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The iconic Laemmle Theatres may be on the selling block

Hollywood has produced some of the most iconic cult-classics of the last two decades, including "Slumdog Millionaire," "Good Will Hunting," and "The Big Lebowski."

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By Steve Chiotakis • Aug 22, 2019 • 1 min read

Hollywood has produced some of the most iconic cult-classics of the last two decades, including "Slumdog Millionaire," "Good Will Hunting," and "The Big Lebowski." But with the rise of streaming services, audiences aren’t showing up to watch films on the big screen anymore. And small movie chains like the Laemmle Theatres are struggling to keep up.

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    Afternoon News Anchor

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Radio producer

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    Amy Nicholson

    host of the podcast “Unspooled” and film reviewer for the Los Angeles Times

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