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November 9, 2007
A November to Remember at Landmark Loew’s Jersey Theatre
JERSEY CITY, NJ — If you thought October was a month full of classic movie excitement, then “You ain’t heard nothin' yet!”
The Loew’s Jersey Theatre proudly presents:
THE JAZZ SINGER: A SPECIAL 80TH ANNIVERSARY SCREENING (1927-2007)
Starring the legendary Al JolsonSaturday, November 10th, 7:30 p.m.
See the movie that changed Hollywood forever with the introduction of sound, in the only ANNIVERSARY-YEAR screening scheduled for the Greater New York City metropolitan area, and one of only a select few on the East Coast. Nationally, other notable anniversary screenings include one presented on October 5th by AMPAS in Beverly Hills, California. Friends of the Loew’s obtained a new, pristine-condition 35mm print from Warner Bros. for this special occasion.
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November 1, 2007
November Movies at the Palace Theater
ALBANY, NY — Two classics will play at the Palace Theater this month.
On November 5th, the Palace will be showing the 1952 classic Singin' In The Rain. Show time is 7:00 PM and admission is $5.
On November 19th, the Palace will be showing the 1968 science fiction classic 2001: A Space Odyssey. Show time is 7:00 PM and admission is $5.
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October 29, 2007
Halloween Fun at the Broadway
PITMAN, NJ — The historic Broadway Theater is hosting the horror classic, the 1980 film FRIDAY THE 13TH. It will be showing October 29th at 8pm.
There’s much more too. There will be classic horror trailers and a trivia contest with some fantastic prizes brought to you by HALL OF HEROES, a local comic book store. Also, the huge smash indie comic the team from KONI WAVES will be signing copies of their book in the lobby.
It’s gonna be a blast!
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Enzian provides Membership Month
MAITLAND, FL — The single-screen gem, Enzian Theater is celebrating “Membership Month” with a slew of special events.
And then we go to the Enzian, where we are grateful to be reminded just how wrong we are. For 22 years, this Maitland theater has celebrated the art of film — and elevated film-going to an art form.
For the rest of October, the nonprofit art house cinema is celebrating “Membership Month.” So, if you’ve sworn off trips to the movies, here are a few reasons to give the Enzian a try.
GREAT ATMOSPHERE
Unlike the typical multiplex, the Enzian boasts just one screen. But instead of row upon row of stadium-style seats, the theater creates an intimate space with comfy sofas and arm chairs. Filmgoers also can lounge at tables (an important feature, as we’ll mention later).
Read all about the special event in the Daytona Beach News-Journal.
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October 23, 2007
The New NY Drive-In
NEW YORK, NY — A new performance space is turning heads by providing an exclusive, upscale drive-in movie theater experience.
The storefront is about as wide as a city bus but not as long. The Falcon’s doors, when opened a crack, touch the walls.
The idea is to suggest, as far as practical in a space so small, a drive-in movie theater.
Patrons can go to 139norfolk.com, rent the Falcon (which seats up to six people snugly), and watch a DVD of a movie projected on a somewhat large screen. It costs $75 for three hours, including popcorn and the DVD. The rest of October is booked. But on Nov. 3 and 4, a special “Films That Destroyed New York” weekend is planned that includes the original “Planet of the Apes” (1968) and “Escape From New York” (1981).
Read more in the New York Times.
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October 22, 2007
Nosferatu Returns to the State Theatre!
SPRINGFIELD, OH — On Friday October 26th the historic State Theatre in downtown Springfield will re-open for a special one-night only screening of the classic German silent film NOSFERATU. Directed by F.W. Murnau, NOSFERATU was the first film adaptation of Bram Stoker’s DRACULA. An original live musical score will be performed by the Springfield avant-garde ensemble EQUINOX (Doug Baumle, Larry Coressel and Wayne Justice).
Springfield StageWorks, Rod Hatfield and the OH10 New Media Center are co-presenters of this event, which is sponsored by Pro Gear Warehouse.
Admission is $5.00 and includes a pre-show reception and a party after the performance.
