The old theatre is a real throwback and a true community gem. It's often close to a packed house, and they do the best popcorn with real butter anywhere in the CRD. I hope some local history buff goes and takes a bunch of photos before they close shop. I encourage anyone on the forum to go see a movie there before it closes-- it's a great experience... these days it is rare to experience a locally owned (ie., not cineplex odeon) cinema.

... they do the best popcorn with real butter anywhere in the CRD.

IMAX Victoria (RBCM) is the best I've tried in the CRD. ;)

The old theatre is a real throwback and a true community gem. It's often close to a packed house, and they do the best popcorn with real butter anywhere in the CRD. I hope some local history buff goes and takes a bunch of photos before they close shop. I encourage anyone on the forum to go see a movie there before it closes-- it's a great experience... these days it is rare to experience a locally owned (ie., not cineplex odeon) cinema.

Is it going to remain independently owned? It will be strange to have a new, modern theatre that isn't a Cineplex.

Is it going to remain independently owned? It will be strange to have a new, modern theatre that isn't a Cineplex.

Yup! Sandy Oliver (the owner) will be setting up shop in a temporary location for two years apparently, and then moving her business into Cameo when it is complete. Not sure how the land ownership is being handled, as I imagine she owns the property.

Moving two blocks over apparently:

https://www.peninsulanewsreview.com/news/sidneys-star-cinema-has-a-temporary-home/?fbclid=IwAR1zQ8dxjzUCas4HQhI-cX27IWirrsE_P8ZKbIVAIthWSQ7cIPEriExgcns