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| - A reporter once said that the Hollywood was Pittsburgh's only remaining single-screen movie theater. Well, they were admittedly wrong - there are others - but still, it's not uncommon to feel a sense of awe when you walk into a building like the Hollywood, which is indeed an old single-screen theater. Despite the modern day updates, there's just enough classical film memorabilia scattered about the place to make the place feel a bit like a large time capsule that was just dropped into Dormont one day. And the fact that the theater primarily runs classic films - with the occasional indie and the annual "Rocky Horror Picture Show" screening thrown in - really contributes to the place's old-time vibe.
The theater itself is impressively large for being single screen, and is very well maintained and kept as clean and neat as possible (sometimes it gets a little messier in the building during bigger events at the theater, such as brunches, which is understandable). The staff are all kind and passionate about what they do there, and the seats are far more cozy than what I've experienced at most modern day theaters!
I've only been here twice, but each time was a really special experience. The first time I came here was to see "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest." Never before have I experienced such an overall stunned and silent audience; I really believe the experience was a result of the combination of the film's subject matter and the atmosphere a theater like this makes. The second time I was here was for the recently hosted special feature of "The Last Unicorn" - following the screening of this childhood favorite, fans had the chance to buy merchandise related to the film and to meet Peter S. Beagle, the script writer and author of the original novel. It was a treat, to say the least; the chance to meet one of my favorite authors (and a fellow Pitt alum) at such a wonderful local attraction should speak volumes about the magic that can take place at this special old place.
All in all the Hollywood is a unique place in Pittsburgh that could never replicated elsewhere. Someone could try, but it just wouldn't be the same, especially since they really do go out of their way to connect with the locals and make their screenings special. I highly recommend following the Hollywood's updates online so you don't miss an excellent screening, brunch, party or anything like that. This is one theater that's worth your time and attention, and that deserves every bit of support it can get!
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