Hollywood's Cinerama Dome to Reopen After 5-Year Pandemic Closure

Q: Certs mints are finally back without their famous retsyn, but can flavor crystals truly capture that classic nostalgic taste?

Probably not exactly. The revived Certs can likely deliver a familiar spearmint “feel,” but without Retsyn they are unlikely to fully reproduce the precise taste many longtime buyers remember. That matters because Retsyn was not just a slogan ingredient. Historically, it was the trademarked mix that gave Certs their signature identity, including the distinctive green-blue flecks from copper gluconate and a particular cooling profile. The new version replaces that formula with “flavor crystals,” which appears designed to mimic the visual and freshness cues rather than duplicate the original chemistry. There is also a practical reason for the change. Older Certs relied in part on partially hydrogenated oil, and that ingredient fell out of favor after U.S. regulators moved against such oils over health concerns. Certs disappeared by 2018, and the 2025 relaunch under Reboot Brands and partner Nature’s Stance is clearly built around a reformulated, modernized product. So the better expectation is partial nostalgia, not perfect replication. Consumers may recognize the branding, spearmint profile, and crystal-speckled look, and that may be enough for many people seeking a memory of the original. But for those who specifically associate classic Certs with the exact Retsyn taste and texture, the new mints will probably read as an homage rather than a true restoration.

3 articles · Updated · The Saturday Evening Post · Jul 31

Hollywood's Cinerama Dome will reopen after shutting during the pandemic, reversing years of uncertainty over the future of the landmark theater.
The reopening marks a comeback for one of Los Angeles' best-known movie venues, which had appeared unlikely to return after its pandemic-era closure.
No reopening date or operating details were provided in the latest report, leaving timing and next steps unclear.