My Plan to buy this place has been put on a big hold. Most of the investors I’ve talked to didn’t want to take a chance, “would be risky”, “would be this and that” etc… Hell, Baum Realty didn’t call me back. I don’t know what’s going on with this place now, but I promise everyone this, if I don’t ever reopen McClurg Court, I’ll try and build another art-house in the area with a huge screen like McClurg. Now I know my plans sound like a dream, but I do know that AMC will not give in to people’s demands to put more art fare at River East. They may show an art film here and there, but not enough like the Landmark Century for example.
Anyway, as long as they don’t gut this place and turn it into shops, I’m a happy camper. I love McClurg Court to death, and I’ll protest if they try and put a TJ Maxx or some shop in there.
To Dakotaben: Let me guess, is the opening date 11/17? That would be right on time for the new Bond movie and the thanksgiving holliday a few days later.
Paul: It was built and operated by Cineplex Odeon. It opened between late 89/early 1990. I’ll have to look into it. But unless Village can clean it up and switch to 2nd run, it’ll be gone immediately after Century 16 opens at Stratford Square.
I went to see “Crank” at the 600 North Michigan yesterday, and I saw the same coming attractions poster that hung in the lobby of the Esquire. It’s the one with the Purple lettering. It can be found on the same level as theaters 4-5.
I still pray that Landmark Theatres will intervene and turn this into an art-house like the Century Centre on Clark. This does not need to be torn down. I hope a lot of people protest this proposed development on the site and write to Landmark.
Well, if this does get torn down, I can always try and reopen McClurg Court as an art-house or build a new one.
Well, Esquire is gone for good now. I went here today to see “The Quiet”, but my Dad had the camera. Oh well, it’s a good thing I wrote down my description of this place. I’ll post it later.
1938-2006 R.I.P. You gave me good memories Esquire. Ranging from standing out in the frigid cold with my mother and siblings for “Heat” and seeing that famous shootout scene up close, watching the gore in “From Dusk Till Dawn”, meeting ABC-7’s Linda Yu in person while waiting to see “Rumble in the Bronx”, going out with two of my brothers on a rainy Saturday to see “Con Air” and many
more memories of Esquire. It’s a shame Landmark Theatres or Classic Cinemas couldn’t do anything. For now, the area has only two theatres and 30 screens, the River East and the 600 North Michigan.
I’ve been here before, it’s just that it’s been so long and I would love to see those auditorium shots again. The blue and the gray around the screens.
Thanks for the description KenC. I have a fascination for theaters before my time. And I’m really interested in this place because I never been here. Although I walked past this place a few years ago, before it was torn down. That’s when my brother told me about seeing Predator here and his description of this place.
I just read last night that the owner of the Music Box Theater is in serious talks to re-open the Hyde Park. He said that he’s ready to go if the people let him or something like that. I’ll try and find the link.
I don’t think they ever put a listing for Lincoln Village 7-9. Perhaps I shall make one soon. Tell me, what was 7-9 like? Was it like McClurg Court? What color was the seats? etc… I went to 1-6 to see Tokyo Drift back in June, and you’re probably right about 1-6’s fate. Besides cleaning up the floors, Village Theatres didn’t do squat.
My Plan to buy this place has been put on a big hold. Most of the investors I’ve talked to didn’t want to take a chance, “would be risky”, “would be this and that” etc… Hell, Baum Realty didn’t call me back. I don’t know what’s going on with this place now, but I promise everyone this, if I don’t ever reopen McClurg Court, I’ll try and build another art-house in the area with a huge screen like McClurg. Now I know my plans sound like a dream, but I do know that AMC will not give in to people’s demands to put more art fare at River East. They may show an art film here and there, but not enough like the Landmark Century for example.
Anyway, as long as they don’t gut this place and turn it into shops, I’m a happy camper. I love McClurg Court to death, and I’ll protest if they try and put a TJ Maxx or some shop in there.
Ha, I called it! Something told me it would be 11/17. I’ll be there to see the new Bond flick then.
