Just curious as to the shape of the seating. Is there a reason that the rows are tiered down (as is to be expected) from the back and then rise back up as they approach the screen. I have not seen that anywhere else

The slope within the theater accounts for the customers ability to see over the guest in front of them. The seats from the back start off higher than those towards the middle to account for eye level and your ability to look at the screen without having to angle your head much. The seats slope back up towards the screen in the front to again be able to look at the screen without much of an angle. Towards the front the seats do not have to account for looking over the guest in front of you because you are closer to the screen therefore looking slightly more up.

Odd question... now I need an answer too..

You'd have to ask the management.

Not sure what you mean.