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2016: The Year in Dayton Food

December 28, 2016 By The Food Adventures Crew Leave a Comment

Tilapia over Rice at Archer's Kettering

Tilapia over Rice at Archer’s Kettering

The Dayton food world had comers and goers in the year 2016.   Lots of eateries opened and some closed.  We said goodbye to some old favorites and said hello to some new and exciting cuisine.

Today, Food Adventures looks back on the year in review.  If you are a foodie, check out our list below.  You will see a lot of new places in the Miami Valley that will spark your interest!

Get a fork, spoon and your nostalgia caps on as we explore the “The Year in Food.”

 

*****RESTAURANTS THAT OPENED in 2016*****

ARCHERS TAVERN, KETTERING: Taking a successful restaurant philosophy and expanding it to Kettering has seemed to work out well

Bean and chicken Arepas from "Arepas and Co."

Bean and chicken Arepas from “Arepas and Co.”

for the owners of Archer’s.  If the first couple of months are any indication, look for continued success at this location on Dorothy Lane in the old Tumbleweed location.

AREPAS and CO. – DOWNTOWN: This Columbian restaurant opened it’s 3rd location in old Olive Dive spot.  Besides a strong cultural menu, they offer catering to parties big and small.  Delicious, fresh and food choices you won’t find anywhere else.

BAR 145:  This restaurant chain is open at Austin Landing.  It is known for burgers, lots of beers on tap and a section of the restaurant that holds vintage 80’s arcade games and live music on the weekends. Definitely a fun place to check out.

Golden Graham Donuts from Bear Creek Donuts

Golden Graham Donuts from Bear Creek Donuts

BAR LOUIE: Austin Landing landed this chain in 2016.  A slightly more casual version of the one at the Greene, you can expect the same happy hour and burger specials.  And try the totchos – yes, tater tots in your nachos…

BASIL’S ON MARKET: North Patterson Blvd is the expansion location for this 2nd restaurant opening (the original one is still in business in Troy). Incredible food photos on their Facebook page scream “You gotta come eat here.”  They have some amazing looking food and a huge patio overlooking the water.

BEAR CREEK DONUTS: Inventive, locally owned donut shop in Miamisburg that raises the bar on toppings.  One trip to this place, and you will be hooked.  Golden Grahams on Donuts?  Yeah , they got that.

Margherita Flatbread Pizza from BJ's Taphouse

Margherita Flatbread Pizza from BJ’s Taphouse

BIBIBOP ASIAN GRILL:  This Columbus chain finally lands in Dayton near U.D. and has plans for a couple more to come.   The Korean inspired meals start with steamed rice, topped with your choice of grilled meats or tofu and a mix of fresh vegetables and Asian sauces.

BJ’S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE, FAIRFIELD COMMONS:  That craft beer brewing chain with the great appetizers, opens up another mammoth eatery near Fairfield Commons mall.  The menu is solid from top to bottom.

BLUE NOTE BISTRO and LOUNGE:  New jazz hall and restaurant on 23 E. Central Ave in Miamisburg, which offers Sunday brunch.  Over the summer, they expanded dining and music hours.  Their Facebook page usually details the happenings.

The Monte Cristo Sandwich from Cheddars – Yes, it is deep fried

BRAVO, FAIRFIELD COMMONS:  The familiar Italian chain, expands in the Beavercreek/Fairborn area.  Must eats are the ravioli, and of course we love to dip the bread in that olive oil mixture, all night long.

CARMELLA’S ITALIAN KITCHEN: Just opened in the old Murphy’s Pub location on Wilmington Pike.  Their menu features Italian foods and sandwiches.

CHEDDAR’S SCRATCH KITCHEN:  Chain out of Irving, Texas, with dozens of locations reaching up into New York.  Big portions and a huge menu with semi-reasonable prices.  Think TGI Fridays on steroids or a casual version of Cheesecake Factory (with no cheesecakes.)     The new popular place at The Cornerstone development on Feedwire Rd.  Warning: Long waiting list during peak times.

The Chicken and Steak Fajitas from Chuy’s

CHUY’S, FAIRFIELD COMMONS: This Mexican chain is popping up stores quickly and the newest one is a location near the Fairfield Commons Mall.  Great guacamole dip starts out each meal right.  Try the margaritas and the Elvis Presley Memorial Combo of Enchiladas.

CRAFTED and CURED:  Two local men started this in Spring, 2016.  The concept is a cured meat shop, with over 60 craft beers on tap, featuring ales, stouts, ciders, sours and meads.  Of course the menu will feature rare meats and cheeses.  Read Chef House’s scoop HERE on her MostMetro article.  And they’ve just announced that 3 more food businesses will be joining them in 2017- a deli- Local Hero Butchery & Fare, a seafood option- Jack Lukey’s Oyster Saloon & Caviar Bar and Mediterranean goodies from Glasz Bleu Oven.

 

Chef House with a brew at “Crafted and Cured”

D20: A Bar With Characters-  Board games and brews on draft are the hallmark for this new place in the shopping center adjacent to the Whipp Rd Kroger.  Local owners Andrew Sparks and Christine Cooper have come up with the concept, and the drinking and dining area look inviting.  The D20 reference is a slang name for a Dungeon’s and Dragon’s 20 sided dice.

DARK HORSE TAVERN (closed in July -reopened in Nov.): They abruptly closed in July 2016, but the love of this place caused a deal to transfer the ownership and keep the menu and music alive.  Known for bands and BBQ, it is a great watering hole, with a huge bar.  Opened back up in November, Manager Nikky Vontz  is getting this place running right!

DON PATRON MEXICAN GRILL of FAIRBORN:  They have 2 Ohio locations, the latest being on 2632 Colonel Glenn Highway.  Specialties include Carnitas, Burritos, Fajitas and of course, Tacos.  They even have wings.

DOUBLE D’S FIT-Q MEAL PREP:  Waynesville’s BBQ boys have opened a brick and mortar place in downtown Lebanon.

Double D’s BBQ on a Cornbread Waffle

Owners Dan Velemirov and Dustin Seyersdahl are known for some great traditional BBQ.  They also have a signature sweet cornbread waffle and BBQ hot shot.

DOUBLEDAYS, SPRINGBORO: One of Dayton’s most popular locally owned restaurants, expanded to another location in front of the Dorothy Lane Market Springboro in the old Sammy’s El Pueblo building.  New location, but the same old favorites remain.  If you have not tried their homemade soups, you are in for a treat.  They also showcase an extensive sandwich, burger and dinner platter menu.

Doubleday’s Greek Chicken Soup- now in Springboro too

FREDDY’S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS: A new fast food chain hits Dayton.  It is a cross between Steak and Shake and Culver’s.  Quick smashed burgers on the grill, hot dogs and custard sundaes are the signature of this quick bite.  Drive thru or dine in, and you will enjoy this throwback meal.

