The Frills of a $35 Movie Ticket

If you thought that "deluxe" cinemas sporting $20 movie ticket prices was a novel approach to movie theatre-going, Village Roadshow has something new in store for you. Gold Class theaters, opening in Chicago this year and around the country in the next five years, has got the kind of amenities to make your personal ego drool: "plush reserved seating, special parking privileges and upscale food and beverage offerings with seat-side waiter service", the Hollywood Reporter has got the scoop (warning: subscription required). If that's not enough to satisfy your elitest tendencies, dig this - these auditoriums feature a "40-seat-maximum patron capacity".

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