So I'm still the only person reviewing the Regent Square Theater, huh? What, you don't like films that are a little out of the ordinary? Look, I'm not a film snob either! I love the latest mainstream releases like anyone else does! My Girl Posse and I occasionally get our chick testosterone up for the latest shoot 'em up flick!
No, the Regent Square isn't the AMC Loews Waterfront (thank goodness). It's operated by Pittsburgh Filmmakers and it's the place to go when you do want to see something a little out of the ordinary. They also show cult films and classic films here. My GFs and I went here last Friday (April 16, 2010) to see "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo."
It's already the highest-grossing Swedish film in history and is a mystery. It begins with the disappearance of a young woman forty years ago from a family gathering and through the years, her uncle suspects that it was murder. He hires a middle-aged journalist and a young, anti-social, and tattooed computer hacker to investigate. We were there on the film's opening night. My cousin Cindy would have loved this--the owners of Mystery Lover's Bookstore were there to discuss the film (my cousin loves mysteries).
So my husband and I still have our "Screenie" passes. Screenie memberships include 12 admissions, 12 popcorns or beverages, and discounts to PGH Filmmakers events. Even though we live right around the corner from the Manor (which also shows some indie flix). I'm so glad we have this theatre so close to our house.