GYRO DELIGHT:  Some good buzz is going about this new gyro shop on Wilmington Pike.  They have familiar treats like Shish kabobs, Greek fries, chicken gyros and traditional gyros.  They also carry exotic Mediterranean food like baklava, shawarma, moussaka and dolmades.

JOHN ANTHONY’S SOUTHERN CUISINE:  This spot opened

A Double Cheeseburger from Freddy’s Steakburgers and Custard

in summer 2016 on Salem Ave.  They feature salads, fried catfish, collard greens, fried chicken & waffles.  Soul food at it’s finest, even down to the fried okra.

KUPBOP:  The latest quick eatery on Woodman Dr.  highlights the lighter, healthier side of Korean cuisine.  The “Create Your Own” seems to be the way to go.  This is the Korean version of Chipotle.

MARILYN’S GRILL:  This restaurant has been serving Soul food on North Main since January. Daily specials like Pork Chops, and Lemon Pepper Wings are crowd pleasers.  Other items like chicken and dumplings, or Philly Chicken subs look unreal.

OinkadoodleMoo is back in Miamisburg

MIKE’S NASHVILLE HOT:  The new “go to ” place for Southern fried chicken at Austin Landing.  Hand breaded chicken in strips, or whole pieces, spicy or not.  They also have a slew of sides and a perch option, with a 2nd location coming to Centerville on 48.

MURRAY’S PUB: Opened in January, 2016, then in December, 2016 announced it would be transitioning into the 937 Grill and Taproom.  Two new owners are taking over.  Look for an expanding bar menu and continued drink specials.

Panda Express in Bellbrook. The only Chinese Drive Thru, has cheese wontons

OINK-A-DOODLE-MOO: Miamisburg is the new location for this place, formerly in Kettering.  Great BBQ, sauces and sides are the tradition here.  Located at 40 N Main St in Miamisburg, they have a full catering menu too.

OLD BAG OF NAILS PUB: Cross Pointe’s latest restaurant is one of a group of Columbus owned eateries.  They have an extensive menu of burgers and sandwiches, and many seafood entrees like Scallops, Blackened Tuna Steak and Fried Clams. A nice soup and dessert offering round out a large menu of options.

Panera in Huber Heights is now serving delicious onion soups.

OLD SCRATCH PIZZA and BEER: The word is out about this new pizza place, and the feedback has been great.  They have red sauce options, white sauce options,salads, sandwiches and a full craft beer list.  Create your own pizza, or choose from the dozen options they have.  Located at 812 South Patterson Blvd. there’s even a great private room for parties or meetings.

PANDA EXPRESS:  Dayton’s only “drive thru Chinese restaurant” is here.  This eatery is owned out of California with sites all over the USA including mall courts.  Menu choices are simple and traditional.  Choose from chicken or shrimp in sweet sauces or fried.

Pastrami Sandwich from Primanti Brothers, a chain out of Pittsburgh

PANERA BREAD, HUBER HEIGHTS:  The familiar chain with the bread bowl soups, pastries and more.  Huber Heights, you too now, can enjoy the fun.

PHILLY PRETZEL FACTORY:  Centerville just held a ribbon cutting at this location on S. Main Street near Lock 27.  Big, Soft Pretzels are the love here, with various toppings and dips.  Get ready to make and bring back some memories with your first bites.

PIZZA FIRE: The fresh toppings pizza place where you run down the line and top it yourself.  The new location is on 4325 Far Hills Ave in Kettering.

PRIMANTI BROTHERS:  The famous Pittsburgh chain is now in Dayton too, near the Fairfield Commons mall.  Overstuffed pastrami sandwiches, reubens, and are all the rage here.  Are they as good as the original?  You be the judge.

Rapid Fired Pizzas are popping up all over. They have a Blueberry Dessert Pizza !

RAPID FIRED PIZZA (4 new locations): Fairborn, Centerville, Bellbrook and Huber Heights,  locations are all news and  have all been thriving and Kettering opensthis Friday with FREE pizza.  Quick Pizzas and Quick huge salads for about $7.95.  With topping choices like ricotta cheese and sun dried tomatoes, what’s not to like?

SKY ASIAN CUISINE: The upscale Sushi restaurant that took over the struggling location at the corner of Wilmington Pike and Woodman’s fork in the road.  All the discussions we have heard about this place have been very positive.

SMITH’S BOATHOUSE RESTAURANT: On the Great Miami River, in Troy, Ohio, this upscale dinner place specializes in Seafood and Steak.  A fun, elegant setting, and the owners are lifelong locals who seem to really care about the food quality.

Loose Meat Sandwich from Spent Grain Grill. New inside Warped Wing 2016

SPENT GRAIN GRILL:  Inside Warped Wing Brewery, this literal hole in the wall place serves tremendous amounts of food to a busy, thirsty brew crowd.  From loose meat sandwiches to the tater tots, we are fans of this new place.  Spent Grain literally uses the waste from the brewing process to make pizza dough and bread for their burger and  sandwich buns.  Good idea, and it fills a need  for tasty food while drinking locally brewed beer.

STAGECOACH CAFE:  New Carlisle has a quaint new eatery that is turning heads.  With 35 facebook reviews and all of them 5 stars, it is time to give credit where due.  Specials like Lasagna and Chicken and Noodles, point to a place with comfort food.  There saying is “Stop in and try the homemade difference.”  It looks like it is time for a a Food Adventure.

TABLE 33: With the saying “grow, share, eat,”  they are blazing a unique trail in the breakfast food jungle.  They use locally sourced products and have faith based philosophy of turning no hungry person away.   Located at 130 West 2nd Street, they offer weekend brunches as well.

James Nunez and his wife have a restaurant now on West Third Street.

TABLE of CONTENTS CAFE:  Xenia area cafe owned by Cassaundra Lee.  It is actually inside the Blue Jacket Bookstore.  They have a daily menu with coups made from scratch.  Hand baked items are available for dine-in or takeout.

TEXAS BEEF and CATTLE CO.: Originally know for festivals, these caterers now have a restaurant where patrons can own a share of the establishment.  Being an owner has its privileges such as price breaks and more.  Owner James Nunez and his family make some of the most succulent beef brisket we have ever tried.  Their BBQ sauces and rubs are amazing.  Get to 1105 W 3rd St, these people know what they are doing.

TOKYO JAPANESE GRILL & SUSHI:  New full service sushi restaurant with hibachi and Japanese soup choices as well.  Located across the street from the Cornerstone development on Feedwire Rd, it has been open since April, 2016.   Menu offers deals on larger pieces of sushi orders.

VICTOR’S TACO SHOP:  Recently opened at 1438 Keowee Street, there is also a location at 1002 N. Broad St. in Fairborn.  This colorful drive thru specializes in Tacos, Rolled Tacos, Quesadillas and Todstadas.

