Now open: Cinebarre

13 Comments

1. 

   UnJamunca July 25, 2007

   Anyone that refers to someone, who didnt take part in genocide, as a Nazi has there own angry world inside their head. References to the Holocast should never be used so lightly.

   I never said you couldnt express your opinion, but your defensive nature helps me understand what kind of person you are. More bitter than clever.

   Whats my point, anyway?

   That cheering for a local business to succeed does more good for our communitity then betting on its failure. I cant stand ‘Debbie Downers’.

   "Wah Wah"

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   Jamunca July 24, 2007

   Taking the high-road copout? You guys are nothing but name calling and sidestepping. If Jamunca is the anti-cool, then Steven is an idiot. Give me a break. Calling me anti-cool? I’m devastated. But not as devasted as Steven, who appears to be allergic to decent writing. Very anti-funny, Stevie.

   And my dearest unJamunca…
   First you bash me for my opinion. Then you call me a child. Then you tell me how pissed off I am at the world. Which is it? I’m either wrong, can’t be held legally responsible for my opinion because I’m a minor or I’m just very very angry and in dire need of some calming agent, like chloroform.

   Screw niceities. How’s this. You strike me as a complete moron with an online Napolean complex. This whole thing started as "hey guys, what’s your opinion on Cinebarre?" But God forbid it should be a bad review.

   What’s that they say? Arguing on the internet is like competing in the special olympics, even if you win, you’re still retarded.

   My character is very much intact. It’s the idea Nazis like you I’m worried about. Don’t come around here telling me to get a grip, not when one simple review of a movie theater sets you off to the point you have to question my age, my intelligence and my character.

   Look in a mirror and get a farking clue. You can dish it out, but you can’t take it. Now, what exactly does that say of your character, Kiddo? What the hell is that anyway? …Kiddo… Do you know me at all? And you think I’m the childish one?

   How about I start wondering when those hormones start kicking in, Nancy. Or maybe I should just assume you’re one of the native rednecks, Bubba. Oh wait, I’ve got it. You’re actually all sisters just pysched about the start of high school. Well, word of advice… junior prom isn’t that fun and never eat the cafeteria beans.

   In closing, you’ve got me pegged. I’m actually a very un-cool 14-year old who wakes up pissed at the world and constantly hits F5 to see what latest blog post I can take aim at.

   How’s that Susan? Happy?

   Screw Cinebarre, and screw the you and the high horse you rode in on.

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   UnJamunca July 24, 2007

   Jamunca, you strike me as the type who just wakes up everyday looking to be pissed off about something. That is why I won’t go round and round with you. If that is fact what you want to do, then it says alot about your character and how you see yourself in the world. To wish for the downfall of an area that has been hurting, and the businessmen and employees who took a chance. Guess you don’t think all these people deserve jobs. Perhaps you have the need to prove something.. to yourself. With that says I’ll pass on the ‘double dog dare’, Kiddo.

   🙂

4. 

   Steven July 23, 2007

   Must say, this is one of the funnier blogs I’ve read! All I can say is; if the the Devil is the anti-Christ — then Jamunca is the anti-Cool. Get a grip already — Kiddo!

5. 

   Jer July 23, 2007

   I went to Cinebarre for the first time Saturday night and absolutely loved it. I despise going to first-run movies because of the chatty patrons and uncomfortable seats, but our gang enjoyed Cinebarre so much we saw two movies ("Hairspray" and "Harry Potter," for the record), and we’ll definitely be going back.

   What we liked: The box office was diligent about enforcing the age rule (we saw them turn several people away), the waitstaff was extremely friendly, and the food was pretty good and reasonably priced. Good beer selection, too. They flash up a notice before each movie saying they’re not kidding about the "No talking" rule, and that if you talk they’ll kick you out. That slide got a round of applause before the first movie, and people respected the rule throughout the flicks.

   Sure, this place will face some challenges, mostly due to the reputation of the Biltmore Square Mall. But they have a good thing going, and I’ll be doing all I can to champion it.

6. 

   Jamunca July 22, 2007

   I like you guys. You make me laugh. And you’d be right at home on the Citizen-Times message boards.

   I didn’t even hate the Cinebarre until I ran across you three schmucks. Now, I’m going to take great delight in watching it fail. So, thank you for that. You just gave me a hobby for the next few weeks/months: Check in to see how empty the parking lot is at the Biltmore Mall’s lynchpin business. As Cinebarre goes, so goes Biltmore Mall, yes?

   Perhaps you missed the part where I praised the leg room and the lack of commercials and whiney kiddos. And yes, they offer (gasp) food! Srop the presses! But Ashevegas asked for folk’s opinions on the joint and I think the whole thing is a bit contrived. But apparently the only opinions that count are the ones you all agree with. Rediculous.

   Here’s the thing, what does it matter in the slightest that I gave it a bad review? That I think the food is far too overpriced even for a dressed up theater… or that I think the black urinals were somehow unsettling… or that my OCD-like lust for Twizzlers was unmet… None of that is going to stop and of you from going, just like you calling me a child is not going to start me spending money at the Cinebarre.

   In the grand scheme of things, you’re just wasting your breath with "whiney Jamunca," and trust me when I say I can go round for round with you. Lord knows, I can talk Ash’s ear off at the C-T.

   So do me a favor, call me a kid again. Tell me how I suckle at the corporate theater teet. Expand on how great and wonderful you are for championing the Cinebarre. I double dog dare ya.

