{"id":227,"date":"2006-08-07T11:59:26","date_gmt":"2006-08-07T16:59:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/benpollock.com\/brick\/index.php\/2006\/08\/07\/dont-raze-the-razorback\/"},"modified":"2006-08-06T22:01:52","modified_gmt":"2006-08-07T03:01:52","slug":"dont-raze-the-razorback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/benpollock.com\/brick\/2006\/08\/dont-raze-the-razorback\/","title":{"rendered":"Don’t Raze the Razorback"},"content":{"rendered":"

Construction has proceeded enough at the site of a new movie complex in Fayetteville to be obvious that we’ll have more screens — and stadium seating just down the street — before too long<\/a>. It’s on Joyce Boulevard west of the Wal-Mart and on the same side of the street.<\/p>\n

What will happen to the town’s main Malco, the Razorback 6? The company also runs the Mall Twin. Let’s ask those who might read this with some clout or say-so to not raze the Razorback and make it a dollar house, as areas certainly our size have long enjoyed.<\/p>\n

Dollar complexes show new movies just past their prime. Many devote a screen or more to independent, foreign and sometimes classic movies, as well as documentaries. (Tulsa has Cinemark Movies 8<\/a>, whose movies still are $1 or $1.50, but Little Rock’s Market Street Cinema<\/a> is just a hair cheaper than the main houses. Tulsa’s generally are second-runs, and Little Rock’s comprise indies and docs.)<\/p>\n

I would propose the Mall Twin, as it’s just two screens and possibly more cost-efficient for the company, but I bet Malco makes nice revenue there as parents can park the kids there to enjoy the newest releases while they shop.<\/p>\n

No, six screens with a mix of studio and small flicks, at a cheaper ticket, should make money here seven days a week, with all the college-age and artistic types around here. -30-<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Construction has proceeded enough at the site of a new movie complex in Fayetteville to be obvious that we’ll have more screens — and stadium seating just down the street — before too long. It’s on Joyce Boulevard west of the Wal-Mart and on the same side of the street. 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