Friday, November 28, 2008

Sanibel Island Cinema has a new gig.

The all-new Sanibel Island Cinema greets film-goers
with a new face and a new roof.


The venerable Sanibel Island Cinema, lodged next to Bailey’s since the dawn of talkies, or so it seems, is all-new and all-improved. According to the new owners, Randy and Kim Bacik, it's more than a Hollywood facelift.The Baciks gutted the building. Everything, from projectors to box office to refreshment stand to carpeting and seats, was pitched. Even the old electrical system was jettisoned.

In their place are:

• 60 soft, leather-like rocking seats for each of the cinema’s two screens. The seats, 25-inches wide, also have reclining arm rests/cup holders.


• Two high-tech (digital) motion picture projectors.

• Each theater has nine digital surround sound speakers, buffered by acoustical walls.


• Each theater has three ceiling fans.

• New air conditioning throughout.• New box office, including a concession stand.

• New flooring throughout.


• Two removable seats per theater, providing wheelchair accessibility and headphones for those with hearing difficulties.


• Two new restrooms (men and women), plus a family bathroom.


The new facility was opened to the public on November 21, after months to complete the renovations.


We know the next question. Why would anyone go to the cinema on Sanibel when they can see videos or watch TV movies.?


• First, there is nothing quite like a cinema. And thats true in ‘spectracolor’ for the Island Cinema.

• More important, the Island Cinema will present ‘first-run’ films, not the re-runs available on DVDs or on cable. If you want to see a movie while it is still in first tier distribution, and you are on the islands, the Island Cinema is the place to do it.

• Third reason is the killer impact of ‘surround sound’.

• Fourth reason: No one will ask you to change the channel for a minute.

• Fifth reason: Real, movie-theater, buttered popcorn.

Prices are $9.75 for adult evening shows, $8 for adult matinees and $7.50 for children and senior citizens. Call 472-1701 for show schedules and coming attractions.

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Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Christmas is coming on Sanibel

Sanibel and Captiva are gearing up for Christmas. The tree has been trimmed, and we were there. Enjoy this early start to the joyous season.