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monika commented about Midnight Movie showing advice on May 8, 2009 at 3:44 am

Look at larger markets and see what is working for them and adapt it to your town’s demographic. I know that many cities Landmark has theatres in do midnight showings regularly.

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monika commented about Midnight Movie showing advice on May 7, 2009 at 12:06 pm

One can dream, Howard……

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monika commented about Regent Theatre on Apr 29, 2009 at 8:31 pm

The correct zip code for the Bijou is 48933.

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monika commented about Cove Theatre on Mar 26, 2009 at 2:03 pm

They did level it for retail, and made sure that in no way did it resemble the place where a theatre may have once stood. It became a very stark and airy furniture store. The roof (which was barely there anyway!) was replaced with skylights and the floor leveled and done in wood. I have a photograph of it somewhere, not on the computer unfortunately.

I did, however, upload a couple lobby and entrance photographs to my Flickr page, inspired by this discussion: http://www.flickr.com/achangeinscenerymovies

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monika commented about Cove Theatre on Mar 26, 2009 at 12:52 pm

The lobby was expanded, marble foyer added, and mens and women’s rooms added just inside the (new) front doors. The 1963 photo shows window frames on the second floor, that is actually the wall of the projection booth. After the renovation and addition of the two adjacent storefronts a hallway to an above apartment space was added between the booth and the new marquee.

The Cove’s lobby after the renovation, and until it closed and was destroyed, was wood and mirror paneled and not that appealing. I agree, Chuck, that the original was nicer. The need for a larger concession space was likely the impetus for the “modern” expansion.

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monika commented about Drexel Theatre on Mar 25, 2009 at 6:49 pm

Posting to get this theatre back on my “notifications” list….

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monika commented about De Anza Theatre on Mar 25, 2009 at 6:47 pm

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monika commented about Fox Performing Arts Center on Mar 25, 2009 at 6:40 pm

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monika commented about Cove Theatre on Mar 25, 2009 at 6:39 pm

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monika commented about Los Angeles Theatre on Mar 25, 2009 at 6:38 pm

Posting to get this theatre back on my “notifications” list, and to add that I greatly enjoyed the “All About…” event! Pictures soon…

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monika commented about Arcade Theatre on Mar 25, 2009 at 6:37 pm

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monika commented about Corona Theatre on Mar 25, 2009 at 6:36 pm

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monika commented about Cameo Theatre on Mar 25, 2009 at 6:35 pm

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monika commented about Cameo Theatre on Feb 21, 2009 at 1:27 pm

Here is a video I took with my phone of the Cameo’s marquee lights this January:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FtN2g5_FGk

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monika commented about Rialto Theatre on Feb 18, 2009 at 11:27 am

Those are excellent, detailed photos. Great job!

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monika commented about Million Dollar Theatre on Feb 9, 2009 at 1:59 am

Here is a photograph I took of the Million Dollar lobby on 1/31/09:
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monika commented about Cove Theatre on Feb 8, 2009 at 8:15 pm

Cardiffrfc, I was unable to find the listings you are looking for. I am unsure if the records from 1983-1988 are available at all. You may try to contact the Landmark Theatres home office in Los Angeles, it’s a stretch but maybe someone there would be willing to help you.

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monika commented about Rialto Theatre on Feb 7, 2009 at 12:18 pm

I think that Lost Memory’s photo link is more recent than the previous ones. I was there in 2001 and the theatre had the plain, flat marquee. The photos in LM’s links from 2/6/09 and 11/14/07 are more recent than that, the theatre has had some restoration work done in the last couple years.

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monika commented about Lake Drive-In on Feb 5, 2009 at 2:25 pm

Two photos I took of the Lake in January 2009 can be seen here:
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monika commented about Tower Theatre on Feb 4, 2009 at 11:11 pm

Ken, did you take that photo on Saturday the 31st, or right around then? I was inside on the 31st and there were many Edward Gorey drawings decorating the interior. I am assuming it was for this “Edwardian Ball”.

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monika commented about Globe Theatre on Feb 4, 2009 at 5:33 pm

I am so bummed to be missing this event! It is made worse by the fact that I just attended the Conservancy’s theatre tour this past Saturday….

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monika commented about Ken Cinema on Feb 3, 2009 at 7:50 pm

Joe, the cinema may have some filed away, if there’s something specific that you’re looking for you might want to try phoning them or the city office which is at the Hillcrest Cinemas.

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monika commented about Arcade Theatre on Feb 2, 2009 at 12:32 am

I attended the Conservancy’s tour yesterday and was horrified to see the interior of the Arcade. It hurt to look at it. It was a feeling I felt just for the Arcade; the conditions of the other theatres on Broadway vary quite a bit but none of the others screamed “helpless” as the poor Arcade did.

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monika commented about Ohio Theatre on Jan 21, 2009 at 11:35 am

Here is a photograph I took of the Ohio’s organist prior to a 2005 screening of “Rebel Without a Cause”: View link

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monika commented about Cove Theatre on Jan 19, 2009 at 10:30 pm

I may have those dates in one of the Cove’s ledgers that I have. I will look and get back to you either way.