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Esquire Theatre @esquiretheatre.com · 13h

Yet another example of independent theaters being iced out of opportunities.

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Dan Trachtenberg's PREY Coming To Theaters With PREDATOR: BADLANDS Double Bill

Dan Trachtenberg's 2022 sci-fi horror hit PREY will hit theaters for the very first time this November as part of a double bill with PREDATOR: BADLANDS.

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Andrew Grevas @andrewgrevas.bsky.social · 15h

Excited to announce that I’m partnering with @esquiretheatre.com in Cincinnati for a screening of John Carpenter’s Halloween, followed by a Q&A session & book signing for my new book, “Horror in Haddonfield”! Event is October 24th & tickets are now available!

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"Horror in Haddonfield" Book Signing & HALLOWEEN (1978)

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Esquire Theatre @esquiretheatre.com · 16h

It's Banned Book Week! What are some of your favorite banned book film adaptations?

Speaking of books, did you know THE STING was inspired by the book The Big Con: The Story of the Confidence Man? Catch THE STING today at 1:30, 4:30, & 7:30 as part of our ESQUIRE REWIND Redford tribute. #Cincinnati

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Esquire Theatre @esquiretheatre.com · 1d

It's a rainy Bargain Tuesday, so it's the perfect opportunity to catch a film you have been meaning to see! If you love Rocky Horror, don't miss STRANGE JOURNEY before it leaves Thursday. See Redford in SNEAKERS for only $5! We deep dive into Kurosawa classic RASHOMON tonight at 7:30. #Cincinnati

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Esquire Theatre @esquiretheatre.com · 2d

Huge film shakeup at Esquire! Last few days for Strange Journey & Spinal Tap 2, and we are bringing Tron: Ares, Plainclothes, and the documentary Orwell 2 + 2 = 5, which delves into the life of author George Orwell. Tomorrow we deep dive into Kurosawa's RASHOMON tomorrow @ 7:30. #Cincinnati

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Esquire Theatre @esquiretheatre.com · 2d

LFDW presents one of Stanley Kubrick's most influential films, DR. STRANGELOVE tonight at 7:30. Still considered topically relevant today, catch it on the big screen. We also honor Robert Redford's legacy all day today with 3 screenings of THE NATURAL @ 1:30, 4:30, & 7:30. #Cincinnati

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Esquire Theatre @esquiretheatre.com · 5d

Love sipping Scotch and discussing movies with your friends? Well, here's a fun way to do it. Head over to Kenwood Theatre Sunday at 5 and have a fun evening of MACALLAN Scotch tasting followed by the 2012 Bond film SKYFALL. #Cincinnati #Scotch #JamesBond

Kenwood Theatre @kenwoodtheatre.com · Sep 5

We have a great event coming on October 5 starting @ 5 pm! We host local Scotch Aficionado Rabbi Robert Barr as he leads us through a tasting of 3 Macallan Scotches, giveaways from Macallan, then finish with the 2012 Bond film SKYFALL.
Info & tix at: www.kenwoodtheatre.com/movie/skyfal...

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Esquire Theatre @esquiretheatre.com · 5d

Just shy, which is pretty incredible considering this was essentially a last-minute event.

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Esquire Theatre @esquiretheatre.com · 5d

Wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who came last night to both of our special events- INTERFACE & THE ONION PRESENTS JEFFREY EPSTEIN: BAD PEDOPHILE. There is nothing like the shared experience of a film while sitting in a full auditorium. Staff who worked yesterday: you all rock. #Cincinnati

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Esquire Theatre @esquiretheatre.com · 5d

Celebrate Robert Redford's legacy with us. We'll be showing 3 of his films (The Natural, The Sting, & Sneakers) next week. Please check www.esquiretheatre.com for showtimes and tickets. #Cincinnati

Robert Redford playing at Esquire. The Natural Oct 6, The Sting Oct 8, Sneakers Oct 7.

Esquire Theatre @esquiretheatre.com · 6d

Thank you @bencollins.bsky.social and @theonion.com for letting us show your film Jeffrey Epstein: Bad Pedophile. Sorry we couldn’t fit the whole title on our marquee. #Cincinnati

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Esquire Theatre @esquiretheatre.com · 6d

We've got some new pins coming to the Esquire. Buy a cool pin, support your neighborhood indie cinema...it's a win-win! The marquee on this pin is blank so you can write your choice of film. Simply wipe off with rubbing alcohol for the next film you want to add! Available for $4+tax at concessions.

