Mount Pleasant Cinema

The Mount Pleasant Theatre is a small, older theatre. I hate to do, but I comparred it to the Fox. It isn’t a Fox Theatre, but it is a cute theatre. It reminds me of the time my dad took me to see the first Indiana Jones movie when I was a kid.
I went to see Capitalism: A Love Story (highly recommend BTW). A very cute older gentleman was working the counter where you buy your tickets. Unfortunately, I did have to run out to the bank machine as I had no cashish on me, and it is CASH ONLY at this theatre. 1 adult ticket is $ 10.
They have a small concession stand (I didn’t check it out — but the popcorn smelled great!). When you walk into the building the ticket gentleman is on your left and just a few feet beyond him is the concession stand. I thought it was kind of funny that the women’s washroom was on the main level, but the men have to go downstairs. Huh.
As I was sitting waiting for the movie to start (as I was a bit late, my wait was only 1 minute), I really saw how much has changed in the movie theatre architecture and interior design. There is no gradual grade changes for the flooring, it is just a slight raise from the front to rear seats. The seats do not recline and are shorter in height. The wallpaper is the same as the stuff my grandma had in the 70’s and 80’s. Heavy with a velour raised pattern. Grandma’s was green, this stuff was red.
The place does have a bit of a musty smell to it, but you get used to it within the first 5 minutes.
The other thing that is really noticeable about this place — no commercials and no previews. You came to see movie X — you only see movie X. Also when the movie starts, they have it down perfectly with how the lights dim… a small detail, but very cool!
All in all, if you are in the neighbourhood and don’t want to go to a crowded, noisy theatre, check this place out. If you want to stick with an older theatre that has a bit more charm (and commercials), go to the Fox.