While Crowther’s review of Psycho probably belongs on the DeMille page, he didn’t exactly pan it in his review of 6/16/60, per this excerpt:
“That’s the way it is with Mr. Hitchcock’s picture — slow buildups to sudden shocks that are old-fashioned melodramatics, however effective and sure, until a couple of people have been gruesomely punctured and the mystery of the haunted house has been revealed. Then it may be a matter of question whether Mr. Hitchcock’s points of psychology, the sort highly favored by Krafft-Ebing, are as reliable as his melodramatic stunts."
The complete schedule for Planet of the Apes has been on the Ziegfeld website for about two weeks now, including that there were no screenings on Sunday or Wednesday.
I spent many happy hours in the two upstairs theaters, and many drunken nights in the dank basement theaters, in a fruitless search for my erstwhile molester. Alas and alack, there were to be no repeat performances.
I got felt up at this theater once, before it was twinned. I wish I had paid more attention to its architecture, but at the time I was slightly distracted.
I just saw two movies here on Sunday — the renovation is really charming, and for a nine screen cinema it is very cozy. Nice couches and tables on each level for socializing, and big screens, bright picture and clear sound made this a lovely experience. Even the closed snack bars on the upper level had accent lighting on. Craig and his staff have every reason to be proud of this house.
How are the Grease sing-a-longs going? I’m taking my 3 year old daughter to Wednesday’s show at 4:30pm, and I hope we have a lively group. (She’s seen the movie on the big screen once before, and a couple of times on TV, and is looking forward to this show. Her first movie palace!)
When a theatre is nicknamed the Itch, it means that the place is so run-down and decrepit that it is probably infested with fleas and other bugs, so that when you go there you wind up itching and scratching yourself.
There used to be Itches all over the country, but with the rise of the chains and the demise of the discount houses, most Itches are now just a fond memory.
The arcana about the past is one of the unique features of this site and I hope all users with something to contribute will continue to do so, notwithstanding the occasional snarky comment or two.
While Crowther’s review of Psycho probably belongs on the DeMille page, he didn’t exactly pan it in his review of 6/16/60, per this excerpt:
“That’s the way it is with Mr. Hitchcock’s picture — slow buildups to sudden shocks that are old-fashioned melodramatics, however effective and sure, until a couple of people have been gruesomely punctured and the mystery of the haunted house has been revealed. Then it may be a matter of question whether Mr. Hitchcock’s points of psychology, the sort highly favored by Krafft-Ebing, are as reliable as his melodramatic stunts."
The complete schedule for Planet of the Apes has been on the Ziegfeld website for about two weeks now, including that there were no screenings on Sunday or Wednesday.
I bet AMC didn’t have a hand in it, but that the production design staff just picked up cups at the closest movie theater.
I saw Planet of the Apes at Saturday’s matinée, and there was a nasty changeover, I think from Reel 1 to Reel 2. It was quite a noticeable jump, and you could see the yellow leader for a split second. The rest of the changeovers were seamless, thank goodness.
Isn’t it a little obnoxious to call an actor dead 50 years by his nickname?
Hollywood, welcome back. Please post more of your unique and fascinating collection, on this and other pages.
Plus we have about 36 landmarked Broadway playhouses, so we’re not exactly lacking theaters. Just operating movie palaces.
I spent many happy hours in the two upstairs theaters, and many drunken nights in the dank basement theaters, in a fruitless search for my erstwhile molester. Alas and alack, there were to be no repeat performances.
I got felt up at this theater once, before it was twinned. I wish I had paid more attention to its architecture, but at the time I was slightly distracted.
I only knew it as the Forum.
I believe it was David Merrick who called this theater a bowling alley.
I “wonder” why there’s so much “rancor” over “nothing.”
I just saw two movies here on Sunday — the renovation is really charming, and for a nine screen cinema it is very cozy. Nice couches and tables on each level for socializing, and big screens, bright picture and clear sound made this a lovely experience. Even the closed snack bars on the upper level had accent lighting on. Craig and his staff have every reason to be proud of this house.
How are the Grease sing-a-longs going? I’m taking my 3 year old daughter to Wednesday’s show at 4:30pm, and I hope we have a lively group. (She’s seen the movie on the big screen once before, and a couple of times on TV, and is looking forward to this show. Her first movie palace!)
Woody, it was Anco, not Avco.
When a theatre is nicknamed the Itch, it means that the place is so run-down and decrepit that it is probably infested with fleas and other bugs, so that when you go there you wind up itching and scratching yourself.
There used to be Itches all over the country, but with the rise of the chains and the demise of the discount houses, most Itches are now just a fond memory.
Hey Craig — please make sure both curtains are working! You know how we get!
“Big screen” being a relative term, of course, especially seeing as how King Kong premiered at Radio City.
So, can we agree that the Glory Theatre presented theater?
The arcana about the past is one of the unique features of this site and I hope all users with something to contribute will continue to do so, notwithstanding the occasional snarky comment or two.
Hey, rlvjr, when it comes to stupid movies, don’t forget about me, Paris Hilton! (star of “The Hottie and the Nottie”) Hugs and kisses, baby! xxxooo
I was here last week. They are demolishing the main candy stand (with the elaborate 3-D skyline) and replacing it with something else.
Link, please.
Don’t miss the Cameo…oops, too late.
There’s a big hole in the ground now.