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April 20, 2010
Repertory Series at historic Somerville Theatre begins with Jeff Bridges retrospective
SOMERVILLE, MA — Repertory cinema makes a return to the historic Somerville Theatre this April and May with a retrospective series “Spanning Bridges” that celebrates the work of Academy Award winning actor Jeff Bridges. All features are on 35mm film and will be presented on the theater’s big screen in its recently restored main theater, making use of as many archival prints as possible with the return of a changeover system in the booth.
Afternoon admission is just $5 and evening is just $8; all co-bills are double features.
The schedule is as follows:
MON —– TUE – WED
APR. 27-28-29
THE LAST PICTURE SHOW ® 2 hours
3:30p 7:30p
Playing as a double feature with:
FAT CITY (PG) 1 hour, 40 mins.
5:45p 9:45p
Please Note: No matinee shows on Wed. April 28.4 comments -
April 14, 2010
Classic film series at Nickelodeon Aptos Cinema
APTOS, CA — Nickelodeon Theatres, based out of Santa Cruz, CA., is presenting classic movies on the big screen at our Aptos location about 10 minutes south of Santa Cruz.
The calendared series got its start in mid-March with “Rebel Without a Cause” and attendance has grown week by week with “Citizen Kane” and last week’s “Lawrence of Arabia”.
The current calendar has three remaining titles – “Casablanca”, “The Searchers” and “Roman Holiday”. With the success of the first set of films a second set is on the way featuring “Breakfast At Tiffany’s”, “A Shot In The Dark”, “On The Waterfront”, “You Only Live Twice” and several others.
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April 13, 2010
Tilton 9 presents “Raiders of the Lost Ark”
NORTHFIELD, Nj — The greatest adventure film of all time. One night only in 35mm with classic trailers.
The Tilton 9 presents “Raiders of the Lost Ark” April 30th at 8pm
331 Tilton Road
Northfield, NJ, 08225
609-646-3147Call for more info.
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April 12, 2010
All About the Regency Village, Regency Bruin & Majestic Crest Theatres
A free, comprehensive history presentation and insider’s tour of three beloved landmark historic theatres
A chance to see and appreciate these theatres as never before…Saturday, April 17, 9:15am; doors open at 9:00am
Event begins at the Regency Village Theatre, 961 Broxton, L.A., 90024 and
Ends at the Majestic Crest Theatre, 1262 Westwood, L.A., 90024
www.regencymovies.com & www.westwoodcrest.com
Plentiful parking in Westwood
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March 31, 2010
“Wizard of Oz” showings with Organ preshow at Grand Theater
EAST GREENVILLE, PA — The Upper Perkiomen Valley’s historic Grand Theater is pleased to announce that we will be screening one of the most beloved movies of all time on Easter Weekend.
For two (2) matinee shows only, the public will once again have the chance to see the 1939 M-G-M classic “The Wizard of Oz” shown on its original 35mm film format on the big screen! “The Wizard of Oz” has been named by the American Film Institute as one of the top ten films of all time.
Shows are Good Friday, April 2nd and Saturday, April 3rd at 2PM. Tickets are only $5 per person.
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March 26, 2010
Reminder: Lecture at the National Heritage Museum (3/28)
LEXINGTON, MA — A quick reminder that I will be giving a lecture at the National Heritage Museum, “Exhibiting Change: Movie Theaters and American Culture from the 19th to the 21st Century,” this Sunday, March 28th, at 2:00pm.
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March 24, 2010
NJ Premiere of the beautifully restored print of “The Red Shoes” - Free Screening!
RED BANK, NJ — The Count Basie Theatre is showing “The Red Shoes” (FREE Film!). This film showing is made possible through American Express and The Film Foundation.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 7:00 PM
Presented by: Count Basie Theatre Foundation; A New Addition to the 2010 American Express Film Series
Tickets: FREE
(1948), Rated G – Film [35mm format]
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March 22, 2010
“Exhibiting Change” Lecture at National Heritage Museum
LEXINGTON, MA — I am excited to announce my forthcoming lecture at the National Heritage Museum, “Exhibiting Change: Movie Theaters and American Culture from the 19th to the 21st Century,” Sunday, March 28th, at 2:00pm.
This lecture will discuss the changes in theatrical motion picture exhibition from the 19th to the early 21st century. “Exhibiting Change” will discuss the rise of nickelodeons, deluxe theaters, and movie palaces; Depression-era moviegoing; World War II and the movie theater as recruitment and information center; the postwar boom of drive-ins, art houses, and shopping center theaters; the development of multiplexes and high concept, blockbuster films; and contemporary theatrical and home exhibition and the future of moviegoing. Throughout, the movie theater as a community and entertainment center will be foregrounded.
Like the Cinema Treasures (2004) book I co-wrote with Andreas Fuchs, there will be a significant discussion of how technological, cultural, and industrial changes have and will continue to impact the plight of historic, single screen theaters.
The lecture will be punctuated by still and moving images that capture the excitement and texture of the last 100+ years of moviegoing.
This lecture is presented in concert with the Museum’s terrific exhibit, “The Art of the Movie Theater,” ongoing until May 31.
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March 15, 2010
Fundraiser to save historic RKO Keith’s Flushing Theatre
QUEENS, NY — Please attend our comedy fundraiser to save the historic RKO Keith’s Flushing Theatre, an endangered highly significant gem designed by America’s foremost theater architect, Thomas Lamb in Flushing. This theater holds a special place in the hearts of many, but has been victimized for over 2 decades.
FUNDRAISER DETAILS
- Friday, March 19th at 8 PM at Fuzzy’s Wolfrose, 239-21 Braddock Avenue, Bellerose, NY. Please hurry, since tickets are selling out fast!
- Besides an evening of comedy, it will also feature a silent auction, music & dancing!
- If you cannot attend, you can still donate.
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March 12, 2010
Free Tour of the Saban Theatre (Formerly Fox Wilshire)
BEVERLY HILLS, CA — The Wilshire, now known as the Saban Theatre will be the next “All About” docu-tour hosted by the Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation on Saturday, March 20th at 10:30 am.
The tour will include a presentation of the history of the theatre as well as a basement to booth tour of areas not usually seen by the general public.
For more info please visit the Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation.
(Thanks to Don Solosan for providing the photo.)