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How an Alamo Founder Is Reinventing Theaters—Again

How an Alamo Founder Is Reinventing Theaters—Again

Update: 2025-08-29
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On this week’s episode, I’m joined by Tim League, one of the founders of the Alamo Drafthouse and the man behind Metro Private Cinemas in New York’s Chelsea neighborhood. It’s a pretty cool concept—half fine dining, half private cinema auditorium—and I was excited to discuss the evolution of movie theaters as both viewing and gastronomic experiences. League is planning to open the theater in a few weeks, and they’re accepting reservations now; you can check out the offerings here. If you go, let me know: I’ll be very jealous, as it will likely be a while before I am able to make it up to New York again. But when I do, it’s the first stop on my tour of the city.
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How an Alamo Founder Is Reinventing Theaters—Again

How an Alamo Founder Is Reinventing Theaters—Again

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