tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post3683216099755863442..comments2024-03-29T03:59:50.007-04:00Comments on Tomorrow's News Today - Atlanta: [That's All Folks] Tara Theatre to Show Final Four Films, Close Forever Atlantan99http://www.blogger.com/profile/06115362060612910966noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-82734646868920773282022-11-23T12:06:55.911-05:002022-11-23T12:06:55.911-05:00Pepsi is better though so... Pepsi is better though so... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-32435568660801544172022-11-22T22:34:46.865-05:002022-11-22T22:34:46.865-05:00The camera store has been closed for a very long t...The camera store has been closed for a very long time if you look at the plot the movie theater and collectively camera store is a very large property that could actually withstand either a big box or apartment work play. The bank is due for a relocation or move, as it is very old and modernized. With all the apartments going up I would prefer stores and some kind of big box sticking the bank in the strip.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-74097961645876432262022-11-12T10:27:40.392-05:002022-11-12T10:27:40.392-05:00As much as I hate seeing it close, it's hard t...As much as I hate seeing it close, it's hard to keep such an old theater open these days. I liked going there because it wasn't a megaplex overrun with kids. Back in the mid-90s when I started going there, there wasn't any sort of movie theaters here on the Southside playing the sort of less mainstream and cult films that places like the Tara, Garden Hills, and the Plaza do/did. When AMC opened Southlake 24 in late 1997, they offered (and still offer) some of these sort of films, although I would still have to go to the Tara from time to time because they were the only theater (or the closest one to me) showing a certain film. Probably my favorite memory from going to the Tara was when I saw "The Aristocrats" and about a dozen older folks walked out during it (I'm assuming they bought tickets based on the title and assumed it was some sort of British period piece...). vespajethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09058640011590681625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-1102030283092443912022-11-11T19:21:30.522-05:002022-11-11T19:21:30.522-05:00hey, don't forget South of France restaurant o...hey, don't forget South of France restaurant over there! and before Showcase, there was Farmer John's all you can eat restaurant. So I guess they'll get more condos, but it was more interesting 20+ years ago.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-14271811236560816682022-11-11T18:27:46.940-05:002022-11-11T18:27:46.940-05:00I'm very sad to see how much the Regal I-85 Ho...I'm very sad to see how much the Regal I-85 Hollywood theater has gone down hill. Before the pandemic both the I-85 and Tara were my go to theaters. I may try Lefont Sandy Springs even though it's farther to go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-89538496755379302722022-11-11T17:15:38.482-05:002022-11-11T17:15:38.482-05:00I'm sad to see it close but not surprised. Th...I'm sad to see it close but not surprised. They hadn't done any renovations to it since opening after the pandemic and all of the theatre smelled of mildew from water damage. Just like the Regal I-85 Hollywood theatre that's been neglected which may be the next Regal theatre to close (hoping and praying!!). Drive by and there are hardly any cars in the parking lot. Seems Regal doesn't want to make any investments in their theaters with so many people turning to streaming services - eventually movie theaters will be a thing of the past :( Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-3486018328262763412022-11-11T11:40:58.367-05:002022-11-11T11:40:58.367-05:00I'm so sad to hear this. All of my Cheshire B...I'm so sad to hear this. All of my Cheshire Bridge area favorites are gone: Francos (the original in the '80s had best pizza ever), Varsity Jr., Alfredos, Roxx, and now Tara. I'll enjoy Nino's while I still can...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-35325917270258604702022-11-11T09:29:10.461-05:002022-11-11T09:29:10.461-05:00I love Art House theatres and I’m sorry to see it ...I love Art House theatres and I’m sorry to see it go. My most memorable experience was dragging my Spelman classmates there by train and bus to see Mississippi Masala starring Denzel Washington (before he became a household name) and Sarita Choudhury in the early ‘90s.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-75354913194779557622022-11-11T00:09:05.984-05:002022-11-11T00:09:05.984-05:00this is what happens when a small theater sells to...this is what happens when a small theater sells to a big chain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-4531602493353237522022-11-10T21:10:58.176-05:002022-11-10T21:10:58.176-05:00I saw lots of movies at Tara, including Caligula.
...I saw lots of movies at Tara, including Caligula.<br />I don't get over that way much these days.<br />The Brave/Falcon night club was also in that center, where the Showcase Camera is now (if it's still there?)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-76962905644744009872022-11-10T16:39:55.386-05:002022-11-10T16:39:55.386-05:00Had not been there in a while. It was a good thea...Had not been there in a while. It was a good theater but like others have said: there just aren't a lot of movies that really appeal to me any more. I'm 50, grew up in the heyday of being thrilled to go see new movies from Sly, Arnie and others.<br /><br />This is likely very valuable property and will probably become condos or apartments. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-35205820091045738312022-11-10T14:05:18.038-05:002022-11-10T14:05:18.038-05:00It is sad to see it close but I guess I am not rea...It is sad to see it close but I guess I am not really surprised...seems every older business is selling now to make way for new condos. I will not be surprised if that is what ends up going up in that location. I will miss the theater...they would show movies that other theaters wouldn't.<br />Disneypalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17564104426996634705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-46979411246072204442022-11-10T13:36:15.631-05:002022-11-10T13:36:15.631-05:00I saw the original Bad News Bears there.I saw the original Bad News Bears there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-35470710342014603002022-11-10T12:15:03.660-05:002022-11-10T12:15:03.660-05:00I switched from Regal after everything started ope...I switched from Regal after everything started opening again and mostly go to Phipps now. As a long-time Atlantan I stay loyal to places that sell Coke. I know it makes me sound contrarian, but who sells Pepsi in the town that Coke built? It’s like handing out bibles at a strip club. After a while, people go to a different place. Hopefully another movie house opens up there. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-66579927182909612832022-11-10T10:01:19.094-05:002022-11-10T10:01:19.094-05:00Question is will someone else step in and reopen i...Question is will someone else step in and reopen it?S. Greshamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03568386819182562942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-46248338282859181242022-11-10T09:20:09.146-05:002022-11-10T09:20:09.146-05:00Before the pandemic I would go to the Tara often. ...Before the pandemic I would go to the Tara often. It was small but very well kept up and the employees were the best. Always enjoyed seeing a movie there. Haven't been back to a theater yet after 2020. I probably wouldn't chose Tara now just cause of all the car breaking in the area. Very sad how things have ended up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-86711321054441794132022-11-10T07:42:28.149-05:002022-11-10T07:42:28.149-05:00I'm really sad to hear this! I saw all kinds o...I'm really sad to hear this! I saw all kinds of cool movies with my mom there. (She's a total cinephile!) I very specifically remember seeing Howl's Moving Castle there. RIP Tara and I hope all the staff members affected by this closure are able to get back on their feet very soon!Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12991158967433891474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-65463400455526806202022-11-10T07:24:13.280-05:002022-11-10T07:24:13.280-05:00Only went there a few times, but still a little sa...Only went there a few times, but still a little sad to see a long-time theater close. I do have very fond memories of the theater at Lenox square although it was sort of maze like. Hamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-579719431387122896.post-17911311011551311552022-11-10T06:40:47.131-05:002022-11-10T06:40:47.131-05:00Something is going on with the theater building at...Something is going on with the theater building at the mall at stonecrest maybe reopening. See what you can find out if anything. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com