Movie Theater Coming to Grand Blvd?

[DuneAHH]

Well, we know she's got a Box O' Wine and a bottle of champagne in there, but we're saving those for next Sunday...

I heart you, MC.

and maybe a little something else .....

Yep-Yep!
and a good thing custody of that BOX O' remained with MC and didn't get passed into my care

 

[Everytime]

I've often wondered when this would happen. IIRC, a theater was in the original plans for the Boulevard...

I also recall a proposed spot for one in The Howard Group's plans for Silver Sands Factory Stores, with an entrance between the curren Le Crueset & Bostonian/Clark's stores or maybe between Ciao Bella & Johnston & Murphy, and the actually theater built in the back area behind either of those two buildings. I don't think the parking and pedestrian traffic at Silver Sands could facilitate a multi-cinema movie crowd on some days though.

 

[hkem1]

Maybe a Gold Class Cinema

An "upscale" movie theater.

The Ultimate Movie Experience - Gold Class Cinemas

 

[kitlit]

Maybe a Gold Class Cinema

An "upscale" movie theater.

The Ultimate Movie Experience - Gold Class Cinemas

$29 to see Little Fockers? :shock:

I'll pass, thanks. :roll:

 

[hkem1]

$29 to see Little Fockers? :shock:

I'll pass, thanks. :roll:

You're missing out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPh3EXEc7Yg&feature=player_embedded#

 

[wrobert]

They might stay away if we installed a cell phone jammer and showed more artsy/adult movies.

Against FCC regulations to jam cell phone signals. Not that it would be a great thing to have happen.

 

[wrobert]

I also recall a proposed spot for one in The Howard Group's plans for Silver Sands Factory Stores, with an entrance between the curren Le Crueset & Bostonian/Clark's stores or maybe between Ciao Bella & Johnston & Murphy, and the actually theater built in the back area behind either of those two buildings. I don't think the parking and pedestrian traffic at Silver Sands could facilitate a multi-cinema movie crowd on some days though.

That empty lot over by Ponce de Leon, (I think), was submitted for a theater at one time, but the cost for the parking garage ended up being prohibitive.

 

[Carol G]

I would really like to see a a theatre offering higher caliber films - indies, foreign, classics, etc, and possibly even an IMAX screen. There is nothing like that in the area, but we can catch all of Hollywood's latest offerings in Destin or PCB. If a new theatre shows more of the same old, same old, I don't think it will fare well. I doubt the too high-end Gold Class Cinema would work either, people here are hurting financially, not many would be able to spend over $20 on tickets alone. Keep the ticket prices sane, serve alcohol with a classy cafe/restaurant in the lobby and I think it would be a hit.

Very interesting article: Movie theaters are turning up the luxury with food, bars, seats - USATODAY.com

I really like the idea of showing alternative programming: Meanwhile, in more and more theaters, customers aren't just watching movies. Instead, they're watching a simulcast of New York's Metropolitan Opera or A Prairie Home Companion With Garrison Keillor. They're cheering a boxing match or singing along at a Celine Dion concert, or laughing as Glenn Beck and Bill O'Reilly rant and banter on their current Bold & Fresh tour. Or they're watching The Wizard of Ozremastered in hi-def for its 70th anniversary.

Also, it would be beyond fantastic if one of the auditoriums was a flexible space outfitted for live performances. It would be a huge draw for local performing arts groups, plus attract national acts to the area with an indoor venue... And then when nothing is booked, show films.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed, Grand Boulevard. You've raised the bar in other ways, I hope you do with this venture too!

 

[Miss Critter]

I would really like to see a a theatre offering higher caliber films - indies, foreign, classics, etc, and possibly even an IMAX screen.

An IMAX is opening in February at Destin Commons.