Here's a hopeful note that might not work out for this grindhouse given that the cinema has mostly been replaced by binge watching horrible Internets streaming content AND/OR consuming funny but inherently worthless clips on mobile phones.
Nevertheless . . .
If there is a niche for suckers paying 20 bucks for popcorn and a jug of soda . . . The dupes investing in downtown hype is where they primarily reside.
Read more about the latest company to try their luck at this beautiful but doomed locale . . .
Liberty-based B&B Theatres revives former Alamo Drafthouse Mainstreet; fall reopening planned
Liberty-based movie chain B&B Theatres is taking the space of Alamo Drafthouse in downtown Kansas City. After eight years in Kansas City, Austin-based theater chain Alamo Drafthouse Mainstreet closed after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to pandemic hardship. However, B&B Theatres says despite an unprecedented 2020, they predict exceptional growth and expansion.
Fantastic news for KC! Downtown KC retains a jewel. KC is on the upswing.
ReplyDeletelol this will be the third time this theater has changed ownership in 10 years. Guess there was a reason this building was abandoned for decades
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