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Eric commented about Alexandria Theatre on Sep 18, 2005 at 11:01 am

All hail Cinematour.com. We really took a lot of photo’s that day (the last operating day), and we really tried to capture the feel of the theatre. Looking at the photos, I remember being in there just like it was yesterday. :–)

Eric
Eric commented about Park Theatre on Sep 13, 2005 at 7:29 pm

Alas, it is true. The Park Theatre has been sold. The last operating day will be Sunday 09/18.

Eric
Eric commented about Alexandria Theatre on Jul 17, 2005 at 9:20 am

Well, The Alex is still standing there, and nothing has changed since it ‘closed’. Only change is that the store fronts have been rented out. They could have continued operating it as a theatre all this time, making more $$ to finally eventually convert it into condos or whatever their plans are for it. What a waste…

Eric
Eric commented about Coronet Theatre on Jul 17, 2005 at 9:15 am

Well, The Coronet is still standing there, untouched since it ‘closed’. What was the point of closing it if no immediate action was going to be taken? The GIOA could have still been leasing it back to REG all this time. They could have been showing Episode 3 and War Of The Worlds all this time…

What a complete waste of the building, a complete waste of lossed rent $$ for the GIOA, and a waste for the City of SF.

And it makes me MAD AS HELL!

(The same can be said for The Alexandria, too!)

Eric
Eric commented about Alexandria Theatre on May 24, 2005 at 4:53 pm

Drove by just the other day. The theatre is still just standing there doing nothing. Sure, the store fronts are rented (they’ve got to pay that $6 million mortgage somehow), but why not just leave it open showing movies? Why just leave it closed not doing anything? What a waste.

Eric
Eric commented about Park Theatre on May 10, 2005 at 6:35 pm

Where did you hear the theatre is for sale? This is definitely not good news. :–(

Eric
Eric commented about Hillsdale Cinema on May 10, 2005 at 6:34 pm

Is the photo of the theatre still on display in the mall?

Eric
Eric commented about Metro Theatre on May 10, 2005 at 6:30 pm

The Metro features a ‘bombastic’ Dolby Digital sound system! You will definitely feel every vibration of every explosion! THX is only an overrated certification that means nothing, and Episode III is not being released in 70mm.

Definitely, Definitely go see this at The Metro. You will not be let down!

FYI- The midnight screening on Wednesday night is sold out.

Eric
Eric commented about Coronet Theatre on Mar 18, 2005 at 12:14 pm

The Coronet is truly closed, and there are no listings in the paper.

Eric
Eric commented about Grand Lake Theatre on Mar 15, 2005 at 11:51 pm

I love the political messages on the marquee! I get a chuckle every time I pass by. You know you are definitely not in a Republican area…

Eric
Eric commented about Grand Lake Theatre on Feb 26, 2005 at 12:46 pm

I agree with the above comments about the roof top sign rarely being lit. I just moved to Oakland, and the first few nights passing by the Grand Lake with the sign lit up was truly magical and amazing! I have only seen it lit once since then! What’s up with that? The owners have no idea how much more business they’d get if they operated the sign nightly. It truely makes the place magical and special. Without it lit, the place looks dead and closed. What a shame…

Eric
Eric commented about Coronet Theatre on Feb 22, 2005 at 12:36 pm

Fandango has showtimes scheduled all the way through March 3rd listed….

Eric
Eric commented about Tea Room Theatre on Feb 18, 2005 at 2:06 pm

This discussion is hilarious! LOL

Eric
Eric commented about Oaks Theater on Feb 16, 2005 at 1:17 pm

According to RR’s website, The Oaks will be operated by Metropolitan Theatres starting Fri 02/18…

Eric
Eric commented about Coronet Theatre Will Close On Feb 10th on Feb 7, 2005 at 3:49 pm

Ironically, the Alexandria theatre down the street closed on the same weekend exactly one year ago…

Eric
Eric commented about AMC Metreon 16 on Feb 3, 2005 at 1:56 pm

I really hate this place.

It put many of the other older movie palaces in San Fancisco out of business!

!

Eric
Eric commented about GCC Fremont Hub 8 Cinemas on Dec 24, 2004 at 10:50 am

Drove by yesterday and all that remains is a big lot…

Eric
Eric commented about Presidio Theatre on Dec 24, 2004 at 10:22 am

The Presido re-opens 12/25/04!!!

We can’t wait!

Eric
Eric commented about Alexandria Theatre on Nov 26, 2004 at 10:59 am

There is a full photo tour of the Alexandria’s last day posted on Cinematour.com. Check it out!

Eric
Eric commented about Castro Theatre on Nov 24, 2004 at 9:54 pm

Nassers: Tsk Tsk Tsk….

Look for the Castro to be a Walgreens, Gap, or Crunch Gym within a year!

Eric
Eric commented about CineArts at Hyatt on Nov 24, 2004 at 9:47 pm

The inside is 60’s too!

Eric
Eric commented about Will San Franciscans Vote For Proposition L? on Oct 27, 2004 at 12:08 pm

There is also the official site: http://www.saveourtheatres.com/

Eric
Eric commented about Enean Theater Saved on Oct 21, 2004 at 11:24 am

Was the Enean run by the Enea family, who owned several other theatres in the Bay Area?

Eric
Eric commented about Alexandria Theatre on Oct 13, 2004 at 3:37 pm

I wonder if Prop L has anything to do with the moratorium….
http://www.saveourtheatres.org/

Eric
Eric commented about Golden State Theatre on Sep 24, 2004 at 2:07 pm

What will become of the single screen across the street?