![]() For around a decade, the farm worker city of Delano, has lacked a movie theater. In this photo, Larry Porricelli, vice president of Maya Cinemas, walks through the crowd of guests to pass out popcorn to theatergoers attending the first movies at the Maya Cinemas Theater in Delano, Calif. Barrios/The Bakersfield Californian via AP) Bakersfield Californian photographs - Henry A. rural areas that lack basic entertainment options. This week, Moctesuma Esparza, a well-known Latino movie producer, opened his latest Maya Cinemas theater this month in the Central California city of 53,000 people as part of his ongoing effort to open movie theaters in poor, U.S. Residents from this largely Latino community had to travel nearly 40 miles to see the latest film a drive advocates say was rare since around a third of the population lives in poverty. They also have a promo called ‘Rise and Shine: Maya Morning Movie’ wherein movie tickets are sold only at $5.50 for shows beginning before 11 am.In this photo, McFarland High senior Victoria Sharp works at the food concession and is one of the high school students that acquired one of the coveted jobs at the Maya Cinemas Theater in Delano, Calif. The winner of this contest will get to have their message shown on the big screen plus VIP tickets. They have contests such as the Valentine’s Day Sweepstakes. It also has contests now and then for their movie-goers. In this sound proof room, the parents can enjoy the movie without disturbing other patrons with their babies’ crying. Literally, the crying room is for parents who bring along with them their crying babies. Immediate family members can use one card.Īnother note-worthy feature of this chain of cinemas is the ‘crying room’. Those who wish to avail will receive a card which should be presented every purchase. Like other theatre chains, Maya Cinemas has a rewards club. Some patrons said that they wished the menu had more food choices. While there were also reviewers who said that they didn’t even need to bring their car because the place was just walking distance from their home. He also said that he felt safe parking his car in the parking lot of Maya Cinemas. They commented that the movie experience was well-worth the price they paid.Īnother patron said that he liked how there was always parking space. The ticket price was also rated as reasonable in most feedbacks of the movie patrons. Most of its branches are set in the heart of the city hence making it easier for movie-goers to reach. Other reviewers said that they liked how the theatres of Maya Cinemas were all accessible. Another user, Susada C of Fresno said that the seats gave her adequate leg room. ![]() Reviewer Tazdad35 said that the theatre seats were comfortable and nice. On the other hand, 12 individuals gave it a ‘Very Good’ rating. Out of 33 reviews, 13 individuals gave the movie chain an ‘Excellent’ rating. ![]() N a popular review website, Maya Cinema ranked 1 st out of three (3) establishments under the Fun and Games category. The Maya Cinemas in Pittsburg received a special mention in a Film Journal International article entitled “Cinemas Reach Out to Under-served Communities,” by Andreas Fuchs which was published in February 2013. The concession also sells Latino food like burritos and churros. What is notable about this theatre chain is that the movies shown often have Spanish subtitles. The first multiplex in the chain was a 14-screen theater located in Salinas, California.
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