Brattle Theatre to shut down?

Harvard Square's last independent theater says it will shut down unless it raises $400,000 by the end of the year. The non-profit group that runs the theater blames the same rising costs affecting all theaters, but adds a unique Harvard Square reason:

... Furthermore, BFF and the Brattle are feeling the pinch of the changes in Harvard Square's make-up. As Harvard mainstays like Wordsworth Bookstore, Brine's and HMV close their doors, the Brattle's surroundings have lost much of their draw as a vibrant, independent destination. Empty storefronts lead to a decrease in foot traffic, which leads to a decrease in ticket sales. ...

Via Danielle, who has an idea for a fundraiser.