Jenco doesn’t have a website, but you can visit River Oaks 6 and Lansing Cinema 8’s site by going here: www.riveroaks6.com
Humm, I’ll check that out. Thanks for the info brian.
Oh Paul, how was the picture quality when you went? And how small were the screens?
Village didn’t come around until 15 years ago. They made it a quad to compete with Piper’s Alley which had just opened at the time.
To Dakotaben: Let me guess, is the opening date 11/17? That would be right on time for the new Bond movie and the thanksgiving holliday a few days later.
Paul: It was built and operated by Cineplex Odeon. It opened between late 89/early 1990. I’ll have to look into it. But unless Village can clean it up and switch to 2nd run, it’ll be gone immediately after Century 16 opens at Stratford Square.
Paul: My brother tells me that this place looks a lot like River Oaks 1-6 and Burnham Plaza on the inside, but that’s all he told me.
When Century 16 @ Stratford Square opens, this should be cleaned up a bit and switch to 2nd run fare.
I think Village is too cheap or lazy to take it down.
I wonder what’s going on with this place?
Your right Longislandmovies. I wonder what will get the axe in September 07?
I went to see “Crank” at the 600 North Michigan yesterday, and I saw the same coming attractions poster that hung in the lobby of the Esquire. It’s the one with the Purple lettering. It can be found on the same level as theaters 4-5.
Thanks Brian. Say, what was the color of the curtain stuff around the screen? I seem to remember it being light blue with gray. Am I right about that?
Thank you Brian. I’m glad you did that. Let me know when I can see those photos. Does any of them include the auditorium?
I think people should protest this proposed development and write to Landmark Theatres. Imagine, “Landmark’s Esquire Theater”.
I still pray that Landmark Theatres will intervene and turn this into an art-house like the Century Centre on Clark. This does not need to be torn down. I hope a lot of people protest this proposed development on the site and write to Landmark.
Well, if this does get torn down, I can always try and reopen McClurg Court as an art-house or build a new one.
Well, Esquire is gone for good now. I went here today to see “The Quiet”, but my Dad had the camera. Oh well, it’s a good thing I wrote down my description of this place. I’ll post it later.
1938-2006 R.I.P. You gave me good memories Esquire. Ranging from standing out in the frigid cold with my mother and siblings for “Heat” and seeing that famous shootout scene up close, watching the gore in “From Dusk Till Dawn”, meeting ABC-7’s Linda Yu in person while waiting to see “Rumble in the Bronx”, going out with two of my brothers on a rainy Saturday to see “Con Air” and many
more memories of Esquire. It’s a shame Landmark Theatres or Classic Cinemas couldn’t do anything. For now, the area has only two theatres and 30 screens, the River East and the 600 North Michigan.
To Life’s too short:
I’ve been here before, it’s just that it’s been so long and I would love to see those auditorium shots again. The blue and the gray around the screens.
Somebody get down there and take interior shots for me. Please. I wasn’t able to get down here like I hoped.
Thanks for the description KenC. I have a fascination for theaters before my time. And I’m really interested in this place because I never been here. Although I walked past this place a few years ago, before it was torn down. That’s when my brother told me about seeing Predator here and his description of this place.
I just read last night that the owner of the Music Box Theater is in serious talks to re-open the Hyde Park. He said that he’s ready to go if the people let him or something like that. I’ll try and find the link.
Did anybody see the rendering of the theater that will be at Roosevelt Collection? Looks promising.
I wish I could see a photo of this place. I’ve heard nothing but good things about Forest Park Mall Cinema. What was the big auditorium like?
I don’t think they ever put a listing for Lincoln Village 7-9. Perhaps I shall make one soon. Tell me, what was 7-9 like? Was it like McClurg Court? What color was the seats? etc… I went to 1-6 to see Tokyo Drift back in June, and you’re probably right about 1-6’s fate. Besides cleaning up the floors, Village Theatres didn’t do squat.