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May 19, 2014
Newtown Theatre announces grand reopening activities
NEWTOWN, PA — The 131 year-old Newtown Theatre is reopening with a new digital projector with a tribute to its past. Chosen by audience poll, they’ll be showing classics like “Wizard of Oz” and “Casablanca” and charging vintage prices too.
Read more and catch the full schedule at Bucks Local News.
(Thanks to Ken Roe for providing the photo.)
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May 16, 2014
Cinema Vezzoli at MOCA
LOS ANGELES, CA — A filmmakers love for cinema comes full circle in a new exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art on Grand Avenue. Director of short films, Francesco Vezzoli, will be profiled with an actual movie theater built into the museum, complete with seats from a former cinema.
Read more in the Hollywood Reporter.
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May 15, 2014
Summer Film Series at the Fox
ATLANTA, GA — Ever wanted to catch a flick in the world-famous Fox Theatre? Then check out the lineup for its 2014 Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival which includes such classics as “The Wizard of Oz,” “ Gone with the Wind,” “ and "Double Indemnity.”
See the full lineup in the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
(Thanks to spectrum for providing the photo.)
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May 8, 2014
Garden Theatre summer film series announced
WINTER GARDEN, FL — Another summer means another series of film classics at the Garden Theatre. “It Happened One Night,” “Casablanca,” “ and "High Noon” highlight the season which includes talkbacks on select evenings.
Find out more at Broadway World.
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April 25, 2014
NY on screen at the Loew’s Jersey - starting April 25
JERSEY CITY, NJ — NY On Screen 3 Great Movies Filmed On Location In NYC of the ‘20s, '50s & '70s 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 Web: http://www.loewsjersey.org/ The Landmark Loew’s Jersey is a historic theatre operating as a non-profit arts center
Friday, April 25 8PM “The French Connection”
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March 14, 2014
Riverside Drive-In Theatre to Host 2nd Annual APRIL GHOULS DRIVE-IN MONSTER-RAMA!
VANDERGRIFT, PA — For eight 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, for a second year in a row, the Riverside Drive-In Theatre is bringing the same retro thrills to their giant outdoor screen with the 2014 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!
What could be better than a weekend getaway topped off with two nights of classic monster movies on the big outdoor screen? We realize that everything is so expensive these days, but admission is still only $10 a person each night! Plus, children 12 and under are free with parent or adult guardian. How can you beat that? The Riverside’s concession stand is loaded with reasonably priced goodies, including hot foods, hot and cold drinks, candy, popcorn and much more!
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March 10, 2014
Free presentation on Waltham’s first theater building
WALTHAM, MA — The Music Hall Building of Waltham Massachusetts is an iconic part of Waltham’s history. Constructed in 1880, the building was the first of four theater buildings which would be constructed in Waltham throughout the next fifty years. From the day of its opening as a vaudeville opera house in the 1880s, to its closing as a silent movie house in the early 1930’s, the venue served the city in a variety of ways. Like many theaters across the country, the Music Hall was an ornately designed building which brought a wide variety of entertainment to the Waltham community. The theater showcased everything from local talent to nationally acclaimed vaudevillians, Broadway shows, opera companies, etc. It was also the first place in Waltham to view the new moving picture medium.
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February 26, 2014
Eureka at 75
EUREKA, CA — The Eureka Theater is celebrating its 75th Anniversary next month with an exciting program for its fans. Starting at Noon on Saturday, they’re presenting 12-hour 1939 movie marathon as an ode to their birth year. They’re going back in time with prices too with all day tickets ranging from 10 to 35 cents!
Read more in the Times Standard.
(Thanks to JohnRice for providing the photo.)
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January 23, 2014
Somerville turns 100 in 2014
SOMERVILLE, MA — The Somerville Theatre will have its centennial this May, but the celebration starts much sooner. Starting January 31 with a presentation of Mary Pickford silent films and culminating with a screening of “The Wizard of Oz” on its May 11 anniversary, the Somerville will look back at some of the fan favorites spanning ten decades. It’ll all be in 35mm and various concerts will take place as well during the festival.
Go to the official website for further details.
(Thanks to DavidSimpson for providing the photo.)
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January 22, 2014
Matt Lambros Lecture in Santa Fe
SANTA FE, NM — Mark your calendars because visionary photographer Matt Lambros will be doing a lecture at the Jean Cocteau Cinema on February 17. It will focus on abandoned theaters in the USA.
Go to After the Final Curtain for further details.
(Thanks to Matt for providing the photo of the Loew’s Palace.)