Wheres the Movie Theater Love?
Sure we have the historic Arlington, which is a marvel to look at, although very uncomfortable to sit in for long periods of time. And stadium seating barely exist, unless you count Camino Real, which I dont. Theres no dine-in experience or spacious lounge chairs, and forget searching for any IMAX experience. Unless of course youre going to a private theater in a Montecito home, which probably has newer and better equipment. If I can recall, the latest and greatest innovation we had to our movie theaters in years was the addition of alcohol service. Which isnt a new thing, just well overdue. And maybe some architectural renovations, but no update to the chairs or seating. I get the Arlington is a museum piece, something to marvel over. But beyond the first impressions and tourism, I wouldnt be surprised if most moviegoers attend our theaters simply for the convenience, and lack of choice. After all its a long, often traffic-riddled drive (through the two lanes of hell on the 101 south out of Santa Barbara) to better theaters, but sometimes its worth it. Add to Favorites