I met James when Meyer Park sent me to his theatre, Willowbrook, to borrow their print of Mars Attacks for a screening for 104 KRBE. I especially would like to thank my friend and fellow former AMC Projectionist James Hammonds for some of his valuable insight in putting some of this timeline together. I sprinkled in some technical details here and there, hoping there are at least some other audio/video nerds out there who would appreciate the technical details. I have compiled a comprehensive timeline of the history of AMC Theatres in Houston, including the buildings’ status. In light of this news, Mike with Houston Historic Retail has let me partner up with him on an idea I had. In the comments, we’d love to hear your take on this new policy from AMC. I do recommend reading Rob’s entire article for a more insightful and detailed analysis. Catching matinee pricing helps save even more. Why should movie theater seats be any different?“ There will always be customers who will want to pay less for the less-than-premium experience this is a way to save money on their entertainment. In an article published by Rob Saucedo with Alamo Drafthouse, he writes, “When you go to a concert or play or live performance of any kind, seats cost different amounts of money depending on where you sit. Other entertainment industries already have dynamic pricing. Having been in and out of the Cinema exhibition industry for 30 years, including a stint with AMC in the 90s at various times at Festival 6, Almeda Square 5, Westchase 5, Town and Country 10, and Meyer Park 16, I’m going to have a hot take on the dynamic pricing that I’m sure will not be popular: it’s not a bad idea. AMC Theatres recently announced “sight-line” seating in their auditoriums, whereby the closer you are seated to the audio-video “sweet spot” in the center of the auditorium, the more expensive your seat will cost. Their biggest competitor by screen count in Houston is Cinemark. While AMC has closed all of its smaller, older theatres, they continue to thrive as a major exhibitor in the Houston market. Recently making news for several unusual business decisions, today we’re looking at the long history of AMC Theatres in Houston. Tickets are $40 for two people or $60 for three or more people, and tickets must be purchased online in advance.ġ51 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford stamfordmuseum.Editor’s Note: Today’s post is Part One of a two-part guest submission from HHR’s local A/V geek, Jason McMillon The movie line-up will be announced next week, according to the museum. and the movie shows as soon as dusk permits, according to the museum's website. Stamford Museum and Nature Center is hosting Drive-In Movie Nights this year. Stamford Museum & Nature Center / Contributed photo / Stamford Museum and Nature Center Drive-In Movie Nights The drive-in at Stamford Museum & Nature Center. Check the drive-in Facebook page for times and a full list of movies.ĩ95 Meriden Waterbury Turnpike, Southington /OfficialSouthingtonDriveIn Food will be available for purchase from food trucks. Cash only. Tickets cannot be purchased online or in advance. Tickets are $20 per car and $5 for individual walk-ins. Upcoming movies for the 2022 summer season include "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," "Ratatouille," "Luca," "Beauty and the Beast," "Tangled," "UP," "The Lion King," "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark," "The Goonies," "Encanto," "Spider-Man No Way Home" and "Grease," according to its Facebook page. The Original Southington Drive-In hosts drive-in movies every Saturday night. A Teen Family Pass, which lets families choose four people that can use the pass including teens, is available for $175.Ĥ7 River Road, Barkhamsted The Original Southington Drive-In A Family Pass, which can be used by two adults and two children, can be purchased for $150. Passes for the 2022 season are available on its website now through April 15. Movie schedules for each weekend are posted on the drive-in website. On Fridays tickets are $20 a car Friday, Saturday and Sunday tickets are $10 per person ages 13 and up and $5 per person ages 6 through 12. but gates open and tickets are sold starting at 6:30 p.m. Pleasant Valley Drive-In features movies Thursdays through Sundays. These five drive-in theaters still operating in Connecticut have food trucks, snacks, double-features and more to keep families entertained this summer.
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