Central Cinema
842 Central Avenue,
Alameda,
CA
94501
842 Central Avenue,
Alameda,
CA
94501
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It was closed because the neighbors - who had small children did not like some of the ‘patrons’ relieving themselves in the front yard.
CLOSED a few years ago when the new cineplex opened. Now a church.
An exterior photo can be seen HERE.
Excellent article appeared in this past Monday’s San Francisco Chronicle. The place is still open, was showing “Horton Hears A Who”. Basically run by one man, who acts as ticket seller, concession stand worker, & projectionist! Admission is $8 for adults.
The article did state that he did work things out with the city of Alameda & that the theater is making a profit.
Here is one reviewer’s opinion of the theater:
http://www.alamedadailynews.com/
Central Cinema’s “Chain” should be listed as “Independent.”
Attorney Barbara Thomas needs to be disbarred for temporay insanity. Apparently she stalled a zoning decision last minute by the City Planners by introducing a 175 page environmental analysis…..yeah you read it right 175 page environmental analysis ??!!
All this for a small boutique Theatre?
Huh….yeah I’ve heard the the fumes from the popcorn popper has killed a couple kids enjoying the matinees.
I find this is very frustrating….how do you find out what movies are showing there if it isn’t posted? I don’t see a phone number to call either. If you are going to show movies, shouldn’t you POST them to this site?
I don’t have any information on the planned downtown multiplex they’re talking about here, but I’m hoping it’s the plan which was batted about years ago which would include restoration of the very-intact art deco Alameda Theatre.
REgarding the little independent theatre…more power to him!