3D will undoubtedly go over like a lead balloon. 70mm movies are best, but not every area will have it, either because they don’t have the equipment for it, or because it can be and often enough is extremely expensive. Too bad, because I’d love to see some of those great, golden oldie-but-goody classic films come back in 70mm!
Not only does this sound like a sad, sad story, but the attitudes, actions and behaviors on the part of the crew is a good indication of what a lot of the crews who work in the backrooms of movie theatres have become these days; an added indication of today’s American work ethic. Sad, sad, sad indeed.
I agree, Eric F. 3D was clearly just a short-lived fad that lost its popularity almost as soon as it came in. Good for the theatre operators/managers for doing what they felt was the right thing, considering their audiences.
That may be true, but you know what, William? The studios also take advantage of the fact that so many cities and towns have allowed their movie theatres to fall into disrepair that people don’t want to go to them anymore, which leaves many of these old movie palaces vulnerable to the wrecking ball and to overzealous developers who’re anxious to turn a huge profit through buying up these graceful old theatres and either demolishing them to make way for a parking lot, etc., or to convert them into condominiums, stores, banks, or whatever else suits their fancy.
Hope all you moviegoers up in Toronto enjoy the special treat that is “2001: A Space Odyssey”, in 70 mm. I saw this film when it first came out, and afew times afterwards, when I was much older. It’s a wonderful film, especially in 70 mm, and you won’t be disappointed!
That, too, is unfortunately, wally75. It’s clear that the people who put the Islip theatre up for rent have other ideas for its use, rather than a theatre.
Since I’d bought a ticket for the 35th Anniversary screening of “Jaws” at the Coolidge Corner Theatre, I saw it…and enjoyed it immensely, as usual. Here’s one thing, however, that emcees at cinemas don’t make their audiences aware of: “Jaws” was actually based on a true story—it’s prequel was actually the book (the author’s name escapes me at the moment) “Close To Shore”, which took place in the early 1900’s, about a Great White Shark that actually did terrorize a coastal New Jersey resort town.
Hey…I wish I could’ve been to the WSS screening last month. Unfortunately, since I live on the opposite side of the country, I couldn’t be there, but I’m hoping, hoping, hoping for a 50th-year anniversary national re-release of West Side Story into the movie theatres for 2011. If that happens, I’m so there!!
I haven’t seen “How the West was Won” in a long, long time. I have to admit that I’m not a big fan of “Ben Hur”, however.
I know that, but, hey…..what would be the harm in suggesting that they play West Side Story again?
West Side Story! One can only hope! (raises eyebrows)
Wow! More interesting information! Thanks again for the heads-up. Something new is learned every day!
Hmmmm…The Annual Science Fiction film marathon sounds interesting, La Connection! Thanks for the heads-up!
Interesting video. Thanks.
3D will undoubtedly go over like a lead balloon. 70mm movies are best, but not every area will have it, either because they don’t have the equipment for it, or because it can be and often enough is extremely expensive. Too bad, because I’d love to see some of those great, golden oldie-but-goody classic films come back in 70mm!
Not much of an article. I, myself can’t figure what it’s about.
Not only does this sound like a sad, sad story, but the attitudes, actions and behaviors on the part of the crew is a good indication of what a lot of the crews who work in the backrooms of movie theatres have become these days; an added indication of today’s American work ethic. Sad, sad, sad indeed.
I agree, Eric F. 3D was clearly just a short-lived fad that lost its popularity almost as soon as it came in. Good for the theatre operators/managers for doing what they felt was the right thing, considering their audiences.
Not to mention having public transportation at one’s fingertips to get to the movies in the event of a big snowstorm in the wintertime.
That may be true, but you know what, William? The studios also take advantage of the fact that so many cities and towns have allowed their movie theatres to fall into disrepair that people don’t want to go to them anymore, which leaves many of these old movie palaces vulnerable to the wrecking ball and to overzealous developers who’re anxious to turn a huge profit through buying up these graceful old theatres and either demolishing them to make way for a parking lot, etc., or to convert them into condominiums, stores, banks, or whatever else suits their fancy.
They’re lucky that they were able to save the theatre!
I think that the reason 16mm films are virtually obsolete and so hard to come by is because they’re really bootleg films.
This sounds like a sad, sad story.
The more movies are made into Blu-Ray DVD’s, the closer the day is when movie projectors become obsolete.
Yay, Toronto!
Hope all you moviegoers up in Toronto enjoy the special treat that is “2001: A Space Odyssey”, in 70 mm. I saw this film when it first came out, and afew times afterwards, when I was much older. It’s a wonderful film, especially in 70 mm, and you won’t be disappointed!
I second that! Keep it up, guys! Ya done good!
That, too, is unfortunately, wally75. It’s clear that the people who put the Islip theatre up for rent have other ideas for its use, rather than a theatre.
The Ridgewood Theatre to become a Supermarket, eh? What a drag! Another one bites the dust.
Why would somebody picket the movie “Oh, God!:?
It’s a real piece of junk, that’s why!
Since I’d bought a ticket for the 35th Anniversary screening of “Jaws” at the Coolidge Corner Theatre, I saw it…and enjoyed it immensely, as usual. Here’s one thing, however, that emcees at cinemas don’t make their audiences aware of: “Jaws” was actually based on a true story—it’s prequel was actually the book (the author’s name escapes me at the moment) “Close To Shore”, which took place in the early 1900’s, about a Great White Shark that actually did terrorize a coastal New Jersey resort town.
Happy (belated) Thanksgiving to you, too, CT gang!
Hey…I wish I could’ve been to the WSS screening last month. Unfortunately, since I live on the opposite side of the country, I couldn’t be there, but I’m hoping, hoping, hoping for a 50th-year anniversary national re-release of West Side Story into the movie theatres for 2011. If that happens, I’m so there!!
Interesting info, Ron. Thanks again for the heads-up.