Submitted by anthropophagoose t3_yosws3 in rva
Since moving here from the midwest, I've wondered why there is so little film programming and infrastructure - especially compared to music or art, or even theatre. Bowtie is pretty rundown and only partially open, and the Byrd is really neat as a space, but as the only place doing repertory screenings, their program is focused mostly on big blockbusters or standard TCM stuff (I get this, they are a non-profit and need to attract big crowds, but it makes for a limited slate). Even institutions like VMFA or the ICA don't seem to do any film programming (if this wrong, please correct.)
I know Richmond isn't huge, and movie theater attendance is down in general, but it seems wild that Charlottesville can sustain two boutique theaters (Alamo Drafthouse and Violet Crown) and a pretty sizable megaplex, but Richmond can't?
Any insight into why this might be is much appreciated!
-Just a guy who loves movie theaters.
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