What a fabulous-looking theatre! It’s heartening to read/hear about the re-openings of theatres. How I wish more such events would take place. We need them in our area, because we’ve got a real shortage of movie palaces here.
One doesn’t have to reside in a given area of the country to realize how sad it is to read/hear of yet another movie palace’s demise and replacement by a service station or other thing that there are already plenty of.
“Sweet!!! We need many more, many more. Espescially up here in the northeast.”
is something I totally agree with, movie534. They should also play more independent and older classic films, etc., rather than the schlock that most movie theatres play nowadays.
How exciting!! Although I don’t reside in that general area of the country, I’m happy for the new drive-in theatre that’s coming up. Here’s hoping all the residents enjoy the fruits of this wonderful idea. Hope they run all kinds of movies, and not just the schlocky ones that’re played today, in the multiplex cinemas.
How sweet! What a wonderful, heartwarming story! It’s heartening to read/hear about another independent theatre re-opening. The Arcata Theatre looks like a beautiful theatre, too. All the best of luck for the people who reside in the area—hope they enjoy it to the fullest.
“ You should suggest that they find a way to keep old movies on film by striking new prints, instead of everything going to digital, which most rep houses are never going to install.”
is something that I totally agree with, and I’m sure tons of other people would too. Bravo!!
Even though I don’t reside in Oakland, CA, or on the West Coast generally, it’s very unsettling to read/hear of a revered movie theatre that brought so many people together and showed so many different kinds of films closing.
Sounds like a beautiful theatre…and a beautiful response to this situation. Here’s wishing all the best of luck to you guys in your endeavor to have the Ridgewood landmarked.
What a fabulous-looking theatre! It’s heartening to read/hear about the re-openings of theatres. How I wish more such events would take place. We need them in our area, because we’ve got a real shortage of movie palaces here.
Another one bites the dust.
One doesn’t have to reside in a given area of the country to realize how sad it is to read/hear of yet another movie palace’s demise and replacement by a service station or other thing that there are already plenty of.
The Circus idea for RCMH sounds cool. Does that mean that RCMH won’t be showing any more Big Screen Movie Classics? Just curious.
Good points, Justin Fencsak. Thanks.
Looks like a beautiful theatre. Glad it was saved.
Although I’m not a resident of the NY-NJ area, I agree with you here, movie534. Right on!
“3D, Digital projection, motion seats. Why dont we just build a freakin amusement park in the lobby.”
Better still, why don’t they completely re-make the theatres into indoor amusement parks while they’re at it? Not just the lobby(ies), either.
Motion seats? Ewwww…that doesn’t sound good at all! That’s going WAY too far, imho.
This:
“Sweet!!! We need many more, many more. Espescially up here in the northeast.”
is something I totally agree with, movie534. They should also play more independent and older classic films, etc., rather than the schlock that most movie theatres play nowadays.
How exciting!! Although I don’t reside in that general area of the country, I’m happy for the new drive-in theatre that’s coming up. Here’s hoping all the residents enjoy the fruits of this wonderful idea. Hope they run all kinds of movies, and not just the schlocky ones that’re played today, in the multiplex cinemas.
Without knowing Lou Perryman or his family personally, my condolences go out to his friends and loved ones in the wake of this terrible tragedy.
How sweet! What a wonderful, heartwarming story! It’s heartening to read/hear about another independent theatre re-opening. The Arcata Theatre looks like a beautiful theatre, too. All the best of luck for the people who reside in the area—hope they enjoy it to the fullest.
Great-looking theatre!!
Way to go, movie534!
This:
“ You should suggest that they find a way to keep old movies on film by striking new prints, instead of everything going to digital, which most rep houses are never going to install.”
is something that I totally agree with, and I’m sure tons of other people would too. Bravo!!
Another fabulous-looking theatre bit the dust. How sad.
You all fought the good fight—and won!! Congratulations!
Sad, indeed.
Even though I don’t reside in Oakland, CA, or on the West Coast generally, it’s very unsettling to read/hear of a revered movie theatre that brought so many people together and showed so many different kinds of films closing.
Thanks for the information, Joe.
It looks like a sweet little cinema theatre. Thanks for the photos, Lost Memory.
Thanks for the warning, HowardBHaas. I’ll make sure to avoid the above link at all costs.
I’ll be on the lookout.
Hmmmm…interesting.
Sounds like a beautiful theatre…and a beautiful response to this situation. Here’s wishing all the best of luck to you guys in your endeavor to have the Ridgewood landmarked.
Same here, Justin, although I’d admittedly love to see the inside of the Castro Theatre some day.