Have a news tip for us?
Just email . Ideas for stories, links to interesting articles, and press releases are welcome.
Events
-
March 6, 2013
Patio Theater and Chicago Cinema Society announce partnership
CHICAGO, IL — The Patio Theater is about to get more varied programming thanks to a new alliance with the Chicago Cinema Society. The partnership will encompass a range of area premieres as well as classic revivals.
Read more in Movie City News.
(Thanks to Tinseltoes for providing the photo.)
0 comments -
March 4, 2013
Old movie theaters bring to mind times gone by
EDMOND, OK — A piece in the Edmond Sun not only reflects on how the theater landscape has changed but on how the industry has changed as a whole. It also mentions the History Center’s current exhibit, Oklahoma at the Movies.
-
February 22, 2013
Photo exhibit shows decline of the drive-in movie theater
SIOUX CITY, IA — A photo exhibit at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center focuses on the decline of the American drive-in theater. Photographer Michael Flecky features many shots of abandoned theaters and lots as there hasn’t been an operating drive-in locally for a while.
Read more in the Sioux City Journal.
-
February 15, 2013
Tough Guys Playing (or Directing) For Laughs
At The Landmark Loew’s Jersey Theatre 54 Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ 07306 Tel. (201) 798-6055 Fax: (201) 798-4020 Web: www.loewsjersey.org
A Not-For-Profit Arts Center in a Landmark Movie Palace
Fri., February 22 8PM
“The Trouble With Harry” Starring Shirley MacLaine, Edmund Gwenn, John Forsythe. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. 1955, 105mins -
February 14, 2013
PaleyFest to air in theaters nationwide
NCM Fathom Events has brought concerts and operas to theaters before and now their sharing the annual tv event, PaleyFest. The early March series features panel discussions with the stars and creators of the hottest shows on television.
Read more in the Hollywood Reporter.
-
February 11, 2013
Crete aims to save its only movie theater
CRETE, NE — The Isis Theatre is holding a “Night of the Stars” to raise money for digital projection. Ticket buyers will receive popcorn for life and possibly limo service for the event.
Read more in the San Francisco Chronicle.
-
February 8, 2013
Trashy film fest at the Logan
CHICAGO, IL — The Logan Theatre is kicking off it’s late-night Wednesday rewind series with some lost gems starring Fabio and a film that bills itself as a “Turkish Star Wars.” They’re trying to focus on films unavailable on DVD and campy genres pieces from the 80’s.
Read more in the Chicago Tribune.
(Thanks to r8teco for providing the photo.)
-
January 23, 2013
APRIL GHOULS DRIVE-IN MONSTER-RAMA!
VANDERGRIFT, PA — For seven years in a row, we’ve brought back the fun in going to the drive-in, with our annual, award-winning September DRIVE-IN SUPER MONSTER-RAMA event. Now, the Riverside Drive-In Theatre is bringing the same retro thrills to their opening season with APRIL GHOULS DRIVE-IN MONSTER-RAMA! Like the September spectacular, this is two nights of classic horror and monster 35mm prints presented at an authentic drive-in movie theater. There will be two big shows on two consecutive nights which will start at dusk and go on until really late into the night! We have some very special treats in store, so we encourage all drive-in movie fanatics to travel from near and far, as you’re not going to find anything else like it, anywhere!
-
January 17, 2013
Harbour Center theater revives cinema classics
ANNAPOLIS, MD — The Harbour Center 9 has rolled out a new Cine Classics series on the weekend featuring classic films from the golden age cinema. Also, local film expert Ann Cruse is getting involved by providing introductions to each screening.
Read more in the Capital Gazette.
-
January 7, 2013
North Portland theater lecture
PORTLAND, OR — Mark your calendars for Saturday March 23, 2013 because the Architectural Heritage Center is leading a lecture on North Portland theaters. Portland theater historians Steve Stone and Mike Mathews will head up the talk on the unique treasures of the city.
Go to their site for further details.