![]() ![]() The industry was still a couple of decades away from watching a studio and a platform such as HBO Max or Disney+ cut a deal to release a movie on a streaming service the same day as its theatrical release. Today, you can catch the film with a subscription to Amazon Prime. At that time, going to the Bijou was the only option for a young cinephile to see the critically acclaimed, coming-of-age drama before it ended up on VHS months later. The first film I ever saw at the Bijou was the Academy Award-nominated 2001 Mexican film Y tu mamá también by director and co-writer Alfonso Cuarón. But understanding the nature of that change doesn't make the Bijou's closure any easier for local cinema buffs. shores in early 2020, it was evident that the way audiences were watching movies had changed amid the boom in streaming platforms. Theater owner Santikos didn't respond to the Current's request for comment, but Andrew Brooks, executive director of sales and marketing for the Alamo City-based chain, told KSAT News a "changing dynamic of art films and our lease coming up for renewal" prompted the closure.Įven before the COVID-19 pandemic reached U.S. The Bijou, located in the Wonderland of the Americas mall, shut its doors early this month, ending the 35-year stretch during which it served as San Antonio's primary arthouse cinema. The Joskes chain was sold by Campeau Stores to Dillard's in 1987 and all outlets were converted to the Dillard's nameplate.The Bijou is located inside Wonderland of the Americas mall. Frost Brothers had filed for bankrupcy in 1988. It was liquidated in 1989 after a failed attempt at restructuring. was not bought by Joske's or its parent company. Wed Jan 27, 06:12:00 PM Brandon said.ĭavid, Frost Bros. IH10 does run east-west across the US but is mostly north-south through San Antonio. ![]() Incidentally, the road running across the page is Loop 410. I thought their first (only?) non-downtown location was at North Star Mall. I am trying to recall when or if Frost Bros. Many Tandy Company shops (arts & crafts, slot racing, Pier 1) were added at that time to the basement level. Still in the 60s, they added a Rhodes Department Store (Ariz based?) to the right in the picture, and it was elevated above the parking area so that it was on the main floor with the rest of the mall. Sunday store closings meant it was a great place to practice driving for teenagers. Wonderland would probably have been built in the early 60s. The crazy thing is, I still go there sometimes! I go to the bijou ( a great indie theatre), burlington coat factory, and that's where my local voting precinct is. I took particular interest in this post because right now I live right by crossroads. That's true enough, but IH10 West's actual direction at the place shown in the picure is probably closer to north than west. ![]() There is no "I10 north." Tue Sep 05, 05:23:00 PM Anonymous said. One other thing, david-IH10 (it's IH here in Texas, remember?) is an east-west route. Great Memories!! Veronika Mon Sep 04, 03:41:00 PM Anonymous said. Later on I worked in Wonderland at Record-Town. Great - I also remember Wonderland, at that time I was in the USA for 5 yrs. Thanks for the notes, David, and I'm glad this one brought back some memories for you! :) Also, I did have the year posted in this entry-1962. This location closed in the late 80's, after being bought by Joske's (later bought by Dillard's) Fri Sep 01, 06:10:00 PM Keith said. Also, Wonderland had as an anchor one of the great shopping experience of San Antonio, Frost Bros. Cant remember for sure when this location was closed, I'm thinking in the mid to late 80's. The freeway in the right corner would be I10 heading North, Handy Andy was a great store. I wish I knew when this picture was taken, but my guess is early 60's. That Mall's Sick And That Store's Dead!.International Council of Shopping Centers.About Me Name: Keith Location: Metro Detroit, MI
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