Excerpt from a NY Times review of November 30, 1942:
The mortality rate in “Night Monster” is pretty high, even for the type of chiller drama the customers of the Rialto have become accustomed to over the years at the self-styled “house of horror.”
Many here view this place as an aging cinema treasure, one that is about to be lost. It has a long, distinguished history before its current incarnation, so except for a couple of random newcomers (no pun intended) we don’t usually discuss the exact nature and activities of its present clientele.
So take a look at some of the older posts on this thread, and then add your impressions of its past, present or future, for the enjoyment of the many people interested in this endangered house.
I find it hard to believe that the photo on the opening page for this theater is actually an AMC theater in Seattle and not the one in Linden, New Jersey…
The Internet Broadway Data Base has the seat count at approximately 597, which sounds right since I believe the minimum seating to be considered a Broadway house is 499…
This is now the World Changers Church, where the funeral of the assassinated police officer Miosotis Familia is being held. Link to NY Daily News article about sprucing up the venue in preparation for the funeral.
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Headline: NYPD employees add fresh coat of paint to church in preparation of slain cop’s funeral
Article: NYPD employees touched up the exterior of a Bronx church Sunday in preparation for the wake and funeral for Officer Miosotis Familia.
The civilian workers in the NYPD’s Building Maintenance Section added a fresh coat of gold paint to decorations outside the World Changers Church on the Grand Concourse — a small show of appreciation for the mother of three killed last week in the line of duty.
The employees said they were honored to contribute to Familia’s wake, which will be held Monday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Her funeral will follow on Tuesday at 10 a.m.
“It’s just so sad,” said paint shop supervisor Robert Cherrick, 46. “She was just doing her job.”
Parishioners also said they were eager to help however they could at the church — which was once the majestic Loew’s Paradise Theater. It has a capacity of around 4,000.
Officials anticipate over 20,000 will attend the funeral.
A mentally ill cop-hating assassin shot Familia, 48, as she sat inside an NYPD mobile command unit at Creston Ave. and E. 183rd St. around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday. The 34-year-old killer was shot to death by police a block from the murder scene in Fordham Heights.
This theater was mentioned, together with the photo added to the photo section, in the New York Daily News on Sunday, June 25, 2017 in an article about Leelanau County near Lake Michigan. Link
Due to its central location in Times Square, there are hundreds (thousands?) of photos of the exterior, but it seems there are scant representations of the interior…
Excerpt from a NY Times review of November 30, 1942:
The mortality rate in “Night Monster” is pretty high, even for the type of chiller drama the customers of the Rialto have become accustomed to over the years at the self-styled “house of horror.”
Many here view this place as an aging cinema treasure, one that is about to be lost. It has a long, distinguished history before its current incarnation, so except for a couple of random newcomers (no pun intended) we don’t usually discuss the exact nature and activities of its present clientele.
So take a look at some of the older posts on this thread, and then add your impressions of its past, present or future, for the enjoyment of the many people interested in this endangered house.
For that matter, I wonder how many of the Greatest Generation, or the Baby Boomers, or the Gen-Xers, etc., even care right now…
Since the “extensive renovations” entailed gutting the building to its walls and rebuilding from scratch, an updated introduction is necessary…
Did you take any photos that you can add here?
I find it hard to believe that the photo on the opening page for this theater is actually an AMC theater in Seattle and not the one in Linden, New Jersey…
And I agree with Comfortably Cool: Three days a porno theater does not a cinema treasure make…
The Internet Broadway Data Base has the seat count at approximately 597, which sounds right since I believe the minimum seating to be considered a Broadway house is 499…
This is now the World Changers Church, where the funeral of the assassinated police officer Miosotis Familia is being held. Link to NY Daily News article about sprucing up the venue in preparation for the funeral.
Text: Headline: NYPD employees add fresh coat of paint to church in preparation of slain cop’s funeral
Article: NYPD employees touched up the exterior of a Bronx church Sunday in preparation for the wake and funeral for Officer Miosotis Familia.
The civilian workers in the NYPD’s Building Maintenance Section added a fresh coat of gold paint to decorations outside the World Changers Church on the Grand Concourse — a small show of appreciation for the mother of three killed last week in the line of duty.
The employees said they were honored to contribute to Familia’s wake, which will be held Monday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Her funeral will follow on Tuesday at 10 a.m.
“It’s just so sad,” said paint shop supervisor Robert Cherrick, 46. “She was just doing her job.”
Parishioners also said they were eager to help however they could at the church — which was once the majestic Loew’s Paradise Theater. It has a capacity of around 4,000.
Officials anticipate over 20,000 will attend the funeral.
A mentally ill cop-hating assassin shot Familia, 48, as she sat inside an NYPD mobile command unit at Creston Ave. and E. 183rd St. around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday. The 34-year-old killer was shot to death by police a block from the murder scene in Fordham Heights.
I think the love really came when it was the only one left…
No new signage as of June 18, 2017. Just the old shabby-looking marquee…
Photo posted
Yes, as it is currently offering Wonder Woman on two screens, and in 70mm no less…!
If this house opened with 1250 seats, and now has 527, where did the other 750 seats go?
This theater was mentioned, together with the photo added to the photo section, in the New York Daily News on Sunday, June 25, 2017 in an article about Leelanau County near Lake Michigan. Link
That photo does seem to show the orchestra sloping upwards at the front.
Reminds me of the seating at the Thalia…
Due to its central location in Times Square, there are hundreds (thousands?) of photos of the exterior, but it seems there are scant representations of the interior…
Ahem, I’m back…
Signed, Loew’s Kings
Welcome to the club. Just stay calm and all may (or may not) be revealed…
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen just completed a week’s worth of shows at this theater. Looking good…
Paul, which of my photos did you comment on?
AMC Amazing
Paul, I’m enjoying your posts, but please don’t use all capital letters; it makes it hard to read…
you don’t need to post in all caps…
It is now a Dollar Tree, although I wish it were a dollar theater instead.
Current photo posted in the photo section
The 1980 picture added to Photos