Capitol Theatre's new operators are doing God's work

• From soup to nuts, the moviegoing experience has been enhanced since the Atlanta-based Arthouse Management took over this historic theater for Cleveland Cinemas at the end of July.

Between the lines: Cleveland Cinemas typically adhered to a rigid schedule, showing three movies per week (one for each of the Capitol's three screens), that played daily at around 4pm and 7pm, with an additional matinee on weekends.

• The new schedule is more flexible, with five or six films showing each day (some only once) and showtimes that extend deeper into the evening.

🍿 Plus: The concession lines are now moving at lightning speeds with new point-of-sale software.

• And baseline technical proficiency has been achieved. Movies begin on time with the sound on and house lights off.

Stop by: The old Cleveland Cinemas Marquee Rewards program is no longer in effect, but you can sign up for the new "Capitol Club" membership online.

• "Practical Magic 2" opens Friday, along with the Indian documentary "Cycle of Love" and the Chinese drama "Dear You."
• The indie horror "Buddy" and horror-comedy "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma" continue extended runs this week as well.