Tuesday, Jan 21, are the only screenings of The Irishman which are at 10 AM & 8 PM. After Jan 21, the films mentioned above but not The Irishman, are listed thru the end of the month.
I saw “1917” here this past week. The movie was in the Dolby auditorium (#1) Huge (maybe 60 feet wide) curved screen! Dolby Vision with dual Christie laser projectors; the projection means a brighter picture, better colors, and more details! Dolby Atmos means the best surround sound including ceiling speakers! Downsides: 1) flat screen without masking so ‘scope films are letterboxed, 2) must reserve seats, 3) recliner chairs are soft, so not great for one’s back, and 4) waiter service, but I did not see waiters after the movie began, maybe because there are no call waiter buttons at chairs. Overall, the best movie experience for digital movies. I am eager to return the next time an intelligent mainstream movie appears there!
Giles, perhaps the Uptown was still using side masking in April when you witnessed the mistake, and as you stated, did not have reserved seats, but changed both factors by July? As I stated, Knives Out is flat, meaning 1.85, but was not masked in December. Being in Philly, last I was at Mazza Gallerie was December 2017, when some screens did use masking. If I lived in DC, I’d visit both the Uptown & the Mazza Gallerie more.
In December, I enjoyed seeing Knives Out at the Uptown. Seating is now reserved! When did reserve seating start- they didn’t have it last December. And, the “flat” (not scope) movie was not matted/masked. I had not seen a flat movie at the Uptown in years. When did the theater stop matting flat movies?
From today thru Tuesday, in addition to Marriage Story and The Two Popes, Netflix is showing docus The Edge of Democracy (today) and American Factory (Saturday & Sunday) & for the 1st time, animated films Klaus (today, Sunday, Monday) & I Lost My Body (Saturday, Monday)These Netflix films are all Oscar nominated. Netflix has more Oscar nominations this year than any other studio. Check Fandango for times.
I think the only 70mm print of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is faded to pink. I saw the Swedish, nice 70mm print of Cheyenne Autumn at the AFI Silver. I missed & would like to see the nice 70mm prints of Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines, The Agony and the Ecstasy and Lord Jim.
I enjoyed “The Two Popes” yesterday with awesome surround sound. I added photos of the marquee side panels with that movie. “Marriage Story” is still playing as well (and retains the marquee’s front panel, the graphics in the window above, and the lobby’s horizontal display case graphics). For Jan 2 thru Jan 7, four Netflix docus will play- American Factory, The Edge of Documentary, The Great Hack, and Knock Down the House. Then as of Jan 8, Marriage Story and The Two Popes start to show again.
Phila Film Society email today with 2 photos (to add to gallery)
The Film Society is proud to unveil an updated and renovated second floor theater at the Philadelphia Film Center.
Rechristened as the Albert M. Greenfield Education and Community Screening Room (formerly the Black Box Theater), the second floor theater space boasts state of the art digital presentation with 2K laser projection and 7.1 surround sound, brand new retractable stadium seating, new wood flooring, and update entry & concessions areas.
Stop by the Film Center and see the new space and enjoy a first-run film or one of our upcoming special programs.
My photo of the projection booth was not as good as this one. Film projection was installed for The Irishman. I don’t know if a prior booth or stand was there previously for sound & visual equipment or if seats were there, before the film?
I’ve been attending movies since when the original operator from France, Pathe, showed movies at the Paris. When Pathe’s lease wasn’t renewed, by the same owner still at the Paris, they were very upset. Yet, Loews (which was then Sony, a film studio) which won the new lease, was a fine operator. Then Loews departed after 6 years, and the owner reached an arrangement with a national film booker who managed the theater, on behalf of the owner, and again, wonderful films were shown. When that booker decided after 13 years that he had enough, the owner leased the Paris for the last decade to City Cinemas, and wonderful films were shown. Netflix has many films, foreign and domestic. And, I don’t know if anything would stop Netflix from reaching a business arrangement to show Sony films at the Paris in return for Sony films to later Netflix stream! In recent years, quite a few films at the Paris were by Weinstein (who is now out of business) or Sony. I, too, was concerned each time there was a different movie operator, but it always worked out well, and I look forward to enjoying more films at the Paris!
