Only in Theaters

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Only in Theaters

2022

1h 34m

Documentary

Biography

History

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ONLY IN THEATERS, a film by actor/director Raphael Sbarge, is an intimate and moving journey taken with the Laemmle family, spanning nearly three years of challenges, losses, and personal triumphs.

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

It’s essential viewing for any film fan and should — yes — be seen on the big screen.

Rated: 3.5/4

Feb 22, 2023

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Glenn Kenny

New York Times

The narrative about the theaters’ present-day fight for survival is undeniably compelling.

Jan 19, 2023

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Claudia Puig

FilmWeek (LAist)

A fascinating and poignant look at the Laemmle family.

Nov 30, 2022

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Stephen Silver

The SS Ben Hecht

The film will have you rooting for the family to succeed, although since I watched the movie on VOD, and not in theaters, I guess I’m part of the problem.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 1, 2024

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Adam Mock

Film Inquiry

Only In Theaters is a love letter to film. A history lesson. The biography of a legacy. The sum of its parts is layered and vast, evoking happiness, sorrow, love, fear, loss, and victory.

Nov 2, 2023

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Ian Simmons

Kicking the Seat

This isn’t just “a movie about the movie business”; it’s about how a calling gets into the blood and trickles down, generation to generation.

Rated: 3.5 / 4

Sep 11, 2023

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Margee

Great documentary about movies and movie theatres and the local to Los Angeles art houses Laemmle Theatres.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/19/22

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Stephanie P

Great documentary that looks into the struggles of owning a business during changing and challenging times. Spanning a couple of years, we get to see the family fight and survive during the worst times for a Movie Theater. It's impactful and discusses how important movie theaters are.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/16/24

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David F

This documentary film about a family-owned art house theater circuit in California has great Hollywood history, great film exhibition history, and a really interesting story to tell.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/07/23

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Mary Lou B

We loved this touching story of Hollywood history...and the real people behind it! Sbarge has done an excellent job at getting to the heart of this story and paced it well so it moves you and moves along to keep you on the edge of your seat.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/01/23

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Sarah S

I am an avid arthouse movie goer, and I have always gone to the Laemmle Theatres in Southern California to get my fix of indie, international and other specialty films that no other theatres will screen. This documentary is emotional for me to watch as I know how important the Laemmle family and their cinemas are to our community. It kept me on the edge of my seat, and I'm still praying for a full comeback, and it has prompted me to buy a "Laemmle Card", which as a senior gives me wonderful discounts and perks and allows me to see anything I want. This movie is essential watching for anyone who believes that film is an artform worth saving and supporting.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/28/23

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Audience Member

Great movie - a must see for any film lover!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Synopsis

ONLY IN THEATERS, a film by actor/director Raphael Sbarge, is an intimate and moving journey taken with the Laemmle family, spanning nearly three years of challenges, losses, and personal triumphs.

Director: Raphael Sbarge
Producer: Thomas Cassetta, Matt Kubas, Freida Orange, Rick Pratt
Distributor: The Film Collaborative
Production Co: Wishing Well Entertainment
Genre: Documentary, Biography, History
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 18, 2022, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $34.1K
Runtime: 1h 34m

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