A Broken Trust at the Alamo Drafthouse

After executive mismanagement of sexual harassment accusations, the movie chain reconsiders what it means to do the right thing

"...It started off as a cute phrase, purloined from the movie Antichrist. "Chaos reigns," a fox declares as it..."

March 2, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

We Have an Issue: What’s Next for the Alamo Drafthouse

Also: Big changes at the Chronicle's Music Desk

"...house that grew into a national chain that reinvented the concept of dinner and a movie, the Alamo Drafthouse..."

July 2, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

The Golden Age of Industrial Musicals Shines Anew at the Alamo Drafthouse

Steve Young reveals the hidden world of uncanny corporate razzmatazz

"...From roughly the 1950s to the 1980s, corporate America commissioned tremendous numbers..."

July 29, 2016 Screens Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Don't Everybody Panic, but Online Sketch Troupe Backpack Picnic Has Definitely Gone What They Call 'Viral' and Is Also About to Contaminate the Alamo Drafthouse

Online sketch troupe Backpack Picnic has definitely gone viral

"...Sometimes, in order to keep yourself from obsessively contemplating the possibility of a local terrorist attack based on the..."

May 2, 2008 Screens Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Tacodeli Gets Boozy Dinners, Hopdoddy Marries Beyond Meat, Sweetens Cove Bogeys at the Alamo Drafthouse, 2 Dine 4 Flaunts the Ocean, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...wrangled from numerous PR releases, official posts, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings...."

Aug. 11, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

After the Pandemic at the Alamo Drafthouse

New management, new owners: Can the Austin movie chain retain what made it special?

"...The oldest operating Alamo Drafthouse in the nation still survives...."

July 2, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Graham Reynolds Is Doing What, Exactly, to the Alamo Drafthouse?

The Sound of Science and the science of sounds

"...Got a press release for this Golden Hornet event the other day. Seems there’s going to be a listening..."

Jan. 16, 2019 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Alamo Drafthouse Is Seeing Stars

Long-lost 'Astrologer' lands this weekend

"...means of positively endorsing a feature. But Craig Denney's The Astrologer (1975), not to be confused with the Glickenhaus..."

June 14, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Tacodeli Gets Boozy Dinners, Hopdoddy Marries Beyond Meat, Sweetens Cove Bogeys at the Alamo Drafthouse, 2 Dine 4 Flaunts the Ocean, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

Aug. 13, 2021 Food Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Alamo Drafthouse Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection, Closes Ritz

Firm pledges to continue operations at all remaining sites

"...blow and a potential for hope for fans of the Alamo Drafthouse this morning: The Austin-based cinema chain filed..."

March 3, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Drafthouse's Rolling Roadshow Returns

We're gonna need a bigger summer

"...you thought it was safe to go back into the water – because, you know, there isn’t any –..."

May 21, 2015 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Alamo Drafthouse Launches El Paso and Dayton Fundraisers

Ticket buyers will be able to add a donation to their purchases

"...mass murders in Dayton and El Paso have shocked the nation, and left many survivors, and the dependents of..."

Aug. 7, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Drafthouse Goes Into the VOD Business

Alamo on Demand to offer curated selection of films

"...Austin-based theater chain the Alamo Drafthouse has just announced it is..."

May 7, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Drafthouse Touts Post-Bankruptcy Expansion Plans

With sale complete, chain announces five new locations

"...(just ask Apple, Marvel Entertainment, and Six Flags), and the Alamo Drafthouse has just announced that it's moving past..."

June 1, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Vulcan Video Lives in the Alamo!

Not a dream! Not a what-if! Video Vortex comes to South Lamar!

"...just in time for International Independent Video Store Day: The Alamo Drafthouse will be the new home to the..."

Oct. 16, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Drafthouse Closes All Locations

Local chain pledges $2 million to assist those affected

"...The Alamo Drafthouse, the Austin-based art/exploitation chain that has become..."

March 16, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter Lane Reopening This Weekend

First Austin location offering free Bill & Ted screenings

"...Since mid-March, the majority of Austin's cinema screens have been dark, but..."

Aug. 18, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Drafthouse Becomes Silver Sponsor for the Trevor Project

Fundraising push continues throughout August

"...under threat, it's really time for companies that claim they are allies to put their money where their mouth..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Drafthouse Reunites Lord of the Rings Cast

Austin cinema chain shares exclusive Q&As with global theatres

"...If The Lord of the Rings taught us anything, it's that..."

March 4, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Drafthouse Lays Off Furloughed Staff

88 staff reported to have lost their jobs in massive cuts

"...A brutal day of layoffs at the Alamo Drafthouse, as over 80 employees have been laid..."

July 1, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Drafthouse Announces New Code of Conduct

Cinema chain takes new direction after public outcry

"...The Alamo Drafthouse has always had a few rules: Don't..."

Jan. 16, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Drafthouse Gets OK to Screen The Interview

Remember when Kim Jong-un threatened to nuke Austin? He'll be mad now.

"...Ten days ago, there was a secret advance screening of a studio comedy..."

Dec. 23, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Drafthouse Announces $5 Tickets for Its Summer Vacation

Classics for kids of all ages aims to bring back family movie days

"...sometimes it can seem like a family trip to the flicks costs more than the budget for a blockbuster...."

May 18, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar Employees Unionize

Not yet recognized, union asks for increased wages and transparency

"...As of February 14, Industrial Workers of the World announced that Alamo Drafthouse’s South Lamar flagship location..."

Feb. 15, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

Terror Tuesday and Weird Wednesday Return to the Alamo!

Sorry about that exclamation point, citizen, but we’re excited af

"...That’s right, possibly rabid filmlovers: After 19 months away, the Alamo Drafthouse’s legendary genre film series Terror Tuesday and..."

Sept. 15, 2021 Screens Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Alamo Drafthouse Reopening Locations Nationwide

Mueller, Village to light back up across the summer

"...The resurgence of the Alamo Drafthouse continues. The chain is..."

April 29, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar Renamed Bong Joon Ho Cinema

Home of Fantastic Fest honors the South Korean director

"...to stop looking under "A" in film listings for the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar: the second oldest operating Drafthouse..."

Sept. 26, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dog Days at the Alamo

Special Isle of Dogs screenings for National Dog Day

"...We already know this. But humans don't always treat their canine pals so well, so this August 26, in..."

Aug. 9, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Drafthouse Heading Out of Bankruptcy

Court cancels auction as consortium becomes sole bidder

"...The Alamo Drafthouse is taking another step away from the..."

April 27, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Drafthouse Launches New 'Don't Talk' Contest

Can you film the next Magnited States of America?

"...age, we have to ask people to STFU in the cinema, but at least the Alamo Drafthouse has its..."

Oct. 24, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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