Only in Theaters

Name: Only in Theaters
Genre: Documentary
Released: November 18, 2022
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 62
Cast: Allison Anders, Ava DuVernay, Cameron Crowe, Edward Goldman, James Ivory

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The Film Collaborative | Release Date: November 18, 2022 | Not Rated

Starring: Allison Anders, Ava DuVernay, Cameron Crowe, Edward Goldman, James Ivory, Melody Korenbrot, Neil Freidman, Nicole Holofcener, Roberta Grossman, Vladek Juszkiewicz

Summary: The Laemmle Theatres, a beloved 84-year-old art house cinema chain in Los Angeles, is facing seismic change. The family members behind this multigenerational business—whose sole mission has been to support the art of film—remain determined, despite enormous challenges.

Director: Raphael Sbarge

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 94 min

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Jason Delgado

Jan 21, 2023

Watching how it was a struggle to get people into the seats even before the pandemic and all the stress that Greg and Tish Laemmle endure is a little tough to watch at times, but Only in Theaters is essential viewing for every filmgoer. Read full review

Robert Abele

Nov 18, 2022

Being privy to this proud, close family at such a heavy, teetering moment is naturally emotional, which means Sbarge’s occasional voice-over commentary and the overactive music score can feel superfluous. But it’s well-intentioned empathy. Read full review

Katie Walsh

Nov 17, 2022

The film, while well-intentioned and informative, is a somewhat unfocused piece. Read full review

Glenn Kenny

Jan 21, 2023

Ultimately the movie is as scattershot as it is enthusiastic. . . . But the narrative about the theaters’ present-day fight for survival is undeniably compelling. Read full review

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lovethymovie202

May 3, 2023

"Only in Theaters" is a fascinating and thought-provoking documentary directed by Raphael Sbarge that focuses on the compelling legacy of the Laemmle Theaters

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