When the Metreon opened up a few years ago, it was nothing less than the shopping experience of the future. Stepping in through the doors felt like you were walking onto a space station with the lighting and pvc inspired architecture. Everything was interactive. These days, the place is looking a little worn around the edges. The shopping experience of the future is a lot like shopping everywhere else. I’m not quite as enthralled by the magic anymore. Oh well, the theater is still a good place to see a new release, if you can stomach paying $10 a ticket.
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