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The movie theater at Crossgates is getting an IMAX screen -- it could be ready as early as Thanksgiving.
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Am I the only one who just said: yes finally!
... said brian on Oct 14, 2008 at 1:38 PM | link
No, Brian. Albany's finally making it to the 20th century!
... said Alsace on Oct 14, 2008 at 3:43 PM | link
Yeah, cause that's what we need.. ANOTHER theater!
... said caffeine on Oct 14, 2008 at 3:47 PM | link
IMAX theatres aren't just another theatre. And besides, what we need is another theatre *operator* to compete with Regal.
... said Alsace on Oct 14, 2008 at 8:13 PM | link
Awesome. I can't wait to fax my friends about this. Or, better yet, I'll call them on my fancy cordless telephone. I hope I don't kick them off AOL when I call them. Those modems can be so finicky.
... said Pantaloons on Oct 14, 2008 at 8:39 PM | link
Um Alsace, We do have other theaters don't ya know?! How about the Madison and Spectrum? They are independent, non-Regal theaters.
... said ellie on Oct 15, 2008 at 9:37 AM | link
I believe that an IMAX theater was originally going to be built next to the Palace Theater in downtown Albany?
... said Barold on Oct 15, 2008 at 11:03 AM | link
Ellie, I'm aware of those other theatres (and have been there many times), but I'm out in the 'burbs so the Regal theatres are much more accessible and waaaay nicer. What they lack in charm they make up for in digital projection and stadium seating.
... said Alsace on Oct 16, 2008 at 9:57 AM | link