10 has a new resident, a mouse, which made its debut to this patron during the showing of Coraline in Digital 3D a few Saturdays ago. My friend informed one of the managers on duty, who claimed they’ve laid out glue traps for it. Given the amount of kids that go through there, I don’t know if that was such a good idea. Also, the second concession stand being located just outside of 10 makes me wonder how clean things are there as far as food service goes. Not a good thing.
I am curious as to what quality these prints are that are going to be shown. Its one thing if its a seldom used studio print, or even a new print but judging by the titles, I’d think they would be older prints. If anyone happens to attend any of these showings, blog and tell us, please, so those of us in the other parts of the country know that there is a good print of a particular 70mm movie we could get at our local 70mm filmhouse.
Oops, my mistake, its NOT Cinemark but Kerasotes Theatres will open a new 16-plex in the Brandywine Crossing shopping complex where Costco just opened.
Hmm. I didn’t know this plex was one of the top four performers given that it has no IMAX or deluxe theaters with restaurants that some of the other, newer Muvicos have. I also surmise that we won’t be getting the much talked about 4K Sony projectors that the previous chain was to have installed in their theaters.
In a way, this is good that Cinemark is moving into the DC Metro area. More competition for AMC and Regal, the stalwart behemoth chains of this area. While Hanover is quite a large venue, I look forward to their newer plex scheduled to open in southern MD in the not-too-distant future.
I got stuck in PA and couldn’t make it to the meeting. As it is just past midnight, I’m wondering if any of you attended the meeting (and are nightowls) to report as to what happened? Its a shock to me that its over but may be it not?
Joe, I’m guessing the 4th theater had to have been added sometime in the 80s, BEFORE Roth opened the then new 7 or 8 plex behind where the closed Circuit City and SSA were, which as 1987.
I’ve read the owner has just about everything he owns tied up with this loan, including mortgaging his house. I suspect if it goes to auction, he will lose his home, too. That is too much. As far as a backlash for asking for money, what is there to lose if the end is near? Just lose your house, your home and whatever else you’ve put into the theater your whole life. Just do it. Put up the donation link and get the word out that funds are needed.
I suspect a bankruptcy filing is in order as a last minute action if nothing else comes through. Keep the circling vultures away.
They initially put up a donation link and now they’ve taken it down. Whatever happens, if there’s a last minute attempt at a non-profit reorganization, an outside party buy out, maybe even a bankruptcy filing, at least start the donations so that the place is kept open and/or maybe pay off its mortgage arrears. I wish we knew what that amount was.
What I’m gathering from the Balto Sun article is that the accelerated foreclosure process may be happening because of a potential buyer in the wings to get the theater at auction. This sounds more like one of those B-movie plots.
At least put up the donation link and reveal how much money is needed to avoid foreclosure. What about a Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing also? I imagine that may be a 11th hour move if everything else fails.
For those of you on the Senator’s email list, they’ve sent out the word that they are about to shut down and be auctioned off. I sent the news link to this site but it has yet to post. Now, it makes sense as to why they put up the donation link. Today, in an even stranger turn of events, they took down the donation link! Are they resigning themselves to the inevitability of closure and being sold?
I’ve been keeping abreast of the Senator’s woes and attempts to reorganize perahaps as a non-profit but my previous post brings to light the fact the virtual donation box is up again. If the Senator is say now $500K in debt and they will close by the end of March, then somebody needs to say so and get the word out and get people to send in whatever they can and as fast as they can. I’ll be one of them, as will my friends and whomever I meet that enjoys movies in the better venues like the Senator.
Giles,
I was wondering about that myself with regard to the AFI Silver and the Uptown. We’ve blogged about recent Uptown experiences but they don’t live up to the best that would warrant being on a 10-best list.
As far as other venues, my memory of visiting the Westwood in LA was memorable. In fact, I think the experience of watching a movie there was superior than the Senator’s (at that particular time). Plus, the venue seemed more ornate, better maintained while still boasting state-of-the-art projection. I believe they/are THX certified, as well. There are also Grauman’s Chinese and Disney’s El Capitan.
The donation link is up again on the home page of the Senator’s website. I suspect the place may be closing sooner than expected unless there is some cash infusion? No announcements as of yet even in the forums. I’m not donating unless there’s some information being announced about an imminent closure, or that we know its future as a continuing operating movie theater is certain.
Its nice that Baltimore’s Senator is up there again. I was on the website yesterday and they have the donation link up again. I suspect the place is in financial trouble again. Unfortunately, no one is talking. And there aren’t any new posts in the forums and my request for new posts have gone ignored so far. Unless there is some news about an imminent closure, I’m not planning on donating any funds.
The first and only time I’ve ever been this place was way back in 1986. It was run by KB at the time and was, yes, “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.” and it was shown in glorious 70mm. I believe the film had a wide opening in several 70mm venues in the area and I’d like to believe I caught all of them. #1 is probably the largest one as it had the 70mm movie here. The screen size wasn’t very large..I’m guessing it was less than 40 feet for sure..maybe 30? But the 6 track surrounds were there that I was expecting based on the masterful THX cert presentations at the then, newly opened, state-of-the-art National Amusement Arlington and Alexandria multi’s. I’m thinking this place may have showed the Untouchables here in 70mm, too after the Cinema had its run. Not sure though.
