tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post5528500537626211409..comments2024-03-10T23:44:30.359-05:00Comments on Racine Post: Racine's last movie theater to be demolishedDustin http://www.blogger.com/profile/10717778498642473701noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-72381695486210209692010-06-22T07:18:47.860-05:002010-06-22T07:18:47.860-05:00Going to the movie theater after a long day of wor...Going to the movie theater after a long day of work may be the entertainment you enjoy every single day, but, if you keep doing this day after day, you will soon notice that it works out to be very expensive. So, if you truly want to continue watching films everyday, a home theater system may be just what you need.Home Theater Seatinghttp://www.theaterseatstore.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-59074826544680862992009-05-22T20:57:04.150-05:002009-05-22T20:57:04.150-05:00I hear your concerns, Paul. But actually, the Alam...I hear your concerns, Paul. But actually, the Alamo Drafthouse Theaters usually allow all ages, just like restaurants with bars allow people of all ages. I think this could work, and maybe as opposed to bringing one to downtown, it could be the anchor for uptown (like 1501 Washington Ave, or 1407 South Memorial Drive or *1322 Washington Ave*)<br />I love living in Racine, and I think with a little more effort it could be an even better place to live and recreate, as well as attract outside visitors/talent.Sarah C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-20401703771418065102009-05-13T13:51:00.000-05:002009-05-13T13:51:00.000-05:00The drawback to the idea of an arts/foreign film t...The drawback to the idea of an arts/foreign film theatre where drinks are served is that serving alcohol could preclude anyone under 21 from attending (and college students in particular would be a substantial bloc of persons who would be interested in watching art films). Personally, I'd enjoy such a place, but would it be economically viable? A coffee house setting might work.Paul Bergehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13672435924884800031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-16145208444959548312009-05-13T10:11:00.000-05:002009-05-13T10:11:00.000-05:00I would love an artsy theater! I would go there al...I would love an artsy theater! I would go there all the time! <br />Or maybe something along the lines of this: http://www.drafthouse.com/ <br />They are a theater chain based out of Texas that shows a mix of indie/eclectic/avant garde movies and popular first runs. They also have a full menu and bar, with each group of seats having its own table. Waiters come to your seat, take your order and bring the food right to you! I have been to one in Austin, Texas, that also had a stage for live performances. It is a very cool experience!<br />Parkside is able to make the foreign film series work. I bet with the right type of investor, an awesome downtown theater could work. Can you say “Mid-West Summer Film Festival”????Sarah C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-69275689724154511712009-05-12T08:50:00.000-05:002009-05-12T08:50:00.000-05:00Oh, Kenosha holds the farmers market year round in...Oh, Kenosha holds the farmers market year round inside the theater. They sell homemade sauces, cheeses and soaps. Very nice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-81803603015351829682009-05-12T08:49:00.000-05:002009-05-12T08:49:00.000-05:00Kenosha's Rhode theater is very nicely renovated. ...Kenosha's Rhode theater is very nicely renovated. It is low on the tech frills with lots of charm. They got a grant for some of the work. We shouldn't miss the opportunity to save one of our gems here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-2812003750979234582009-05-12T08:30:00.000-05:002009-05-12T08:30:00.000-05:00I would rather we use it for training and then dem...I would rather we use it for training and then demolish it, than to have to look at another vacant building. It has no historic significance.<br /><br />However, it is not our last theater - sadly, there is still one in Uptown. Could Racine support an art film theater? Milwaukee has two, the Downer and the Oriental. It would save me an hour's drive...UglyOldWitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14706006411826358930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-87928373053329859462009-05-11T21:15:00.000-05:002009-05-11T21:15:00.000-05:00Yes, people want stadium seating and all the perks...Yes, people want stadium seating and all the perks of a new theater, but couldn't they have renovated Regency or Westgate? The future is that West Racine will be getting all the services while the city crumbles if we let it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-65497322905481157882009-05-11T19:44:00.000-05:002009-05-11T19:44:00.000-05:00This building was built in 1984. Has no historic s...This building was built in 1984. Has no historic significance. If the comment on Preservation Racine was meant to be sarcastic, then the tone was lost. Posting by Anonymous 5:17pm is the only worthy comment here... including my own.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-35224009555940613182009-05-11T19:39:00.000-05:002009-05-11T19:39:00.000-05:00Does anyone think an theater that showed foriegn o...Does anyone think an theater that showed foriegn or more artys(sundance type) movies and possibly served drinks/food might do well in town?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-57316492113301566292009-05-11T17:17:00.000-05:002009-05-11T17:17:00.000-05:00If people actually went to movies at these old the...If people actually went to movies at these old theaters, they wouldn't shut down. But the fact remains, the stadium-seating multi-plex theaters are the future. It's what people want and that's where the movie dollars have gone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-83504756761637360142009-05-11T17:16:00.000-05:002009-05-11T17:16:00.000-05:00Preservation Racine only cares about old fire stat...Preservation Racine only cares about old fire stations that are nearly falling down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-31587609453940082102009-05-11T16:17:00.000-05:002009-05-11T16:17:00.000-05:00What about the theater on Washington and West Blvd...What about the theater on Washington and West Blvd?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-2146461381374379122009-05-11T15:33:00.000-05:002009-05-11T15:33:00.000-05:00Racine does not have a movie theater.
Once more...Racine does not have a movie theater. <br /><br />Once more. <br /><br />Racine does not have a movie theater.<br /><br />Does anyone NOT see a problem with this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-4457374483582416542009-05-11T15:01:00.000-05:002009-05-11T15:01:00.000-05:00I'm surprised that Preservation Racine is not rush...I'm surprised that Preservation Racine is not rushing to have the theater designated a Historic Building!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com