More info on the resurrection of Beaverton's Valley Theater can be found in last Thursday's Oregonian. Apparently, the new owner is banking on the Valley filling a nitch now that the Westgate is slated for demolition. The city of Beaverton wants to replace the decades-old cinemas with a road.

It's not entirely surprising. The Westgate's days were numbered once the Century 16 moved in only four blocks away with its ornate lobby and fancy-schmancy stadium seating. It'll be a sad day when a wrecking ball hits the ol' Westgate. It's where I saw not only "Hot Shots" but "Hot Shots Part Deux."

Awww, memories.