I should add those 4 films features four of Martin Scorsese’s masterworks, all edited by Thelma Schoonmaker, and starring Oscar winners Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci.
Queens' Museum of Moving Image will be showing free On Monday eves, Dec 2, 9, 16, 23, Raging Bull, Goodfellas (35mm), Casino (35mm), The Irishman, presented by Netflix. Those who are not museum members can take their chance at the screening of getting a ticket. (incentive to join).
Netflix seems to be quite public spirited! presenting free screenings at Queens' Museum of Moving Image Monday eves, Dec 2, 9, 16, 23, Raging Bull, Goodfellas (35mm), Casino (35mm), The Irishman, presented by Netflix. Those who are not museum members can take their chance at the screening of getting a ticket.
Netflix 25 Nov 2019 press release (entitled Netflix Proud to Preserve New York’s Iconic Paris Theatre)
https://media.netflix.com/en/press-releases/netflix-proud-to-preserve-new-yorks-iconic-paris-theatre
New York’s iconic Paris Theatre is back! The Paris, one of the oldest art houses in the United States, and the last single-screen theater in New York, was shuttered earlier this year and was re-opened earlier this month to a successful run of Marriage Story, by acclaimed New York filmmaker Noah Baumbach. Today Netflix announced a lease agreement to keep the theater open and save the beloved institution. The company plans to use the theater for special events, screenings, and theatrical releases of its films. Terms of the lease were not disclosed.
“After 71 years, the Paris Theatre has an enduring legacy, and remains the destination for a one-of-a kind movie-going experience,” said Ted Sarandos, Netflix’s Chief Content Officer. “We are incredibly proud to preserve this historic New York institution so it can continue to be a cinematic home for film lovers.”
The Paris Theatre has charmed film aficionados since it first opened in 1948, when actress Marlene Dietrich cut the ribbon to commemorate the occasion. The theater, opened by Pathé Cinema, originally showed French titles, the first of which was La Symphonie Pastorale, which ran for eight months.
The Paris became a symbol of prestige cinema, known for showcasing specialized films, and can be credited with introducing renowned foreign language films to an American audience including Franco Zeffirelli’s Romeo and Juliet, which ran for almost an entire year from 1968-1969; Claude Lelouch’s A Man And A Woman; and Marcello Mastroianni’s comedy Divorce Italian Style, which played for over a year. The theater closed in August 2019 after a successful run of Ron Howard’s Pavarotti.
Tickets for Marriage Story at the Paris Theatre are currently on sale and can be purchased at the box office, or at www.marriagestorymovie.com.
Photos for download [please do not link out]: All courtesy of Netflix, by Marion Curtis: (see press release)
About Netflix
Netflix is the world’s leading streaming entertainment service with over 158 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.
I wrote “sort of” Not identical to. That seemed to be the intent, with the music before, and at intermission, and after the movie, and a special super wide aspect ratio, and 70mm, and a souvenir movie book.
No intermission. I posted at the Belasco page at this website my comments about my seeing the film there. For decades, new movies no matter how long, don’t get an intermission.
Another article says “Marriage Story” will get an additional 2 weeks at the Paris, which means, I think,after this week. The movie will likely be nominated for Best Picture.
Numerous articles today are reporting that Netflix has announced a long term lease on the Paris! Hurrah! One article indicates “The Irishman” may move here after its Belasco Theatre run.
Tuesday, Jan 21, are the only screenings of The Irishman which are at 10 AM & 8 PM. After Jan 21, the films mentioned above but not The Irishman, are listed thru the end of the month.
