Conveniently located in Zihuatanejo Centro, Archie's Video offers DVD rental options for both residents and tourists. Locals need to provide both ID and proof of address. Non-residents will need to leave a 500 peso deposit which is returned upon cancellation of the account.

just the facts, ma'am: Archie's is open 7 days a week from 10 am - 2 pm and 5 - 9 pm. DVDs are available at 30 pesos for one night (due the next day at closing time).

meet me @: Archie's is located right off of Cinco de Mayo, two doors down from the restaurant Bandido's.

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($) Cine Paraíso has the convenience of being located in Zihuatanejo Centro and boasts three screens to choose from. It has old-fashioned folding cinema seats, but the air-conditioning is comfortable and the sound system has improved over recent years thanks to remodeling and the opening of the second and third screens.

now playing:

R - Crime / Drama / Thriller - 120 minutes
showings at 4:30, 6:50 & 9:10 pm

from IMDB: "A psychological thriller about a man who is sometimes controlled by his murder-and-mayhem-loving alter ego."

starring: Kevin Costner, Demi Moore, Dane Cook, William Hurt, & Marg Helgenberger

PG13 - Action / Sci-Fi / Thriller - 96 minutes
showings at 5, 7 & 9 pm

from IMDB: "A Las Vegas magician who can see into the future is pursued by FBI agents seeking to use his abilities to prevent a nuclear terrorist attack."

starring: Nicolas Cage, Julianne Moore, & Jessica Biel

just the facts, ma'am: Cine Paraíso is open daily; most shows start around 5 pm, and later shows start around 8:30 or 9 pm. Sunday matinees are at 11 am and 1 pm. Mondays and Wednesdays are two for one admittance for the first showing. Parking on the street.

meet me @: Cine Paraíso is located on Calle Cuauhtémoc on the corner of Nicolas Bravo.

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($$) Definitely the luxury theater in the area, Cinema Flamingo Ixtapa provides comfy chairs and air-conditioning to accompany the movie-watching experience. Great sound system and snacks at the snack bar round out the experience.

now playing:

PG13 - Action / Sci-Fi / Thriller - 96 minutes
showings at 5, 7 & 9 pm

from IMDB: "A Las Vegas magician who can see into the future is pursued by FBI agents seeking to use his abilities to prevent a nuclear terrorist attack."

starring: Nicolas Cage, Julianne Moore, & Jessica Biel

don't miss: the hot buttered popcorn (other local theaters sell microwave popped) and a fountain soda while chilling out and watching the latest release to cross the border.

just the facts, ma'am: Cinema Flamingo Ixtapa is open daily, the first showing is generally around 4:30 in the afternoon and the last is generally around 9:00. Parking available.

meet me @: Cinema Flamingo Ixtapa is located in the back of the Ixtapa Plaza Shopping Center, near Telcel's main office.

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($) If you want to combine a quick video rental with your afternoon grocery shopping, Video Vision is just for you. Video Vision has all the latest movies on DVD in regions 1 and 4 (1 is US/Canada, 4 is Mexico and South America), and many movies on VHS.

just the facts, ma'am: video rentals are 25 pesos per day for recent releases and 25 pesos for two days for older releases. In order to get a membership you need a copy of a local bill with your address on it (phone, water or electricity) and a copy of your passport. No deposit required.

meet me @: Video Vision is conveniently located in the Comercial Mexicana shopping center, right next to the plant shop.

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