Why would a movie theater be showing a movie that came out 4 years ago?

I can understand playing a classic movie again in theaters that first came out 15, 20, 30 years ago for the sake of nostalgia but a 4 year old movie?

Why?

It's not "old" yet. It wasn't a popular movie...

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BlueSkyKing · M

Art house movie theaters will often show certain films that are significant for some reason. Recently one in my city has been screening 3D movies. Last month it was a series of 70mm. Same place does midnight cult films. Going to see Rocky Horror is still fun with lots of people.

Decades ago, before video rentals, we had a theater that changed movies every day. The schedules came out four times a year and it was interesting to see what double features were selected.

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@BlueSkyKing what's an art house theater?
That sounds fun. I have a few classics I'd like to see in theaters

BlueSkyKing · M

@iamnikki Art house theaters are usually independent venues that show foreign and independent films. Limited runs can last a week or just a few days.

BlueSkyKing · M

@iamnikki I should also mention that the theatre has an organ for silent movies.