March 2005

Plus 4 Architects has extensive theater design experience. Comprehensive design, construction administration, and interior design experience in stand alone multiplexes, drive-ins, historic theater/auditorium restorations, and theater prototype design. 

Not a book specifically about movie theaters, per se.  However, the book includes numerous references throughout to theaters, including many classics, and also includes a directory of surviving palaces and drive-ins. A description from the book’s back jacket: The experience of going to the movies, be it a single screen theater, twin, multiplex or drive-in, is affected by many factors that have shifted over the years. Just as movies changed from silent to talking, from black & white to color, there has also been change in the way they are made, copied, distributed and viewed. These changes are worth studying. This work examines the American moviegoing experience from 1968 to 2001 — the way in which movies are made and regulated (including the demise of the Production Code and the emergence of the ratings system) as well as changes in lighting, cinematography and coloring techniques. The projection practices of the past and present, during and after the presence of the Projectionists Union, and the advent of the “platter,” which allowed for automated projection, are discussed. How home video and cable affected film content and the history of computerized special effects leading to the development of digital cinema projection are included. The work also covers the changing venues and other aspects that affect, positively or negatively, the entire moviegoing experience.

Coate & Kallay’s eclectic history and filmmaking movie site which includes a “How The West Was Won” Cinerama engagement list and an interview with “Cinerama Adventure” filmmaker David Strohmaier.

PreserveLA.com is a collection of historic preservation-related news and information gathered from a wide variety of sources across the Los Angeles area and throughout Southern California. The mission of PreserveLA.com is to provide a resource for those interested in historic preservation, and to facilitate a greater sense of community between professionals and amateurs alike.

Tour the magnificent Golden State Theatre in Monterey, California!  Enjoy before and after pictures of its restoration, and see classic photographs of this Reid Brothers movie palace in its heyday!  Check out the Golden State Emporium for gifts and memorabilia, then see what’s coming up next on the entertainment docket!

The Loews Jersey in Jersey City New Jersey was built in 1929, and was the last of the 5 Loews Wonder Theatres built in the New York City metro area.  The theatre was saved from demolition, and is not being operated by the non-profit Friends Of The Loews, which presents monthly programs of classic films and occasional live shows.

Click on the link, and take the virtual tour.

The first professional film magazine dedicated entirely to classic and cult films of the 60s and 70s. Exclusive interviews with legendary filmmakers and actors; tributes to movie palaces; rare production stills and movie poster art, much more. Issue #1 features unpublished interview with Steve McQueen, Clint Eastwood’s unknown fourth “Dollar” western; behind the scenes of the James Bond film “Thunderball” & more. Available for subscription or single issue.

A 9 screen theater in Seguin Tx. They Even have an employee web page with pictures of the theater

A small theater chain in San Antonio Texas with the most screens in the city at 106. They also are a leading retail shopping center devopler.

Find movies, theatres, and show times within a 5 to 60 mile radius around your ZIP code.

Small regional chain, mostly in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.

Provides showtimes for local Movie Theaters in Pocatello, ID.

Celebrating Style and Adventure of The Golden Era. News Analysis, Commentary and reviews of old and new media releases. Profiles and a voice for the fans who never forget.

Website dedicated to the history of movie theatres in the city of Utrecht, the Netherlands