Kenny's Korner

Each Thursday for the past decade, I have put out a commentary on the week's films, Vine happenings and fun information in the form of Kenny's Korner.  This has been in our weekly email newsletter.  Please sign up for this newsletter to get my commentary, and the best information about the Vine.  Below is this week's Kenny Korner - enjoy!

 

Hello all,

As you can see above by the top banner, we are celebrating our 70th 
Anniversary all year long!  The first promotion we are running is the for the entire first quarter of the year - $7.00 Anniversary Discount Days every Wednesday!  All seats for all showings are just $7 on Wednesdays now through March 31st!

We are going to start 2026 like we often start the year – by playing one of the most beloved films ever made – CASABLANCA!  Starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, this 1942 masterpiece always draws big crowds!  CASABLANCA plays Thursday, January 22nd at 7pm.  

This year we are doing TWO additional things to bring you out for this event!  I will be doing trivia/fun facts and a drawing before the film starts!  The drawing will be for a $70 Vine gift card, in honor of our 70th anniversary!  We will also have 70 CENT popcorn bags available for that showing!!!  Tickets are on sale now by clicking on the banner above, going to our website, going to Fandango, or by visiting the box office between 12:30 – 7:30 daily.

CASABLANCA synopsis: Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart), who owns a nightclub in Casablanca, discovers his old flame Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) is in town with her husband, Victor Laszlo (Paul Henreid). Laszlo is a famed rebel, and with Germans on his tail, Ilsa knows Rick can help them get out of the country.

Our next classics night two weeks later on Thursday, February 5th is ROMAN HOLIDAY!  Starring Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn, this romantic comedy from 1953 is an all-time classic!  It plays at 7pm and tickets are on sale now!

HAMNET just won the Golden Globe for Best Picture (Drama) and Best Actress! (Jessie Buckley)  With the Oscar nominations being announced on January 22nd, HAMNET is expected to be a major player, as it is expected to get nominations for Best Picture, Director, Actress, Actor, Screenplay, and many, many others!

Synopsis: William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes, celebrate the birth of their son, Hamnet.  However, when tragedy strikes and Hamnet dies at a young age, it inspires Shakespeare to write his timeless masterpiece "Hamlet."  From Academy Award® winning writer/director Chloé Zhao, HAMNET tells the powerful love story that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet. 

We are proud to be the only theatre playing HAMNET in the Tri-valley and beyond, so please come out to support this wonderful film.

Speaking of the Oscars, SAVE THE DATE for Sunday, March 15th,  the date of the 98th Academy Awards!  This year the Oscars are again being hosted by the amazing Conan O’Brien, after he aced this hosting duties last year!

TICKETS FOR OUR OSCAR GALA go on sale Thursday, January 29th, to YOU, our newsletter patrons first!  I will have more information in next week’s newsletter about our Oscar Party, but for now, start asking around to see which friends and family members want to go with you!!!  This year we will be offering group discounts for parties of SIX or more so get a group together and have some fun!  Tickets will remain the same for a third straight year - $50 for table and couch seats, and $40 for regular seating!

On our other screen we continue with the ultra successful SONG SUNG BLUE staring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson.  At a mind-blowing 98% audience review on RottenTomatoes, this feel-good film is one of the best adult drama’s opening on Christmas.  If you are a Neil Diamon fan you are going to love this film!

Synopsis:  Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams.

We hope that you will continue to spread the word that the Vine Cinema & Alehouse is the valley’s only movie theatre showing independent films and classics, while serving beer, wine and food.

Kenny