7. 

   UnJamunca July 21, 2007

   Not an employee at all, Jamunca… but good job on the failed attempt to discredit other Ashevillians. Went again last night (had that much fun before) and I will once again say ‘Bravo’ to the Cinebarre. A few things that they offer that other movie theatres don’t:
   1) Decent food and a great drink selection, including tea, milkshakes.. yes, there is no candy but who cares?! Go to Mast General and get some real candy (instead of the fake movie crap) and sneak it in like the little kid you are.
   2)A close communitity sense within the theatre itself, a smile at your neighbor.. a ‘have a good night’ when the movie ends.
   3) THE SEATS for crying out loud, actually are worth the money to spend seeing a movie out.!!!
   4)An actually movie experience which has been lost to corporate movie crap. You go, have a drink at the bar, talk to a few people, sit down, make friends with the waiter, watch a great movie, eat some great food. Not the coldness of other theatres.
   5) NO SCREAMING KIDS (or whiney Jamuncas for that matter) That makes a huge difference. Also no ‘dropped off’ teeneyboppers. Its nice to go someplace and feel that they are trying to please you as a customer.

   I was worried because Thurs night seemed slow but geeezzz last night it was packed. Even the outside bar was full. Nice to see something surviving at Biltmore Square, and may it be the anchor store that helps the local businesses that surround it.

8. 

   Kevin July 20, 2007

   Hey dude, I’m not an employee. But I do agree with other postings that this is a pretty cool place. But if your only gripe with the Cinebarre is your obsessive delight for Twizzlers, then just sneak’en you back pocket! But that’s what a kid would do — not a grown up like you! Better yet, if you don’t grasp and appreciate the concept of what these folks are offering us, then just don’t go!

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   The Real Jamunca July 20, 2007

   It’s good to see the Cinebarre employees coming out of the woodwork to defend their cinematic establishment.

   I sound whiney do I? "Y’all just mad cause I’m stylin’ on you."

   Face it. Cinebarre is a good try, but like everything else at the Biltmore Mall, it’s going to wither away. If only they had Twizzlers, I’d give them a glowing review. The way to Jamunca’s heart is through those delicious licorice candies.

10. 

    UnJamunca July 20, 2007

    Well, after reading Jamunca’s review, which just sounded so whiney, I had to check out the place myself. First off staff was friendly at the bar and inside the movie itself. Secondly the seats were incredible.. I dont find myself going anywhere else from now on. Seats are that important. Comfy, roomy, and downright cozy.
    The food was really good, and the drinks were great. The sangria (splash) was the best Ive had in awhile and cheap compared to downtown.
    Please support this theatre 🙂 so I can have another wonderful date night.

11. 

    Also Not Jamunca July 20, 2007

    I agree with Not Jamunca. Been their twice already. Both times had a great experience. Was a pleasure to actually have a glass of wine during the movie — actually had 3 🙂 last time I was there. Seating great with lots of leg room! Felt like I was in my own personal living room. Overall atmosphere had good vibe, and cool staff. Fun and creative stuff going on before movie… which is such a relief from the commercials forced upon you (really always resented and hated that) as they do at other atypical theaters. Food is excellent… on par with a higher-end restaurant, but priced right. Was is not to like? Great concept and glad its in Asheville! If going to the movies, you won’t be able to go to another theater after trying this place.

12. 

    Not Jamunca July 19, 2007

    Hey Jamunca,

    I think the crowd they are trying to not appeal to is the twizzler, glass of water crowd. Hey, that’s you!

13. 

    Jamunca July 17, 2007

    Saw Die Hard there with my sister-in-law. Not a fan. Way overpriced, even for a movie theater. I paid $4 for a big metal bowl (are they going for the "feel like you’re at home" appeal?) of popcorn and $2 for a small, small, small bottle of water. I originally asked if they could just fill a plastic cup with tap, but they said no.

    The seating seems ok, much better than the seats at the Brew and View, which is liable to poke you with tension springs and whatnot. You get plenty of leg room, plenty of space of Cinebarre. The service during the movie wasn’t distracting. They have a decent system for getting more stuff during the film, but I doubt people will actually use it.
    There’s none of those annoying commercials before the trailers like "The 30" or whatever it is these days. So kiss those ads for the Marines goodbye. Instead of commericials, they played some kind of student film on DVD. It’s the kind of thing you’d see on PBS at 2 in the morning. Pretty bad filmmaking, but it’s like I said…. no commericals.

    Paying your tab at the end was a bit awkward. My advice is bring cash instead of using plastic. You’ll leave faster. The servers are the usual high school peeps who’d otherwise be seating you at Chilis or Cheddars.

    As for the bar, didn’t try it but it didn’t look appealing. The space is too well lit, too open, and you feel like you’re in display. It’s not even remotely appealing to drink there. And that’s half of what they’re trying to do right? Bring out the older audience to eat, drink and be merry? Well, that bar is laughable. You’ll know what I mean when you walk past it.

    The bottom line is very simple. I’m not going back to Cinnebarre for one reason and one reason only.

    They didn’t have twizzlers. In fact, they don’t have any kind of candy. What the fark is up with that?

    I don’t think Cinebarre is going to catch on. I’d give them a few months and then we’ll hear some WLOS report about the owners trying to sell it.

    Of course, that’s just me.