All right, I know I posted something about this place and its GONE again. So, here it goes. I remember seeing Footloose with my friends at this theater. As far as to the layout of the place, it is rather vague. I’m thinking that the auditoriums were of similar size and had speakers all over the theater. I remember when Deniece Williams' sang Lets Hear it For the Boy, both during the movie and during the end credits, you could hear her harmony and other instruments from different parts of the theater. Very nice.
I’m thinking I saw Unforgiven here as well. Of course, that film wasn’t an aural experience but more of a dramatically engaging for me after the first 1/3 of the movie.
This is a nice venue for art house films. The auditoriums are decent. What I don’t like is the fact their matinee discounted price admission is usually the first show of the day, too early for me to go. As a Landmark Theatre film club member, I’ve been privileged to see many sneak previews here and at the E Street venue enjoying films that I would probably not have seen if I were a paying customer. Supposedly, they’ve got newer DP projectors but I have yet to see a DP movie here or at the E Street venue.
If you’re in the area and happen to see a movie here and are looking for good restaurants, there are many in the immediate area around this theater. The varieties are all over the place from seafood to fastfood and ethnic choices in between.
I believe when this venue opened, it had one auditorium that was THX certified. Not so today. The larger newer upstair auditoriums are larger screened and stadium seating. The DLP installed auditorium upstairs was disappointing when I saw the first Madagascar movie. I have not been there since. I do remember seeing Bend it Like Beckham there and a few others. The problem with this place is the parking, too. It may be better now with the parking garage but its not a favorite venue because of the lack of quality presentation.
4K Digital! Someone needs to report on this. How does it compare to regular 2K. AND do they advertise this fact? Supposedly all the Muvicos were to be 4K equipped.
Is the screen currently installed as large as the one depicted in Ken Mc’s pic? If so, it doesn’t seem as curved as our Uptown but it seems wider though. I say this because if you sit at a certain spot, at the Uptown, and I don’t mean in the front row, you’ve got an almost perfect screen periphery.
10 has a new resident, a mouse, which made its debut to this patron during the showing of Coraline in Digital 3D a few Saturdays ago. My friend informed one of the managers on duty, who claimed they’ve laid out glue traps for it. Given the amount of kids that go through there, I don’t know if that was such a good idea. Also, the second concession stand being located just outside of 10 makes me wonder how clean things are there as far as food service goes. Not a good thing.
I am curious as to what quality these prints are that are going to be shown. Its one thing if its a seldom used studio print, or even a new print but judging by the titles, I’d think they would be older prints. If anyone happens to attend any of these showings, blog and tell us, please, so those of us in the other parts of the country know that there is a good print of a particular 70mm movie we could get at our local 70mm filmhouse.
Oops, my mistake, its NOT Cinemark but Kerasotes Theatres will open a new 16-plex in the Brandywine Crossing shopping complex where Costco just opened.
Waldorf, MD. LOL
No. Cinemark. Its opening near where the new Costo has just opened.
Hmm. I didn’t know this plex was one of the top four performers given that it has no IMAX or deluxe theaters with restaurants that some of the other, newer Muvicos have. I also surmise that we won’t be getting the much talked about 4K Sony projectors that the previous chain was to have installed in their theaters.
In a way, this is good that Cinemark is moving into the DC Metro area. More competition for AMC and Regal, the stalwart behemoth chains of this area. While Hanover is quite a large venue, I look forward to their newer plex scheduled to open in southern MD in the not-too-distant future.
The theater is still listed under Muvico.
Today, I happened to drive by the theater and noticed the furniture store that was there is now going out of business.
I got stuck in PA and couldn’t make it to the meeting. As it is just past midnight, I’m wondering if any of you attended the meeting (and are nightowls) to report as to what happened? Its a shock to me that its over but may be it not?
Joe, I’m guessing the 4th theater had to have been added sometime in the 80s, BEFORE Roth opened the then new 7 or 8 plex behind where the closed Circuit City and SSA were, which as 1987.
I’ve read the owner has just about everything he owns tied up with this loan, including mortgaging his house. I suspect if it goes to auction, he will lose his home, too. That is too much. As far as a backlash for asking for money, what is there to lose if the end is near? Just lose your house, your home and whatever else you’ve put into the theater your whole life. Just do it. Put up the donation link and get the word out that funds are needed.
I suspect a bankruptcy filing is in order as a last minute action if nothing else comes through. Keep the circling vultures away.
They initially put up a donation link and now they’ve taken it down. Whatever happens, if there’s a last minute attempt at a non-profit reorganization, an outside party buy out, maybe even a bankruptcy filing, at least start the donations so that the place is kept open and/or maybe pay off its mortgage arrears. I wish we knew what that amount was.
