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October 23, 2008
Film Poster exhibition at MoMa
NEW YORK, NY — MoMa is celebrating the work of Batiste Madalena in the realm of film posters, specifically his projects having to do with the Eastman Theatre. The exhibition just opened and runs through March 14.
New York, October 14, 2008—Batiste Madalena: Hand-Painted Film Posters for the Eastman Theatre, 1924-1928 presents the work of the artist Batiste Madalena (American, b. Italy, 1902—-1988), who was hired by George Eastman during the late period of silent cinema, from 1924 to 1928, to design and hand-paint film posters for the Eastman Theatre in Rochester, New York. In advance of seeing the films themselves, Madalena would work with still photographs, press materials, and his passion for particular performers to create one-of-a-kind posters promoting larger-than-life subjects, all on a scale that could be clearly seen from cars passing the theater’s outdoor poster vitrines. Working alone over a four-year period and against deadlines that required as many as eight new posters a week for each change of bill, Madalena created over 1,400 original works before the end of his tenure, when the theater changed management. Approximately 250 of these posters survived when the artist himself rescued them from the trash behind the theater.
Madalena’s rediscovery in the 1980s brought his brilliantly colored, singular designs, done in tempera paint on paper board, to the attention of critics and collectors, and soon made him one of the most celebrated advertising artists for moving pictures. This exhibition consists of 53 posters drawn from institutional and private lenders, as well as The Museum of Modern Art’s collection. The exhibition is on view in The Roy and Niuta Titus Theaters Lobby Galleries from October 15, 2008, through April 6, 2009. The exhibition, and the accompanying film series, is organized by Ron Magliozzi, Assistant Curator, and Jenny He, Curatorial Assistant, Department of Film, The Museum of Modern Art.
Read more at MoMa.
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October 22, 2008
Teachers accuse cinemas of exploiting kids
NORWICH, UK — Teachers are accusing cinemas of encouraging children to play hookey on Wednesday when “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” opens.
The Vue cinema will play the film starting at 9 am. The theater manager said he wanted to be the first in the city to screen it.
At the same time, he’s offering the Coen Brothers' movie “Burn After Reading” for the parents who bring their children to the movie.
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Iraqi movie theaters reopen
BAGHDAD, IRAQ — Due to increased security in Baghdad, four movie theaters have re-opened after a ban of 18 years.
In a blog posting on MSNBC’s Website, an Iraqi citizen who works for NBC describes what going to the movies is like in Baghdad.
Most of the American movies being shown are from the 1980s, before foreign imports were banned in 1990. Admission is about $2.50.
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Tribute group formed for Central Jersey’s Menlo Park and Blue Star Cinemas!
A tribute group has been formed to remember the Central New Jersey Movie Theaters that brought happiness to thousands of people but have sadly been demolished. The theaters may be gone but the memory lives on and here is a place were we can discuss, reminisce, and remember.
This group can also be open to other theaters from the surrounding areas such as Somerville, Plainfield, Westfield and other areas of Somerset County. Please feel free to post your stories and in particular any ads, photos or memorabilia you may have. Many Thanks and…enjoy the show!
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October 21, 2008
Old mall cinema reopens
VICKSBURG, MS — Now under the Wilcox chain, the Pemberton Square 4 is coming back.
Lights, cameras and perhaps a little action will return to the Vicksburg entertainment scene after a nearly two-year absence.
A four-screen movie theater will return to Pemberton Square mall, with a grand opening set for mid-November, a statement from Pemberton general manager Renee Williams said Friday.
To be managed by Wilcox Theatres, the new cinema will be housed in the former Pemberton Cinema 4, which closed in December 2006. Renovations to the old theater space will involve the addition of plush seating and wall-to-wall screens projecting films amplified by DTS Surround Sound. The lobby and concession areas are also slated for enhancements, Williams said.
Read more in theVickburg Post.
