Well its that time of year ... where the days are long and hot and everyone is looking for a nice relaxing break. Sounds like it's time to go to the movies!
In Lansdowne, a new "Little Big Screen" theatre, Cinema 16:9, recently opened in a portion of the Historic Lansdowne Theater, currently undergoing restoration. This is both a full service small theater venue playing second run films as well as a full line rental movie business offering a deep selection of foreign and classic films. The 41 seat theater has a full 11.5 ft cinema screen with theater surround sound and is a great addition to the Lansdowne area.
David Titus is the owner of Cinema 16:9 and recently moved back to the area with his wife, a native of Lansdowne. They have carefully redone the space to echo the classic movie feel (check out his blog for the construction story). In the lobby, they serve a full complement of movie snacks with a very local green bent. Hot beverages come from the Regency Cafe next door, while the hot dogs (Danda Farms Certified Organic All Beef Hot Dogs), beverages (including Hanks root bear,Steaz, Boylans, and Honest Tea brands), and popcorn (Kettle Popped Reist Popcorn) are all from regional businesses. The Fresh Movie Nachos are from Lansdowne's own Mission Burito while the chocolates come from Ashers and the sweets arrive from Surf Sweets.
The theater itself is open daily 11-11, and is located in the front left of the same building as the original Lansdowne Theater while the Regency Cafe is off to the right. The building is located in downtown Lansdowne at 35 N Lansdowne Avenue just north of the intersection with Baltimore Avenue and just minutes from Drexel Hill, Upper Darby, and much of Delaware County. Plenty of parking is available on the street or in the lot across from the theater.
There are multiple membership options allowing from 1-3 movie rentals at a time and all the memberships come with discounted theater tickets - or just come see a movie anytime with no membership. Watch a movie here a then take some to go!
Enjoy the Summer! Take in a Movie! Support your Local Businesses! Eat Healthy! and Meet David Titus! It's a prefect complement to your other summer activities and a great break from your daily schedule. Be sure to check out Cinema 16:9 today.
