• Paul’s path from theater manager to leading media, marketing, and content for a top US theater chain
• How family ownership changes speed, culture, and brand identity compared to public chains
• The two big upgrades that reshaped theaters: digital projection and recliner seating
• What COVID shutdowns looked like behind the curtain, plus curbside popcorn and guest trust
• How B&B grew during the pandemic by staying reachable and taking over locations
• Studio scrutiny, IP rules, and why some creative promo ideas get shut down
• How film buying works: screen counts, film rental terms, and trailer placement fights
• Premium large format screens versus IMAX, plus why flexibility matters for programming
• Why theaters rely on summer and holiday “harvest time” and push for year-round releases
• December planning for Dune 3 and Doomsday: staffing, inventory, and ticket strategy
• Rapid-fire: snacks, worst guest behavior, unique locations, bars, live music, and 3D movies
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0:00 - Family-Owned Cinemas And Big Stakes
0:40 - Meeting B&B’s Marketing Lead
2:54 - What Family-Owned Changes
7:10 - Recliners And Digital Projection Shift
10:21 - COVID Shutdown And Staying Transparent
15:44 - Studio Rules And Marketing No-Gos
22:49 - Film Buying, Terms, And Trailers
26:16 - IMAX Versus Grand Screen Reality
31:30 - Box Office Bumps And Movie Moments
33:50 - Preparing For Dune 3 And Doomsday
39:01 - Why Releases Should Spread Out
43:58 - Screenings, Junkets, And Early Access
45:39 - Favorite Films And Nolan Debates
54:04 - Snacks, Bad Behavior, And 3D
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