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| - I had been coming to this theater for years - well before Regal purchased it. Things haven't changed too much except that they don't do the summer retro film series anymore and that's too bad. For $5, we saw films I was too young to originally see in the theater - like Jaws, Monty Python and the Holy Grail (always attracted a big crowd),some cheesy 80's horror movies, Reservoir Dogs, etc.
Other than that, it's really not noticeable that Regal operates it except for being able to get points on your Crown Club card. They generally show more independent and artsy films, but this is Ballantyne. The area is quite the opposite of artsy and that's likely why the theater is usually empty. It's cool that you can grab a beer or wine that you can bring in with you, but it's expensive. The theater is also on the 3rd floor and if the balcony is open on a nice warm evening, you can see the skyscrapers in the distance, and watch the people at the restaurants below. It's not a bad theater at all - but it's also one I usually don't think about going to unless the movie isn't playing anywhere else.
Oh, and don't pay the extra for the "luxury" seats. There is less room between them, so they aren't as comfortable. Also, since they are closer together, if anyone sits behind you they will kick your chair more than usual.
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