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Jonesy · 03-27-2008, 11:31 AM

Repertory screenings aren't dead yet.

There are still repertory theatres in most metropolitan areas, and a lot of art houses and multi-purpose theatres show classics regularly.

Large chains like Regal have "Flashback Screenings" in some of their first-run theatres on weeknights at 7 or 8pm. A few AMC and Cinemark theatres have similar programs. Landmark Theatres show midnight classics at many of their locations on weekends.

Two notable examples going on right now:
- The Big Newport in SoCal is showing classics on their 80' screen. (Braveheart this weekend and Titanic next.)
- The Ziegfeld in NYC is wrapping up a week of showing Jaws, Back to the Future, and E.T.

Two of my best movie-going experiences in the past several months were seeing Poltergeist and Blade Runner at the Castro (both of which had big crowds, despite the fact that they were week nights), and I'm looking forward to catching The Terminator there next month.

At my blog, I try to link to every theatre in the U.S. that shows old movies. Find one near you and go see a classic on the Big Screen!

Jonesy
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03-27-2008, 11:31 AM	#7 of 10
Jonesy *Geoff* Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 08:34 PM Local Date: 08-21-2008 Posts: 49	Re: Audience fading for repertory movie theaters Repertory screenings aren't dead yet. There are still repertory theatres in most metropolitan areas, and a lot of art houses and multi-purpose theatres show classics regularly. Large chains like Regal have "Flashback Screenings" in some of their first-run theatres on weeknights at 7 or 8pm. A few AMC and Cinemark theatres have similar programs. Landmark Theatres show midnight classics at many of their locations on weekends. Two notable examples going on right now: - The Big Newport in SoCal is showing classics on their 80' screen. (Braveheart this weekend and Titanic next.) - The Ziegfeld in NYC is wrapping up a week of showing Jaws, Back to the Future, and E.T. Two of my best movie-going experiences in the past several months were seeing Poltergeist and Blade Runner at the Castro (both of which had big crowds, despite the fact that they were week nights), and I'm looking forward to catching The Terminator there next month. At my blog, I try to link to every theatre in the U.S. that shows old movies. Find one near you and go see a classic on the Big Screen! Jonesy MOVIE THEATRE REVIEWS