Comments on: Movies On The Boulevard: Even Better Than You Think http://rvanews.com/etc/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/1712 All the news, none of that gross newsprint feel Wed, 23 May 2012 22:58:34 -0400 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: John http://rvanews.com/etc/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/1712#comment-7159 John Sat, 07 Feb 2009 03:12:36 +0000 http://rvanews.com/2007/11/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/#comment-7159 Just wanted to announce that Movieland will definitely have regular showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show with a live cast starting Feb 28th. For more info, please email the cast at orolrhps@gmail.com Just wanted to announce that Movieland will definitely have regular showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show with a live cast starting Feb 28th. For more info, please email the cast at orolrhps@gmail.com

]]> By: Peggy http://rvanews.com/etc/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/1712#comment-583 Peggy Thu, 10 Jan 2008 05:42:19 +0000 http://rvanews.com/2007/11/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/#comment-583 Very interesting. I am looking forward to seeing this theater open. I wonder what the chances of getting a Rocky Horror Picture Show shadow cast together to perform there would be. Very interesting. I am looking forward to seeing this theater open. I wonder what the chances of getting a Rocky Horror Picture Show shadow cast together to perform there would be.

]]> By: Kory http://rvanews.com/etc/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/1712#comment-259 Kory Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:37:38 +0000 http://rvanews.com/2007/11/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/#comment-259 Oh, I think Phil's will be fine if Westhampton closes (actually, I don't think that'll be a problem either, FWIW). Phil's is a staple at the Libbie & Grove junction and has quite a devoted following. Best part yet: awesome chicken salad! :D Oh, I think Phil’s will be fine if Westhampton closes (actually, I don’t think that’ll be a problem either, FWIW). Phil’s is a staple at the Libbie & Grove junction and has quite a devoted following. Best part yet: awesome chicken salad! :D

]]> By: Ross Catrow http://rvanews.com/etc/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/1712#comment-258 Ross Catrow Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:31:27 +0000 http://rvanews.com/2007/11/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/#comment-258 <a href = "http://www.richmondgov.com/showArticle.aspx?artID=A05080D0E05" rel="nofollow">Here is the city's press release about MovieLand</a>. No real new info, but a sweet picture of the mayor with two guys in bowties. Here is the city’s press release about MovieLand. No real new info, but a sweet picture of the mayor with two guys in bowties.

]]> By: time (spent) « parasol party http://rvanews.com/etc/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/1712#comment-253 time (spent) « parasol party Tue, 04 Dec 2007 02:46:13 +0000 http://rvanews.com/2007/11/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/#comment-253 [...] have to get on the highway to get to, and (b) will make you lose your mind. Check out the following post and then try to contemplate how excited I am about mimosas at the [...] [...] have to get on the highway to get to, and (b) will make you lose your mind. Check out the following post and then try to contemplate how excited I am about mimosas at the [...]

]]> By: David Howson http://rvanews.com/etc/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/1712#comment-233 David Howson Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:18:59 +0000 http://rvanews.com/2007/11/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/#comment-233 I've been to Bowtie's Criterion Cinema in New Haven, CT. It is fantastic. They do a really nice job. I don't think the Westhampton has anything to worry about either. In this case, it is a GOOD thing they are backed by a corporate chain that can carry them through if needed. An independent may feel a pinch. I'll still visit them on Tuesdays for free popcorn! Interesting that no one here has noticed that Bow Tie Partners owns another parcel downtown which they are calling Jefferson Square. I wonder what their plans are for that. Check out: http://www.bowtiepartners.com/Jefferson%20Square.htm I’ve been to Bowtie’s Criterion Cinema in New Haven, CT. It is fantastic. They do a really nice job.

I don’t think the Westhampton has anything to worry about either. In this case, it is a GOOD thing they are backed by a corporate chain that can carry them through if needed. An independent may feel a pinch. I’ll still visit them on Tuesdays for free popcorn!

Interesting that no one here has noticed that Bow Tie Partners owns another parcel downtown which they are calling Jefferson Square. I wonder what their plans are for that.

