The new Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol movie came out yesterday and with no plans for the day I found myself trying to find if there was a larger theatre in the city playing it. I found Legend Cinema in City Mall, the largest mall in Phnom Penh popular with locals. What can I say I have a soft spot for seeing movies abroad. Stayed around the room until the afternoon and then grabbed a moto to the mall around 330pm. Upon arriving I noticed that the biggest mall wasn't really that big and there were parts completely abandoned with empty stalls. Didn't much care though I wasn't here for shopping. On the top floor was the theatre which while unimpressive had a small charm to it. There was some leftover decorations and a really friendly staff to welcome you. One of the ticket guys was recently deported from the USA and once lived in Rhode Island so it was cool to talk to him in english for a bit. Hell he even had the accent which was really crazy combined with his khmer accent lol. He explained to me when I was buying my ticket that I could save money by showing an a student ID if I had one. For whatever reason I still had my ITT Tech id in my wallet so I got a $ off to bring my ticket to $2. Waited around a bit for the movies starting time and then proceeded to grab the drink and head in. 

Pictures are from the Legend Cinemas facebook page since I didnt bring out my camera.

      The theatre here felt like a true local movie experience here as it was full of locals ready to watch the just released movie. One thing that does suck is the seats lol. There like a foot shorter than ones back home made for the shorter people here. My lower back is at the headrest. Great time though and the movie was pretty good for action. Great way to enjoy a day away from the heat.

      Most likely going to hit up a the irish pub nearby for new years and drink a bit since the island new years thing didnt work out. Turns out that it falls on a khmer holiday and since I've seen what the place is like on khmer holidays already im not doing it again. The prices are double and the crowds not worth seeing twice. Cheaper brews in the big city anyway and alot more people to share it with.

                                               Happy New Year