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Harkins Camelview 5 Theatre, Indie Film Staple Since 1973, To Close

Dan Harkins
(Photo by Steve Goldstein - KJZZ)
Dan Harkins of Harkins Theatres.

Valley fans of independent films and those that could never be described as blockbusters have lost their favorite hangout.

The Harkins Camelview 5 theatre, which has been around since 1973, closes this week. Dan Harkins, who runs the Harkins Theatre Chain, will be opening a new 14-screen theater across the street at Scottsdale Fashion Square next week.

Dan Harkins, Arizona Republic film critic Bill Goodykoontz and architectural writer Walt Lockley spoke about the change.

Steve Goldstein was a host at KJZZ from 1997 to 2022.