Again, Van Bibbler’s comments are WRONG. The 20 screen theater was built next to the 8 screen theater. Construction started in 1999. This theater did not officially open until early winter/spring 2000, NOT 1998.
When it was Ronnie’s 8, this theater was kind of dumpy, yet it had some charm. Today, it’s this huge ugly mess with a million little 13-15 year old prostitots gawking outside of the theater. I try to avoid this one at all costs.
Charles Van Bibbler’s info is incorrect — AGAIN. I used to work at Keller 8 from 1998 to 1999. This was always the crown jewel of South County cinemas. It was very quiet, large, and the 14-15 year old white trash that Ronnie’s always attracted stayed away and didn’t gawk at this theater.
When I started working here, I remember The Horse Whisperer had just came out. I worked when movies like Mulan, Tarzan, Austin Powers 2, and Something About Mary came to this theater.
It did die a painful death. Wehrenberg rarely gave this theater a blockbuster, instead preferring to give all the good movies to Ronnie’s 8. Keller and Ronnie’s always played opposite movies. And Wehrenberg wonders why this theater was unprofitable?!!
I can remember when I was little, my mom took me to this theater to see The Land Before Time in 1988. I remember being in the huge auditorium and being amazed.
Up above, it says that this theater opened in 1986. That is incorrect. This theater opened in March 1988. Wehrenberg FINALLY started giving this theater the #1 movies when Ronnie’s converted to a 20 screen theater like it is now. It’s a shame, I miss this theater’s glory days.
It is still open as a discount house, although not by Wehrenberg. The “8 Cine” sign on the side is STILL burnt out since 1999. The new owners still have not fixed that yet. I have no idea why not. The carpeting was neat — it has the symbol of the Wehrenberg crown. This hasn’t been replaced even though a new theater chain operates it. I’m glad to see that this theater is getting great business as a discount one. I’d love to see it return to get first run movies again!
Again, Van Bibbler’s comments are WRONG. The 20 screen theater was built next to the 8 screen theater. Construction started in 1999. This theater did not officially open until early winter/spring 2000, NOT 1998.
When it was Ronnie’s 8, this theater was kind of dumpy, yet it had some charm. Today, it’s this huge ugly mess with a million little 13-15 year old prostitots gawking outside of the theater. I try to avoid this one at all costs.
The new website for Keller 8 is www.earlann.net NOT .com
Charles Van Bibbler’s info is incorrect — AGAIN. I used to work at Keller 8 from 1998 to 1999. This was always the crown jewel of South County cinemas. It was very quiet, large, and the 14-15 year old white trash that Ronnie’s always attracted stayed away and didn’t gawk at this theater.
When I started working here, I remember The Horse Whisperer had just came out. I worked when movies like Mulan, Tarzan, Austin Powers 2, and Something About Mary came to this theater.
It did die a painful death. Wehrenberg rarely gave this theater a blockbuster, instead preferring to give all the good movies to Ronnie’s 8. Keller and Ronnie’s always played opposite movies. And Wehrenberg wonders why this theater was unprofitable?!!
I can remember when I was little, my mom took me to this theater to see The Land Before Time in 1988. I remember being in the huge auditorium and being amazed.
Up above, it says that this theater opened in 1986. That is incorrect. This theater opened in March 1988. Wehrenberg FINALLY started giving this theater the #1 movies when Ronnie’s converted to a 20 screen theater like it is now. It’s a shame, I miss this theater’s glory days.
It is still open as a discount house, although not by Wehrenberg. The “8 Cine” sign on the side is STILL burnt out since 1999. The new owners still have not fixed that yet. I have no idea why not. The carpeting was neat — it has the symbol of the Wehrenberg crown. This hasn’t been replaced even though a new theater chain operates it. I’m glad to see that this theater is getting great business as a discount one. I’d love to see it return to get first run movies again!