Film Buffs Are Fighting to Save Houston’s Historic River Oaks Theatre
“We have to do whatever it takes” to preserve the 82-year-old indie cinema, Richard Linklater said in a panel event this week. Source: https://www.texasmonthly.com/arts
‘In The Heights’ to open 2021 Tribeca Film Festival with physical screenings
The 20th Tribeca Film Festival will open on June 9 in New York with the world premiere of In The Heights, the musical created by Lin-Manuel Miranda and directed by Jon M. Chu. The film will screen simultaneously at outdoor venues across … Continued
Locally owned theaters remain open, despite pandemic challenges
Rio 6 Cinema has been in the Hall family since 1922. Syd Hall’s grandfather opened the first theater in downtown Beeville, and the theater has been in multiple locations since then, but the business has remained in the family. Currently, … Continued
New dine-in movie theater opening at The Battery in May
A new dine-in movie experience is coming to the Peach State. Silverspot Cinema is set to welcome food and movie fans when it opens its first Georgia theater at The Battery in May. Source: https://www.ajc.com/life/
Can Alamo Drafthouse Battle Back From Bankruptcy and Lead a Moviegoing Revival?
Alamo Drafthouse was riding high. The Austin, Texas-based theater chain had managed the difficult feat of expanding its footprint nationally, popping up in major metropolises such as New York and Los Angeles without losing its indie spirit. Its unabashed love … Continued
Fort’s Expo Theater to Become Athletic Facility
In 2012, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band secretly rehearsed at Fort Monmouth’s Expo Theater in preparation for a tour, putting the 18,883-square-foot cinema and live theater facility in the international spotlight. If the latest plan for site is … Continued