Why is it that in the seventh largest city in the USA, with over 60% Latino, Hispanic, Spanish-speaking people, we do not have a first run Spanish language theatre? I remember we used to have the Nacional, the Guadalupe, and the Alameda that used to play Spanish language films. Now we have nada.Fact is there are so many quality and diverse films coming out of Mexico, Argentina, Spain, and other countries where Spanish is the official language. I feel we are being ignored here.
The only one capable of showing films is the Alameda. It is such a beautiful theatre decorated with unique tile and is a showcase in its own right. Every now and then someone turns on the marquee and it is as if it is asking to be resuscitated. It is sad to see some of the letters not working. The inside décor is exquisite and along the same quality as the Majestic or the Aztec.
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I think the Conservation Society or City Council or somebody with brains should do something about this injustice.
Mis dos centavos…
You are right, someone with some brains should do something about this injustice - someone like YOU! A movement begins with one person with one idea and a lot of passion. Talk to Julian Castro! Let it rest on the mayor's desk! Write the media, the tourism board, everybody. Get the mover and shakers and the checkbooks of some of that 60% AND the rest of San Antonio. I'm a BOLLIO and I think we need this theater up and running. You go, boy!
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