You are all correct. This is the former Choctaw Plaza Theater (the Big Sticky, from all the spilled soft drinks on the floor). It was essentially totaled by Hurricane Katrina, but was reopened for a short time in 2008 (?) but very poorly renovated. Plans were for it to be a 3 screen theater, but was open only a few months, I believe, before closing again. And yes, there was a small Home Depot (lite?) in the shopping center next door for a time after Katrina. That closed, too, as Lowes was much bigger and better.
Now this theater has been properly renovated by someone who has renovated other theaters. It is a throw-back to the theaters before the stadium-seating, fancy, 18 screen theaters that we see now. It is well-done with comfortable new seats (no sticky floors). 2 screens, using film projectors, are open and they are planning on having the other 2 screens with table seating and food service. They are also going to upgrade to digital projectors as soon as possible.
It’s great to have our local theater back and not have to drive 45 minutes to get to a movie.
You are all correct. This is the former Choctaw Plaza Theater (the Big Sticky, from all the spilled soft drinks on the floor). It was essentially totaled by Hurricane Katrina, but was reopened for a short time in 2008 (?) but very poorly renovated. Plans were for it to be a 3 screen theater, but was open only a few months, I believe, before closing again. And yes, there was a small Home Depot (lite?) in the shopping center next door for a time after Katrina. That closed, too, as Lowes was much bigger and better. Now this theater has been properly renovated by someone who has renovated other theaters. It is a throw-back to the theaters before the stadium-seating, fancy, 18 screen theaters that we see now. It is well-done with comfortable new seats (no sticky floors). 2 screens, using film projectors, are open and they are planning on having the other 2 screens with table seating and food service. They are also going to upgrade to digital projectors as soon as possible. It’s great to have our local theater back and not have to drive 45 minutes to get to a movie.