Just in time for the big anniversary, here’s a new retrospective article on Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey.” The Warner Hollywood/Hollywood Pacific and lots of other cinemas get mentioned in the piece.
Just in time for the big anniversary, here’s a new retrospective article on Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey.” The Capitol and lots of other cinemas get mentioned in the piece.
Just in time for the big anniversary, here’s a new retrospective article on Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey.” The Uptown and lots of other cinemas get mentioned in the piece.
ptouchette81: I would like to offer a clarification on your comment pertaining to Barry Monush’s “Sound of Music” book. Simply, Mr. Monush was not the first to identify the detail you cite. For the record, I’ve prepared three retrospective articles on “The Sound of Music” — one in 2005 for its 40th anniversary, another in 2010 for its 45th anniversary and yet another in 2015 for its 50th anniversary. The 45th piece, by the way, was published here at Cinema Treasures. (A link in the right margin appears on every database entry page of any theater mentioned in the article, but apparently the link in the right margin under the News About This Theater heading isn’t easy to notice.)
Anyway, Mr. Monush used my research (with permission) as the blueprint for his roadshow engagements chapter. I must admit, though, I should add I was quite disappointed when instead of re-printing my work as it originally appeared he instead created a derivative work and worse he misspelled my name and erroneously cited the original publication source.
I’m curious what years Tosh managed this theater because there appears to be credible evidence this venue did have the capability to run 70mm prints. While 70mm projection is not touted in the theater’s grand opening advertisement, it is listed as a 70mm-equipped theater in a late 1960s Norelco (projector manufacturer) trade ad as well as in 1980s era Dolby install records. Plus, more tellingly, at least a dozen movies were promoted as a 70mm presentation in the Austin newspaper during the 1970s & 80s including “Brainstorm,” the first two “Indiana Jones” movies, and revival runs of “The Sound of Music” and “2001.” The last known 70mm presentation here was, I believe, “Silverado” in 1985.
Fifty years ago today, Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey” premiered here.
To celebrate the occasion, I’m sharing the link to a new retrospective article on “2001.” This and many other cinemas get a mention in the piece.
Here’s the link to a new article on roadshow and large format presentations in Washington, DC, which includes numerous mentions of the Uptown.
Showcase Presentations in Washington, DC
The piece is a work in progress, so please don’t hesitate to offer up any useful feedback.
Here’s the link to a new article on roadshow and large format presentations in Washington, DC, which includes numerous mentions of the MacArthur.
Showcase Presentations in Washington, DC
The piece is a work in progress, so please don’t hesitate to offer up any useful feedback.
Here’s the link to a new article on roadshow and large format presentations in Washington, DC, which includes numerous mentions of the K-B Cinema.
Showcase Presentations in Washington, DC
The piece is a work in progress, so please don’t hesitate to offer up any useful feedback.
Just in time for the big anniversary, here’s a new retrospective article on Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey.” The Warner Hollywood/Hollywood Pacific and lots of other cinemas get mentioned in the piece.
Still the Ultimate Trip: Remembering “2001: A Space Odyssey” on its 50th Anniversary
Just in time for the big anniversary, here’s a new retrospective article on Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey.” The Capitol and lots of other cinemas get mentioned in the piece.
Still the Ultimate Trip: Remembering “2001: A Space Odyssey” on its 50th Anniversary
Just in time for the big anniversary, here’s a new retrospective article on Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey.” The Uptown and lots of other cinemas get mentioned in the piece.
Still the Ultimate Trip: Remembering “2001: A Space Odyssey” on its 50th Anniversary
I’m passing along the link to a new historical article about large format presentations at this and other Austin cinemas.
I’m passing along the link to a new historical article about large format presentations at this and other Austin cinemas.
I’m passing along the link to a new historical article about large format and roadshow presentations at this and other Austin cinemas.
I’m passing along the link to a new historical article about large format and roadshow presentations at this and other Phoenix area cinemas.
I’m passing along the link to a new historical article about large format and roadshow presentations at this and other Phoenix area cinemas.
I’m passing along the link to a new historical article about large format and roadshow presentations at this and other Phoenix area cinemas.
JohnShiner: Your recent comments on roadshows and 70mm suggest you will enjoy the following article on Philadelphia’s roadshow and large-format history, if you aren’t already aware of it.
ptouchette81: I would like to offer a clarification on your comment pertaining to Barry Monush’s “Sound of Music” book. Simply, Mr. Monush was not the first to identify the detail you cite. For the record, I’ve prepared three retrospective articles on “The Sound of Music” — one in 2005 for its 40th anniversary, another in 2010 for its 45th anniversary and yet another in 2015 for its 50th anniversary. The 45th piece, by the way, was published here at Cinema Treasures. (A link in the right margin appears on every database entry page of any theater mentioned in the article, but apparently the link in the right margin under the News About This Theater heading isn’t easy to notice.)
Anyway, Mr. Monush used my research (with permission) as the blueprint for his roadshow engagements chapter. I must admit, though, I should add I was quite disappointed when instead of re-printing my work as it originally appeared he instead created a derivative work and worse he misspelled my name and erroneously cited the original publication source.
I’m curious what years Tosh managed this theater because there appears to be credible evidence this venue did have the capability to run 70mm prints. While 70mm projection is not touted in the theater’s grand opening advertisement, it is listed as a 70mm-equipped theater in a late 1960s Norelco (projector manufacturer) trade ad as well as in 1980s era Dolby install records. Plus, more tellingly, at least a dozen movies were promoted as a 70mm presentation in the Austin newspaper during the 1970s & 80s including “Brainstorm,” the first two “Indiana Jones” movies, and revival runs of “The Sound of Music” and “2001.” The last known 70mm presentation here was, I believe, “Silverado” in 1985.
Why was this theater called Bethany West during the early years of its life before they settled on, simply, Bethany?
Here’s the link to a new historical article about large format and roadshow presentations at this and other Tucson cinemas.
Here’s the link to a new historical article about large format and roadshow presentations at this venue when it was known as the Galleria (and other Tucson cinemas).
Here’s the link to a new historical article about large format and roadshow presentations at Foothills and other Tucson cinemas.
Here’s the link to a new historical article about large format and roadshow presentations at El Dorado and other Tucson cinemas.
Here’s the link to a new historical article about large format and roadshow presentations at El Dorado and other Tucson cinemas.
Here’s the link to a new historical article about large format and roadshow presentations at El Con and other Tucson cinemas.
Here’s the link to a new historical article about large format and roadshow presentations at Century Park and other Tucson cinemas.
Here’s the link to a new historical article about large format and roadshow presentations at Century Gateway and other Tucson cinemas.