Romance Flourishes at the Paramount Theater
Francesca Black, staff writer
The Paramount Theater in downtown Charlottesville hosts many events throughout the year. These events include opera, ballet, and musical theater as well as the screening of classic holiday themed films. This year for Valentine’s Day, the Paramount screened the cult classic True Romance, written by Quentin Tarantino.
As one of the oldest theaters in Charlottesville, opened in 1931, the Paramount lends a timeless feel as you enter the large doors into the high ceilinged hall.
The theater seats 1100 including the balcony, which prompts an even more magical experience. The film, from 1993, is about Clarence (Christian Slater), a man who falls in love with Alabama (Patricia Arquette), a call girl. Drama ensues when the two get married and go on the run from her old contacts.
Watching old movies surrounded by the classic architecture makes it all the more romantic.
The themed films provide the community an inexpensive way to celebrate with $7 dollar tickets and refreshments between $4-$9. The theater offers draft beer ($6) and popcorn ($4), to name a few items.
With romantic lighting and the special cocktail named the “good night kiss” ($9), this was a great Valentine’s Day event.