Zombie Dogz: now on Brown Street Serving “Juan of the Dead” and others

THE WANDERING GRIFFIN: The newest Brewery and watering hole has a unique design.  They have a couple bars and a coffee bar called Wanderlust.  The menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner is getting great reviews.  You may recall this place used to house Quaker Steak and Lube near Wright State’s Campus, just off Colonel Glenn Highway.

THE WRIGHT PLACE:  Completely remodeled restaurant inside the Holiday Inn, across from Wright State.  This eatery looks to pull guests in with historic decor and great food.  Using local foods and a “chef’s garden,” Chef Justin White looks to kick things up a notch on his menu.

ZOMBIE DOGZ: Dayton’s most popular food truck has a brick and mortar location on Brown St. in the old Shish Wraps storefront.  David and Lee VanArtsdalen have really pushed the envelope over the years, and now you can have all of your favorite dogz – check out their menu here.  How can anybody not love this fun place?

 

“Street Style Gyros” are must eats at the Greek Street Food Truck

*****NEW FOOD TRUCKS IN 2016*****
GREEK STREET FOOD TRUCK: Owner Chris Spirtos has taken his street Gyro recipes to the Dayton streets with great success.  They have one of the more grueling schedule of appearances, and it has led to many being exposed to their great foods.  Our faves are the baklava, spanakopita and “Chicken Gyros, Street Style”


LATIN AREPAS FOOD TRUCK:  A family operated food truck, that also offers catering.  The menu includes classic Venezuelan,Colombian, Latin American, and Tropical cuisine.  Menu items include Arepas, Tacos, & Empanadas.  They are Vegan & Vegetarian Friendly, with Gluten free choices.


MENEHUNE TIKI BUS: This is the only double decker food truck in Dayton, and it is a stunning sight.  Although dogged by a couple of unfortunate mechanical issues and a wreck, they are back and bringing their Hawaiian and South Pacific food to the Miami Valley masses.  The Kalua Pork Grilled Cheese sandwich is a “must eat.”

Menehune Tiki Bus is a two story Food Truck

SON OF A BISCUIT:  Dayton’s Breakfast Food Truck featuring Biscuit and English Muffin Sandwiches.  Brad Manning, the owner prides himself on quality ingredients so he only serves Landes Fresh Meats from an old fashioned farm market in Clayton that specializes in Farm-Harvested Beef & Pork.  This Food Truck makes it easy to want to “rise and shine.”

 

And now … sadly, some of our favorite Food Adventure spots closed this year as well…

We give a tip of the hat to those we will miss.

*****RESTAURANTS THAT CLOSED in 2016*****

Bad Dog, Nice Taco is missed !

BAD DOG, NICE TACO: Our own Chef LeeAnne House and Brian Johnson teamed to bring you a hot dog and nacho cart that spoiled us with toppings from feta to freshly made housemade sauces.  Currently Chef House is in Chicago, and when we asked about a re-opening possibility for Bad Dog, she said “never say never.”  Stay Tuned.

THE BARNSIDER: After more than 41 years, the Barnsider restaurant served its last meal in May 2016.  Known for prime rib and shrimp dinners, you can still buy their cocktail sauce at local grocers and Foremost Seafood.

No more Bob Evans French Toast on Harshman Rd

BOB EVAN’S:  The location on Harshman Road, near Stebbins High School closed in 2016.  We hope the students of Stebbins are still able to get biscuits, gravy and pancakes at acceptable intervals.

BOSTON’S BISTRO: July 2016 marked a historic closing.  After 35 years of business, owner Dave Boston closed his establishment on N. Main Street. Much of his business has been at the old Sports Page location. It was a building his father built.  Boston’s was known for being the first place to sell multiple craft beers in the Dayton area.  He started selling craft beers in the 1970’s.  Dave said he would reopen at another site if the deal was right.

David Boston, in his now closed pub

CORLEONE’S CENTERVILLE:  This spinoff pizza joint was the 2nd location for Corleone’s, tucked into a shopping center on 725 behind Fricker’s.  It never quite took off, even though they had some tremendous pizza and pasta options.  Thankfully the Patterson Rd. location is still open.

DESIGNER DOGS:  It opened in January, 2016 inside the Fairfield Commons mall, and closed in September.  Inventive toppings on the hot dogs included shout outs to various cities and states.  The owners promise a return in some fashion, noting a deal in the works to mass produce their dogs.  Hopefully we see them again real soon.

Corleone’s in Centerville closed. We miss the pasta dishes .

DON PABLO’S, FAIRFIELD COMMONS:  They were one of the first restaurants to open around the Fairfield Mall.  Decades later, they would close in 2016 citing lack of business.  We are sad to see them go as their drinks and chips with salsa were some of the best around town.

DT’s KITCHEN CARRYOUT: They opened in March and closed in December, 2016.  The menu was a broad diner menu from Quesadillas to Fried Shrimp Dinners.  We hate to see locally owned restaurants close, especially when the customer reviews looked so good.

Inside Sushi Cafe one last time

ECLIPSE COFFEE and TEA:  Locally owned coffee shop located on Wilmington Pike between LaRosa’s and Frisch’s.  Maybe the location was tough, because it looks like the product was superior.  They carried quality coffees and teas out of Seven Hills, Ohio.

KAI SUSHI CAFE: One of Dayton’s first sushi restaurants. The crowds had dwindled over the years with increased competition.  An empty parking lot seemed the norm the last few months, and after a couple of transfers of ownership and a legal dispute, the restaurant could not continue to operate.  We hope this old Howard Johnson building on Byers Rd. gets a new tenant soon.

KRISPY KREME: January, 2016 was the closing date for cult favorite.  The national donut franchise could not keep up with local

No more “Hot Fresh Now” light.  Damn you Krispy Kreme !

favorites.  Although it will close, regional bakeries will still be pumping Krispy Kreme product into various gas station convenient stores around town.

LAROSA’S, HUBER HEIGHTS:  Buddy LaRosa decided to pack this one in during 2016.  The Cincinnati based company could not get the business they wanted to stay open.  But don’t worry although the 7375 Old Troy Pike location is closed, there are others around Dayton and of course Wayne students can still get slices at King’s Island.

LaRosas closes in Huber Heights – no more all you can eat spaghetti

LOGAN’S ROADHOUSE, FAIRFIELD COMMONS MALL: A surprise to many, corporate cited high rent and low income for the closing.  If you people would have just not thrown your damn peanut shells on the floor.

MAX n ERMA’S SPRINGBORO:  Located at 710 Gardener Rd, off of State Route 741, this restaurant closed in January, 2016.  We love Max n Erma’s.  We love this regional chain and concept from the Garbage Burger to the drinks.  Hopefully another one will open in town, soon.

