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rivest266 commented about Briarwood Dollar Movies 4 on May 31, 2024 at 5:42 pm

In the year 2000, United Artists shuttered the Movies at Briarwood theater. However, it was not the end of the story. The cinematic curtains rose once more on September 13th, 2003, when the venue was reborn as the Madstone Theatres. Unfortunately, the Madstone venture faced financial woes and declared bankruptcy in 2004.

But the show must go on! MJR Theatres stepped in and breathed new life into the establishment, renaming it the Village Theatre at Briarwood Mall 7 on October 8th, 2004. This incarnation aimed to captivate audiences with its four screens.

The final act unfolded in 2005, when Teicher Theatres took the stage. They transformed the theater into the Dollar Movies at Briarwood Mall, offering budget-friendly entertainment. Alas, this cinematic journey concluded in 2010 when the theater’s doors closed for the last time. (AI rewrite). Grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Ann Arbor 20 + IMAX on May 31, 2024 at 5:37 pm

Expanded to 20 screens on May 16th, 1998 and the IMAX screen installed on May 5th, 2006. Grand opening ads posted.

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rivest266 commented about Ann Arbor I & II on May 31, 2024 at 4:36 pm

Closed in July 1999.

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rivest266 commented about Quality 16 on May 31, 2024 at 4:36 pm

Opened on July 14th, 1999. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about State Theatre on May 31, 2024 at 3:55 pm

Closed February 23rd, 1989, as the Geroge Kerasotes Company was getting hammered by Showcase Cinemas. It was reopened as a discount cinema by Aloha Entertainment on November 13th. 1992.

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rivest266 commented about Briarwood Dollar Movies 4 on May 31, 2024 at 3:43 pm

Expanded to 7 screens on July 1st, 1983 Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Ann Arbor 20 + IMAX on May 31, 2024 at 2:53 pm

Opened October 7th, 1988. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Wayside Theatre on May 31, 2024 at 11:09 am

Two screens on February 24th, 1984. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Ann Arbor I & II on May 31, 2024 at 9:52 am

Renamed Ann Arbor on June 8th, 1979, after being upgraded by Goodrich Quality Theatres.

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rivest266 commented about Briarwood Dollar Movies 4 on May 30, 2024 at 7:51 pm

Opened on October 5th, 1973. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Wayside Theatre on May 30, 2024 at 7:13 pm

Opened on January 12th, 1968. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Ann Arbor I & II on May 30, 2024 at 7:07 pm

opened on December 9th, 1966. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Village Theatres on May 30, 2024 at 6:57 pm

Opened on July 12th, 1967. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Willow Drive-In on May 30, 2024 at 6:53 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about University Drive-In on May 30, 2024 at 6:36 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Campus Theatre on May 30, 2024 at 4:08 pm

Opened on March 16th, 1957. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Scio Drive-In on May 30, 2024 at 3:41 pm

Opened April 10th, 1953. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Ypsi-Ann Drive-In on May 30, 2024 at 3:37 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Whitney Theater on May 30, 2024 at 2:29 pm

Reopened May 28th, 1933. Ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Rae Theater on May 30, 2024 at 9:33 am

Opened on September 11th, 1915. Grand opening ad posted.

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rivest266 commented about Arcade Theater on May 30, 2024 at 9:22 am

That’s October 6th, 1914.

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rivest266 commented about Star Theater on May 29, 2024 at 5:07 pm

Opened October 7th, 1937 and closed in 1986.

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rivest266 commented about AMC Classic Plaza 8 on May 29, 2024 at 5:04 pm

Two screens on June 11th, 1975, 3 on September 19th, 1980, 8 on December 18th, 1997 via an expansion out front and more subdivisions, remodeled with expanded lobby and larger screens in July 2003. Grand opening ads and aerial photos added.

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rivest266 commented about Westwood Cinemas on May 29, 2024 at 4:18 pm

Closed on January 4th, 1996, as attendance sags. Article posted.

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rivest266 commented about Jackson 10 Cinemas on May 29, 2024 at 4:08 pm

The Jackson 8, which debuted on May 29th, 1992, ignited a fierce price war with the George Kerasotes Company, which operated the Plaza 8 Cinemas. Grand opening ad posted.