Anniversary Gives Rialto Cinemas Founder Chance to Reflect

Rialto logoKy Boyd opened his first Rialto movie theater 20 years ago in Sonoma County. Today, there are three Bay Area Rialtos, including one in Sebastopol.  

At those theaters, live and taped opera, ballet, and drama mix with Hollywood blockbusters and art house flicks.  

Boyd came by the station recently to talk with news director Steve Mencher about his lifelong love of movies, and the future of the business.

 

Rialto Cinemas home page.

Arts News

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