{"id":30581,"date":"2016-12-08T18:04:56","date_gmt":"2016-12-09T01:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/?p=30581"},"modified":"2016-12-08T18:04:56","modified_gmt":"2016-12-09T01:04:56","slug":"alamo-drafthouse-cinema-debuts-chandler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/alamo-drafthouse-cinema-debuts-chandler\/","title":{"rendered":"Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Debuts in Chandler"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Texas-born Alamo Drafthouse Cinema<\/a>\u00a0has made its way West to Chandler where the first Arizona location has recently opened.\u00a0Like many new theater concepts that are popping up, Alamo features an in-lobby bar and full-service kitchen with service at your\u00a0seat\u2014but Alamo\u2019s love for the movies is a step above most.<\/p>\n

The theater features nine different screens ranging in size to accommodate the varying auditoriums\u00a0that seat anywhere from\u00a048 to 168\u00a0moviegoers. While the seats are traditional movie seats, their size is above average at 24-in. (average is 19-20 in.) In addition to fully reserved seats, Alamo\u2019s theaters each feature Sony 4K projectors, Dolby Surround Sound and Real D 3D for an Oscar-worthy experience that\u2019s sure to not be ruined by any avid, front row texters. For starters, Alamo removes the traditional neck-craning front row that\u2019s loved by no one. Second, Alamo\u2019s No Texting\/No Talking policy is just that\u2014you text, you talk, you\u2019re gone. The theater\u2019s age policy also reinforces that; all guests must be 18 or older or accompanied by a parent.<\/p>\n

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Alamo\u2019s menu is another unique aspect with a regularly rotating craft beer list featuring the likes of many local brews from\u00a0SanTan, Four Peaks and Huss Breweries among others. Craft cocktails, a full liquor list and wine list are also available for thirsty moviegoers. For food, the menu offers lunch, dinner, brunch and kid\u2019s options and is\u00a0all made-to-order. With locally-sourced produce and ingredients and made-from-scratch items like salad dressings, pizza dough and sauces, it\u2019s wouldn\u2019t be surprising if you return for the food alone. What\u2019s even more fun is during Alamo\u2019s themed nights, guests will be able to order themed dishes, specially created for a specific movie or event.<\/p>\n

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With such strict but admirable policies, it\u2019s clear to see that Alamo takes their movies seriously which is why big, Hollywood blockbusters\u00a0aren\u2019t the only type of movies you can expect to see here; independent and re-release films will also be shown and at times, built into fun and interactive events found only at Alamo Drafthouse.<\/p>\n

Upcoming showings:<\/p>\n