Chopped Steak and Sweet Potato from Logan’s Roadhouse

MCKENNA’S GRILL: This restaurant on Presidential Drive in Fairborn, inside the Holiday Inn, closed to make way for “The Wright Place.”

MURPHY’S IRISH PUB:  This locally owned restaurant closed in late 2016 and was replaced by Carmella’s Italian Kitchen.  It’s sister restaurant Paddy’s in Centerville remains open.

OSAKA SUSHI and BUFFET:  Dayton’s first conveyor belt sushi restaurant, was an upscale buffet that just never

Sangria at Max n Ermas

caught on.  There was a strong regular customers of Asian descent, but the big crowds were few, forcing them to close.  The owner has promised to renegotiate the rent and reopen as a hibachi restaurant much like Sake or Benihana.

Osaka Sushi Buffet and Hibachi has closed on Kingsridge

QDOBA, BROWN STREET: This eatery closed July 2016.  It was located in the heart of the busy restaurant district across from University of Dayton.

SHISH WRAPS:  Simon Abboud owned this health conscious restaurant that turned Mediterranean street food into some wonderful creations.  We were very sad to see this place on Brown Street go.  Their hummus, tabouleh and sauces were all made from scratch.  Their shish wraps always left us “shish faced.”

SUSHI CLUB: February, 2016 marked the end for this “all you can eat” made to order sushi place on Alex Rd.  We had hit this spot many times and always had a good meal.  Maybe the food costs did them in, but they never could seem to capture the big crowds although they had a regular following.  We were surprised it closed so quickly and really miss the food.

Fajita Rancher Bowl from Qdoba

TASTY MEASURES CAFE: Although they made their own deli meats using Sous Vide style cooking methods, the business crowds were not enough to stay open.  Unfortunately this locally owned cafe on Jefferson Street closed in June, 2016.

UNCLE SUNNY’S HOMESTYLE CAJUN FISH & CHICKEN:  A family owned spot on 131 Cincinnati Ave in Xenia, it was all about the fried fish and chicken.  The reviews were great, and although they originally were going to be a 24 hour restaurant, that never came to fruition.  The owners are hinting at another project in the works, so stay tuned.

A Shish Wrap

That does it for the movers and shakers of this year.  Do you have a comment about any of the places that have closed or opened?  Please leave your thoughts below.

Do you have any predictions for 2017 ?

We look forward to more Food Adventures in 2017.  If you would like more on the Dayton food scene, follow us on FACEBOOK by clicking HERE.

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all, and to all a good bite!

Sushi Club – all you want sushi closed on Alex Rd.

Side of Lobster at Logan’s Roadhouse – CLOSED by Fairfield Commons Mall

Archers Kettering is HERE !

Bad Dog Nice Taco’s Breakfast Omelette taco

Chuy’s Elvis Enchiladas – a tribute to the King

Zombie Dogz – DEAD DIXIE dog

A Hot Dog from Freddy’s Steakburgers & Frozen Custard

Panda Express – Honey shrimp and General Tsao Chicken

Rapid Fired Pizza has lots of sauces !

Spent Grain’s cheesey gravy tots – inside Warped Wing

End of an Era – Boston’s Closes

All you can eat Sushi Club closes on Alex Rd. in 2016

The Greek Street Food truck cooking spinikopita

Kai Sushi Cafe – a last sushi roll

The Pork Grilled Cheese from Menetune Tiki bus – food truck

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Big Wedding + Pain Gain at Rave Cinemas Dayton South

April 24, 2013 By Jeff Klaene Leave a Comment

Hello Dayton!   There are plenty of options for everyone to have the perfect movie weekend this week.  Lots of things happening at your local Rave Cinemas!  And don’t forget at Dayton South/Huber, TUESDAYS are $5 all day (*3D $8), The Greene is WEDNESDAYS!  You simply cannot beat this great deal with the superior picture and sound quality versus Netflix!

Opening This Week

 

STAR TREK – 04/25/13 @ 7pm!

The Best of Both Worlds – the two-part storyline comprising the third season finale and the fourth season premiere of the beloved series Star Trek: The Next Generation®- will, for the first time ever, be seamlessly tied together as one continuous and uninterrupted story digitally restored with new CGI effects… on the big screen! Audiences will also see special clips from “Regeneration: Engaging the Borg”, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Best of Both Worlds.  This not to be missed movie theater event will feature one of the most memorable moments in TV history and exclusive clips about the making of The Best of Both Worlds and Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 3.  The Next Generation became the longest running series of the Star Trek franchise, consisting of 178 episodes over 7 seasons.

Resistance is futile so buy your tickets today!

 

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THE BIG WEDDING – Opens 04/25/13 @ 9pm!

With an all-star cast led by Robert De Niro, Katherine Heigl, Diane Keaton, Amanda Seyfried, Topher Grace, with Susan Sarandon and Robin Williams, “The Big Wedding” is an uproarious romantic comedy about a charmingly modern family trying to survive a weekend wedding celebration that has the potential to become a full blown family fiasco. To the amusement of their adult children and friends, long divorced couple Don and Ellie Griffin (De Niro and Keaton) are once again forced to play the happy couple for the sake of their adopted son’s wedding after his ultra conservative biological mother unexpectedly decides to fly halfway across the world to attend. With all of the wedding guests looking on, the Griffins are hilariously forced to confront their past, present and future – and hopefully avoid killing each other in the process.

 

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PAIN AND GAIN – Opens 04/25/13 @ 9pm!

Based on a true story, “Pain & Gain” follows a group of bodybuilders who engaged in a campaign of kidnapping, extortion and murder in Florida. First told in an article from the “Miami New Times,” “Pain and Gain” will be directed by Bay and will star Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

 

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IRON MAN 3– Opens 05/02/13 @ 9pm!

Marvel Studios’ “Iron Man 3” pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy’s hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man?

Starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Rebecca Hall, Stephanie Szostak, James Badge Dale with Jon Favreau and Ben Kingsley, “Iron Man 3” is directed by Shane Black from a screenplay by Drew Pearce and Shane Black and is based on Marvel’s iconic Super Hero Iron Man, who first appeared on the pages of “Tales of Suspense” (#39) in 1963 and had his solo comic book debut with “The Invincible Iron Man” (#1) in May of 1968.

 

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RAVE CINEMA CLASSICS – $3 + FREE popcorn & drink! @ Dayton South

04/29/13 @ 1pm brings us…

MARK OF ZORRO (silent), 1920, 90min

One of the best silent films in the pre-dialogue era.  A young aristocrat must masquerade as a fop in order to maintain his secret identity of Zorro as he restores justice to early California.  Douglas Fairbanks, Marguerite De La Motte

 

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For showtimes…CLICK HERE!

