Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff

A Popcorn Shortage Is Hitting Movie Theaters

Following a record-breaking Memorial Day Weekend at the box office, popcorn suppliers are struggling to meet demand.

Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff

Landmark Theatres' Pico Location to Close at End of May

Movie-goers took to Twitter today with sadness and concern for L.A.'s dwindling supply of arthouse film theaters following news that the Landmark Theatres Pico location will close its doors at the end of the month after 15 years.  

Entertainment | Entertainment

Art House Movie Theaters Fight On Amid Pandemic | Hollywood Reporter

While some independent movie houses have closed indefinitely, others persevere with a mix of drive-ins, virtual screenings and concession sales as they apply for long-awaited federal relief.

Entertainment | Television/Film/Books

With Traditional Movie Theaters Closed, Drive-Ins Are Thriving

With the closing of traditional movie theaters due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, people are practicing social distancing at drive-ins.

I love Drive-Ins. When they started closing them in large numbers it seemed short sighted and foolish. There is something so American, and so mid-century, about them. But like most things, greed one the day, especially in places like Los Angeles. Not a single drive-in survives here. When I was a kid there were dozens. When I lived in San Diego, there were two, and now (I think) there is one. I hope that somehow this means that more of the theaters that made it into the 21st century will last longer and maybe even thrive.

Entertainment | Entertainment

17 sneaky ways movie theaters get you to spend more money

Movie theaters only keep around 50% of the ticket-sale revenue each year, so theaters are designed to get consumers to spend money on concessions.

Architecture & Interior Design | Architecture & Interior Design

Revisit abandoned drive-in theaters that haunt America's roadsides

They've got no cars and it's breaking my heart.

Entertainment | Entertainment

11 Very Unique Places to Catch a Movie | Mental Floss

Home entertainment systems and online streaming are convenient ways to watch movies, but there are still a few brick-and-mortar movie theaters that aim to give their audiences a unique filmgoing experience.

I love the old fashioned drive-ins, but these are good substitutes!

Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous Chicago

The 7 Best Movie Theaters In Chicago : Chicagoist

This year's best theaters list features a few repeats along with some new additions. As always: debate; dissect; and discuss.

Miscellaneous | Chicago Suburbs

Spicing Up The Suburban Movie Scene

Chicagoans have access to tons of great cinema. Suburbanites? Not so much. We've gone searching for cinephile solutions outside Chicago city limits.