Comments from JohnMessick

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JohnMessick commented about Muvico founder to offer movies -- and much more on Jan 22, 2007 at 11:33 am

When I and other kids in the neighborhood went to the movies the screens were always huge. Then along came the multiplexes and the screens became smaller. Someone please enlighten me as to why we seem to take a step backwards? Why on earth would they put smaller auditoriums and smaller screens in a place like that?

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JohnMessick commented about Capital Theatre on Jan 22, 2007 at 2:33 am

Carnitaw32….I live in Camp Hill Pennsylvania and in the Camp Hill shopping center when I was growing up there was a Jack and Jill’s clothing store. I wonder if it was one of Mr. Kliemans stores. Mom use to buy my sisters school clothes there.

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JohnMessick commented about Devon Theater for the Performing Arts on Jan 17, 2007 at 6:44 am

So, what is the up to date news on the Devon, how are things progressing?

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JohnMessick commented about Malek Theater on Jan 16, 2007 at 6:11 am

So is there anything new happening with the Malek? The taxes on this place must be eating someone alive, or there is unpaid back taxes?

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JohnMessick commented about Elks Theatre on Jan 15, 2007 at 12:58 pm

Projectionroom…..I am glad to hear that your doing well. I was down to the Elks on your opening weekend and was really impressed. The prior management, I wasn’t to impressed with. HE gave off a negative vibe. It’s always great to see a single screen theater like the Elks a success…Good Luck!

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JohnMessick commented about Elks Theatre on Jan 14, 2007 at 12:53 pm

ProjectionRoom..I now see the Elks is open 7 days a week. How is that working out?

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JohnMessick commented about King Theatre on Jan 8, 2007 at 1:37 am

DennisZ..drop me a line at > Would like to hear from you.

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JohnMessick commented about Uptown Theatre on Jan 7, 2007 at 4:14 pm

Ok, now I am curious. What did or does a union projectionist make an hour? And what responibilities does the job entail?

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JohnMessick commented about Uptown Theatre on Jan 6, 2007 at 11:09 pm

Norelco.. I was wondering how long it would take for you to response to jhoffa post, and it wasn’t long. Well said indeed.

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JohnMessick commented about King Theatre on Jan 6, 2007 at 2:24 pm

Yes, Dennis this site is getting slower. In fact sometimes when I bring up the site, my name doesn’t appear as a member. Sure thing I would like to meet sometime. I have been to the Allen. It has been awhile though. Mount Joy could use a theater. You know the saying, “What is old is new again.”

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JohnMessick commented about Uptown Theater on Jan 6, 2007 at 11:12 am

Dennis…My Fair Lady played at the Uptown for 12 weeks back. Dennis I remember the Eric as well. I see Doctor Doolittle there. Within the last year it has been demolished. It closed sometime in the mid 90’s and was used for storage. Did you see my post on the King in Lancaster?

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JohnMessick commented about King Theatre on Jan 3, 2007 at 4:43 am

I have to disagree with part of Jonathan M Crist post on April the 1st 2004. Where the Hill theater sat is not the place where a drug store sits today. That was the Hill’s parking lot. The Hill sat on the lower side of what was Landis Jewelers. The Hill was demolished and a 2 story office building built in its place.

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JohnMessick commented about Ritz Theatre on Jan 2, 2007 at 6:14 am

I was by this theater on New Years Eve. Doesn’t look like its open. Does anyone know if the Ritz showing movies anymore? I enjoyed going there.

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JohnMessick commented about New owners to restore the historic Strand Theater on Dec 29, 2006 at 12:52 pm

I have been to the Strand. It does need quite the refurbishing. I wish them the best of luck.

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JohnMessick commented about Portland, Oregon Theater for sale on Dec 26, 2006 at 11:36 am

Has anyone checked the pictures of the Mt. Tabor Theater on the website cinematour ? This place is a dump. Unless it has been remodeled since those pictures were taken.

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JohnMessick commented about Budco Hatboro on Dec 26, 2006 at 7:09 am

Any pictures of the Budco Hatboro?

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JohnMessick commented about Media Theatre for the Performing Arts on Dec 15, 2006 at 12:32 pm

Thats a beautiful marquee at night.

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JohnMessick commented about Jordan Theatre on Dec 14, 2006 at 11:03 am

Patsy: The Jordan was demolished a while back. I check periodically on the Jordan page on Cinematour just to see if any pictures were added, and the black and whites were added. I bet that that was a cool looking place in its heyday. I wish Seth would post the photos that he took of the ruined lobby…SETH DID YOU HEAR THAT!!!..LOL.

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JohnMessick commented about Jordan Theatre on Dec 13, 2006 at 4:44 pm

Some really cool pictures of the Jordan can be seen here. http://www.cinematour.com/tour/us/11433.html

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JohnMessick commented about Movie chain discriminates vs. blind, deaf, suit claims on Dec 6, 2006 at 10:43 pm

Any smart person would vote with their wallet and go elsewhere if they weren’t happy.

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JohnMessick commented about Shores Theatre closing for renovation/expansion on Nov 24, 2006 at 6:06 am

Patsy..how was your trip to Gettysburg and the Carlisle area? Hope you had a nice time and enjoyed your stay.

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JohnMessick commented about Uptown Theatre on Nov 23, 2006 at 5:26 am

Besides going there and seeing what the interior looks like. Does anyone have pictures of the interior or the exterior of the Uptown at night?

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JohnMessick commented about Shores Theatre closing for renovation/expansion on Nov 23, 2006 at 1:10 am

Thank you Gary for the website. I like the vintage photo of the marquee

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JohnMessick commented about Shores Theatre closing for renovation/expansion on Nov 22, 2006 at 10:16 pm

Would be nice to see a photo or two

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JohnMessick commented about Elks Theatre on Nov 20, 2006 at 12:47 am

Max Einhorn…I notice the Elks is open 7 days a week now…how are things working out being open 7 days a week now?