Acquisitions - Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Results of Operations (Unaudited) (Detail) (Level 3 [Member], USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013 Muvico Entertainment, L.L.C [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Muvico Entertainment, L.L.C [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Rave Reviews Cinemas, L.L.C [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Rave Reviews Cinemas, L.L.C [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 MNM Theatres [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 MNM Theatres [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 699,826	$ 603,243	$ 634,053	$ 566,914	$ 491,548	$ 500,142
Operating income	60,163	58,882	72,300	48,902	37,341	26,501
Net income (loss)	$ 4,692	$ 97,595	$ 95,580	$ (9,674)	$ (5,677)	$ (10,354)
Income (loss) per share:
Basic	$ 0.24	$ 6.19	$ 6.06	$ (0.76)	$ (0.44)	$ (0.81)
Diluted	$ 0.23	$ 6.07	$ 5.94	$ (0.76)	$ (0.44)	$ (0.81)

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