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Theaters
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July 12, 2011
Gerrard Cinema reborn as the Projection Booth
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Toho Proposes Landmark Multiplex
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SoCal Drive-in history
LOS ANGELES, CA — Steve Harvey of the Los Angeles Times looks back on the once vibrant drive-in scene of Los Angeles. Sadly, today only the Vineland remains in the entire county.
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July 11, 2011
Wallpaper Presents “Screen stars: one-off cinemas across the globe”
The website Wallpaper presents a unique photo gallery of theaters outside the mainstream of design and/or operation.
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Famed theater manager passes
PALISADES PARK, NJ — Christopher Stavrou, loyal operator of the Park Lane Theater for many years, has passed away at 97. He led quite the double life as professor in linguistics after acquiring a masters and Ph.D, all while managing the theater for almost 50 years!
Read his full obit in The Record.
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July 8, 2011
Photo of the Moment: Roxy Drive-In On the Brink
I was scanning the ever-expanding photo section this morning (now over 10,200 images) and caught this image by “MarkNYLA” of the now demolished Roxy Drive-In in Wellsburg, NY. It’s an arresting sight and a good reminder to enjoy your local drive-in (and hard top) theater while you can. Go out and see a movie this weekend and make sure your favorite Cinema Treasure doesn’t end up like this!
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Palm Desert theater a gem
PALM DESERT, CA — The Palm Desert Patch throws some praise at the unique offerings at the Cinemas Palme d'Or. In an area with few non-mainstream options, this place shines.
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July 7, 2011
Police use closed movie theater for canine training
LAWRENCE, MA — I thought I’d seen it all but the Showcase Cinemas 1-6 is serving one of the stranger purposes for a former theater.
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July 6, 2011
NPR Reports on the Opening of the Rave Baldwin Hills 15
LOS ANGELES, CA — An engaging interview at NPR looks at the challenges that arise from building a new theater in an urban environment these days.
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July 5, 2011
Strathmore’s Joyland Theatre Can Be Repaired
STRATHMORE, AB — The Joyland Theatre is repairable, according to CBC News. The historic theater was damaged during a windstorm in which a firewall attached to the theater was knocked down during a packed matinee screening.
(Thanks to Kevin Larson for the image.)