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Oblivion + Star Trek at Rave Cinemas Dayton South

April 18, 2013 By Jeff Klaene Leave a Comment

Hello Dayton!   There are plenty of options for everyone to have the perfect movie weekend this week.  Lots of things happening at your local Rave Cinemas!  And don’t forget at Dayton South/Huber, TUESDAYS are $5 all day (*3D $8), The Greene is WEDNESDAYS!  You simply cannot beat this great deal with the superior picture and sound quality versus Netflix!

Opening This Week

OBLIVION – OPENS 04/18/13 @ 10pm!

Tom Cruise stars in “Oblivion,” an original and groundbreaking cinematic event from the director of “TRON: Legacy” and the  producer of “Rise of the Planet of the Apes.” On a spectacular future Earth that  has evolved beyond recognition, one man’s confrontation with the past will lead  him on a journey of redemption and discovery as he battles to save mankind.

Jack Harper (Cruise) is one of the last few drone repairmen stationed on  Earth. Part of a massive operation to extract vital resources after decades of  war with a terrifying threat known as the Scavs, Jack’s mission is nearly  complete.

Living in and patrolling the breathtaking skies from thousands  of feet above, his soaring existence is brought crashing down when he rescues a  beautiful stranger from a downed spacecraft. Her arrival triggers a chain of  events that forces him to question everything he knows and puts the fate of  humanity in his hands.

“Oblivion” was shot in stunning digital 4K  resolution on location across the United States and Iceland.

 

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Coming Next Week

 

STAR TREK – 04/25/13 @ 7pm!

The Best of Both Worlds – the two-part storyline comprising the third season finale and the fourth season premiere of the beloved series Star Trek: The Next Generation®- will, for the first time ever, be seamlessly tied together as one continuous and uninterrupted story digitally restored with new CGI effects… on the big screen! Audiences will also see special clips from “Regeneration: Engaging the Borg”, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Best of Both Worlds.  This not to be missed movie theater event will feature one of the most memorable moments in TV history and exclusive clips about the making of The Best of Both Worlds and Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 3.  The Next Generation became the longest running series of the Star Trek franchise, consisting of 178 episodes over 7 seasons.

Resistance is futile so buy your tickets today!

 

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RAVE CINEMA CLASSICS – $3 + FREE popcorn & drink! @ Dayton South

04/22/13 @ 1pm brings us…

MAN FISH, 1956, 87min

Three deep sea divers get involved in murder while searching for a lost treasure.   John Bromfield, Lon Chaney Jr., Victor Jory

 

For showtimes…CLICK HERE!

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Manet + 42 + Scary Movie at Rave Cinemas Dayton South

April 11, 2013 By Jeff Klaene Leave a Comment

Hello Dayton!   There are plenty of options for everyone to have the perfect movie weekend this week.  Lots of things happening at your local Rave Cinemas!  And don’t forget at Dayton South/Huber, TUESDAYS are $5 all day (*3D $8), The Greene is WEDNESDAYS!  You simply cannot beat this great deal with the superior picture and sound quality versus Netflix!

Opening This Week

EXHIBITION: MANET:PORTRAYING LIFE – 04/11/13 @ 730pm!

The eagerly awaited exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts, London, Manet: Portraying Life will be captured for cinema screens worldwide. This is the first ever major exhibition in the UK devoted to the portraiture of Édouard Manet, spanning his entire career. The exhibition will bring together great works from across Europe, Asia and the USA. Cinemagoers will see exclusive behind-the-scenes moments of the Royal Academy’s exhibition preparation — moments usually hidden from view — and experience a detailed, superbly crafted biography of Manet and 19th century Paris. Host Tim Marlow along with expert guests examines the work of one of the all-time great artists.

 

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42 – OPENS 04/11/13 @ 10pm!

Hero is a word we hear often in sports, but heroism is not always about achievements on the field of play. “42” tells the story of two men the great Jackie Robinson and legendary Brooklyn Dodgers GM Branch Rickey whose brave stand against prejudice forever changed the world by changing the game of baseball. In 1946, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford) put himself at the forefront of history when he signed Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) to the team, breaking Major League Baseball’s infamous color line. But the deal also put both Robinson and Rickey in the firing line of the public, the press and even other players. Facing unabashed racism from every side, Robinson was forced to demonstrate tremendous courage and restraint by not reacting in kind, knowing that any incident could destroy his and Rickey’s hopes. Instead, Number 42 let his talent on the field do the talking ultimately winning over fans and his teammates, silencing his critics, and paving the way for others to follow.

 

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SCARY MOVIE 5 – OPENS 04/12/13!

The latest installment of the “Scary Movie” franchise includes send ups of “Paranormal Activity,” “Mama,” “Sinister,” “The Evil Dead,” “Inception,” “Black Swan” and pop culture featuring Ashley Tisdale, Charlie Sheen, Lindsay Lohan, Snoop Dogg, Katt Williams, Molly Shannon, Terry Crews, Simon Rex, Jerry O’Connell, Sarah Hyland, Katrina Bowden, Tyler Posey, Shad Moss aka Bow Wow, Kate Walsh, Heather Locklear, Mac Miller and Mike Tyson.

“Scary Movie V” is directed by Malcolm Lee who teamed up and worked side by side with legendary comedy director David Zucker (“Airplane,” “The Naked Gun” franchises). Zucker wrote and directed “Scary Movie 3” and “4” and also co-wrote and produced “Scary Movie V.”

The “Scary Movie” franchise, which lampoons the greatest in horror and genre fare, has grossed over $800 million worldwide.

 

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RAVE CINEMA CLASSICS – $3 + FREE popcorn & drink! @ Dayton South

04/15/13 @ 1pm brings us…

DESTRY RIDES AGAIN, 1939, 95min

Kent, the unscrupulous boss of Bottleneck has Sheriff Keogh killed when he asks one too many questions about a rigged poker game that gives Kent a stranglehold over the local cattle rangers. The mayor, who is in cahoots with Kent appoints the town drunk, Washington Dimsdale, as the new sheriff assuming that he’ll be easy to control. But what the mayor doesn’t know is that Dimsdale was a deputy under famous lawman, Tom Destry, and is able to call upon the equally formidable Tom Destry Jr to be his deputy. Featuring a career reviving performance from Marlene Dietrich as bar singer Frenchie, which could well have been the inspiration for Madeline Kahn’s “Blazing Saddles” character, Lili Von Schtupp.  Marlene Dietrich, James Stewart

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For showtimes…CLICK HERE!

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Manet + Evil Dead + Jurassic Park 3D at Rave Cinemas Dayton South

April 1, 2013 By Jeff Klaene Leave a Comment

Hello Dayton!   There are plenty of options for everyone to have the perfect movie weekend this week.  Lots of things happening at your local Rave Cinemas!

Opening This Week

EXHIBITION: MANET:PORTRAYING LIFE – 04/11/13 @ 730pm!

