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YMike commented about Fremont Theatre on Aug 27, 2011 at 8:19 pm

On the DVD of the Laurel & Hardy film “A Haunting We Will Go” there is a “Movietone” newsreel showing the opening day for this theatre in 1940.

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YMike commented about Benson Twins on Jun 20, 2011 at 10:51 am

Above the entrance to the drug store there is still some ornamentaion near the top of the building. Nothing remains inside.

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YMike commented about Strand Theatre on Mar 29, 2011 at 5:40 pm

I never went to this theatre but I did go to the Bowling Alley that was under it. The Alley was still open in the 1990’s but is now closed.

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YMike commented about Loew's Jersey Theatre on Jan 19, 2011 at 8:30 am

There are two versions of “Baby Face”. I wonder if the Jersey will be screening the “wilder” version that the Film Forum screened last year?

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YMike commented about Loew's Jersey Theatre on Jan 13, 2011 at 10:33 am

Great line up of films for the Loew’s “Pre-code” weekend.

Fri. Jan.28. 8:00 PM Double feature of “Freaks” and “She Done Him Wrong”

Sat. Jan.29. 6:30 PM “Morocco"
8:30 PM "Baby Face”

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YMike commented about Loew's Jersey Theatre on Dec 6, 2010 at 10:18 am

I agree. Why not “White Christmas”? That film would have looked super on the big screen.

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YMike commented about Ziegfeld Theatre on Nov 18, 2010 at 8:33 am

It was digital. I believe I read somewhere that all showings of this film are digital.

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YMike commented about Ziegfeld Theatre on Oct 21, 2010 at 12:22 pm

I saw Metropolis at the FF but seeing it again at the Ziegfeld should be a great experience. Will this be the first time a silent film screened at this theatre?

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YMike commented about Loew's Oriental Theatre on Jul 22, 2010 at 9:25 pm

For a 1930 price I would.

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YMike commented about Loew's Oriental Theatre on Apr 24, 2010 at 11:29 am

Look closely to the right of the entrance. There was a Chevrolet dealership next door to the Loews in 1930.

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YMike commented about Loew's Jersey Theatre on Apr 15, 2010 at 10:51 am

Why not screen some Vitaphone shorts using that projector?

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YMike commented about Ziegfeld Theatre on Mar 24, 2010 at 8:33 am

Great time last night at the Ziegfeld. I have seen this film at other venues (Loews Jersey, Film Forum) but never with an audiance so into the film. Hope TCM can come back to the Ziegfeld again.

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YMike commented about Loew's Jersey Theatre on Mar 16, 2010 at 11:03 am

That is true. That is why no events are scheduled in July & August at the Loews.

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YMike commented about Ziegfeld Theatre on Feb 23, 2010 at 8:34 am

Liked the print of “Funny Girl” but unfortunatly the curtain was not used at the 1 PM show on Thursday.

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YMike commented about Ziegfeld Theatre on Feb 18, 2010 at 5:36 am

Thanks Bill for the review of “Funny Girl”. I plan to attend the 1 PM screening today.

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YMike commented about Ziegfeld Theatre on Feb 15, 2010 at 7:36 am

Did anyone go to the screening of “Funny Girl?” How was the print? So far all the posts have been about WSS.

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YMike commented about Kings Theatre on Feb 3, 2010 at 10:53 am

Too bad the only one of the great theatres you mentioned (Loews Jersey) still screens films as part of their schedule.

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YMike commented about Loew's Oriental Theatre on Apr 20, 2009 at 1:35 pm

The “Oriental”, The “Benson” and the “Deluxe” all within a few blocks of each other. Never a problem going to the movies back in the 60’s and 70’s. I spent many an eveing at those three neighborhood theatres. Sadly all three are now history.

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YMike commented about Ziegfeld Theatre on Apr 15, 2009 at 10:47 am

I saw the Jolson Story at the Ziegfeld and the picture looked pretty good. Do not think anything was cut off the top or bottom of the screen. Since I had seen the film many times before on TV I know I would have noticed if there was a problem with the film.

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YMike commented about Film Forum on Feb 13, 2009 at 12:48 pm

I believe it was 1991 or 1992.

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YMike commented about Ziegfeld Theatre on Feb 13, 2009 at 12:45 pm

Will there be a classic film series this spring at the Ziegfeld? Anyone hear anything?

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YMike commented about Highway Theater on Dec 7, 2008 at 6:49 am

Everything completely gutted out except for the side walls.

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YMike commented about Loew's Jersey Theatre on Nov 13, 2008 at 12:33 pm

I heard from someone I know who works at the Loews that they are trying to get “Raiders Of The Lost Ark” for Dec.6.

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YMike commented about Film Forum on Jul 4, 2008 at 7:13 am

The Film Forum was forced to close during their SciFi festival. When the Forum reopened I believe they continued with the festival at the current location.

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YMike commented about Highway Theater on Jul 2, 2008 at 11:02 am

The “Sommer Highway Theatre” sign is still intact. It can be seen above where the marquee used to be.