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like "Clerks" (1994) to documentaries
such as "Bowling for
Columbine" (2000).
Like the movies, everything about
the theater is alternative.
Moviegoers won't find aspects that
sometime ruin the movie experience at
traditional theaters. "We try not to ad
vertise too much. We don't show Coke
ads," Thomas said.
Instead, films start off with a slide
show that mixes photographs and
local sponsors.
Concessions consist of organic fruit
juice, organic popcorn, ice cream, cof
fee, bagels, soda and candy.
Customer service is also personal at
the Bijou.
"I want the customer to feel at home
here. I want them to feel like they can
ask for something iftheythink it's too
hot ortoo cold, if the sound isn'tturned
up enough. I want them to feel (the) staf
f is approachable.
"Except not so much at home that
they chat in the theater," Thomas said
with a chuckle.
Thomas started working atthe Bijou
selling tickets and concessions as a
21-year-old student atthe University of
Oregon. She left in 1999 but
returned in 2001.
"I love it here. I love the building. It
really matters to me what I do for a liv
ing. I'm not plugged into some corpo
rate world. It makes me feel like I'm do
ing something worthwhile,"
she said.
Thomas said she feels a connection
to the place because of the distinctive
building, personal experiences and the
job itself.
"I grew up here in a way. I met a
bunch of boyfriends here," she said.
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The Bijou Art Cinemas, at 492 E. 13th, have shown movies ranging from
"Monty Python and the Holy Grail" to " Bowling for Columbine.'
The Bijou offers showings from
Thursday through Saturday for $7; Sun
day through Wednesday for $5; mati
nee showings before 6 p.m. are $4;
late-night shows after 11 p.m. Friday
and Saturday are $4; and Sunday late
night shows are $3. Late-night shows
typically feature local films.
Those interested can call the Bijou
at 541 -686-2458, visit www.bijou-cine
mas.com or stop by the theater at 492 E.
13th Ave., four blocks west of campus
between Mil and Ferry streets. Parking
is available atthe theater or atthe
Women's Care Center at 13th Avenue
and Patterson Street
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