I want to second Bolorkay’s comments. I am sorry to see the Classics series end in Teaneck. I am just never going to get up to Suffern on a Saturday morning, given how much I need my beauty rest on the weekends.
I think the second series had a number of overly familiar titles, such as MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET and IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE that even a buff such as I have difficulty working up the enthusiasm to see yet again, even projected in front of an audience. But seeing MAD MAD WORLD and anticipating seeing the GODFATHER (to which I brought four Film Studies students!!!)…now that’s worth leaving home and paying extra for!
I would hope that Cedar Lane conduct a little local market research to see what would appeal to its local audience. Given the popularity of contemporary foreign and independent film, I would think some Classic foreign and independent titles would do well. Also, any film which is distinguished for its cinematography and which, therefore, is important to see projected from a print rather than a digital reproduction would be an enticement.
Attended the screening of BEYOND THE ROCKS this week. Although the movie was a piece of cheese, the presentation was first rate, with a live warm-up music act, good projection and excellent live organ accompaniment. The crowd was pretty substantial for a rainy Wednesday night—and for a very little-known silent film.
The theater is old, a bit threadbare and the seats are not as lush as are found in a modern chain theater, but the place is clean and well-kept and the management clearly cares about the quality of the experience. If you like classic films and you live in or near Bergen County, you should check out this series.
I want to second Bolorkay’s comments. I am sorry to see the Classics series end in Teaneck. I am just never going to get up to Suffern on a Saturday morning, given how much I need my beauty rest on the weekends.
I think the second series had a number of overly familiar titles, such as MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET and IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE that even a buff such as I have difficulty working up the enthusiasm to see yet again, even projected in front of an audience. But seeing MAD MAD WORLD and anticipating seeing the GODFATHER (to which I brought four Film Studies students!!!)…now that’s worth leaving home and paying extra for!
I would hope that Cedar Lane conduct a little local market research to see what would appeal to its local audience. Given the popularity of contemporary foreign and independent film, I would think some Classic foreign and independent titles would do well. Also, any film which is distinguished for its cinematography and which, therefore, is important to see projected from a print rather than a digital reproduction would be an enticement.
Attended the screening of BEYOND THE ROCKS this week. Although the movie was a piece of cheese, the presentation was first rate, with a live warm-up music act, good projection and excellent live organ accompaniment. The crowd was pretty substantial for a rainy Wednesday night—and for a very little-known silent film.
The theater is old, a bit threadbare and the seats are not as lush as are found in a modern chain theater, but the place is clean and well-kept and the management clearly cares about the quality of the experience. If you like classic films and you live in or near Bergen County, you should check out this series.