SFist: New Kabuki Theater to Save Planet Earth, Or Something Like That

Agent510

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:20:03 -0800

Unfortunately, SF will never have something like the Arclight in LA, but this sounds like a step in the right direction. I'm looking forward to checking out New Kabuki soon.

Steve Portigal

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:57:39 -0800

We're off to the Kabuki tomorrow for a whole to-do over Persepolis. I'm quite excited!

aj

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:22:12 -0800

You can thank the "neighborhood activists" in the area for keeping that storefront empty. It was supposed to be a Starbucks, but as everyone knows Starbucks (despite having hundreds of locations across Japan including the world's largest) is not culturally appropriate for a Japan themed neighborhood.

mdw0526

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:19:30 -0800

Seeing a movie on a 42" screen at home is nothing like seeing it in a theatre. While I love my Netflix, I will always love going to the theatre more. Plus, many of us don't drive, or park in the garage, or drink bottled water. I've been looking forward to the new Kabuki opening. We'll see if it lives up to the hype.

Akit

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:36:42 -0800

Don't we just wish we could rebuild the J-town bowl... sure makes better use of the space than that lame-o condos with a UPS store that rips you off for packing boxes (yep: $30 to stuff a large box with Styrofoam), and an empty retail spot that's been vacant for too many years.

genex

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:34:24 -0800

Sweet, I'm glad they are doing this - I hadn't realized this was even in the works!

genex

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:33:52 -0800

Sweet, I'm glad they are doing this - I hadn't realized this was even in the works!

aj

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:48:32 -0800

Very nice ... but, with 42" HDTVs going for less than a grand, I don't see how anyone will be going out to the movies within a year or two. And Netflix is a lot greener than driving your car (boo) to park it in a garage (boo) to visit a LEED certified theater (yay) and drink bottled water (boo).

aleph1

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:40:21 -0800

We visited it the other day. It does look somewhat nicer, but I find the decor a bit odd. Its like a cross between horse barn and Asian styles. Go figure. Otherwise, it looks pretty much like the old Kabuki to these eyes.

Brock Keeling

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:35:27 -0800

Agreed, bluecanary. NetFlix and Alluc.org are pretty much all I need now.

bluecanary

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:31:03 -0800

At $13.50 per ticket, the least they can let you do is get drunk. Yet another reason to rely solely on netflix for my entertainment needs.

unboyfriendable

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:22:06 -0800

I've been inside and it's really quite lovely. Not to be a non-profit schill, but the SF LGBT Community Center is holding a fundraiser at the Kabuki on Thursday night. You can get a sneak peek at the theater, watch a film, and enjoy food and drink for a reasonable donation. Ticket purchasing info is on their website.

unboyfriendable

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:19:27 -0800

unboyfriendable

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:16:53 -0800