Author: Jason McMillon

Fountains 18 during the Loews Days Courtesy Scott Neff Cinematour.com

A History of AMC Theaters in Houston: Part 2

Editor’s Note: Today’s post is Part Two of a two-part guest submission from HHR’s local A/V geek, Jason McMillon The 1990s, The Digital Sound and Megaplex Era In today’s post, we’re picking up where we left off in Part 1, the 1990s. No other decade saw such a rapid expansion in the cinema industry than the 90s.  With a demand for bigger screens, more spacious stadium seating, more showtimes, more movie choices, and top-of-the-line digital …

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This photo was taken by opening GM Wayne Childers prior to public opening before any movies had been booked

A History of AMC Theaters in Houston: Part 1 60s-80s

Editor’s Note: Today’s post is Part One of a two-part guest submission from HHR’s local A/V geek, Jason McMillon Recently making news for several unusual business decisions, today we’re looking at the long history of AMC Theatres in Houston. While AMC has closed all of its smaller, older theatres, they continue to thrive as a major exhibitor in the Houston market. Their biggest competitor by screen count in Houston is Cinemark. AMC Theatres recently announced …

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