PARAGON THEATERS ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE IN-THEATER PARTNERSHIP WITH NAPLES CINEMATHEQUE, EXHIBITOR OF VINTAGE CINEMA CLASSICS
Quentin Tarantino Cinema Speculation Film Series to Kickoff March 25th at Paragon Theaters Pavilion
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL, March 11, 2024 – Paragon Theaters today announced a new, year-long programming partnership with Naples Cinematheque—the premiere purveyor of alternative cinema in Southwest Florida. This strategic partnership will showcase treasured classics from the past 100 years of cinema, with screenings held on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Paragon Theaters Pavilion in Naples, Florida, along with unique panel discussions with filmmakers and artists following select screenings.
A “Quentin Tarantino Cinema Speculation” Film Series kicks off March 25, beginning with his postmodern film narrative, KILL BILL (March 25 and March 27), followed by four key films which made a lasting impression on Tarantino as a young moviegoer:
DIRTY MARY, CRAZY LARRY (April 1)
ROLLING THUNDER (April 3)
THE GREAT SILENCE (April 8)
BLOW OUT (April 10)
Naples Cinematheque CEO and film historian, David Garonzik, will share meaningful context and retrospective to attending moviegoers.
Additional planned film series include THE GODFATHER trilogy; “Six Degrees of The Outsiders,” featuring THE OUTSIDERS, ST. ELMO’S FIRE, THE BREAKFAST CLUB, CLASS, KARATE KID, RISKY BUSINESS and ROAD HOUSE; and a tribute to the late director, Norman Jewison, with IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and the Academy-Award winning film, MOONSTRUCK. Film aficionados can expect to see a multitude of similar retrospectives series throughout the 2024.
Paragon Theaters Pavilion (833 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples, FL 34108) is Naples’ hometown movie theater, offering the highest level in movie-watching technology and amenities, including Paragon Theaters’ exclusive Axis15 screens (tilted large format screen with 4K Laser Projection and Dolby Atmos sound) and their patented “VIP Lux Box Dine-In Seating” (private enclave of VIP seats with delivery service at your seat).
“Mike and I are excited to bring vintage cinema back to the silver screen here in Naples,” said Michael Whalen, co-CEO of Paragon Theaters with Michael Wilson. “Couple Paragon’s state-of-the art, groundbreaking movie watching amenities with the style and sophistication of David Garonzik and his Naples Cinematheque team, and it’s a win-win for all of the Naples audience. Seeing these curated classics on the Axis15 screen or from a Lux Box seat, and it will be a gamechanger for all cinema fans.”
“We’re so thankful to Paragon Theaters for this partnership, which greatly expands our audience reach by engaging with their moviegoers across the region,” said David Garonzik, Naples Cinematheque CEO. “Our goal at Naples Cinematheque is to time travel—to bring back the magic of going to the movies from yesteryear. We want people to take a chance and go see a film that they might never have even heard of or haven’t seen since its original release.”
For more information about this partnership, film series and for movie tickets and showtimes, please visit www.ParagonTheaters.com/festivals.
About Naples Cinematheque
Naples Cinematheque is the premiere purveyor of alternative cinema experiences playing exclusively at Paragon Theaters Pavilion in Naples, Florida. Twice weekly, audiences can enjoy a different vintage film title and celebrate each one as if it’s a “new” release. During this golden age of film restoration, Naples Cinematheque aims to provide an opportunity to experience the legacy of cinema like no other generation has had before. Future plans include a boutique, state-of-the art repertory and revival theater to open within the heart of the city’s growing Bayshore Arts District. The location will accommodate both digital and 35mm films and be available for private rentals, special events and post-production screening services. For more information, visit naplescinematheque.com.
About Paragon Theaters
Paragon Theaters was founded in 2009 by Michael Whalen and Michael Wilson, former executives at Muvico Theaters. Paragon Theaters is passionate about its customer experience and focuses on innovation in amenities and enhanced service. Paragon's ground-breaking concepts such as Lux Box VIP Dine-In Seating and Axis15 Extreme tilted screens are featured in every Paragon location and are just a few examples of the company's unique offerings. Guests can experience the most optimal way to see a movie in Paragon’s Axis15 Extreme auditoriums – featuring a 15-degree tilted screen complete with 4K Laser Projection and Dolby Atmos immersive sound. Couple that with Paragon’s patented enclave of VIP Lux Box Dine-In reclining seats, featuring privacy wings, heated seats and swing out table tops; guests can order menu items from our kitchen and full bar by simply scanning a QR code. The guest experience is further rewarded with Paragon’s acclaimed Diamond Rewards loyalty program, where members earn rewards faster and more frequently than most competitor programs. In addition to movie theaters, Paragon operates a unique bar and restaurant concept called The Agency Bar & Social, at the Fenton location in Cary, NC where guests indulge in a full menu of handcrafted eats and drinks local to the area, along with an extensive selection of beers and wine to compliment guests’ visits to the theater. Paragon Theaters currently operates four locations in Florida and North Carolina, and it is currently positioned to double the size of the company by 2025, including a location currently under construction in Falls Church, VA. Paragon Theaters is headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Fl. Visit www.paragontheaters.com for showtimes, tickets and more.
Media Contacts
Mike Rocco
Naples Cinematheque
Public Relations
(714) 679-5087
mike@naplescinema.com
Jared Comess
Paragon Theaters
Public Relations
(305) 409-7948
jared.comess@paragontheaters.com