I saw “1917” here this past week. The movie was in the Dolby auditorium (#1) Huge (maybe 60 feet wide) curved screen! Dolby Vision with dual Christie laser projectors; the projection means a brighter picture, better colors, and more details! Dolby Atmos means the best surround sound including ceiling speakers! Downsides: 1) flat screen without masking so ‘scope films are letterboxed, 2) must reserve seats, 3) recliner chairs are soft, so not great for one’s back, and 4) waiter service, but I did not see waiters after the movie began, maybe because there are no call waiter buttons at chairs. Overall, the best movie experience for digital movies. I am eager to return the next time an intelligent mainstream movie appears there!
Giles, perhaps the Uptown was still using side masking in April when you witnessed the mistake, and as you stated, did not have reserved seats, but changed both factors by July? As I stated, Knives Out is flat, meaning 1.85, but was not masked in December. Being in Philly, last I was at Mazza Gallerie was December 2017, when some screens did use masking. If I lived in DC, I’d visit both the Uptown & the Mazza Gallerie more.
In December, I enjoyed seeing Knives Out at the Uptown. Seating is now reserved! When did reserve seating start- they didn’t have it last December. And, the “flat” (not scope) movie was not matted/masked. I had not seen a flat movie at the Uptown in years. When did the theater stop matting flat movies?
From today thru Tuesday, in addition to Marriage Story and The Two Popes, Netflix is showing docus The Edge of Democracy (today) and American Factory (Saturday & Sunday) & for the 1st time, animated films Klaus (today, Sunday, Monday) & I Lost My Body (Saturday, Monday)These Netflix films are all Oscar nominated. Netflix has more Oscar nominations this year than any other studio. Check Fandango for times.
I think the only 70mm print of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is faded to pink. I saw the Swedish, nice 70mm print of Cheyenne Autumn at the AFI Silver. I missed & would like to see the nice 70mm prints of Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines, The Agony and the Ecstasy and Lord Jim.
The theater itself does not yet have a website or Facebook presence, but both Fandango and Showtimes (both with.com) have all the times.
I enjoyed “The Two Popes” yesterday with awesome surround sound. I added photos of the marquee side panels with that movie. “Marriage Story” is still playing as well (and retains the marquee’s front panel, the graphics in the window above, and the lobby’s horizontal display case graphics). For Jan 2 thru Jan 7, four Netflix docus will play- American Factory, The Edge of Documentary, The Great Hack, and Knock Down the House. Then as of Jan 8, Marriage Story and The Two Popes start to show again.
We’ve added to the Intro the news that there’s a 2nd screen.
What year did this close? We can amend the Intro to include that info.
Phila Film Society email today with 2 photos (to add to gallery) The Film Society is proud to unveil an updated and renovated second floor theater at the Philadelphia Film Center.
Rechristened as the Albert M. Greenfield Education and Community Screening Room (formerly the Black Box Theater), the second floor theater space boasts state of the art digital presentation with 2K laser projection and 7.1 surround sound, brand new retractable stadium seating, new wood flooring, and update entry & concessions areas.
Stop by the Film Center and see the new space and enjoy a first-run film or one of our upcoming special programs.
Jim tells me these 2 photos were from row G, only two more rows above.
Jim tells me these 2 photos were from row G, only two more rows above.
This sign on the front of the Odeon, at the right.
My photo of the projection booth was not as good as this one. Film projection was installed for The Irishman. I don’t know if a prior booth or stand was there previously for sound & visual equipment or if seats were there, before the film?
I’ve been attending movies since when the original operator from France, Pathe, showed movies at the Paris. When Pathe’s lease wasn’t renewed, by the same owner still at the Paris, they were very upset. Yet, Loews (which was then Sony, a film studio) which won the new lease, was a fine operator. Then Loews departed after 6 years, and the owner reached an arrangement with a national film booker who managed the theater, on behalf of the owner, and again, wonderful films were shown. When that booker decided after 13 years that he had enough, the owner leased the Paris for the last decade to City Cinemas, and wonderful films were shown. Netflix has many films, foreign and domestic. And, I don’t know if anything would stop Netflix from reaching a business arrangement to show Sony films at the Paris in return for Sony films to later Netflix stream! In recent years, quite a few films at the Paris were by Weinstein (who is now out of business) or Sony. I, too, was concerned each time there was a different movie operator, but it always worked out well, and I look forward to enjoying more films at the Paris!
