Comments on: Death of the Cinemas — How One Mall Destroyed a Local Landmark

By: Harry Susko

Harry Susko — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:13:50 +0000

Nice post . keep up the good work It’s the strangest thing wherever you see — industries in recession are trying to get more customers by paring their prices — take your pick — hotel rates, airplanes and cruises — everyone is open to negotiating for discounts.

By: Keneth Johal

Keneth Johal — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:27:11 +0000

Awesome, keep up the great posts

By: Kelly

Kelly — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 03:50:57 +0000

THIS THEATRE ROCKED!!!! F THE FAIRVIEW MALL FOR KICKIN THEM OUT!! i miss this place every day :’(

By: DARRYL

DARRYL — Fri, 28 May 2010 01:49:52 +0000

THERE IS PLENTY OF PARKING LOT SURROUNDING THE MALL MUCH OF WHICH IS EMPTY BECAUSE THE MALL HAS LITTLE TO OFFER.
THEY SHOULD HAVE KEPT THEATER AND BUILT A WINNERS USING SOME OF THAT WASTED PARKING LOT. AT LEAST THEY LEFT THE BOWLING ALLEY.

By: DARRYL

DARRYL — Fri, 28 May 2010 01:45:16 +0000

WHY NOT BOTH

By: tattoodprincess

tattoodprincess — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:32:41 +0000

That is the worst excuse I have ever heard! We have one theatre here in the Falls, and its in the same parking lot as the Niagara Square Mall. If not for that theatre the mall would have NO PATRONS whatsoever! I used to work in that mall and the only times we saw a fair flow of traffic was opening weekends, $4.20 Tuesdays and Friday nights. Cinemas are the only thing that brings money to a lot of small town malls. The town I grew up in had one theatre too and after a LOT of stores left that mall, it was the only thing bringing people into the mall. It also had a bulk barn across from it so a LOT of smuggled snacks got in lolz St. Catharines is a fair size city and to only have one option to see a movie is ridiculous. Especially since I’m pretty sure one is more expensive than the other. They should be ashamed of themselves. Especially feeling that this area needs yet ANOTHER Winners. It’s not even that great of a store in my opinion. Too overpriced for claiming to be “discount”.

By: Joel P

Joel P — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:07:36 +0000

I remember that theater… I lived a 10–15 minute walk away and me and my friends would always get together because it was close and easy for everyone to get to. Now that they closed it down (got in the paper for it so that was cool) the movies are way more expensive at the Empire Theatre at the Pen (At least 2 — 3 dollars!) no one seems to go anymore… the closing of that theatre really closed off how often we go out now… and for that winners I hated the store already and I now plan to never step foot in any Winners ever again

By: Kelly L

Kelly L — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:04:57 +0000

Boy, do I miss those good old Fairview-movie days..My friends and I were total mall rats when it came to the Fairview. Unable to drive, we walked there through snow and burning heat and after they got rid of the movie theater, none of us really went there anymore. On top of losing the theater, we lost the arcade too! Which was really great for huge social gatherings…I met a lot of new people there. People I’m still friends with today and people I never saw again. Losing that theater was like finding out my favorite teacher wasn’t teaching at my school anymore. A real kick in the face but I was helpless to do anything. It’s sad that it’s gone, but at least I still have the memories.

Kelly

By: Ferfer

Ferfer — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 22:10:16 +0000

I live in St.Catharines and I cannot believe that they are choosing another Winners over our Theater. Just goes to show you what money does to people. Anyone remember the Right house??? Fairview mall has come along way since then yet the landlord still isn’t happy

By: Sid32

Sid32 — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 07:39:18 +0000

Maybe a Rainbow? Cheap and better selection of movies then the Galaxy in Peterborough. 11 screen sometimes only 3–4 movies playing.

By: Mr. M

Mr. M — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 06:52:18 +0000

I’m disappointed to hear that, I hope Cineplex or Empire would replace that theatre nearby if possible.

By: frugiedh

frugiedh — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 01:48:26 +0000

I am surprised as I would have thought a theatre in a mall WOULD bring alot more people to it. I can’t tell you how many times I have wished that our local theatre was at our mall. That is sad for the town. Now there will also be less for the teenagers in that part of the town to do.