What I’m gathering from the Balto Sun article is that the accelerated foreclosure process may be happening because of a potential buyer in the wings to get the theater at auction. This sounds more like one of those B-movie plots.
At least put up the donation link and reveal how much money is needed to avoid foreclosure. What about a Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing also? I imagine that may be a 11th hour move if everything else fails.
For those of you on the Senator’s email list, they’ve sent out the word that they are about to shut down and be auctioned off. I sent the news link to this site but it has yet to post. Now, it makes sense as to why they put up the donation link. Today, in an even stranger turn of events, they took down the donation link! Are they resigning themselves to the inevitability of closure and being sold?
Schine,
I’ve been keeping abreast of the Senator’s woes and attempts to reorganize perahaps as a non-profit but my previous post brings to light the fact the virtual donation box is up again. If the Senator is say now $500K in debt and they will close by the end of March, then somebody needs to say so and get the word out and get people to send in whatever they can and as fast as they can. I’ll be one of them, as will my friends and whomever I meet that enjoys movies in the better venues like the Senator.
Giles,
I was wondering about that myself with regard to the AFI Silver and the Uptown. We’ve blogged about recent Uptown experiences but they don’t live up to the best that would warrant being on a 10-best list.
As far as other venues, my memory of visiting the Westwood in LA was memorable. In fact, I think the experience of watching a movie there was superior than the Senator’s (at that particular time). Plus, the venue seemed more ornate, better maintained while still boasting state-of-the-art projection. I believe they/are THX certified, as well. There are also Grauman’s Chinese and Disney’s El Capitan.
The donation link is up again on the home page of the Senator’s website. I suspect the place may be closing sooner than expected unless there is some cash infusion? No announcements as of yet even in the forums. I’m not donating unless there’s some information being announced about an imminent closure, or that we know its future as a continuing operating movie theater is certain.
Its nice that Baltimore’s Senator is up there again. I was on the website yesterday and they have the donation link up again. I suspect the place is in financial trouble again. Unfortunately, no one is talking. And there aren’t any new posts in the forums and my request for new posts have gone ignored so far. Unless there is some news about an imminent closure, I’m not planning on donating any funds.
The first and only time I’ve ever been this place was way back in 1986. It was run by KB at the time and was, yes, “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.” and it was shown in glorious 70mm. I believe the film had a wide opening in several 70mm venues in the area and I’d like to believe I caught all of them. #1 is probably the largest one as it had the 70mm movie here. The screen size wasn’t very large..I’m guessing it was less than 40 feet for sure..maybe 30? But the 6 track surrounds were there that I was expecting based on the masterful THX cert presentations at the then, newly opened, state-of-the-art National Amusement Arlington and Alexandria multi’s. I’m thinking this place may have showed the Untouchables here in 70mm, too after the Cinema had its run. Not sure though.
All right, I know I posted something about this place and its GONE again. So, here it goes. I remember seeing Footloose with my friends at this theater. As far as to the layout of the place, it is rather vague. I’m thinking that the auditoriums were of similar size and had speakers all over the theater. I remember when Deniece Williams' sang Lets Hear it For the Boy, both during the movie and during the end credits, you could hear her harmony and other instruments from different parts of the theater. Very nice.
I’m thinking I saw Unforgiven here as well. Of course, that film wasn’t an aural experience but more of a dramatically engaging for me after the first 1/3 of the movie.
This is a nice venue for art house films. The auditoriums are decent. What I don’t like is the fact their matinee discounted price admission is usually the first show of the day, too early for me to go. As a Landmark Theatre film club member, I’ve been privileged to see many sneak previews here and at the E Street venue enjoying films that I would probably not have seen if I were a paying customer. Supposedly, they’ve got newer DP projectors but I have yet to see a DP movie here or at the E Street venue.
If you’re in the area and happen to see a movie here and are looking for good restaurants, there are many in the immediate area around this theater. The varieties are all over the place from seafood to fastfood and ethnic choices in between.
I believe when this venue opened, it had one auditorium that was THX certified. Not so today. The larger newer upstair auditoriums are larger screened and stadium seating. The DLP installed auditorium upstairs was disappointing when I saw the first Madagascar movie. I have not been there since. I do remember seeing Bend it Like Beckham there and a few others. The problem with this place is the parking, too. It may be better now with the parking garage but its not a favorite venue because of the lack of quality presentation.
I’ve seen them on eBay every now and then. You could start there. If not, check back periodically.
4K Digital! Someone needs to report on this. How does it compare to regular 2K. AND do they advertise this fact? Supposedly all the Muvicos were to be 4K equipped.
Wow, what a gorgeous interior. I take it this theater won’t show movies, again? What a shame, it looks a helluva lot better inside than the Ziegfeld.
BTW, the 360 view works great fullscreen on my Mac. You should have the latest flash install for your platform.
Is the screen currently installed as large as the one depicted in Ken Mc’s pic? If so, it doesn’t seem as curved as our Uptown but it seems wider though. I say this because if you sit at a certain spot, at the Uptown, and I don’t mean in the front row, you’ve got an almost perfect screen periphery.