I should add those 4 films features four of Martin Scorsese’s masterworks, all edited by Thelma Schoonmaker, and starring Oscar winners Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci.
Queens' Museum of Moving Image will be showing free On Monday eves, Dec 2, 9, 16, 23, Raging Bull, Goodfellas (35mm), Casino (35mm), The Irishman, presented by Netflix. Those who are not museum members can take their chance at the screening of getting a ticket. (incentive to join).
Netflix seems to be quite public spirited! presenting free screenings at Queens' Museum of Moving Image Monday eves, Dec 2, 9, 16, 23, Raging Bull, Goodfellas (35mm), Casino (35mm), The Irishman, presented by Netflix. Those who are not museum members can take their chance at the screening of getting a ticket.
Netflix 25 Nov 2019 press release (entitled Netflix Proud to Preserve New York’s Iconic Paris Theatre) https://media.netflix.com/en/press-releases/netflix-proud-to-preserve-new-yorks-iconic-paris-theatre New York’s iconic Paris Theatre is back! The Paris, one of the oldest art houses in the United States, and the last single-screen theater in New York, was shuttered earlier this year and was re-opened earlier this month to a successful run of Marriage Story, by acclaimed New York filmmaker Noah Baumbach. Today Netflix announced a lease agreement to keep the theater open and save the beloved institution. The company plans to use the theater for special events, screenings, and theatrical releases of its films. Terms of the lease were not disclosed.
“After 71 years, the Paris Theatre has an enduring legacy, and remains the destination for a one-of-a kind movie-going experience,” said Ted Sarandos, Netflix’s Chief Content Officer. “We are incredibly proud to preserve this historic New York institution so it can continue to be a cinematic home for film lovers.”
The Paris Theatre has charmed film aficionados since it first opened in 1948, when actress Marlene Dietrich cut the ribbon to commemorate the occasion. The theater, opened by Pathé Cinema, originally showed French titles, the first of which was La Symphonie Pastorale, which ran for eight months.
The Paris became a symbol of prestige cinema, known for showcasing specialized films, and can be credited with introducing renowned foreign language films to an American audience including Franco Zeffirelli’s Romeo and Juliet, which ran for almost an entire year from 1968-1969; Claude Lelouch’s A Man And A Woman; and Marcello Mastroianni’s comedy Divorce Italian Style, which played for over a year. The theater closed in August 2019 after a successful run of Ron Howard’s Pavarotti.
Tickets for Marriage Story at the Paris Theatre are currently on sale and can be purchased at the box office, or at www.marriagestorymovie.com.
Photos for download [please do not link out]: All courtesy of Netflix, by Marion Curtis: (see press release) About Netflix
Netflix is the world’s leading streaming entertainment service with over 158 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.
I wrote “sort of” Not identical to. That seemed to be the intent, with the music before, and at intermission, and after the movie, and a special super wide aspect ratio, and 70mm, and a souvenir movie book.
Thanks, there’s an exception to every rule. The Hateful Eight was a roadshow, sort of. And, it was great, including the free souvenir program books!
No intermission. I posted at the Belasco page at this website my comments about my seeing the film there. For decades, new movies no matter how long, don’t get an intermission.
Another article says “Marriage Story” will get an additional 2 weeks at the Paris, which means, I think,after this week. The movie will likely be nominated for Best Picture.
Numerous articles today are reporting that Netflix has announced a long term lease on the Paris! Hurrah! One article indicates “The Irishman” may move here after its Belasco Theatre run.