Check out: http://www.bowtiepartners.com/Jefferson%20Square.htm

]]> By: Sean Patrick Rhorer http://rvanews.com/etc/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/1712#comment-232 Sean Patrick Rhorer Thu, 29 Nov 2007 07:28:41 +0000 http://rvanews.com/2007/11/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/#comment-232 when i moved to richmond, the "donut" effect of everything being outside the city limits really seemed odd. hopefully, this is an indication of that slowly but surely changing. i'll truly tear up myself when we get both a 24 hour grocery store and a decent 24 hour restaurant (or even a taco bell) within proximity of the fan. when i moved to richmond, the “donut” effect of everything being outside the city limits really seemed odd. hopefully, this is an indication of that slowly but surely changing.

i’ll truly tear up myself when we get both a 24 hour grocery store and a decent 24 hour restaurant (or even a taco bell) within proximity of the fan.

]]> By: North Richmond News » RVANews reveals all about new MovieLand on Boulevard - Richmond, Virginia http://rvanews.com/etc/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/1712#comment-231 North Richmond News » RVANews reveals all about new MovieLand on Boulevard - Richmond, Virginia Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:11:31 +0000 http://rvanews.com/2007/11/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/#comment-231 [...] Baliles of River City Rapids tells all at RVA News about the new theater complex currently under construction on the old Richmond Steel site o.... Whatever excitement you felt yesterday should triple today. Here’s Baliles’ recap [...] [...] Baliles of River City Rapids tells all at RVA News about the new theater complex currently under construction on the old Richmond Steel site o…. Whatever excitement you felt yesterday should triple today. Here’s Baliles’ recap [...]

]]> By: Jon Baliles http://rvanews.com/etc/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/1712#comment-230 Jon Baliles Wed, 28 Nov 2007 23:52:01 +0000 http://rvanews.com/2007/11/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/#comment-230 The owners told me they will not necessarily compete with the Westhampton. There are so many indy and smaller films out there they can show others that the Westhampton can't b/c they only have two screens. The Westhampton could also end up adjusting and show other niche films if the "bigger" indy films go to Boulevard. Either way, we all win!! The owners told me they will not necessarily compete with the Westhampton. There are so many indy and smaller films out there they can show others that the Westhampton can’t b/c they only have two screens.

The Westhampton could also end up adjusting and show other niche films if the “bigger” indy films go to Boulevard.

Either way, we all win!!

]]> By: BK http://rvanews.com/etc/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/1712#comment-229 BK Wed, 28 Nov 2007 23:22:56 +0000 http://rvanews.com/2007/11/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/#comment-229 Mummy Movie Night!??! This place keeps getting better! Mummy Movie Night!??! This place keeps getting better!

]]> By: Ross Catrow http://rvanews.com/etc/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/1712#comment-228 Ross Catrow Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:25:59 +0000 http://rvanews.com/2007/11/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/#comment-228 The demographic the Westhampton serves is <em>completely</em> different than the one this new theatre would reach. Susan, Justin, and I went to the West Hampton to see <a href = "http://imdb.com/title/tt0468492/" rel="nofollow">The Host</a> -- a Korean creature feature. The theatre was filled with old couples, like, really old ass old. Like wtf? A Korean horror movie. They'll still go there and fill up the place when this new joint opens -- and by then they will be mummies!? The demographic the Westhampton serves is completely different than the one this new theatre would reach.

Susan, Justin, and I went to the West Hampton to see The Host — a Korean creature feature. The theatre was filled with old couples, like, really old ass old. Like wtf? A Korean horror movie.

They’ll still go there and fill up the place when this new joint opens — and by then they will be mummies!?

]]> By: Susan Howson http://rvanews.com/etc/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/1712#comment-227 Susan Howson Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:56:01 +0000 http://rvanews.com/2007/11/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/#comment-227 I think Westhampton will be fine. There is a really tight-knit neighborhood surrounding it that tends to be fiercely loyal (I work at UR, and a Near West End lady sits beside me and pronounces "Shortttt Pumpppp" as if she has just tasted something rancid. One time, she shook her pearls at me and said very gracefully, "I would rather be BEATEN AROUND THE HEAD than shop at....that place.") But who knows, I'm no businessman. Hopefully they will help each other out by sparking community interest in films that the rest of the world already has in its rotation. We're catching up! I think Westhampton will be fine. There is a really tight-knit neighborhood surrounding it that tends to be fiercely loyal (I work at UR, and a Near West End lady sits beside me and pronounces “Shortttt Pumpppp” as if she has just tasted something rancid. One time, she shook her pearls at me and said very gracefully, “I would rather be BEATEN AROUND THE HEAD than shop at….that place.”)

