Events

  • November 6, 2009

    Rare 35mm prints at the 26th Olympia Film Festival

    OLYMPIA, WA — The 26th Olympia Film Festival at the historic 772-seat single-screen Capitol Theater begins Friday Nov. 6 with the unreleased-on-video 35mm feature “Nothing Lasts Forever”, starring Zach Galligan and Bill Murray. Other 35mm prints of unreleased-on-video films include Ken Russell’s “The Devils” in a rarely screened LPP print, Paul Newman’s adaptation of Ken Kesey’s “Sometimes a Great Notion”, the 1933 “Alice in Wonderland” starring Cary Grant, Gary Cooper, and W.C. Fields, and the 1932 Charles Laughton / Bela Lugosi classic “Island of Lost Souls”.

    A 3-D print of Andy Warhol’s “Frankenstein” will be introduced by star Udo Kier and we also celebrate the 20th anniversary of All Freakin' Night with an all-35mm print extravaganza featuring “Starchaser: The Legend of Orin in 3-D”, “Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2”, “Rolling Thunder”, “Street Trash”, and “A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2”. And much much more! Check out the festival website for more info!

    The festival runs November 6-14, 2009!

  • November 2, 2009

    Silent movies return to Seattle’s Paramount

    SEATTLE, WA — Silent movies will be screened at Seattle’s Paramount Theater on three successive Mondays in November, including the 1916 version of “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” on 11/2,“The Adventures of Prince Achmed,"a 1926 film from Germany, claimed to be the oldest surviving feature length animated film on 11/9, and, on 11/16, the 1925 version of "The Lost World.” Jim Riggs will be playing the theater’s mighty Wurlitzer at all performances.

    More details here: STG Presents

  • October 30, 2009

    Halloween Zombie Walk and Movie “Night of the Living Dead” at Norwalk Main Street Theatre

    NORWALK, OH — Join us Saturday October 31st as the Norwalk Main Street Theatre, 57 E. Main, Norwalk, OH will be hosting a “Zombie Walk.” Come dressed as your favorite Zombie!

    We will meet at the theatre at 8:00 p.m. on Halloween and start the walk down Main Street at 8:30 p.m. (on the sidewalk) and walk 3 blocks and come back on the other side of the street back to the theatre where we will watch the classic Zombie movie that started it all: the 1968 Black and White version of “Night of the Living Dead.” The movie is not rated.

    The cost is $3.00 for just the walk, $3.00 for just the movie or $5.00 for both the walk and the movie. The movie will start at 9:30 p.m. Everyone MUST check-in at the theatre and purchase a ticket to participate in the walk.
    Tickets are on sale NOW in the theatre Box Office (419) 668-8048

  • October 27, 2009

    2010 Newport Beach Film Festival call for entries

    Celebrating its 11th year, the Newport Beach Film Festival is open for submissions. Take advantage of our Early Bird Deadline and save.

    The 2010 Newport Beach Film Festival will spotlight over 350 films from around the world, including feature length narrative, documentary, short, animated and student films that will compete for a series of Jury, Festival Honors and Audience Awards. The 2010 NBFF will host red carpet Opening and Closing Night Gala Celebrations, International Spotlight events, an Action Sports Film Series, an Environmental Film Series, a Family Film Series, a Collegiate Showcase, a Youth Film Showcase and a free Seminar Series.

    The Festival runs from April 22nd to April 29th, 2010.

  • October 23, 2009

    “Funny Girl” to play in Charleston

    CHARLESON, SC — Rare 35 mm print of “Funny Girl” to play at Charleston’s Luxury theater!

    The Terrace Hippodrome is proud to announce a special 5 day showing of the 1968 classic “Funny Girl”. Barbra Streisand stars in one of the last great musicals of its time. “Funny Girl” will open this Friday October 23rd and play till Tuesday October 27th.

    The Terrace Hippodrome Wide screen is Charleston premiere movie venue with 450 BMW leather seats and true digital sound. The Hippodrome boasts South Carolina’s largest movie screen. Tickets may be purchased at the Hippodrome box office or by phone 724-9132. The Hippodrome is located in downtown Charleston next to the South Carolina Aquarium.

  • October 22, 2009

    St. George Theatre to host Halloween Extravaganza

    STATEN ISLAND, NY — For one night only, the historic St. George Theatre will be letting its ghosts loose as it hosts its first ever halloween Extravaganza on October 30th!

    The 1929 Spanish-Italian baroque theatre will be turning back the clock to Halloween night 1930 and the spirits of the guests and employees that were present that fateful night will be returning. Zombies and ghosts will be roaming the grand staircases and the dimly lit, cobweb filled lobby. Also making an appearance will be members of the VonTiderman family who resided in the Gothic mansion that once occupied the property where the theatre now stands.

    This is your one chance to see this architectural wonder as you never have before; will you dare to join us? Appearing on the great stage will be the award winning Broadway-style magic show “SPOOKTACULAR”, starring Wacky Dracky.

    St. George Theatre
    35 Hyatt Street
    Staten Island, New York 10301
    (718)442-2900
    Official Website

  • October 19, 2009

    A Look at Baltimore’s Historic Theaters

    Baltimore’s nearly 150 theaters spanned a wide range of sizes, architectural styles, and audiences. Many are no longer standing, some have been renovated and adaptively reused, and a few are still operating as theaters. Please join us for a talk by Mr. Wally Coberg, an award winning designer and filmmaker by trade and an avid Baltimore theater researcher by inclination, as he discusses the city’s historic theaters, their history and their future.

    Date: October 22, 2009
    Time: 7:00 PM
    Place: Baltimore School for the Arts, 712 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Please Use the Cathedral Street entrance under the marquee.
    Cost: Free
    RSVP: 410-332-9992

  • October 15, 2009

    3 Classic Horror Films at Loew’s Jersey Theater - Oct. 23-24, 2009

    JERSEY CIY, NJ —

    Get In The Mood For Halloween
    With
    Landmark Horror
    On the BIG Screen
    At The
    Landmark Loew’s Jersey Theatre
    54 Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ 07306
    Tel: (201) 798-6055 Fax: (201) 798-4020 Email: Web: www.loewsjersey.org
    A Not-For-Profit Arts Center In A Historic Movie Palace

  • The historic Sea Theater hosts a Halloween triple feature

    WILDWOOD, NJ — Oct 29-31st at the Sea Theater on Pacific Ave. in Wildwood.

    Triple Feature – The classic Lon Chaney film “Phantom of the Opera”, the amazing drive in film “Dracula vd. Frankenstein”, and Andy Warhol’s “Flesh of Frankenstein” tickets are $8 per film or pay 15 for all 3. Classic trailers and prizes!

  • The Contra Costa International Jewish Film Festival

    PLEASANT HILL, CA — The 15th Annual Contra Costa International Jewish Film Festival will be on (February 20- February, 26, 2010). I hope you all attend this wonderful event it will be located at Cine Arts. I have been a member since 2007 and I underwritten two films in honor of my Dad. If you want to be a sponsor whether it is a Corporate Sponsor or Individuals going in as a Group, we have different types of Sponsorships.

    Please contact Riva Gambert at (510)318-6453(direct work line) (925) 895-3605 Cell or email