Consumerist
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smuggling
Movie Theater Pays $10,000 Damages In Snack Search Lawsuit
What ruins your movie-going experience more than being searched for surreptitious snacks? Having your mom discover that you're taking birth control pills when movie theater employees go through your purse. More » -
size matters
Does Your Local Cinema Have IMAX or Just IMAX Lite?
I can admit this here, and only thousands of people will judge me, but: I'm a sort of a nerd. I was really excited when the Regal Cinema at my local mall started knocking down walls to put in an IMAX theater. And none of this documentary-with-swooping-cameras motion sickness crap you get at the museum IMAX theaters, either—they were showing actual cinematic releases. Like "Star Trek." And "The Dark Knight." Also, "Star Trek."
It was with some dismay that I read comedian Aziz Ansari's rant about the new IMAX theaters sprouting all over the country. The theaters have nice digital projection and sound and slightly bigger screens, but aren't true IMAX theaters. Aziz was NOT amused by this. More »
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lux
Are You Ready For The $35 Movie Ticket?
What recession? A group on investors think Americans are ready to pay $35 for a movie ticket, says Variety: More » -
above and beyond
Empty Room? Bijou Theater Screens Movie For One Couple
I had a great customer service experience and I thought I would share it with you. My fiancee and I live in Mount Vernon, Iowa and like to frequent the old-school, single-screen movie theater in town called the Bijou. It's a family run theater with cheap prices ($4/movie) and a great reputation as a family-friendly place. Before each of the showings the owner/manager greets the crowd, gives out prizes, and welcomes any first-timers in the audience. More »
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