When was this? It had to be during the Pacific Theatres years. I do not remember this ever playing there. But do remember the Bruin engagement in the 90’s.
I tried to rotate this and the Regent Westwood and Fox Hollywood cards I posted. If mod could fix I would appreciate it. These are the missing WW / HWD Mann cards.
I’m not sure about how far in advance chains book; when I worked at the Village (1980-1983) we knew at Christmas time what we were getting during the Summer months.
It sounds like the new owners are into showing films. There is a slew of great films with potential during the Fall/Christmas period. I would imagine the Chinese will be well feed with good product.
Arclight had Cowboys & Aliens, Attack the Block, Crazy Stupid, The Devil’s Double, Captain America, Friends with Benefits, Another Earth as coming attractions on the showtimes board in the lobby. Plus they have the one sheet posted for Cowboys & Aliens. Unless the booking is falling through they are getting it at Arclight. Not sure what Chinese could get…maybe The Smurfs? Final Destination 5?
There is enough product for both Chinese and Arclight to do well. Mann got lazy, hopefully new owners will continue to show love. I would guess pretty much all the new bookings this Summer were set by Mann before the sale and we will not see booking changes until this Fall/Winter.
I’m not taking sides…I’m glad both theatres exist and will support both.
I was at Arclight yesterday, they are getting Cowboys & Aliens. Pretty much every big film within the next 3 weeks they are getting. But from the sound of it, the Chinese can get by with Harry Potter for the bulk of the Summer.
Honestly, I think the last time I went to the UA Marina was in 1983 with a few friends to see The Big Chill in the largest screen. It is surprising it has stayed open this long considering how terrible the theatres are. In the 70’s I thought they were bad, cannot image how they are now.
I went to Ameoba records and noticed a couple Billboards on the side of the bldg For Harry Potter at the Chinese. They were advertising Free Popcorn with admission.
I have to research where I will see Harry Potter. Since the first film I have been going back and forth between the Village and Grauman’s Chinese. It looks like I will have to go to one of the Chinese 6 theatres to see it, because I refuse to see 3D. Harry Potter does not need it.
The studios just need to stop producing 3D films, It is an awful gimick that has never been good enough to last for long periods of time. Lately it is a ploy to get audiences to see lousy movies that need some kind of hook to entice people. I’m reading that films like Harry Potter, Pirates…, Green Lantern have seen declines with people favoring 2D instead. Pull the plug already!
Great theatre. One of biggest losses in LA county. The AMC 15 is a dump compared to this theatre.
I liked it better when it was the Paramount and had the Art Decco look. Time to bring it back to that!
I liked it better when it was the Paramount and had the Art Decco look. Time to bring it back to that!
When was this? It had to be during the Pacific Theatres years. I do not remember this ever playing there. But do remember the Bruin engagement in the 90’s.
The 1978 photo is when this theatre rocked. GCC had a great theatre back then. I miss those days.
I love the new photos. Quite a few are from when I worked there. Altered States, Firefox.
The photos newly added just want to make me cry. We will never have theatres like this ever again. I love the newly added photos from the early 70’s.
I remember when this was playing at the National.
This is when the AVCO was great. It lost any kind of charm when they chopped up the big house.
I was working here during the FIREFOX run also. Probably was in there when the picture was taken by William.
I was working there during this period of time. Probably was inside when this picture was taken. Is that Barton at the door? :–)
I tried to rotate this and the Regent Westwood and Fox Hollywood cards I posted. If mod could fix I would appreciate it. These are the missing WW / HWD Mann cards.
The Chinese (probably in the 6 plex) is getting THE SMURFS next Friday.
I went to see Hello Dolly with my Mother and sisters during this engagement at the Chinese.
I’m not sure about how far in advance chains book; when I worked at the Village (1980-1983) we knew at Christmas time what we were getting during the Summer months.
It sounds like the new owners are into showing films. There is a slew of great films with potential during the Fall/Christmas period. I would imagine the Chinese will be well feed with good product.
Arclight had Cowboys & Aliens, Attack the Block, Crazy Stupid, The Devil’s Double, Captain America, Friends with Benefits, Another Earth as coming attractions on the showtimes board in the lobby. Plus they have the one sheet posted for Cowboys & Aliens. Unless the booking is falling through they are getting it at Arclight. Not sure what Chinese could get…maybe The Smurfs? Final Destination 5?
There is enough product for both Chinese and Arclight to do well. Mann got lazy, hopefully new owners will continue to show love. I would guess pretty much all the new bookings this Summer were set by Mann before the sale and we will not see booking changes until this Fall/Winter.
I’m not taking sides…I’m glad both theatres exist and will support both.
I was at Arclight yesterday, they are getting Cowboys & Aliens. Pretty much every big film within the next 3 weeks they are getting. But from the sound of it, the Chinese can get by with Harry Potter for the bulk of the Summer.
Honestly, I think the last time I went to the UA Marina was in 1983 with a few friends to see The Big Chill in the largest screen. It is surprising it has stayed open this long considering how terrible the theatres are. In the 70’s I thought they were bad, cannot image how they are now.
I went to Ameoba records and noticed a couple Billboards on the side of the bldg For Harry Potter at the Chinese. They were advertising Free Popcorn with admission.
Is AMC dumping the Avco? There is a For Lease sign on it.
Wow…so Vintage Cinemas have started to come out as a player in exhibition. I guess Regency cannot take over everything.
Sad that they have to warn people that a film may be too intelligent and a person may actually have to absorb and ponder it.
I have to research where I will see Harry Potter. Since the first film I have been going back and forth between the Village and Grauman’s Chinese. It looks like I will have to go to one of the Chinese 6 theatres to see it, because I refuse to see 3D. Harry Potter does not need it.
The studios just need to stop producing 3D films, It is an awful gimick that has never been good enough to last for long periods of time. Lately it is a ploy to get audiences to see lousy movies that need some kind of hook to entice people. I’m reading that films like Harry Potter, Pirates…, Green Lantern have seen declines with people favoring 2D instead. Pull the plug already!