Record #:

2498

Author(s):

Smith, Jane

Abstract:

Art house cinemas, privately owned movie theaters that show independent and foreign films, are unique for their feel as well as their films. Raleigh's Rialto Theater, co-owned and managed by John Munson, is rated best of the best in the Triangle area.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 37, Sept 1995, p26, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Motion picture theaters; Rialto Theater (Raleigh); Theaters--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area

Record #:

2991

Author(s):

Smith, Jane

Abstract:

Carmike Cinemas, Inc., the nation's largest theater chain, builds multi-screen theaters in small towns; for example, Morrisville's proposed 16-screen complex. While multi-screen theaters bring more movies, they also monopolize and limit choice.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 14 Issue 22, May 1996, p15, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Motion picture theaters; Carmike Cinemas, Inc.

Record #:

21680

Author(s):

VanWinkle, Benita; VanWinkle, Benita (Photographer); Swan, David; Pearson, Luke

Abstract:

VanWinkle describes some of the old vintage theaters around the state, like the Gem in Kannapolis and the Turnage in Little Washington.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 81 Issue 10, Mar 2014, p154-158, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Motion picture theaters

Record #:

31407

Author(s):

Lore, Richard

Abstract:

In the early1940s, Roanoke Rapids had three movie houses, including The Crum. Richard Lore describes The Crum, films featured at the theater, and popular culture during this time period.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 15 Issue 7, July 1983, p20, por

Subject(s):

Roanoke Rapids--History; Motion picture theaters; Personal narratives