The eagerly awaited exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts, London, Manet: Portraying Life will be captured for cinema screens worldwide. This is the first ever major exhibition in the UK devoted to the portraiture of Édouard Manet, spanning his entire career. The exhibition will bring together great works from across Europe, Asia and the USA. Cinemagoers will see exclusive behind-the-scenes moments of the Royal Academy’s exhibition preparation — moments usually hidden from view — and experience a detailed, superbly crafted biography of Manet and 19th century Paris. Host Tim Marlow along with expert guests examines the work of one of the all-time great artists.

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EVIL DEAD – OPENS 04/04/13 @ 10pm!

In the much anticipated remake of the 1981 cult-hit horror film, five twenty-something friends become holed up in a remote cabin. When they discover a Book of the Dead, they unwittingly summon up dormant demons living in the nearby woods, which possess the youngsters in succession until only one is left intact to fight for survival.

 

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JURASSIC PARK 3D – OPENS 04/04/13 @ 10pm!

Universal Pictures will release Steven Spielberg’s groundbreaking masterpiece “Jurassic Park” in 3D on April 5, 2013. With his remastering of the epic into a state-of-the-art 3D format, Spielberg introduces the three-time Academy Award-winning blockbuster to a new generation of moviegoers and allows longtime fans to experience the world he envisioned in a way that was unimaginable during the film’s original release.

 

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RAVE CINEMA CLASSICS – $3 + FREE popcorn & drink! @ Dayton South

04/08/13 @ 1pm brings us…

HARVEY, 1950, 105min

Elwood P. Dowd is a mild-mannered, pleasant man, who just happens (he says) to have an invisible friend resembling a 6-foot rabbit.   James Stewart, Josephine Hull, Peggy Dow

 

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For showtimes…CLICK HERE!

 

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The Call + Wonderstone + MET Opera + Big Bang Theory

March 12, 2013 By Jeff Klaene Leave a Comment

Hello Dayton!   You came out in droves to see “Oz” – THANK YOU!  There are plenty of options for everyone to have the perfect movie weekend this week.  Lots of things happening at your local Rave Cinemas!

 

Opening This Week

PALEYFEST: THE BIG BANG THEORY – 03/13/13 @ 10pm!

Bazinga! On March 13th, the stars of TV’s hit comedy series “The Big Bang Theory” are coming to select movie theaters nationwide for a LIVE interactive experience as part of the ultimate ♥TV fan festival – PaleyFest. In addition to experiencing exclusive never-before-seen footage, this one-night event will also provide the unique ability to interact with the star-studded cast, who will be taking questions LIVE from the studio audience in Los Angeles as well as movie theatre audiences across the country.

 

 

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THE INCREDIBLE BURT WONDERSTONE – OPENS 03/14/13 @ 10pm!

Superstar magicians Burt Wonderstone (Steve Carell)  and Anton Marvelton (Steve Buscemi) have ruled the Las Vegas strip for years,  raking in millions with illusions as big as Burt’s growing ego. But lately the  duo’s greatest deception is their public friendship, while secretly they’ve  grown to loathe each other. Facing cutthroat competition from guerilla street  magician Steve Gray (Jim Carrey), whose cult following surges with each  outrageous stunt, even their show looks stale. But there’s still a chance Burt  and Anton can save the act both onstage and off if Burt can get back in touch  with what made him love magic in the first place.

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THE CALL – OPENS 03/14/13 @ 10pm!

When veteran 911 operator, Jordan (Halle Berry),  takes a life-altering call from a teenage girl (Abigail Breslin) who has just  been abducted, she realizes that she must confront a killer from her past in  order to save the girl’s life.

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THE POWER OF FEW – OPENS 03/15/13!

Spies, cops, holy fools and well-armed children  cross paths on a day of danger, mystery and possible transformation. “The Power  of Few” unfolds through the lives of five unusual characters who unknowingly are  connected to an extraordinary smuggling operation on a day when religious  conspiracy and urban crime collide.  Starring; Christopher Walken, Christian Slater and Moon Bloodgood.

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METROPOLITAN OPERA: FRANCESCA da RIMINI – 03/16/13 @ Noon

Experience the seventh season of the Metropolitan Opera’s Peabody and Emmy Award-winning series The Met: Live in HD in movie theaters nationwide. The broadcast of Zandonai’s Francesca da Rimini will be presented live for only one day on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 12:00 PM ET in select movie theaters.

Zandonai’s compelling opera, inspired by an episode from Dante’s Inferno, returns in the Met’s ravishingly beautiful production, last seen in 1986. Dramatic soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek and tenor Marcello Giordani are the doomed lovers. Marco Armiliato conducts.

 

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RAVE CINEMA CLASSICS – $3 + FREE popcorn & drink! @ Dayton South

03/18/13 @ 1pm brings us…

CHARLEY’S AUNT, 1941, 80min

In 1890, two students at Oxford force their rascally friend and fellow student to pose as an aunt from Brazil–where the nuts come from.  Jack Benny, Kay Francis

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For showtimes…CLICK HERE!

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OZ + Dead Man Down + Walking Dead

March 7, 2013 By Jeff Klaene Leave a Comment

Hello Dayton!   There are plenty of options for everyone to have the perfect movie weekend this week.  Lots of things happening at your local Rave Cinemas!

 

Opening This Week

 

PALEYFEST: THE WALKING DEAD – 03/07/13 @ 8pm!

On March 7th, the stars of TV’s edge-of-your-seat drama “The Walking Dead” are coming to select movie theaters nationwide to kick off the ultimate ♥TV fan festival – PaleyFest. Captured live from the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, CA on Friday, March 1, this one-night event provides the unique opportunity to join the incredible cast as they screen exclusive never-before-seen footage and take part in a no-holds-barred Q&A.

 

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OZ: THE GREAT AND POWERFUL – OPENS 03/07/13 @ 9pm!

Disney’s fantastical adventure “Oz The Great and  Powerful,” directed by Sam Raimi, imagines the origins of L. Frank Baum’s  beloved character, the Wizard of Oz. When Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a  small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas  to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he’s hit the jackpot–fame and fortune are  his for the taking–that is until he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis),  Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he  is the great wizard everyone’s been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic  problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is  good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use  through illusion, ingenuity–and even a bit of wizardry–Oscar transforms  himself not only into the great and powerful Wizard of Oz but into a better man  as well.

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DEAD MAN DOWN – OPENS 03/07/13 @ 10pm!

“Dead Man Down” is an action thriller that stars  Colin Farrell and Noomi Rapace as two strangers whose mutual desire for revenge  draws them together and triggers an escalating trail of mayhem. The film, which  also stars Academy Award-nominee Terrence Howard and Dominic Cooper, marks the  American theatrical debut of director Niels Arden Oplev (the original “The Girl  with the Dragon Tattoo”).

