Comments from Harvey

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Harvey commented about Normandy Theatre on Apr 11, 2009 at 3:26 am

1985 photo of the Normandy here.

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Harvey commented about Hialeah Theatre on Apr 11, 2009 at 3:14 am

1981 photo of the Hialeah/Palm Ave here.

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Harvey commented about Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theater on Apr 11, 2009 at 3:11 am

Photo of the Miracle from 1981 here.

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Harvey commented about Rex Art Cinema on Apr 11, 2009 at 3:01 am

1985 photos of the Rex here and here.

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Harvey commented about Roxy Theatre on Apr 11, 2009 at 2:57 am

1985 photos of the Roxy here and here.

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Harvey commented about Surf Theatre on Apr 11, 2009 at 2:50 am

1985 photo of the Surf here.

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Harvey commented about Sherwood Theatre on Apr 11, 2009 at 12:39 am

Ad for the Sherwood here.

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Harvey commented about Pickwick Drive-In on Apr 6, 2009 at 2:41 am

The Pickwick plays in role in 1976’s ST IVES starring Charles Bronson.

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Harvey commented about Boulevard Theatre on Mar 31, 2009 at 10:11 pm

Ad for the PUSSYCAT/KITTY CAT THEATER.

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Harvey commented about Rex Art Cinema on Mar 31, 2009 at 9:47 pm

Ad for the Rex/Second Ave Art/Rosetta in its KING ART CINEMA incarnation.

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Harvey commented about Southland Cinema on Mar 30, 2009 at 12:17 am

If you go to Google Maps, type in 12662 West Dixie Highway, then click on street view and spin the image around, there you have The North Miami/Southland/MiamiWay Theater.

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Harvey commented about Southland Cinema on Mar 22, 2009 at 10:53 pm

Well, shoot. That’s a dead link. I don’t know what happened to that site on North Miami history but it looks like a goner. I even tried the Wayback Machine on archive.org and couldn’t find it. I can’t believe I didn’t save the picture either!

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Harvey commented about Playtime 3 Drive-In on Nov 9, 2008 at 10:43 pm

A few weeks back, the church that bought the Playtime had a publicity stunt that left me horrified.

They found, by their estimate, 100 titles of 35mm porn from the 70’s and 80’s on the property. Then they burn it for the stunt. You can read about it here.

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One of my biggest fears was that they’re burning non-porn films. A week after this made national news, Folio Weekly, our alternative weekly paper, went out there to speak to the Church about this. The writer was able to find pieces of the film they burned.

The film was PET SEMATARY.

PET SEMATARY played on a quadruple feature the Playtime ran in, I think, late 91 or Spring of ‘92. I definitely went but that time period is a little hazy. However, the other films they played that night were THE UNHOLY, HUMANOIDS FROM THE DEEP and HELLHOLE, which means there’s a good chance that is all still there.

I say all still there because the writer found out that they DIDN’T burn all the films for toxic pollution environmental reasons. They contacted the city and were told they couldn’t. Folio Weekly also contacted the city fire department to find out why city fire trucks were participating in church shenanigans. No real answers, but the reverend apparently fears that someone will break in to steal them.

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Harvey commented about Playtime 3 Drive-In on Nov 9, 2008 at 10:28 pm

That’s an excellent name for a drive-in! Keep us posted and I’ll be there opening night!

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Harvey commented about Sun-Ray Cinema on Nov 9, 2008 at 10:25 pm

Checked out the new version of the 5 Points tonight.

A very nice restoration indeed! However, the acoustics in the theater itself could use some work. A weird echo in the hall from the film’s soundtrack that’s distracting and takes some time getting used to.

My friend, who was in bands that played at the 5 Points during it’s 90’s nightclub incarnation, remembers having to take that same echo (mostly from the drums since he was a bass player)into consideration while playing so it wouldn’t throw him off. He thinks some drapes and padding on the sides of the theater could possibly help.

Seating is a little weird, especially for those who are used to modern stadium style. Removable doctor’s office waiting room style chairs(I really don’t know how else to describe them) and church pews down front. Doesn’t bother me much. I’d sit on the floor if need be.

They’ve really done a great job with the place. Just need to work on that sound issue.

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Harvey commented about Wometco's 167th Theatre on Sep 23, 2008 at 1:05 pm

Actually in the film MAKING MR. RIGHT from 1987. They filmed inside the mall and you’re also able to see the front of the actual 163rd STREET theater from inside the garage looking out at the beginning of the mall scenes. The marquee reads THE PARENT TRAP.

While it may not be the greatest look at the mall, I think it may be the only cinematic document of how it existed circa the late 80’s other than local news.

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Harvey commented about Boulevard Drive-In on Sep 8, 2008 at 9:27 pm

Picture of Boulevard Drive-In marquee
here.

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Harvey commented about Golden Glades Twin Drive-In on Sep 8, 2008 at 9:26 pm

Picture of Golden Glades Drive-In lot here.

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Harvey commented about Clay Theatre on Aug 30, 2008 at 9:00 pm

The Clay Theater is currently up for sale.

Newspaper link here:

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Harvey commented about Sun-Ray Cinema on Aug 30, 2008 at 12:04 am

Great news! Local car dealership owner Mike Shad is renovating the 5 Points back to it’s theatrical glory! He plans on showing first run, independent, foreign films and special screenings.

Check out this link to the article in the Florida Times Union:

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Harvey commented about Miami Theater Center on Aug 19, 2008 at 2:03 am

Looks like they finally 86’d the SHORES on the marquee. Google mapped it this morning and it’s officially the Playground theatre with a crappy marquee, so technically, it’s not even the Shores Theater anymore.

Look, I know progress and everything, but ugh….

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Harvey commented about Miami Gardens 183rd Cinema on Aug 19, 2008 at 1:14 am

Al,

Was this theater in Opalocka? If so, the zipcode may be wrong.

Eric

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Harvey commented about Swap Shop Drive-In on Aug 12, 2008 at 12:31 am

Mentioned in this ad is what I believe are the mini-theaters Al is referring to.

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Harvey commented about O Cinema Miami Beach on Aug 11, 2008 at 11:38 pm

Looking at the photos, I can’t believe this is the same Byron Carlyle I went to in the mid-80’s. The marquee Maxter describes was awesome to me as a kid (I used to stand across the street after shows and just take it all in). The last time I ever went to the BC was a sneak preview for 1988’s THE UNHOLY. Then we moved out of Miami.

Man, it looks weird now.

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Harvey commented about Orange Park Village Cinema on Jul 14, 2008 at 4:33 pm

Chuck,

Thanks for the clarification of where the Village was. I always suspected that was the location but could never confirm it. I’ve been in that plaza and it’s pretty old. I’m going to scout around and take some pics.