I used to work at the Lido. There’s a senior apartment complex down the street, and every week the seniors would come by and ask about the week’s movie, just like they used to back in the day. I’d make sure I saw the movie the first day so I could tell them if they’d like it. “Cold Comfort Farm” – a massive hit with the seniors. “Trainspotting,” not so much. Plenty of them went to see it even when I told them what it was about, just because it was their routine. We’d be waiting with refund tickets at the 20 minute mark, when they’d all walk out.
Glad it’s not run by Edwards anymore. They treated their employees really badly, and most who worked there didn’t appreciate how special the Lido is.
I worked in the box office at the Mesa not long before it was closed. It was a lovely theater with period details, and it broke my heart they let it get so run down. The upholstery was ratty and the AC didn’t work – in between shows they’d have us walk up and down the aisle spraying tons of air freshener to cover the mold smell.
I loved that the box office had a speaker hooked into the theater sound system, so I knew exactly when the movie started.
Edwards encouraged mediocrity in its employees by treating them terribly. Worst company I ever worked for.
I used to work at the Lido. There’s a senior apartment complex down the street, and every week the seniors would come by and ask about the week’s movie, just like they used to back in the day. I’d make sure I saw the movie the first day so I could tell them if they’d like it. “Cold Comfort Farm” – a massive hit with the seniors. “Trainspotting,” not so much. Plenty of them went to see it even when I told them what it was about, just because it was their routine. We’d be waiting with refund tickets at the 20 minute mark, when they’d all walk out.
Glad it’s not run by Edwards anymore. They treated their employees really badly, and most who worked there didn’t appreciate how special the Lido is.
I worked in the box office at the Mesa not long before it was closed. It was a lovely theater with period details, and it broke my heart they let it get so run down. The upholstery was ratty and the AC didn’t work – in between shows they’d have us walk up and down the aisle spraying tons of air freshener to cover the mold smell.
I loved that the box office had a speaker hooked into the theater sound system, so I knew exactly when the movie started.
Edwards encouraged mediocrity in its employees by treating them terribly. Worst company I ever worked for.