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This week, we wanted to send you off with a word of hope. There is no other theme or "holiday" correlated with the quote...
02/02/2022

This week, we wanted to send you off with a word of hope. There is no other theme or "holiday" correlated with the quote (like we usually try to do), just that it has a good message 🙂
🌳 In the quote below, if you know it, tell us the title of the movie and the character's name who said the line!
🌳 Send an email to [email protected] by next Monday, February 8th with your answers to enter!
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Last week's quote was from "Little Miss Sunshine" - Congrats to Joyce G. for winning!

02/02/2022

Greetings Plaza Friends,

This week will be the last of the Plaza Movie Quote Contest, at least for now. Come to think of it, it might have been smart to end it before the really cold weather hit — changing the marquee is a chilly task in the winter! 🤣

But in all seriousness, this does NOT mean the Plaza is gone for good — we still have hopes of opening up our doors again if and when the time is right.

The Quote Contest has been going on for about 20 months, and we can’t tell you how happy it’s made us to see so many of you participate! Thank you for interacting with the quotes on Facebook or responding to our newsletter with your answers. Speaking of which, if you have received a winning email since the Quote Contest began, please know that we have your contact info saved and we will contact you with details for redeeming your prize — again, if and when we’re able to open up again.

Once more, just because the quotes are ending, that does not mean this is a “goodbye” from the Plaza. Stay warm, stay safe, be kind, and have hope!

For "Plan A Vacation Day" we're using a quote from a filmin which a... dysfunctional family takes an... unconventional r...
01/26/2022

For "Plan A Vacation Day" we're using a quote from a film
in which a... dysfunctional family takes an... unconventional roadtrip from New Mexico to California!
(By the way, cold days like today sure are great for planning or dreaming of vacation in a warm place, huh?!)
☀️ In the quote below, just tell us the title of the movie!
☀️ Send an email to [email protected] by next Monday, January 31st with your answers to enter!
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Last week's quote was from "Gremlins" - Congrats to Kay M. for winning!

Today is National Popcorn Day! 🍿Now, I know what you might be thinking... you miss our popcorn 😢 Wish we had some to of...
01/19/2022

Today is National Popcorn Day! 🍿
Now, I know what you might be thinking... you miss our popcorn 😢 Wish we had some to offer, but how about you pop some buttery popcorn at home, and cozy up on the couch tonight to watch a good movie!

🍿 Today's quote comes from a scene in which the title characters excitedly watch Snow White in a theater, while flinging around popcorn and movie reels...
🍿 If you know it, just tell us the title of the movie!
🍿 Send an email to [email protected] by next Monday, January 24th with your answers to enter!
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Last week's quote was from "Back to the Future" said by George McFly! Congrats to Kelly C. for winning!

It's National Milk Day! 🥛So of course that means we had to find a good quote involving milk! 😆 Let's see if you know it...
01/11/2022

It's National Milk Day! 🥛
So of course that means we had to find a good quote involving milk! 😆 Let's see if you know it!
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🍫 In the quote below, tell us the title of the movie, and the character's name who says the line!
🥛 Send an email to [email protected] by next Monday, January 17th with your answers to enter!
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Last week's quote was from "Lady and the Tramp" said by restaurant owner, Tony! Congrats to Dan M. for winning!

We've said it before, we love our "food holidays" around here, and today is none other than National Spaghetti Day! 🍝We ...
01/04/2022

We've said it before, we love our "food holidays" around here, and today is none other than National Spaghetti Day! 🍝
We also like quoting classic cartoons... and this week's quote comes from an iconic scene that combines these!
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🍝 In the quote below, tell us the title of the movie,
and if you know it, the character's name who says the line!
🍝 Send an email to [email protected] by next Monday, January 10th with your answers to enter!
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Last week's quote was from "A Charlie Brown Christmas"! Congrats to Jim B. for winning!

Today is National Short Film Day! And the quote in question comes from a 25-minute TV-movie, that happens to be the firs...
12/28/2021

Today is National Short Film Day! And the quote in question comes from a 25-minute TV-movie, that happens to be the first animated special of that particular cartoon...

