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It’s Now Possible to Rent A Whole AMC Theater For Just $99

By Victor Omondi AMC is losing money, and in a bid to recover a little of what has been lost so far, the theatre chain is pulling out all of the spots, and putting together the movie theatre rental game. With only $99, you can host a personal screening or turn it into a private […]

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