Walter talks about the cinema's upcoming "Syracuse Series," the importance of locally-owned cinemas, and some major upgrades to its theater.

This interview is from Sept. 22, 2025, and has been edited for clarity.

Before we get into the "Syracuse Series," I'm very curious how important it is to have one of these kinds of locally-owned cinemas in our area. And not just for Manlius (because it's great for Manlius), but people come from a wide range around.

In a society that is infinitely fractured in the way it takes in its entertainment, politics, everything -- it's more important than ever that we have a place people can come and have a shared experience. The cinema is one of those last places you can come and sort of, whether you love or hate the movie, come and be watching the same thi

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