Maggie Mackay

executive director of Vidiots

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The beloved video store Vidiots reopens its doors this week with a bigger collection of film rarities, and a new movie theater.

Iconic video store Vidiots is reopening with bigger collection, movie theater

The beloved video store Vidiots reopens its doors this week with a bigger collection of film rarities, and a new movie theater.

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