John Smith only knew two things before he moved to Austin 17 years ago: It was the state capital of Texas, and it was home to Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, which now operates 44 movie houses across the United States, including one, since 2019, at The Bloc in DTLA.
Smith, the marketing director for West Coast locations, has worked at Alamo Drafthouse for 11 years. Although it is not a prerequisite to love movies to work at Alamo, every employee does; the question “what is your favorite movie” often comes up in interviews.
“Not to be judgy,” Smith assured, “but most folks are engaged by the question.” . . .
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Jessica Koslow 