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Theaters
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November 9, 2011
Uptown Theater celebrates 75th birthday
WASHINGTON, DC — Without much fanfare, Washington DC’s last operating single screen but premier theater celebrated its 75th anniversary on October 29th. The theatre opened back in 1936 showing the movie “Cain and Abel” starring Clark Gable. A recent radio report from station WTOP can be heard here. Happy 75th Uptown!
(Thanks to Kevin H. for providing the photo.)
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Movie tax panned
ROCKFORD, IL — Senior Editor Chuck Sweeny of the Rockford Register Star laments a possible new movie tax. Looking for new ways to generate revenue, locals leaders are mulling over a tax for entertainment venues such as bowling alleys as well as movie theaters.
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November 8, 2011
Where have the old movie houses of Jakarta gone
JAKARTA, INDONESIA — The Jakarta Post looks back at the theaters that have vanished over the years. However, some are being saved as viable options for the future.
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November 3, 2011
Drink during the movies at Nitehawk Cinema
BROOKLYN, NY — The Gothamist is reporting that patrons will finally be able to drink at the Nitehawk Cinema during select screenings of their films. The theatre has long had two lobby bars but now the auditoriums can take advantage of the fun too.
(Thanks to Nitehawkcinema for providing the picture.)
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Theater owners oppose D.C. tax on concessions
WASHINGTON, DC — A battle is brewing in town with theater owners trying to fight a proposed tax on concessions the Mayor is suggesting in order to lure more filming a fund a new theater.
It’s probably not the best idea to try and raise awareness for film on one end while hurting its mission on another.
Read more in the Washington Business Journal.
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November 1, 2011
Locals remember the Palace
LITTLEFIELD, TX — Despite the other theatre that followed, the Palace captured the imagination of Littlefield like no other. This article at Lubbock Online looks at its early years as a center of a vibrant nightlife to its demolition last decade.
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October 28, 2011
Longtime theater owner dies at 72
OBERLIN, OH — Arlene B. Steel passed away last Wednesday whose family owned the Apollo Theater for over 80 years before selling it to a subsidiary of Oberlin College. She was loved for keeping the theatre a social environment and maintaining its low prices.
Read more in the Chronicle-Telegram.
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October 26, 2011
Salt Lake cinema history
SALT LAKE CITY, UT — Deseret News looks at the history of past and present city movie palaces. It also discusses particular films that have been important to the state over the years.
(Thanks to miss_leslie for providing the photo.)
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New cinema website
CENTERVILLE, OH — Oberleitner Associates, a Dayton Ohio-based cinema consulting firm has announced the launching of a new website, www.cinema-consultant.com, as an outreach to small chain and non-profit cinemas, according to company president, John L. “Jack” Oberleitner. In a quote to the media, Oberleitner said, “These are perilous times for small cinema operators, non-profit theatre restoration projects and those wishing to enter the business or expand existing companies. Our company has over 40 years experience in working with these types of venues and organizations as a full service cinema consulting company. Our fee schedule is reasonable with special discounts to many types of organizations. Our website includes complete information, examples of our work and references. I am pleased that we are at a point where we can accept a small number of new clients.”
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October 25, 2011
Group wants to restore Port Theater to former glory
PORT ST. JOE, FL — Refusing to give up, locals are rallying to restore the Port Theater. After being vacant for over 40 years and listed in the National Register of Historic Place in 2003, there has been a more aggressive movement lately to bring it back.
Read more in WJHG.
(Thanks to unca_cthulhu for providing the photo.)