Derek — if you want to print a theater news page, you can click on the printer icon at the bottom of the article to get a printer-friendly layout. Here’s a sample.
BH — you should add your NuArt cameo to our Cameo news category. (We’re also thinking about including the NuArt in our book, so this might be a good thing to include as well!)
The best example of where AMC and Loews have complexes in proximity to each other is on 42nd Street, in the Times Square area of New York City — the AMC Empire 25 and the Loews E-Walk are directly across the street from each other!!!
This site is really cool. If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s definitely worth a look. Also, if you live near Boston, don’t miss the related exhibition and upcoming events at the Somerville Museum.
Thanks, Neo. Yeah — we should be adding links to the search tool shortly.
As for integrating the links with theater pages, that’s quite a bit tougher, but we’re working on it. (Probably not going to happen for a month or two, though.)
Joan — as indicated at the top of this page, the Beekman is located on 2nd avenue between 65th and 66th streets. Tickets in most New York cinemas are $10 per show. Showtime information for the Beekman can be obtained by contacting the theater directly or using online services like Moviefone.com or Fandango.com.
I know it may seem unclear, but we have two definitions for open. If a theater isn’t showing movies, “open” can also mean that it’s accessible to the public, even if it’s no longer a theater.
To clarify just a bit further, the concession area and theater entrance are indeed one level up.
Once on the second level, the main auditorium is accessed through two short passageways just adjacent to the concession area. The passageways flow to the left and right, wrapping around the balcony seating area.
At their opposite ends, the passageways stop at the foot of the balcony seating, and from here, the auditorium slowly descends towards the large screen, which, presumably, is located at or near ground level.
(The open plaza that Ed mentioned is formed in part by the right wall of the auditorium.)
Robert — please contact the theater directly for this information. (We’re not affiliated with any theater, so there’s no guarantee your question will be seen or answered here.)
Yeah — don’t worry, guys. We’ll be experimenting with the format of Today’s Newsreel over the next few weeks.
We’ll see if it’s possible to implement your suggestions, though please keep in mind the intended simplicity of this feature. We really want to keep things short and sweet, so there might not be a good way to add all the extra info.
Besides, we’re also trying to make this feature fun, and let people discover each story for themselves.
Almost certainly, digital projectors will not have anything near the life expectancy of older film projectors. But that’s missing the point, somewhat.
For instance, a good typewriter can last for decades, while a good computer can last for about 5 years (at most). But which device is ultimately more useful?
Digital projectors, by their very nature, will obsolete quickly. The question is… will the economics of the exhibition industry ever support a full-scale deployment of DLP systems? Will obsolence allow theaters to regularly upgrade their projectors? Or will it prove to be an insurmountable expense?
I can give you ten reasons why a full-scale deployment might never happen, but my hunch is the transition to digital — whether it’s 5, 10, or 20 years from now — is inevitable.
Did you also know that the Ziegeld can also be seen in the infamous “Skyscaper Lunch” photo?
The photo, which shows a dozen steelworkers eating lunch on a steel beam seemingly suspended in mid-air, was taken in 1932 from the top of the RCA Building while it was still under construction. The Ziegfeld is clearly visible in the bottom center of the image.
Jim — the new website does have a new logo, but you may need to upgrade your web browser in order to see it. As for the ellipses and bullets, they are used to denote truncated text, such as shortened theater titles or descriptions.
Thanks for your comments on the new site and your ideas on theater photogalleries. ;)
For those who are skeptical about digital projection — and, don’t get me wrong, i’m not saying it’s perfect by any means — I recommend a viewing of Pixar’s Finding Nemo on a digital projector. The next chapters of The Lord of the Rings and/or the The Matrix might also be good bets.
(Not surprisingly, films that are digital in origin, or contain heavy FX sequences, do best on these screens.)
While we applaud any plan that preserves the Villa’s facade and marquee, we encourage Harmons Grocery to seriously consider all proposals that would preserve the Villa as an entertainment venue, whether as a nightclub, cinema cafe, etc. The Villa is a true Cinema Treasure and Salt Lake City should find someway to preserve it.
(This comment was also added to Grant’s guestbook, which I encourage everyone to sign.)
Somewhat comically, the law also encourages moviegoers to make a citizen’s arrest if they see someone making an illegal recording.
I can just see it now… “Put the videocamera on the ground and your hands in the air, punk!”
Hey, guys — can you add those cameos using our Add News page?
Did anyone see the photos in the article? Roger Moore in his prime (with Princess Diana) and a swarthy-looking Elton John. Pretty funny.
Derek — if you want to print a theater news page, you can click on the printer icon at the bottom of the article to get a printer-friendly layout. Here’s a sample.
