When I first moved to SXM, there were 2 movie theaters on the Dutch side. One on the Pondfill Road and one in an alley between Front Street and Back Street, next to Lal's. Man, it was so great to get some chicken tikka masala and go see a movie. I never knew the theater names. One was the Galaxy 1 and 2 but was that the Pondfill one? Can't remember.
Anyway, the Sunset Theatres in Simpson Bay obliterated the Front Street one (good memories there but always suspiciously smelly perhaps from flooding) and then the americanized Caribbean Cinemas came and suddenly the Pondfill movie theater was gone, and then Sunset. And then there was one.
But actually, someone came up with a great idea for the Pondfill venue. They still show movies, but some are artsy, some are classics - how fantastic! Plus they classed it up with some nice velvet settees and a full bar, and classy munchies. (Um, like pesto versus funyuns, OK?, give me a break I am trying to get a lyrical feel going).
This spot is now called Philipsburg Theatre - it looks great! First hand report to follow (unless anyone out there beats me to it and wants to comment about it. y/y?)
Anyway, the Sunset Theatres in Simpson Bay obliterated the Front Street one (good memories there but always suspiciously smelly perhaps from flooding) and then the americanized Caribbean Cinemas came and suddenly the Pondfill movie theater was gone, and then Sunset. And then there was one.
But actually, someone came up with a great idea for the Pondfill venue. They still show movies, but some are artsy, some are classics - how fantastic! Plus they classed it up with some nice velvet settees and a full bar, and classy munchies. (Um, like pesto versus funyuns, OK?, give me a break I am trying to get a lyrical feel going).
This spot is now called Philipsburg Theatre - it looks great! First hand report to follow (unless anyone out there beats me to it and wants to comment about it. y/y?)
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