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Theaters
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August 22, 2011
City remembers Park Theater
ROCKLAND, ME — The Village Soup looks back on the practically forgotten Park Theater. Like so many treasures, the Park was torn down almost fifty years ago because of its steep decline post-television.
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August 18, 2011
Warner Theatre celebrates 80 years
TORRINGTON, CT — On the eve of its 80th Birthday, the Register Citizen looks at the history of the Warner Theatre. Many thought its days were numbered 30 years ago when it closed as a movie theater, but it came back big a decade ago after years of restorations.
(Thanks to Ayton for providing the photo.)
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August 16, 2011
For foreign films, the city shrinks
NEW YORK, NY — The Wall Street Journal looks at those who lament the loss of language-specific theaters in the city. Special attention is given to the long gone Music Palace in Chinatown.
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August 15, 2011
Kentucky drive-in theaters see popularity rise again
According the the Daily Journal, some Kentucky drive-ins have been getting better and better business the past decade. Their argument is that the drive-in provides some advantages that a regular theater can’t provide nowadays.
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August 12, 2011
City’s movie theater heydey long gone
MIDDLETOWN, CT — With the Capitol Theatre looking to be demolished, the Hartford Courant looks at the history of cinemas in Middletown. Like so many towns across the country, there was a once vibrant Main Street that’s all but withered away.
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August 11, 2011
Fridge Mountain provides temporary theater
LONDON, ENGLAND — When a place traditionally a dumping ground for old refrigerators needed to be cleaned up for the 2012 Olympics, some volunteers decided it would be a neat opportunity to create a temporary movie theater there.
Read more and see pics at Geekosystem.
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August 10, 2011
Vineland Drive-In still thrives
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA — Despite everything else going on in Los Angeles, the Vineland is still packing them in as the last drive-in in the county. As a first time visitor last weekend, I can personally attest that there’s still a huge audience for this. Especially in the summer, this is a big family entertainment destination for the area.
Read more at NBC.
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August 9, 2011
Hippodrome finances get a rewrite
BALTIMORE, MD — In order to stay financially viable, the Hippodrome Theatre is considering a new financing plan designed to bring more touring productions in and make their bills more manageable. Read more in the Baltimore Sun about the challenges facing a theatre of this size in this market.
Thanks to Sidereal for providing the photo.
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Storied history of Hyde Park theatres
HYDE PARK, NY — With over 60 years of memories, the Roosevelt Cinemas and the Hyde Park Drive-In have managed to survive due to community and ownership support. The Poughkeepsie Journal looks at how they’ve managed to change with the times.
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August 8, 2011
Movie buff’s passion brings him to Staunton
STAUNTON, VA — A lifelong film buff traveled around the country, looking to follow his dreams and find the perfect theater to buy. That path led him to Staunton where he’s the proud owner of the Visulite Cinemas.
Read more about his journey in the News Leader.