BH — you should add your NuArt cameo to our Cameo news category. (We’re also thinking about including the NuArt in our book, so this might be a good thing to include as well!)
The best example of where AMC and Loews have complexes in proximity to each other is on 42nd Street, in the Times Square area of New York City — the AMC Empire 25 and the Loews E-Walk are directly across the street from each other!!!
This site is really cool. If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s definitely worth a look. Also, if you live near Boston, don’t miss the related exhibition and upcoming events at the Somerville Museum.
Thanks, Neo. Yeah — we should be adding links to the search tool shortly.
As for integrating the links with theater pages, that’s quite a bit tougher, but we’re working on it. (Probably not going to happen for a month or two, though.)
Oops! Forgot to add the Sunshine pic… so I just uploaded it. (2nd pic from the last.)
Joan — as indicated at the top of this page, the Beekman is located on 2nd avenue between 65th and 66th streets. Tickets in most New York cinemas are $10 per show. Showtime information for the Beekman can be obtained by contacting the theater directly or using online services like Moviefone.com or Fandango.com.
I know it may seem unclear, but we have two definitions for open. If a theater isn’t showing movies, “open” can also mean that it’s accessible to the public, even if it’s no longer a theater.
To clarify just a bit further, the concession area and theater entrance are indeed one level up.
Once on the second level, the main auditorium is accessed through two short passageways just adjacent to the concession area. The passageways flow to the left and right, wrapping around the balcony seating area.
At their opposite ends, the passageways stop at the foot of the balcony seating, and from here, the auditorium slowly descends towards the large screen, which, presumably, is located at or near ground level.
(The open plaza that Ed mentioned is formed in part by the right wall of the auditorium.)
Robert — please contact the theater directly for this information. (We’re not affiliated with any theater, so there’s no guarantee your question will be seen or answered here.)
I also read the other day that the Wachowski brothers grew up in Chicago and have peppered Windy City references throughout the Matrix trilogy.
And, of course, another classic of the same era — Risky Business!
Anything from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off — can’t believe they didn’t mention this one!
That’s disappointing. I took some night shots of the Olympia in December, just weeks before it closed. I’ll post them when I get a chance.
Yeah — don’t worry, guys. We’ll be experimenting with the format of Today’s Newsreel over the next few weeks.
We’ll see if it’s possible to implement your suggestions, though please keep in mind the intended simplicity of this feature. We really want to keep things short and sweet, so there might not be a good way to add all the extra info.
Besides, we’re also trying to make this feature fun, and let people discover each story for themselves.
Almost certainly, digital projectors will not have anything near the life expectancy of older film projectors. But that’s missing the point, somewhat.
For instance, a good typewriter can last for decades, while a good computer can last for about 5 years (at most). But which device is ultimately more useful?
Digital projectors, by their very nature, will obsolete quickly. The question is… will the economics of the exhibition industry ever support a full-scale deployment of DLP systems? Will obsolence allow theaters to regularly upgrade their projectors? Or will it prove to be an insurmountable expense?
I can give you ten reasons why a full-scale deployment might never happen, but my hunch is the transition to digital — whether it’s 5, 10, or 20 years from now — is inevitable.
Did you also know that the Ziegeld can also be seen in the infamous “Skyscaper Lunch” photo?
The photo, which shows a dozen steelworkers eating lunch on a steel beam seemingly suspended in mid-air, was taken in 1932 from the top of the RCA Building while it was still under construction. The Ziegfeld is clearly visible in the bottom center of the image.
Here’s a link to the related article for those who are curious…
Jim — the new website does have a new logo, but you may need to upgrade your web browser in order to see it. As for the ellipses and bullets, they are used to denote truncated text, such as shortened theater titles or descriptions.
Thanks for your comments on the new site and your ideas on theater photogalleries. ;)
For those who are skeptical about digital projection — and, don’t get me wrong, i’m not saying it’s perfect by any means — I recommend a viewing of Pixar’s Finding Nemo on a digital projector. The next chapters of The Lord of the Rings and/or the The Matrix might also be good bets.
(Not surprisingly, films that are digital in origin, or contain heavy FX sequences, do best on these screens.)
LOL. That’s pretty funny, Andreas!
While we applaud any plan that preserves the Villa’s facade and marquee, we encourage Harmons Grocery to seriously consider all proposals that would preserve the Villa as an entertainment venue, whether as a nightclub, cinema cafe, etc. The Villa is a true Cinema Treasure and Salt Lake City should find someway to preserve it.
(This comment was also added to Grant’s guestbook, which I encourage everyone to sign.)