by Harkins Theatres.

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50sSNIPES commented about Northern Drive-In on Oct 19, 2025 at 5:45 am

The Kmart store opened on November 9, 1978 and closed in October 2017. As of 2025, the building was still vacant.