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Classic Cinemas takes over North Riverside
NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL — In what can be only perceived as good news, Classic Cinemas has taken over the North Riverside Theatre in North Riverside Mall from Village Theaters. Classic Cinemas, a chain well-regarded on this site, will re-open the cinema on October 24, 2008 after doing some renovations. The renovations will include a new box office, remodeled rest rooms, and a new concession stand.
The North Riverside was opened in 1990 by Cineplex-Odeon and overshadowed the nearby General Cinemas' Harlem-Cermak Theatre, causing it to close. In 1998, the North Riverside became a Loews' Theatre because of the Loews-Cineplex Merger. When Loews merged with AMC in 2006, the theatre briefly became an AMC Theatre, but soon was taken over by Village Entertainment. AMC was forced to divest some cinemas because of the merger.
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Theater for sale in Blairstown
BLAIRSTOWN, NJ — Beautifully renovated turn of the century theater for sale in rural picturesque town of Blairstown located in scenic North West, New Jersey(Warren County). One hour drive to New York City. Easy highway access, yet located in quaint country town on historic Main Street. The theatre is adjacent to the prestigious Blair Academy.
Known as Roy’s Hall, the theater in the past was run as the Nous Theatre and the Blairstown Theater Festival. Currently it is operated as the Historic Blairstown Theatre.
Consistently presenting performances for the last 3 years. Steady increase in audience size and press relationships. Stage has seen classical concerts (including New Jersey Symphony performing Beethoven’s Ninth), jazz, movies, children’s productions, live theater, dance, contemporary bands, acoustic acts, and comedians.
The theatre seats 185. New curtains, refurbished seating, new state-of-the-art lighting, new 7 Yamaha piano. Large stage. Art Gallery. Good storage. Superb acoustics. Terrific community support. Willing to discuss any reasonable offers/situations. Serious inquiries only.
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October 20, 2008
Horror at Loew’s Jersey Theater (with live organ accompaniment)
Horror & Romance …
Visual Frights & Psychological Terrors …
— Classic Movie Chills —
October 24 & 25, 2008
At the Landmark Loew’s Jersey Theatre
54 Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Tel. (201) 798-6055 Web. www.loewsjersey.org Email.Friday, October 24 8PM: A Val Lewton Double Feature!
“Cat People”(Original) Starring Simone Simon, Kent Smith, Tom Conway, Jane Randolph, Jack Holt. Directed by Jacques Tourneur (1942, 73mins., B&W, RKO. Not rated, but may not be suitable for children.)
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Call for submissions for Newport Beach Film Festival
NEWPORT BEACH, CA — The Newport Beach Film Festival will be celebrating its 10th anniversary with an action-packed line up of independent and studio films from around the globe. From premieres of contemporary cinema, to live fashion shows, and tastes of Newport Beach’s finest culinary creations, we are offering filmmakers the ultimate Festival experience.
The Festival features nightly special events including: red carpet galas, filmmaker receptions, compelling filmmaker Q & A sessions, international spotlights, industry seminars and retrospectives. In addition, the Festival hosts numerous opportunities to connect with enthusiastic new audiences, fellow filmmakers, film industry professionals and the media in a beautiful seaside location in Orange County, California (only 55 miles south of Hollywood).
Scheduled to take place from April 23-30, 2009, the Festival will screen over 350 films, including feature-length narrative, documentary, short, animated and student films. Films will screen at the historic Regency Lido Theater, the Big Newport and Edwards Island Cinemas in Fashion Island.
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Monarch Theatre update
MEDICINE HAT, ALBERTA, CANADA —The Monarch Theatre has be purchased by the City Centre Development Agency (CCDA) and is currently in the process of creating a committee to help with operations, and restoration, and a friends group to help raise funds.
Our current plan will see the Monarch run as a movie theatre 5 days a week, and be available for special bookings – weddings, business presentations, dance recitals, concerts, and so on.
We look forward to the ongoing support of the community to help up bring back a piece of history, and to keep it running for years to come.