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pugpapaokc commented about Criterion Theater on Apr 2, 2009 at 8:45 am

I actually wrote a paper on the Criterion’s history if anyone is interested. Let me know, and I will send it along to you.

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pugpapaokc commented about WANTED -- c.1970s General Cinema "Coming Attractions" or "Feature Presentation" Trailer on Jul 28, 2007 at 3:40 pm

WOW! Thank you so much for posting this link. These clips really bring back so many great memories.

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pugpapaokc commented about WANTED -- c.1970s General Cinema "Coming Attractions" or "Feature Presentation" Trailer on Jul 16, 2007 at 2:50 pm

Greetings everyone. I’m sad to see that these trailers are no longer available. I have been busy with summer school and had no idea that such a treasury was available (if only for a short time). I am a film studies student with an emphasis in exhibition and having these trailers available is a valuable resource.

I trust that this situation will resolve itself very soon. Thanks everyone.

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pugpapaokc commented about Fox IV Theater on May 3, 2006 at 6:24 am

I worked with Blake Smith at the Fox 4 Cinemas for a time as projectionist. I really admire how they were able to take the twin theater and make it into 4 screens. The twins were simply cut right down the middle length wise and theaters with about 100 or so seats were created. It was a rather nice second-run house.

The theater itself was never actually demolished. The building itself still stands today, only as a gym.

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pugpapaokc commented about Fontana 6 Theatres on May 3, 2006 at 6:22 am

The Fontana was originally a 4-screen theater which added two extra screens in the 90’s to keep up with the competition. I believe the theater may have originally been a Mann Theater, then switched to United Artists. Hollywood Theaters bought it up a few years ago when it was already a second-run house.

And yes, the theater did close this past December.

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pugpapaokc commented about Eastland Mall Cinema 6 on May 3, 2006 at 6:19 am

My first “summer job” was at the General Cinema Eastland Mall 6. I really enjoyed working there, even though the hours were a bit rough. I remember that The Judds performed a concert on opening weekend.

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pugpapaokc commented about Boman Twin Cinemas on May 3, 2006 at 6:16 am

The theater was not named “BOMAN”? I was looking through some old Tulsa World newspaper archives, and that is how it’s listed. I know the shopping center the theater was in was also called Boman. In any case, and no matter what the name, this theater was truly a great loss.

Going to the Boman was probably the closest thing to going to any of the bigger movie palaces in the larger metro cities. I can remember the almost legendary long lines to purchase tickets that wrapped around the building. And in the summer, that’s really not a pleasant thing (or smell). However, once past the heat and the lines, the theaters inside were absolutely spectacular. Very large houses with a stage in-front of each screen.

The theater went to second-run for a short time before its closing and switch to what’s now Laser Quest. As with all of the older theaters, the demise was evident. The marquee began to fall apart, the great “BOMAN TWIN” lights on the outside began to burn away, and thus tell the story of the end.

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pugpapaokc commented about Annex 7 on May 3, 2006 at 6:10 am

I remember the Annex 3 and 7 very well. It was located on 41st between Sheridan and Yale in what is now a very busy shopping complex. The old Annex mall has been torn down replaced by TGI Fridays and other modern conveniences.

The original Annex 3 was located in a not-so high traffic mall with a Oshman’s Sporting Goods and a few other odds and ends shops. The theaters themselves were really spacious, each containing upwards of 300 or so seats. A typical old United Artists theater setup.

When the masterful decision was made to add 4 screens to keep up with the Jones', the decline of the theater and the location was evident. The additional 4 screens were built on the complete opposite end of the original theater and mall, making it easy for anyone to just sneak in (and believe me, they did). Plus, the newer theaters were extremely cramped and unattractive. However, the theaters held on for a little while.

The end of the Annex came with the opening of the AMC Southroads 20 located directly across the street from the Annex. AMC also took out the General Cinema Southroads Mall I & II, which was located near the same mall complex.