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rivest266 commented about Absinthe House Cinematheque on Apr 3, 2020 at 3:37 pm

Miami Herald listings as Absinthe House Cinema started on July 3rd, 1998.

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rivest266 commented about Absinthe House Cinematheque on Apr 3, 2020 at 2:46 pm

Reopened as Alcazar Cinematheque on April 19th, 1996.

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rivest266 commented about AMC Tamiami 18 on Apr 3, 2020 at 2:41 pm

This opened on November 22nd, 1996 by Cobb Theatres. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Mar 23, 2020 at 1:30 pm

Last day of performances: December 31st, 1978. Strand theatre closingStrand theatre closing Sat, Dec 30, 1978 – 79 · Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theater on Mar 21, 2020 at 12:21 pm

Closed as a full-time cinema on April 12th, 1995.

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rivest266 commented about Bill Cosford Cinema on Mar 21, 2020 at 12:19 pm

Reopened as Bill Cosford cinema on February 23rd, 1995.

Bill Cosford Cinema openingBill Cosford Cinema opening Fri, Feb 24, 1995 – 142 · The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Cinepolis Coconut Grove on Mar 18, 2020 at 2:37 pm

Reopened with a benefit screening with 16 screens on August 31st, 1994 and general public opening on September 2nd, 1994. Grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about 163rd Street & Patio Theatre on Mar 18, 2020 at 2:33 pm

Closed at the end of April 1994.

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rivest266 commented about Galaxy 7 on Mar 18, 2020 at 2:14 pm

Update: Last showtimes in the Herald: March 3rd, 1994.

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rivest266 commented about AMC Fashion Island 16 on Mar 18, 2020 at 1:24 pm

This reopened as the AMC Fashion Island 16 on May 14th, 1993. It features the Kumba, a roller coaster simulator ride. Grand opening ad posted. It opened as the AMC Marina 8 on February 13th, 1981. Both ads posted.

AMC Fashion Island 16 openingAMC Fashion Island 16 opening Fri, May 14, 1993 – 110 · The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Valentino Super Discount Cinemas on Mar 18, 2020 at 1:02 pm

This became the Valentino Super Discount cinemas on July 30th, 1993. No grand opening ad found.

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rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Mar 16, 2020 at 7:27 am

10,000th photo.

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rivest266 commented about Strand Theatre on Mar 14, 2020 at 3:01 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Apollo 1$ Super Discount Theatre on Mar 14, 2020 at 2:46 pm

This became a discount cinema on September 15th, 1989. Ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Apollo North on Mar 14, 2020 at 2:44 pm

Both Apollos were marketed as Apollo VIII on June 29th, 1984-June 13th, 1985.

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rivest266 commented about Galaxy 7 on Mar 14, 2020 at 2:30 pm

This opened by National Cinemas as the Garden Cinema on February 27th, 1987 and closed in 1990. It reopened by MI Theatres (which had a location in the New Orleans area) as the Galaxy 7 Cinemas on a discount policy on June 14th, 1991 and closed around 1993. Grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Galaxy 7 on Mar 14, 2020 at 2:25 pm

This was in the same shopping plaza as the Tamiami-Palace 18 but in a different location. Aerial photo showing the two cinemas in the photo section.

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rivest266 commented about CMX Miami Lakes 13 on Mar 14, 2020 at 1:31 pm

11 new screens with stadium seating opened on November 25th, 1998 and the older screen shuttered for upgrades. Grand opening ad. Six more screens reopened with stadium seating on March 26th, 1999. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Super Saver 8 on Mar 14, 2020 at 12:59 pm

This opened as Westbird 8 by General Cinema on July 24th, 1987 and closed in early 1992. After renovations, it reopened as Super Saver Cinemas 8 on July 17th, 1992 Admission: $1. Both grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about AMC Sunset Place 24 Theatres on Mar 14, 2020 at 12:45 pm

The AMC Sunset Place 24 opened on December 18th, 1998. AMC Sunset Place 24 openingAMC Sunset Place 24 opening Fri, Dec 18, 1998 – 105 · The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) · Newspapers.com

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rivest266 commented about Omni 10 on Mar 14, 2020 at 12:41 pm

Closed May 6th, 1999.

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rivest266 commented about AMC Mall of the Americas 14 on Mar 14, 2020 at 12:35 pm

Correction: December 4th, 1992.

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rivest266 commented about AMC Mall of the Americas 14 on Mar 14, 2020 at 12:35 pm

This expanded to 14 screens on December 4th, 1992. Grand opening ads posted.