Kent Love: 'Not for the snobby!'

Lots of neighbors sprang up to defend the historic, and cheap, Kent Theater (pictured above in 1968) this afternoon from Flatbush Vegan's snark.

Craig:

History note, The Purple Rose of Cairo was filmed there. Previously it was a twin theatre. (I saw Rocky with my Grandmother there just to date myself). After Woody Allen's film it was closed for many years before reopening as it is now, a triplex.

I love the theatre because it is nearby, super cheap and there are booster seats for my children. Bonus it tends to be much less crowded than the Pavilion.

Breukellen:

The Kent is what it is. If you are going on a date, or seeing a movie that you have greatly anticipated, go somewhere nice, with stadium seating and good soundproofing. If you are bored on a Wednesday and want to see a $5 movie with a friend, the Kent is perfect. It is not for the snobby!

elevenkites:

I love the theater, also. It always has the most recent shows and it's nearby. As far as the facility goes, it has what I like to call "low-brow charm," ie. cheap tickets and a vintage theater space/seats. If ya can't take the charm, then bugger off and move to the slope or Manhattan.

Now playing: The Taking of Pelham 123 and UP, among others.