Editor’s Note: “Mountain Movie Palaces” is an 828newsNOW miniseries spotlighting the independent movie theaters of Western North Carolina. From historic, single-screen arthouse theaters to unique, independently-operated multiplexes, we seek to celebrate the community of cinema through these feature stories.
FLAT ROCK, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Flat Rock Bistro Cinema is the next subject of “Mountain Movie Palaces,” our new miniseries spotlighting the independent movie theaters of small Western North Carolina communities. Read all about the theater below.
Theater specs
- Location: Flat Rock Square, 2700-D Greenville Hwy., Flat Rock, N.C.
- Hours: FRC has a regular 6:30 p.m. evening show on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday with a shifting matinee showtime and a regular 1 p.m. matinee on Sunday with a shifting evening showtime
- Number of screens: One
- Number of seats: 72
- Number of staff: Five
- Type of theater: First-run/Event
Feeding a love for cinema
Flat Rock Bistro Cinema opened its doors in Flat Rock Square 20 years ago this summer. Across the intervening two decades, the theater, known in loving shorthand as FRC, has cemented itself as a staple business of the small town. Part of that success is its two-for-one business model: FRC is a dual restaurant and theater, offering in-show grub beyond the usual popcorn and soda concessions.
FRC owner Bryan Byrd is proud that FRC offers its customers “the ability to dine while you’re watching the movie.”…