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October 18, 2007
Horror-Thon 2007 Film Festival comes to the historic Lafayette Theatre, October 19-20-21
SUFFERN, NY — The Horror-Thon 2007 Film Festival at the historic Lafayette Theatre presents seven chilling movie programs including several rarely shown titles from the golden age of cinema and all on the Lafayette Theatre’s giant silver screen. The festival is an annual tradition at the Lafayette and this year’s event promises to be the best one yet. Screening on October 19-20-21 will be films starring Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Vincent Price, Lon Chaney and even Abbott & Costello. All of the films are screening in the finest studio and archive 35mm prints available and most shows will feature pre-show music from the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ.
Special Added Attraction Bela Lugosi’s original Dracula cape will be on display. The Lafayette is proud to announce that prior to the showing of Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein on Sunday at 2pm, there will be a display of the Bela Lugosi’s legendary Dracula costume cape, as worn on-screen in the film. This incredible one-of-a-kind artifact comes to the Lafayette courtesy of collector Todd Feiertag. There will also be displays of rare movie posters and other movie memorabilia throughout the weekend.
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October 15, 2007
Connecticut Film Fest, Take 2
First there was the Bethel Film Fest in 2005 where Bethel Cinema hosted a weekend of features, indies and shorts together with workshops and giveaways. Then in 2006, it took a new life as the Connecticut Film Festival (CFF) and expanded to 6 days and 8 venues with local, national and international submissions.
This year it’s back with fire. 40 nights. It will be a continuous tease of 9 weekend festivals and midweek screenings and receptions that started in September and will culminate in May 2008 with almost double the venues. It’s also called “CT’s Statewide Independent Film and Music Festival”. A new feature will be the Student Filmmaker Summit featuring faculty and instructors from some of the best filmmaking institutions in the country.
Venues this year include indie houses and multiplexes! They include the New Canaan Playhouse (9/28-30), New Haven Criterion (10/12-14), Greenwich Criterion (11/2-4), Bethel Cinema (11/30-12/2), Wilton 4 (1/11-13), Stamford Majestic 6 (2/29-3/2), Hartford Criterion Blue Back Square (3/7-9), Norwalk Royale 6 (3/14-16) and Trumbull Marquis 16(4/11-13).
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October 12, 2007
Milwaukee’s Oriental Theatre to mark 80th Birthday with film
MILWAUKEE, WI — The Oriental Theatre this year 80 years young and still going strong, is celebrating its “birthday” on Thursday, October 18, with a showing of the classic 1927 silent film, “Underworld”—accompanied live by the world-famous Alloy Orchestra.
The program starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 each ($10 each for seniors, children, and students). As the Web site for Landmark Theatres, which runs the Oriental, states, “Period gang[ster] attire is encouraged, and prizes will be awarded for the best outfits.”
“Underworld,” directed by the great Josef von Sternberg, is the prototype for many of the great Prohibition-era “gangster” films that followed—
“Little Caesar,” “Public Enemy,” “Scarface,” and so many more. It’s grim, dark visual style shows just how sophisticated silent film cinematography truly was—ironically, at the point silents themselves would soon fall to sound. The film’s lead actor, George Bancroft, played his role as the “heavy” well—arguably too well for his own good, since he ended up being typecast. -
Wurlitzer Weekend 2008
Friday evening January 11 — Orpheum Theatre with Chris Elliott — movie to be announced shortly
Saturday morning January 12 — El Capitan – artist to be announced (El Capitan chooses artist)
Saturday afternoon January 12 — Pasadena City College Sexson Auditorium with Donna Parker
Saturday evening January 12 — South Pasadena High School with Walt Strony
Sunday morning January 13 – open —– suggested organs: Founders or First Congregational (midtown Los Angeles) or Crystal Cathedral (Garden Grove, Orange County)
Sunday afternoon January 13 —– Plummer Auditorium – artist to be announced shortly
Sunday evening January 13 — Old Town Music Hall in El Segundo with Ron Rhode ($20 optional add on not included in passport price)Passport price: $89 for five events plus $20 optional add on for Ron Rhode event
Single tickets $20 for each event EXCEPT El Capitan $12.
Passports and single tickets available on line at Los Angeles Theatre Organ Society (later in October) or by toll free phone 888-LATOS-22 or by mail to LATOS, 2721 W 182 St, Torrance, CA 90504-5228