Monthly Archives: September 2012

Not Show Business But The Business Of Shows #1

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Batesy

This is the first in a series of posts that will offer tales, trials and tribulations of working in the movie theater biz. I have been in the movie exhibition business for 24 years (minus my stint in the Army). … Continue reading →

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Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Imax Experience

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Batesy

Watching Steven Spielberg’s Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) is a lesson in how to pace an action/adventure movie. I have seen this film a zillion and one time and it always feels like it just flies by. Every scene … Continue reading →

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Michael Shannon: Bug (2006) & Take Shelter (2011)

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Batesy

Director William Friedkin made a handful of landmark films in the 70’s and secured his spot as one of the heavyweights of that era.  His output beyond that decade has been inconsistent and often disappointing.  I missed Bug (2006) in … Continue reading →

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