But who knows, I’m no businessman. Hopefully they will help each other out by sparking community interest in films that the rest of the world already has in its rotation. We’re catching up!

]]> By: Petersburg People’s News » A darn good reason to get thee to Richmond - Petersburg, Virginia http://rvanews.com/etc/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/1712#comment-225 Petersburg People’s News » A darn good reason to get thee to Richmond - Petersburg, Virginia Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:36:13 +0000 http://rvanews.com/2007/11/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/#comment-225 [...] The sweetest movie theater concept I’ve heard in years is coming to Richomond’s Boulevar..., Jan 09. Oh the expectation… As one reader comments: “That wet spot on the floor is from the tears of joy streaming down my face…” Posted at 4:37PM under Community | Tags: Those that get it right [...] [...] The sweetest movie theater concept I’ve heard in years is coming to Richomond’s Boulevar…, Jan 09. Oh the expectation… As one reader comments: “That wet spot on the floor is from the tears of joy streaming down my face…” Posted at 4:37PM under Community | Tags: Those that get it right [...]

]]> By: Sam http://rvanews.com/etc/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/1712#comment-224 Sam Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:31:55 +0000 http://rvanews.com/2007/11/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/#comment-224 Westhampton will need to upgrade or close. Luckily, their owners have over a year to decide. I just hope nothing happens to Phil's. I'm sure the only reason they're still around is because of the theater. Upstairs @ Westhampton is great, as long as you're in the front row. In the rest of the seats there isn't enough legroom for a 2nd grader. Westhampton will need to upgrade or close. Luckily, their owners have over a year to decide.

I just hope nothing happens to Phil’s. I’m sure the only reason they’re still around is because of the theater.

Upstairs @ Westhampton is great, as long as you’re in the front row. In the rest of the seats there isn’t enough legroom for a 2nd grader.

]]> By: Ross Catrow http://rvanews.com/etc/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/1712#comment-223 Ross Catrow Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:33:28 +0000 http://rvanews.com/2007/11/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/#comment-223 My favorite theatre in town is upstairs at the Westhampton. It is so cozy and awesome. My favorite theatre in town is upstairs at the Westhampton. It is so cozy and awesome.

]]> By: chewy http://rvanews.com/etc/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/1712#comment-222 chewy Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:30:43 +0000 http://rvanews.com/2007/11/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/#comment-222 Good point BK. I do like the idea of a theatre actually in the city. In the city city if you will. I love westhampton though. I've seen so many movies there and I love it. Also Dames made me LOL. I need to use that word more. Good point BK.

I do like the idea of a theatre actually in the city. In the city city if you will.

I love westhampton though. I’ve seen so many movies there and I love it.

Also Dames made me LOL.

I need to use that word more.

]]> By: John http://rvanews.com/etc/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/1712#comment-220 John Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:07:49 +0000 http://rvanews.com/2007/11/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/#comment-220 That wet spot on the floor is from the tears of joy streaming down my face... That wet spot on the floor is from the tears of joy streaming down my face…

]]> By: BK http://rvanews.com/etc/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/1712#comment-218 BK Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:53:40 +0000 http://rvanews.com/2007/11/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/#comment-218 While this does sound amazing, I am a bit sad for the Westhampton. I doubt two independent film theaters will survive in Richmond. We aren't that big :( Anyway, I will have trouble choosing between the two. I love the nostalgic feeling of seeing a film at Westhampton. It reminds me of the Muppet show. And the fact that there is not a Men's Restroom; but rather a Men's Lounge is totally awesome. I feel like I should light up a hand-rolled cigarette and talk about "dames" while I am downstairs. While this does sound amazing, I am a bit sad for the Westhampton. I doubt two independent film theaters will survive in Richmond. We aren’t that big :(

Anyway, I will have trouble choosing between the two. I love the nostalgic feeling of seeing a film at Westhampton. It reminds me of the Muppet show. And the fact that there is not a Men’s Restroom; but rather a Men’s Lounge is totally awesome. I feel like I should light up a hand-rolled cigarette and talk about “dames” while I am downstairs.

]]> By: Ross Catrow http://rvanews.com/etc/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/1712#comment-217 Ross Catrow Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:33:43 +0000 http://rvanews.com/2007/11/movies-on-the-boulevard-even-better-than-you-think/#comment-217 The possibility of two places to watch first run indy movies is blowing my mind. The possibility of two places to watch first run indy movies is blowing my mind.

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