Loew's Jersey Theatre
54 Journal Square,
Jersey City,
NJ
07306
54 Journal Square,
Jersey City,
NJ
07306
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I went to the double bill screening of “Crack in the World” & “ Invasion of the Body Snatchers” last night. Great show, despite a slight delay starting the main feature due to a projector ‘gate’ problem. Excellent prints considering the ages of the movies.
It’s been 3 years since I last took a look around the theatre and I am most impressed with the improvements, care and enthusiasm that is being taken to restore the theatre. Nice to see the console of the organ is sitting in the orchestra pit awaiting its completion to be available to be played again. On the exterior the marquee is a-blaze with light again as the neon name flashes on and off!
There was a low turnout for this programme (the friends I was with said there had been be much larger audiences on previous screenings they had attended), was it the rainy evening that put people off attending? I know if I had a ‘gem’ like the Loew’s on my doorstep (London, UK) I would be there every opportunity. Come on you New Yorkers and New Jerseyites! Give them some support! It is so easy to get to on the PATH train which has a station just across the street from the theatre and is only 10 minutes from World Trade Center station in Manhattan.
Great to see another Cinema Treasures member attending; ‘saps’. Thanks for coming over and saying ‘Hi’. I enjoyed our chat. Keep in touch.
When the Lyndhurst Public Library showed it in 16mm back in the ‘70’s, the movie opened with an on-screen introduction by Hugh Downs talking about Jules Verne, etc. Kind of like the Edward R. Murrow prologue to “Around the World in 80 Days”. That opening is missing from the DVD and I think from the TV prints as well.
First, you’d need to see who holds the USA theatrical rights. Then, they would have to have a 35mm print available. It was originally released by Warner Bros., but I’ll bet their license expired a long time ago.
Bill Huelbig… Is there any way we can “suggest” the Jersey management to screen this movie? Prehaps a “lost gems” show will get it a screening.
Theaterat: You’re very welcome. I too was impressed and very happy with the quality of the DVD. I still can’t believe I own it – I thought for sure that was one of the lost films from my childhood, and that it would stay lost.
Tron-One of the first CGI films along with Star Trek II- the Wrath of Khan – the best entry in the franchise promises to be a great show! See you there on 6-4. Also to Bill Huelbig,thanks for the websites concerning the FWJV. Got the DVD and it is spectacular, just the way I remember it from the Channel 9 movie. The review was also terrific. Thank God the DVD player has a “pause” feature. This way I can freeze my favorite scenes to enjoy the artistry and obvious love of the subject matter and the look and feel of the late Victorian era that makes this film a joy to behold.
That is correct, Robert. Other than very unusual circumstances, Disney does not do theatrical bookings for any of their classic animated features, and a number of the live-action ones as well. I’ve tried for 3 years to get Mary Poppins for the Lafayette, but no dice.
There are so many Disney films I would love to see on screen again. The problem is there are few prints available on them for some reason. Right now Mary Poppins is not even available for rental.
I saw it on a screen only once … sort of. It was shown at the Lyndhurst, NJ Public Library in 16mm back in 1977 or 1978. I found out about this screening completely by accident, the same way I found out about the DVD.
You’re right – it would be amazing to see at the Loew’s, or the Lafayette, or anywhere on a big screen.
Bill Huelbig…. It would be even Better to see it on the big screen. This one with 20.000 Leagues Under the Sea would be a kick a.. double feature.
Theaterat: This review of the Jules Verne DVD says the transfer is not perfect, but good enough:
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I’m glad I was able to help you find a copy. I’ll bet we’re not the only ones. There must be hundreds of now-grown kids who saw it back then on Channel 9 and would love to see it again.
CRACK IN THE WORLD may not be on DVD, but it does pop up on TV. I have it on tape, taped off TV. I probably taped it 10 years ago or more, but never got around to watching it.
Bill Huelbig…Thank you, thank you. No wonder I went crazy trying to hunt it down. I had the name wrong. Going to the web site TODAY to order it. And you are right, the score was teriffic. Can`t wait to get it, I just hope the DVD transfer does it justice.
Theaterat: You are exactly right! That movie was fantastic, and I watched it every time it came on Channel 9. Besides the amazing visual quality, it also has one of the most beautiful music scores ever written for a fantasy film.
I recently found out that it’s available on DVD from Nostalgia Video
http://nostalgiafamilyvideo.com/index.asp
I should be getting my copy any day now.
By the way, the actual (American) title is “The Fabulous World of Jules Verne”.
RE rare or rarely seen si fi films, does anyboby out there remember a film called “The Incredible world of Jules Verne”. I remember seeing it on the old Channel 9 movies in the late 60s and early 70s.This unique and visually stylistic film was shot in black and white and featured an amazing combination of graphics, animation and model sequences that resembled 19th century book engravings.I think it was made in Czechoslovakia in the early 60s. Even today with the CGI and computer animation, this would blow most of them away!
“Crack in the World” is an unusual and exciting choice – it’s not on home video as far as I know, and hasn’t been shown on TV in years. It’s too good to be seen as rarely as it is. Can’t wait to see it on a theater screen for the first time.
I will be in NYC (from the UK) and look forward to going back to Loew’s Jersey to see the theatre ‘in action’ on the night of ‘Crack’ & ‘Body’.
I haven’t been inside the building since I organised a tour for the Cinema Theatre Association (UK) back in November 2000, so I am especially keen to see how the ongoing restoration is progressing and of course enjoy an evening at the movies, in a true movie palace.
It looks I’ll be making the trek under the Hudson both days. I’ve never seen CRACK IN THE WORLD at all, though I’ve seen BODY SNATCHERS and will bail out after the first movie.
I am not a big fan of STAR TREK; in fact, I hate STAR TREK, so I haven’t seen any of the ST films but I may make my way there for KAHN. I have seen TRON.
The Loews Jersey’s next movie weekend is now online.
Friday 6/3/2005 Double Feature
Saturday 6/4/2005
Check out http://www.loewsjersey.org for more info.
Thanks guys, I am considering it. If members of my family will join me, I will go.
PATH stations in midtown Manhattan: 33rd St., 23rd St., 14th St., 9th St., Christopher St. (all on or near 6th Ave.) Downtown: the World Trade Center PATH station. Take PATH to the Journal Square station, and when you come outside walk to your left and you will soon see the Loew’s.
Gustavelifting…. The PATH subway stops right across the street from the Jersey. I think you have to take it somewhere in Manhattan. You can call the “311” info nomber to check it/ I drive thru Staten Island and take the Bayonne Bridge to JKennedy Blvd. to get there.With no traffic, I can make it in 40 minutes.
One day I may take a trip to the Loew’s Jersey. Is there a train station near it?
my post is clearly for Jersey city not Brooklyn.
The Loew’s Kings is in Brooklyn, not New Jersey. Thanks anyway TC.