Nonprofit arthouses often offer way less expensive refreshments than the chains.
I do wish those who keep blogging on this website about the pleasures of watching all their movies at home would concentrate instead on providing their recollections of when they did attend movie theaters in the past. There’s plenty of magic moviegoing at the remaining historic cinemas throughout this nation. Well run stadium seated megaplexes aren’t so bad either, if they show a decent print, though I would like them to expel cell phone users/texters (white light rays) and lower concession prices.
Article with exterior photo and photo of an auditorium facing screen: View link
I’m guessing reference to “digital 35 mm projectors” really means 2 k or 4 k projection.
Much text in French and photos which about this exciting reuse of a historic building. The interesting “roof” is shown as the ceiling of the building: View link
I’m going to echo Ross' thank you and appreciation. As (volunteer) President of Friends of the Boyd, Inc. I’m also going to say that Friends of the Boyd, Inc. (www.FriendsOfTheBoyd.org) lack a photo with “Ben Hur” on Philadelphia’s Boyd Theatre marquee and would love one if anyone has one.
I’m no expert on downtown LA parking issues, but I took this news item as HOPE for a great revitalization of the Los Angeles and Palace theaters! What uses (in addition to current uses) are envisioned by the owner for the Los Angeles Theatre? I’ve seen 2 classic movies there, and it is one of the world’s greatest surviving movie palaces. The Palace is neat, too. Which others does he own?
Joe, that’s a great find, thanks. I’ve brought it to the attention of the webmasters, who will likely add it soon. They do not read every post, so please feel free to use the “Contact Us” function to alert them of such important changes in the future.
That’s useful and interesting, but I asked for “total seat count” for the entire megaplex because the listing now if for the whole place, not only the original auditorium.
Seat count above for this cinema says “unknown” If anybody looks for press releases and finds a total seat count when the Arclight opened, the webmasters can put such a seat count above.
Closed from 1985, the Balboa Theatre, a movie palace built in 1924 in
downtown San Diego, reopened in January 2008 after a $26.5 million dollar
restoration. See the difference in the “before” photo (from
November/December Preservation magazine of the National Trust for Historic
Preservation) http://www.flickr.com/photos/28011786@N03/
and the photo “after” restoration by Evergreene Architectural Arts of the original paint scheme: View link
Since reopening, the Balboa has welcomed more than 131, 000 patrons, servingagain as a economic engine and cultural oasis of downtown.
I’ve looked at the news article & facebook. Replica sign looks great! I’ve sent in amendments to my Introduction above to mention the sign and opening date.
In the early 1990’s, Walter M. Strine, Sr. saved the historic Media
Theatre, which was built for movies in 1927 in Philadelphia’s suburbs. The Philadelphia Inquirer on Sunday published his obituary and photos, as he passed away at age 100. View link
One of the 2 movies now here “Inglorious” has been shown here since its original run began at the Ziegfeld,so it has lasted a long time! It is great that the theater is open and people can enjoy the movies here. I didn’t see “Inglorious” but the other movie, “My One and Only” is excellent.
Read where??? The Uptown is currently showing a movie, and appears to be getting another movie “The Informant” and a quick google search reveals no such terrible news.
The article says “state of the art projection” Does that mean 2 k, 4 k, 35 mm, or showing a DVD on a giant screen?
Nonprofit arthouses often offer way less expensive refreshments than the chains.
I do wish those who keep blogging on this website about the pleasures of watching all their movies at home would concentrate instead on providing their recollections of when they did attend movie theaters in the past. There’s plenty of magic moviegoing at the remaining historic cinemas throughout this nation. Well run stadium seated megaplexes aren’t so bad either, if they show a decent print, though I would like them to expel cell phone users/texters (white light rays) and lower concession prices.
Article with exterior photo and photo of an auditorium facing screen:
View link
I’m guessing reference to “digital 35 mm projectors” really means 2 k or 4 k projection.
Much text in French and photos which about this exciting reuse of a historic building. The interesting “roof” is shown as the ceiling of the building:
View link
Photo of the chairs of an auditorium:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicouze/3723551171/
Photo of movie theater posters at this cinema:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sytamni/2250938306/
According to Coate’s listings, “This is Cinerama” played longer in Boston in the 1950s.
I’m going to echo Ross' thank you and appreciation. As (volunteer) President of Friends of the Boyd, Inc. I’m also going to say that Friends of the Boyd, Inc. (www.FriendsOfTheBoyd.org) lack a photo with “Ben Hur” on Philadelphia’s Boyd Theatre marquee and would love one if anyone has one.
What’s shown now? films in 35 mm or DVDs?
How is film projected? 2 k? 4 K? DVD? 35 mm?
I’m no expert on downtown LA parking issues, but I took this news item as HOPE for a great revitalization of the Los Angeles and Palace theaters! What uses (in addition to current uses) are envisioned by the owner for the Los Angeles Theatre? I’ve seen 2 classic movies there, and it is one of the world’s greatest surviving movie palaces. The Palace is neat, too. Which others does he own?
Joe, that’s a great find, thanks. I’ve brought it to the attention of the webmasters, who will likely add it soon. They do not read every post, so please feel free to use the “Contact Us” function to alert them of such important changes in the future.
That’s useful and interesting, but I asked for “total seat count” for the entire megaplex because the listing now if for the whole place, not only the original auditorium.
Seat count above for this cinema says “unknown” If anybody looks for press releases and finds a total seat count when the Arclight opened, the webmasters can put such a seat count above.
Closed from 1985, the Balboa Theatre, a movie palace built in 1924 in
downtown San Diego, reopened in January 2008 after a $26.5 million dollar
restoration. See the difference in the “before” photo (from
November/December Preservation magazine of the National Trust for Historic
Preservation) http://www.flickr.com/photos/28011786@N03/
and the photo “after” restoration by Evergreene Architectural Arts of the original paint scheme:
View link
Since reopening, the Balboa has welcomed more than 131, 000 patrons, servingagain as a economic engine and cultural oasis of downtown.
Here is my own photo from this month:
View link
Recent photo showing Gaumont not Paramount name now on this cinema:
View link
I took my own more photos this year but various photos are found here:
View link
I’ve looked at the news article & facebook. Replica sign looks great! I’ve sent in amendments to my Introduction above to mention the sign and opening date.
In the early 1990’s, Walter M. Strine, Sr. saved the historic Media
Theatre, which was built for movies in 1927 in Philadelphia’s suburbs. The Philadelphia Inquirer on Sunday published his obituary and photos, as he passed away at age 100. View link
One of the 2 movies now here “Inglorious” has been shown here since its original run began at the Ziegfeld,so it has lasted a long time! It is great that the theater is open and people can enjoy the movies here. I didn’t see “Inglorious” but the other movie, “My One and Only” is excellent.
It isn’t “Howie” but thanks for correcting me in that you really didn’t mean to send out a signal that the landmark theater had suddenly closed.
There are showtimes listed for a movie today, so there’s no need to upset people.
Baltimore seeks new buyer.
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Let’s hope the current owner can find a way.
Will films be shown in 35 mm, 2 k, 4 k or DVD/blue ray? the article says they bought a digital projector, but is 2001 available in 2 k or 4 k?
When was the Broadway 4 built? Is it historic?
Read where??? The Uptown is currently showing a movie, and appears to be getting another movie “The Informant” and a quick google search reveals no such terrible news.