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RAVE CINEMA CLASSICS – $3 + FREE popcorn & drink! @ Dayton South

03/11/13 @ 1pm brings us…

TARAS BULBA, 1962, 122min

A “Romeo and Juliet” story that takes place in the late 16c. Ukraine. Taras has settled into comfortable farm life after years of adventures and swashbuckling with his cossack companions. Though not wealthy, he is able to send his son An-drei away to a Polish school. At this time the Poles are overlords of Ukraine and the origin of the cossacks is struggle of the Ukrainian serfs to free themselves and their land of Polish domination. Toward this end Taras hopes that his son will be educated in the ways of the enemy. Instead, Andrei falls in love with the daughter of a Polish nobleman, setting the stage for a clash between love, family honor, and a struggle for national identity. Tony Curtis, Yul Brynner

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For showtimes…CLICK HERE!

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Just share our Oz: The Great and Powerful Facebook picture for a chance to win – we’ll announce a winner on 3/8 at noon – good luck!

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Academy Awards (Oscars) + Snitch + Dark Skies

February 21, 2013 By Jeff Klaene Leave a Comment

Hello Dayton!  We will be having a Academy Awards watch party where you can come watch the ABC broadcast on the BIG movie screen…FREE!  See below for details.  There are still plenty of options for everyone to have the perfect movie weekend this week.  Lots of things happening at your local Rave Cinemas!

WATCH THE ACADEMY AWARDS LIVE ON THE BIG SCREEN! 02/24/13 @ 8pm

You saw the films on the movie screen, now come watch the awards on it!

This is the show that salutes the movies over the last year and awards them with little gold statues.  Seth MacFarlene hosts this year and there will be a James Bond 50th Retrospective in the show as well.  All on a LARGE movie screen!  You could win a night out on us by competing in our show contest!  We will have a host on hand doing trivia and other fun things as well!

Get your FREE tickets now…they are going fast!

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ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS STILL PLAYING AT RAVE CINEMAS

Django Unchained—Nominated for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Christoph Waltz), Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Sound Editing

Lincoln—Nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor (Daniel Day Lewis), Best Supporting Actor (Tommy Lee Jones), Best Supporting Actress (Sally Field), Best Director (Steven Spielberg), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Film Editing, Best Music—Original Score, Best Production Design, Best Sound Mixing

Zero Dark Thirty—Nominated for Best Picture, Best Actress (Jessica Chastain), Best Original Screenplay, Best Film Editing, Best Sound Editing

Silver Linings Playbook—Nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor (Bradley Cooper), Best Actress (Jennifer Lawrence), Best Supporting Actor (Robert De Niro), Best Supporting Actress (Jacki Weaver), Best Directing (David O. Russell), Best Film Editing (Jay Cassidy and Crispin Struthers), Best Writing—Adapted Screenplay (David O. Russell)

 

Opening This Week

 

SNITCH – OPENS 02/21/13 @ 10pm!

Inspired by true events, the fast-paced action  thriller “Snitch” stars Dwayne Johnson as a father whose teenage son is wrongly  accused of a drug distribution crime and is looking at a mandatory minimum  prison sentence of 10 years. Desperate and determined to rescue his son at all  costs, he makes a deal with the U.S. Attorney to work as an undercover informant  and infiltrate a drug cartel on a dangerous mission- risking everything,  including his family and his own life. The ensemble cast includes Susan  Sarandon, Benjamin Bratt and Barry Pepper.

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DARK SKIES – OPENS 02/22/13

From the producer of “Paranormal Activity,”  “Insidious,” and “Sinister” comes “Dark Skies”: a supernatural thriller that  follows a young family living in the suburbs. As husband and wife Daniel and  Lacey Barret witness an escalating series of disturbing events involving their  family, their safe and peaceful home quickly unravels.  When it becomes clear  that the Barret family is being targeted by and unimaginably terrifying and  deadly force, Daniel and Lacey take matters in their own hands to solve the  mystery of what is after their family.

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RAVE CINEMA CLASSICS – $3 + FREE popcorn & drink! @ Dayton South

02/25/13 @ 1pm brings us a DOUBLE FEATURE…all for one price!

SHERLOCK HOLMES FACES DEATH, 1943, 68min

During WWII several murders occur at a convalescent home where Dr. Watson has volunteered his services. He summons Holmes for help and the master detective proceeds to solve the crime from a long list of suspects including the owners of the home, the staff and the patients recovering there.  Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce

SHERLOCK HOLMES THE PEARL OF DEATH, 1944, 69min

When a valuable pearl with a sinister reputation is stolen, Sherlock Holmes must investigate its link to a series of brutal murders.   Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce

 

For showtimes…CLICK HERE!

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Sharks + FREE Candy + Die Hard + Safe Haven

February 12, 2013 By Jeff Klaene Leave a Comment

Hello Dayton!  We will be having a Academy Awards watch party where you can come watch the ABC broadcast on the BIG movie screen…FREE!  See below for details.  There are still plenty of options for everyone to have the perfect movie weekend this week.  Lots of things happening at your local Rave Cinemas!  Love is in the air this week and we have some special offers as well!

SharksGREAT DEALS!

First, if you plan on attending the 10pm Die Hard show at Rave Cinemas Dayton South on Wed, 02/13/13, the first 400 people who by a ticket will get a FREE Sharks ticket for opening night on 02/15/13!  The Sharks are YOUR Arena football team and their season kicks off this Friday!  More at Dayton Sharks.

 

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Second, a VALENTINE‘s deal!  From 02/14/13 thru 02/17/13, buy any LARGE candy and get a LARGE candy FREE!  A coupon is needed and can be found here Rave Cinemas.

 

ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS STILL PLAYING AT RAVE CINEMAS

Django Unchained—Nominated for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Christoph Waltz), Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Sound Editing

Les Miserables (Last Day 02/12/13)—Nominated for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress (Anne Hathaway), Best Actor (Hugh Jackman), Best Costume Design, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Production Design, Best Sound Mixing, Best Music—Original Song (“Suddenly”)

Lincoln—Nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor (Daniel Day Lewis), Best Supporting Actor (Tommy Lee Jones), Best Supporting Actress (Sally Field), Best Director (Steven Spielberg), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Film Editing, Best Music—Original Score, Best Production Design, Best Sound Mixing

Zero Dark Thirty—Nominated for Best Picture, Best Actress (Jessica Chastain), Best Original Screenplay, Best Film Editing, Best Sound Editing

Silver Linings Playbook—Nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor (Bradley Cooper), Best Actress (Jennifer Lawrence), Best Supporting Actor (Robert De Niro), Best Supporting Actress (Jacki Weaver), Best Directing (David O. Russell), Best Film Editing (Jay Cassidy and Crispin Struthers), Best Writing—Adapted Screenplay (David O. Russell)

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (Last Day 02/12/13)—Nominated for Makeup/Hair Styling, Production Design, Visual Effects

 

Opening This Week

A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD – OPENS 02/13/13 @ 10pm!