❄️ In the quote below, just tell us the title of the movie!

❄️ Send an email to [email protected] by next Monday, January 3rd with your answers to enter!

Congrats to Kathy V. and Chad P. for each winning one of the past two weeks!

(*super-belated post for the 12/14 trivia [which is closed, but still posting for fun!]*)Keep the classic Christmas movi...
12/27/2021

(*super-belated post for the 12/14 trivia [which is closed, but still posting for fun!]*)
Keep the classic Christmas movies coming!! Here's a hint/fun-fact for you... the main kid-actor from the movie in today's challenge, also played Ming Ming the elf in Elf - 20 years later!
🧣 Anyway, for this week, simply tell us the title of the movie that the quote below comes from!

The Dec 7 quote was said by Buddy in "Elf"! Congrats to Michelle L. for winning!

It's officially the first day of winter! ❄️"I'll never be able to forget that big snowstorm..."No, that quote isn't refe...
12/21/2021

It's officially the first day of winter! ❄️"I'll never be able to forget that big snowstorm..."
No, that quote isn't referring to the first big snowfall of the season we had a couple weeks ago, it's referring to a fictional snowstorm which resulted in the world almost missing Christmas!
⛄️ In the quote below, tell us the title of the movie and the character's name who says this line!
⛄️ Send an email to [email protected] by next Monday, December 27th with your answers to enter!

*Last week's winner will be chosen next week!*

12/13/2021

Why isn't the Plaza open?

We get this question on a weekly basis, and we want to thank you all for your continued support! It's been difficult to have the theater closed for this long, but it's encouraging to know that we still have lots of people eager to come back when the time is right. We really WANT to reopen, but we still need time to make sure it's financially possible.

A little background will hopefully help explain where things are at for second-run theaters like the Plaza. Prior to Covid, movies were typically released in first-run theaters and played there for a number of weeks. Then second-run theaters like the Plaza would get access to them, and after that they'd go to online streaming services and/or DVD. The window of time when only movie theaters had access to films was critical for us and other second-run theaters.

Most people know that the film industry has gone through massive changes since the beginning of the pandemic. Movie studios started bypassing theaters entirely for some of their titles, and put them on streaming services instead. Other movies came out on streaming platforms the same day as they hit theaters. Now, as customers are coming back to theaters, studios are still trying to figure out how to be as profitable as they can. Many of them are getting back to making movies available exclusively in theaters to launch them. That's really good news!

What's not clear is whether that theater-exclusive window of time will end up being long enough for second-run theaters to survive. That's the main reason we haven't felt comfortable reopening the Plaza – the industry is still in flux and it's not clear where the movie studios will land.

But we're watching the industry very closely, and are eager to get back to showing movies (and serving up fresh popcorn!) when it's financially possible. In the meantime, thanks again so much for your continued support for the Plaza. When we have more info about our plans, we'll post it here!

We've quoted this holiday favorite before - but not around the holidays - which of course is when it fits best! I have a...
12/07/2021

We've quoted this holiday favorite before - but not around the holidays - which of course is when it fits best! I have a feeling you'll know this one...
🚂 In the quote below, tell us the title of the movie, and the
character's name who says this line!
🚂 Send an email to [email protected] by next Monday, December 13th with your answers to enter!
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Last week's quote was said by Jack Skellington in "The Nightmare Before Christmas"! Congrats to Jes for being the winner!
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P.S. We know it has been said, but please understand that whenever we have news regarding reopening, we will share it here, in our newsletter, and on our website. Thank you for your understanding!

It's last day of November, which is a perfect time for this week's quote! As we head into the Christmas season, more and...
12/01/2021

It's last day of November, which is a perfect time for this week's quote! As we head into the Christmas season, more and more we see colorful decorations and lights, and (soon) snowflakes everywhere!
🎄 In the quote below, tell us the title of the movie, and the
character's name who sings this line!
🎄 Send an email to [email protected] by next Monday, December 6th with your answers to enter!
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Last week's quote was from "Moana!" Congrats to Jessica for winning!

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Maplewood, MN
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