Comments from Mike Rogers - Cinema Treasures

Mike Rogers commented about Palais Theatre on Mar 7, 2011 at 7:22 pm

WOW, WHAT A MOVIE THEATRE !!

Mike Rogers commented about St. James Theatre on Mar 7, 2011 at 7:21 pm

Any news on how many theatres were lost during that Horrible earthquake.

Mike Rogers commented about Ashland Theatre on Mar 7, 2011 at 7:20 pm

Disney Double feature on the Marquee,Lucky the Disney people did not spot that.

Mike Rogers commented about Flick Theater on Mar 7, 2011 at 7:15 pm

Yes, Great name.one would think there would be more than just a few comments.Once again Carmike Closes a theatre.

Mike Rogers commented about Centre Theater on Mar 7, 2011 at 7:13 pm

Marquees were done by someone who cared,Great pictures,All.

Mike Rogers commented about Centre Theater on Mar 7, 2011 at 7:12 pm

I remember playing “WAIT UNTIL DARK” for a week as a filler back in the late seventies,the trailer seemed as scary as the film.

Mike Rogers commented about Rosemary Theater on Mar 7, 2011 at 7:09 pm

Great shots ken mc.

Mike Rogers commented about Cameo Cinemas on Mar 7, 2011 at 7:08 pm

Thanks Ken,what is the name of the Outdoor Cinema? I guess Cameo Outdoor Cinema,not a bad idea.

Mike Rogers commented about Projectionists needed for documentary on 42nd St Cinemas of the 70s/80s on Mar 7, 2011 at 7:03 pm

The old carbon-arc Projectionists are dying off better get this done soon.

Mike Rogers commented about Cultural Arts Playhouse on Mar 7, 2011 at 7:01 pm

Former Projectionist thanks for the ad,The Good old days.pity these Kid moviegoers today.

Mike Rogers commented about AMC Rockaway 16 on Mar 7, 2011 at 6:58 pm

Thanks Guys.having played “TAXI DRIVER” first run I really don’t want to see it again on the screen or Dvd,but you guys enjoy.

Mike Rogers commented about Victoria Theatre on Mar 7, 2011 at 6:54 pm

It would play quality features then the next week book in the X -rated “MINX”.There was a Colonial Theatre there,wonder if it under went a name change?Also the city had a Drive-in too.

Mike Rogers commented about Pitts Drive-In on Mar 7, 2011 at 6:51 pm

It was owned by the Pitts Circuit.

Mike Rogers commented about Woodzo Drive-In on Mar 7, 2011 at 6:46 pm

I wish he could tell us the THIRD drive-in there.Thanks Bob.I watched some videos on the two Drive-ins I shot years ago,I guess weeds have covered up the Woodzo unless a Walmart is there now.LOl.

Mike Rogers commented about York Theatre on Mar 7, 2011 at 5:48 pm

70mm at that on “Octopussy” never think of the Bond films in 70mm.

Mike Rogers commented about 74 West Drive-In on Mar 7, 2011 at 1:51 pm

The two Drive-in in the Late 50’s were; W.74 Drive-in and S.52 Drive-in both parked 200 cars.

Mike Rogers commented about State-Lake Theatre on Mar 7, 2011 at 1:46 pm

We never had any problems with “THE WARRIORS”.Must have been a BIG city thing.Good Story Nick.

Mike Rogers commented about York Theatre on Mar 7, 2011 at 1:34 pm

Love to have that “Octopussy” Banner.Great shot.

Mike Rogers commented about Event Cinemas on Mar 7, 2011 at 1:28 pm

Can it really be that Bad,sounds like a big dumping ground for movies.

Mike Rogers commented about Hilltop Drive-In on Mar 7, 2011 at 1:23 pm

I thought i had North Augusta on the Header,oh well it is across the river in South Carolina.

Mike Rogers commented about Skyview Drive-In on Mar 7, 2011 at 1:21 pm

Yep, there is a Church there and That side of town sure needs one.

Mike Rogers commented about AMC Rockaway 16 on Mar 7, 2011 at 1:03 pm

Most Theatres are.

Mike Rogers commented about Alex Theatre on Mar 7, 2011 at 1:00 pm

Nice Picture Ken Roe,Thanks.

Mike Rogers commented about White Cinema on Mar 7, 2011 at 12:53 pm

Thanks eric.

Mike Rogers commented about Empire Twin Theater on Mar 7, 2011 at 12:50 pm

Yes, your right “in Today’s motion picture world we would never Survive”.Seems like we did okay when I was working in one. For one thing in those days going to movies was still an event,it was fading somwwhat.but today it is like walking into a Bus Stop in Anytown,U.S.A.