Since the first “Die Hard” in 1988, John McClane  has found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time, with the skills and  attitude to always be the last man standing, making him enemy #1 for terrorists  the world over. Now, McClane faces his greatest challenge ever, this time on an  international stage, when his estranged son Jack is caught up in the daring  prison escape of a rogue Russian leader, and father and son McClane must work  together to keep each other alive and keep the world safe for democracy.

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SAFE HAVEN – OPENS 02/13/13 @ 10pm!

An affirming and suspenseful story about a young  woman’s struggle to love again, “Safe Haven” is based on the novel from Nicholas  Sparks, the best-selling author behind the hit films “The Notebook” and “Dear  John.” When a mysterious young woman arrives in a small North Carolina town, her  reluctance to join the tight knit community raises questions about her past.  Slowly, she begins putting down roots, and gains the courage to start a  relationship with Alex, a widowed store owner with two young children. But dark  secrets intrude on her new life with such terror that she is forced to  rediscover the meaning of sacrifice and rely on the power of love in this deeply  moving romantic thriller.
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BEAUTIFUL CREATURES – OPENS 02/13/13 @ 10pm!

A supernatural love story set in the South,  “Beautiful Creatures” tells the tale of two star-crossed lovers: Ethan (Alden  Ehrenreich), a young man longing to escape his small town, and Lena (Alice  Englert), a mysterious new girl. Together, they uncover dark secrets about their  respective families, their history and their town.
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ESCAPE FROM PLANET EARTH – OPENS 02/14/13 @ 1159pm!

The 3D animated family comedy catapults movie goers  to planet Baab where admired astronaut Scorch Supernova (Brendan Fraser) is a  national hero to the blue alien population. A master of daring rescues, Scorch  pulls off astonishing feats with the quiet aid of his nerdy, by-the-rules  brother, Gary (Rob Corddry), head of mission control at BASA. When BASA’s  no-nonsense chief Lena (Jessica Alba) informs the brothers of an SOS from a  notoriously dangerous planet, Scorch rejects Gary’s warnings and bounds off for  yet another exciting mission. But when Scorch finds himself caught in a fiendish  trap set by the evil Shanker (James Gandolfini), it’s up to scrawny,  risk-adverse Gary to do the real rescuing. As the interplanetary stakes rise to  new heights, Gary is left to save his brother, his planet, his beloved wife Kira  (Sarah Jessica Parker) and their adventure hungry son Kip.

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For showtimes…CLICK HERE!

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Top Gun IMAX + Identity Thief + Side Effects

February 6, 2013 By Jeff Klaene Leave a Comment

Hello Dayton!  We will be having a Academy Awards watch party where you can come watch the ABC broadcast on the BIG movie screen…FREE!  See below for details.  There are still plenty of options for everyone to have the perfect movie weekend this week.  Lots of things happening at your local Rave Cinemas!

 

ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS STILL PLAYING AT RAVE CINEMAS

Django Unchained—Nominated for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Christoph Waltz), Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Sound Editing

Les Miserables—Nominated for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress (Anne Hathaway), Best Actor (Hugh Jackman), Best Costume Design, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Production Design, Best Sound Mixing, Best Music—Original Song (“Suddenly”)

Lincoln—Nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor (Daniel Day Lewis), Best Supporting Actor (Tommy Lee Jones), Best Supporting Actress (Sally Field), Best Director (Steven Spielberg), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Film Editing, Best Music—Original Score, Best Production Design, Best Sound Mixing

Zero Dark Thirty—Nominated for Best Picture, Best Actress (Jessica Chastain), Best Original Screenplay, Best Film Editing, Best Sound Editing

Silver Linings Playbook—Nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor (Bradley Cooper), Best Actress (Jennifer Lawrence), Best Supporting Actor (Robert De Niro), Best Supporting Actress (Jacki Weaver), Best Directing (David O. Russell), Best Film Editing (Jay Cassidy and Crispin Struthers), Best Writing—Adapted Screenplay (David O. Russell)

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey—Nominated for Makeup/Hair Styling, Production Design, Visual Effects

 

Opening This Week 

TOP GUN IMAX – OPENS 02/08/13 @ The Greene!

I feel the need, the need for speed…

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IDENTITY THIEF – OPENS 02/07/13 @ 10pm!

“Horrible Bosses'” Jason Bateman and “Bridesmaids'” Melissa McCarthy lead the cast of “Identity Thief,” an all-star comedy in which a regular guy is forced to extreme measures to clear his name. With everything to lose after his identity is stolen, he’ll find out how crazed you can get trying to settle a bad credit score.

Unlimited funds have allowed Diana (McCarthy) to live it up on the outskirts of Miami, where the queen of retail buys whatever strikes her fancy. There’s only one glitch: The ID she’s using to finance these sprees reads “Sandy Bigelow Patterson”… and it belongs to an accounts rep (Bateman) who lives halfway across the U.S.

With only one week to hunt down the con artist before his world implodes, the real Sandy Bigelow Patterson heads south to confront the woman with an all-access pass to his life. And as he attempts to bribe, coax and wrangle her the 2,000 miles to Denver, one easy target will discover just how tough it is to get your name back.

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SIDE EFFECTS – OPENS 02/07/13 @ 10pm!

“Side Effects” is a provocative thriller about Emily and Martin (Rooney Mara and Channing Tatum), a successful New York couple whose world unravels when a new drug prescribed by Emily’s psychiatrist (Jude Law) intended to treat anxiety has unexpected side effects.

 

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MIRCHI – OPENS 02/07/13 @ 9pm DAYTON SOUTH!

Mirchi Is a Forthcoming Movie Starring Young Rebel Star Prabhas , Anushka, Richa Gangopadhyay , Satyaraj , Nadhiya, Brahmanandam, Raghu babu, Satyam Rajesh, Srinivas Reddy Directed By Koratala Shiva Produced By Vamsi, Krishna Reddy, Pramod Uppalapati And Music by Devi Sri Prasad

 

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RAVE CINEMA CLASSICS – $3 plus FREE popcorn and drink! @ Dayton South

02/11/13 @ 1pm brings us “Cyrano De Bergenac”, 1950.

The charismatic swordsman-poet helps another woo the woman he loves in this straightforward version of the play.   Jose Ferrer, Mala Powers, William Prince.  Won an Academy Award that year for Best Actor.

 

For showtimes…http://ravecinemas.com/theater.aspx?id=47

 

Filed Under: On Screen Dayton Tagged With: academy awards, cinemark, films, Huber Heights, identity thief, Imax, Mirchi, movies, Rave Cinema South, Rave Cinemas Dayton South 16, Side Effects, The Greene

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