Problem: It's a Wednesday Night and Payday isn't Til Friday.

Wednesdays.  Sure it’s close to Friday night, but not close enough.  I’ve got class and my internship the next day so I don’t want to stay out late, but I definitely want to get out of the house.  That’s why Wednesday night is my movie night. 

Going to the movies is expensive in St. Louis.  Where I’m from, paying over $5 to see a new release is ridiculous.  Here, that’s cheaper than the matinee prices.  That’s why I’m on the lookout for a bargain. 

So the solution to our problem is?  Discounted movie nights.

Every Wednesday night at the Moolah (the movie theater with couches), the Galleria, and the Chase tickets are only $5, all day. That includes the matinee and regular prices.   St. Louis Cinemas calls it Whacky Wednesday s.  In Indiana, we call it normal prices.

Another Wednesday special is at the Hi-Pointe Theater, on McCausland Ave.  Every seat is, once again, $5.  This movie theater isn’t your regular cinema experience.  First off, step inside for an awesome 50’s inspired interior (or it’s still like that from the 50’s.  I honestly can’t tell).  It has a nice, older audience; there aren’t teenagers running around like at the Galleria.  And, the bathrooms are awesome.  I’m not sure about the men’s room, but the ladies have couches and candy!  I always take a bathroom break at the Hi-Pointe and leave with a few Tootsie Rolls in my pocket.  But that’s not the best part.  That, my friend, is saved for the concession stand.  The Hi-Pointe has the best movie popcorn. Ever.  I’m pretty darn sure they even put real butter on top, too.  Then go find a seat.  This evening will cost you a whopping $10 total if you get snacks.

This last bargain is for any night.  Keller Plaza Cinema on Lemay Ferry Road has $4 tickets, all day, every day.  AWESOME.  I just went there last night, actually, and saw “Let Me In”.  Sure, they show movies after they’ve left the mainstream theaters, but for $4 who cares.  They aren’t at Blockbuster yet anyway. 

So if you’re not going back to the country anytime soon to catch a flick, or you’re bored this Wednesday, go to the theaters.  Maybe there’s a craptastic movie you’ve been waiting to watch (i.e. “Devil”) go to Keller Plaza and hit that up!  Either way, go.  Get out of that dorm room because you’re either driving your roommate nuts or tired of the weird kid in the lounge.

Brittney H