Cinemas Guzzo closing West Island theatre amid major financial troubles [Video]

He calls himself Mr. Sunshine, but it appears there may be dark days ahead for movie theatre mogul Vincenzo (Vince) Guzzo, as he faces financial trouble and fights to save his business.

Guzzo confirmed that he has decided to close Cinema Des Sources, located in Dollard-des-Ormeaux.

“The theatre will be shutting down in the next two weeks,” Guzzo told CTV News.

The Montreal-based entrepreneur and reality TV personality is the owner and operator of Cinemas Guzzo, Quebec’s largest chain of independent movie theatres, with 10 locations in the province.

Frustrated employees

An employee at Cinema Des Sources told CTV News the cinema chain’s cash flow issues have disrupted their biweekly pay cycle.

“It’s also been affecting our cheques. We’ve been getting paid late. Sometimes not even getting paid,” said Lydia Faraji.

Asked if the workers were given any information about the theatre’s impending closure, the employee said they were left in the dark.

“He didn’t tell …