xbs2034, it will only be in regular 70MM at the village east only. Warner Bros had it booked at the E Walk and here but cancelled it. I know this because I was to be the projectionist at the E Walk.
The multiplex was just coming into being in 1979. The problem with Amboys (and Im sure Sunrise) was that they put all the electrical in a room at the end of the hallway by #6 (eventual 14). That made it impossible to expand that way, which made it a one way with that long, long hallway to the end.
Only one more week till the August 16 movie of “Stand By Me” in 35MM. Im sorry to report that due to work at Prudential Center the prior 3 days, the film will be inspected the morning of the show. Lets all hope its in good condition. I will try to post the morning of the morning. And I hope to see you all there.
Theres nobody today who knows anything about aspect ratio. Problem is with digital they print things like 848x2040 instead of just saying Flat or Scope. So happy I still run 35MM once a month at an arts center. Cant stand all this digital crap
Al Alvarez, 5 years ago I did the renovations at the AMC Mountainside 10 in NJ. They closed 4 screens right after Memorial Day, opened for July 4, and on July 7 closed the other 6 until mid August. Being in the business since 1976, I said it was crazy, but who am I to say.
Meredith Rhule, that woman projectionist sounds like the one who worked at Amboys in the late 90s. She fits the description and never wore a bra there either.
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Saw an article on Facebook that there was a fire here over the weekend that damaged the roof of one theatre
Saw on facebook this morning from a local news org that a couple
last night had bed bugs all over them. There was even a photo of them. Management had them fill out an incident report.
Because they are doing the same thing that Turner Classic Movies does. Black on top and bottom. Flat will either fill the screen or have black on the sides. Doesent help that all these mangers know nothing about ratios.
The new norm. All new builds and most renos don’t use masking anymore. When I helped upgrade the AMC Mountainside 10, we did away with all the masking. This theatre did the same years ago.
These big companies are happy to not have anyone up there anymore. At all the theatres I have worked at over the past 43 years I have always given 150% in my presentation. Now you have a AMC that has a tech who covers 300 screens. Its too much for one person.
Oh one more negative, at least for me. The screen was fixed at 1.85 ratio, meaning Scope would be letterboxed. Im not a fan of that, as a life long projectionist.
Went here today to see “Ugly Dolls.” Small lobby. Did not see the entire building as we were in theatre 9 to the right. I did take a peak into number 10, the XD screen. This theatre is stadium. Looks like 2 thru 9 are on one side with raked seating and Im assuming theatre 1 is also stadium but I wasn’t on that side of the building. Small restrooms for 10 screens. Seats were recliners and heated. Sound and projection spot on. Very clean. Now for a few negatives. They had some issues at first for my wife to get her points. No cheese for the nachos and no receipt at concession. Also no trash can in or at the exit of each theatre. Ill give them a pass since they only been open 2 weeks. Will definitely return.
Theatre closed as of Wednesday the 4th. Same issue that closed the Rialto in Westfield NJ.
xbs2034, it will only be in regular 70MM at the village east only. Warner Bros had it booked at the E Walk and here but cancelled it. I know this because I was to be the projectionist at the E Walk.
Any amount of money says the van was stolen too.
The multiplex was just coming into being in 1979. The problem with Amboys (and Im sure Sunrise) was that they put all the electrical in a room at the end of the hallway by #6 (eventual 14). That made it impossible to expand that way, which made it a one way with that long, long hallway to the end.
Only one more week till the August 16 movie of “Stand By Me” in 35MM. Im sorry to report that due to work at Prudential Center the prior 3 days, the film will be inspected the morning of the show. Lets all hope its in good condition. I will try to post the morning of the morning. And I hope to see you all there.
Drove by here the other day. Sad to see it sitting here empty and abandoned. I remember the early years when this place would be so busy all summer.
Im holding out hope that his new movie will still get a few 70MM prints.
Theres nobody today who knows anything about aspect ratio. Problem is with digital they print things like 848x2040 instead of just saying Flat or Scope. So happy I still run 35MM once a month at an arts center. Cant stand all this digital crap
Al Alvarez, 5 years ago I did the renovations at the AMC Mountainside 10 in NJ. They closed 4 screens right after Memorial Day, opened for July 4, and on July 7 closed the other 6 until mid August. Being in the business since 1976, I said it was crazy, but who am I to say.
Oh I agree 100%. Im just saying that it seems the owners are working on a shoestring budget. It may take them 5 more years to complete.
Why don’t they just call it a day and say Thanks for the Memories and either sell it to another theatre operator or turn it into retail.
Meredith Rhule, that woman projectionist sounds like the one who worked at Amboys in the late 90s. She fits the description and never wore a bra there either.
Saw an article on Facebook that there was a fire here over the weekend that damaged the roof of one theatre
Saw on facebook this morning from a local news org that a couple last night had bed bugs all over them. There was even a photo of them. Management had them fill out an incident report.
Wow that’s funny. Move that fence in guys, LOL.
Yes. It was 898. Seaview Square in Neptune/Asbury Park NJ was 897. I was a projectionist here at 898, as well as 537, 713 and 715.
A week late but Ferris Beuller looked and sounded great. It would appear that the previous minor sound issues have been found and fixed.
Because they are doing the same thing that Turner Classic Movies does. Black on top and bottom. Flat will either fill the screen or have black on the sides. Doesent help that all these mangers know nothing about ratios.
Your going to see black bars on Flat and Scope ratios.
The new norm. All new builds and most renos don’t use masking anymore. When I helped upgrade the AMC Mountainside 10, we did away with all the masking. This theatre did the same years ago.
These big companies are happy to not have anyone up there anymore. At all the theatres I have worked at over the past 43 years I have always given 150% in my presentation. Now you have a AMC that has a tech who covers 300 screens. Its too much for one person.
JB1981, welcome to the world without projectionists.
Ferris Bueller print is inspected and in beautiful condition.
Oh one more negative, at least for me. The screen was fixed at 1.85 ratio, meaning Scope would be letterboxed. Im not a fan of that, as a life long projectionist.
Went here today to see “Ugly Dolls.” Small lobby. Did not see the entire building as we were in theatre 9 to the right. I did take a peak into number 10, the XD screen. This theatre is stadium. Looks like 2 thru 9 are on one side with raked seating and Im assuming theatre 1 is also stadium but I wasn’t on that side of the building. Small restrooms for 10 screens. Seats were recliners and heated. Sound and projection spot on. Very clean. Now for a few negatives. They had some issues at first for my wife to get her points. No cheese for the nachos and no receipt at concession. Also no trash can in or at the exit of each theatre. Ill give them a pass since they only been open 2 weeks. Will definitely return.