Alamo Drafthouse movie theaters ignite backlash over phone rules
The Boogie cinema chain has ignited anger among its patrons by implementing a new policy that permits customers to use their mobile phones to order snacks during films, leading critics to urge management to “save the sanctuary.” Earlier this year, Alamo Drafthouse switched to QR codes for ordering, a decision that generated some controversy. The […]
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Fantastic Fest acquired by Sony Pictures
Sony Pictures Entertainment is entering the movie theater business. The studio behind recent films like “Bad Boys 2” and “Garfield the Movie” has acquired the distinctive movie theater chain Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas, the companies announced Wednesday. The deal also includes genre film festival Fantastic Fest. Sony Pictures Entertainment has acquired the Alamo Drafthouse movie theater […]