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Esquire Theatre @esquiretheatre.com · 6d

We only have a few more tickets left for tonight's 7:30 screening of the ONION's double-feature, so I highly recommend securing your tickets now at
bit.ly/OnionESQ, lest you get turned away at the box office because it sold out. #Cincinnati

The Onion Presents: A Historic Cinematic Night Of Film At The Movies

America's Finest News Source is proud to resuscitate the dying medium of film with a double-feature presentation beginning with their latest investigative documentary. Featuring never-before-seen int...

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Esquire Theatre @esquiretheatre.com · 7d

Leontine Cinema presents The Rage: Carrie 2 tonight @ 7:30. We have two event films tomorrow: first is Interface @ 7.
A big theater chain may have stepped down, but we stepped up for The Onion Presents: A Historic Cinematic Night Of Film At The Movies featuring Bad Pedophile & Sex House.
#Cincinnati

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Esquire Theatre @esquiretheatre.com · 8d

Congrats!

Esquire Theatre @esquiretheatre.com · 8d

Hi David! Did you know that movies at the locally owned Esquire & Mariemont are only $5 on Tuesdays- all day, all shows, and matinees the rest of the week are only $7.75? Want a reclining seat? Sister Kenwood Theatre's Tuesday tickets are $7, and matinees are only $9. #Cincinnati #SaveYourMoney

Abbott and Costello Meet David Cornelius @davidcornelius.bsky.social · 8d

Time to PT my A.

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Esquire Theatre @esquiretheatre.com · 8d

Great intro into the world of indie theaters. My favorite quote from this video is: "Movie theaters build community." Imagine Gaslight Clifton or Mariemont Square without their respective theaters- vastly different, right? Thanks for supporting your local cinemas!

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The business of independent movie theaters, explained

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Esquire Theatre @esquiretheatre.com · 8d

Last couple of days for HIM & ALL OF YOU. We bring Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl, The Smashing Machine, & documentary Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror. Tickets for Thursday's The Onion's Bad Pedophile are going fast! #Cincinnati

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Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror Director's Trailer (2025) | In Cinemas 3 October

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Esquire Theatre @esquiretheatre.com · 9d

Dear @jay.bsky.team @support.bsky.team,
What are businesses in Ohio supposed to do with this BS age verification requirement?

Esquire Theatre @esquiretheatre.com · 9d

As a theater, how exactly are we supposed to verify age?There's no driver's license, we have an EIN not a SSN, and the owners wouldn't want to give out the corporate credit card number to a company called Kids Web Services. Don't think the employees who post here want to volunteer this info either.

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Esquire Theatre @esquiretheatre.com · 9d

As a theater, how exactly are we supposed to verify age?There's no driver's license, we have an EIN not a SSN, and the owners wouldn't want to give out the corporate credit card number to a company called Kids Web Services. Don't think the employees who post here want to volunteer this info either.

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Esquire Theatre @esquiretheatre.com · 9d

We just learned of the loss of film critic TT Stern-Enzi. He was a regular at our theaters, both in his capacity as film critic for City Beat, WVXU-FM, and FOX19, and as a staunch supporter of independent cinema. The film community mourns his loss, and our thoughts are with his family today.

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Esquire Theatre @esquiretheatre.com · 9d

Little bit jealous right now, NGL. #Cincinnati #Karaoke #IWantToDoThat

Kenwood Theatre @kenwoodtheatre.com · 9d

We aim to be your one-stop shop for entertainment! You know us for our dine-in cinema experience, event space in 13K, and trivia nights. Now, you can add Kenwood's best karaoke spot! Starting Thursday, 10/9, we welcome Kick Out the Jams Karaoke to the Marquee Bar! Get ready to sing #Cincinnati!

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Esquire Theatre @esquiretheatre.com · 9d

We're honoring Robert Redford by screening several of his films next week:
Monday 10/6: THE NATURAL (www.esquiretheatre.com/movie/the-na...)
Tuesday 10/7: SNEAKERS (www.esquiretheatre.com/movie/sneake...)
Wednesday 10/8: THE STING (www.esquiretheatre.com/movie/the-st...)

#Cincinnati #RobertRedford

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Esquire Theatre @esquiretheatre.com · 9d

We've sold nearly half of our seats for our single Thursday screening at 7:30. Get your tickets now #Cincinnati before it's too late! Link: www.esquiretheatre.com/movie/the-on...

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Esquire Theatre @esquiretheatre.com · 9d

#Cincinnati movie events, baby!
Wed @ 7:30: Leontine Cinema presents THE RAGE: CARRIE 2(1999)
Thurs @ 7: Grime Ethics Media presents INTERFACE
Thurs @ 7:30: The Onion Presents: A Historic Cinematic Night Of Film At The Movies (AKA Bad Pedophile)
Sat @ noon & 10: Betty Boop's Halloween Party

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