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I have shared similar sentiments with friends, but I think that the answer isn't a chain like Alamo, it's the independent theater. Every repertory event I've be
by nluken 3y ago
I have shared similar sentiments with friends, but I think that the answer isn't a chain like Alamo, it's the independent theater. Every repertory event I've been to at an indie in the last year has been packed to the brim. These theaters can also show new independent or international films that might not get a showing in major theaters. Plus, a theater with one or two screens can focus specifically on that niche while everyone else dukes it out with the major studio stuff.
- dingnuts 3y agoAlamo is a chain, but it's privately-held. Doesn't that make it indie? Just a large "indie." Reminds me of the SubPop music label, which is considered "independent" despite being quite famous and large. If not, I guess I don't know what indie means. One location? If they open a second, is it a big boring corporation now? >These theaters can also show new independent or international films that might not get a showing in major theaters Alamo does this! I saw Teen Witch a few years ago at an Alamo Draft House, of all things. Not exactly something getting shown on major theaters nowadays :) There are probably better examples but I'm far from a cinephile (I certainly wouldn't know about new international or independent releases regardless).
- nebula8804 3y agoMight I suggest indie to be any theater that hasn't succumbed to "enshittification" yet? Theres pressure to do so though. Its a tough business. Alamo themselves declared bankruptcy in 2021 (they emerged successfully though)