THOUGH it has been in existence for just about a year, one of Linden’s only existing theatres is now bringing Box Office-released movies to residents of the mining town, offering them modern entertainment in a comfortable environment.Located at a mall in Amelia’s Ward, Linden, the theatre has the capacity to seat up to 80 persons, and has recently been upgraded with enhancements in sound, digital projection and other

improvements, making it now compatible to screen Box Office movies on their actual release dates.
“I wanted to give the people of Linden the opportunity to enjoy the same amenities that many other people worldwide enjoy,” says founder of Paradise Movies, Lyndon Lamott.
The 27-year-old, who was born and raised in Linden, now lives and works abroad as a pilot, but was sure to return to his hometown to invest in its development. “Exposure is a limiting factor in Linden, so if we can expose them to different things in life, they will feel better, “Lyndon said, adding:
“When they feel better, they will think better; and when they think better, they will start to dream.”
Once dreams come into play, he opined, they will start to see opportunities outside of what is usually provided for them, even in their careers.
“We have to provide quality type of entertainment in Guyana so that people feel entitled; like they deserve things, and they can start feeling good about themselves and start to move the country forward,” he said.
The improved theatre may be only about a week old, but as Lyndon explained, plans to expand and improve are already in the making, and include the possibility of multiple screens.
He hopes to also tie the theatre revenue to education in Linden by using a percentage of the ticket sales to contribute to a scholarship fund for exceptional students who need financial aid. Once this works out, he hopes to award the scholarships annually in September, beginning next year. “Once the response is good, we can see different ways in which we can improve so that we can help to develop Linden,” he said.