Upon hearing that the same couple from Birmingham, AL. who bought the Cheyenne Diner and have now shown an interest in possibly purchasing the Ridgewood Theatre, I thought, (but didn’t say)Not a good omen.
As somebody who resides outside the Ridgewood, Queens, NY area, I, too think that the Ridgewood Theatre should remain where it is. Anytime a theatre, a school, or whatever is transferred somewhere else, it loses all its qualitative edges, if one gets the drift.
Hmmm…a couple from Alabama who purchased the Cheyenne Diner (which, btw, I’ve never heard of), are moving it to Birmingham, and might possibly be interested in buying the Ridgewood Theatre and moving THAT to Birmingham, AL. also?!? That’s rather wierd, to me.
Anyway, here’s hoping that the Ridgewood Theatre will be saved and NOT moved to Birmingham.
Thanks again, Peter.K. Glad I was able to give some encouragement and support, even though I don’t have any real experience in preserving endangered theatres.
What are the chances of some of the great, golden oldie-but-goody film classics, such as West Side Story, Lawrence of Arabia, Dr. Zhivago and others being played in digital 3D? Just curious.
What a wonderful-looking theatre! Glad to hear/read about this theatre’s fund-raising/restoration opening, and that it wqs saved from the wrecking ball. All the best of luck to the theatre staff, and the City of Canton, Ohio.
It’s too bad that the division of the Ridgewood Theatre into five cinemas diminished the grandeur of the Ridgewood’s interior. That’s often what happens when theatres are cut into 4, 5 or more cinemas like that. The Coolidge Corner Theatre and the Somerville Theatre, both of which used to be single-screen theatres, were divided into four cinemas each. The interior was compromised somewhat, but, ahhhh, what can we do. At least they each have a larger main screen for screening big-screen classics, etc., and also the Somerville Theatre’s main screen, unlike the Coolidge, still has a balcony.
The Brattle Theatre is the only single-screen theatre left that also has a balcony. Too bad the Wang Center (now CitiCenter) for Performing Arts did away with their Classic Film Series, because they had large single screen, with a balcony, to boot. I’m grateful for what we do have, however.
Back to the subject at hand: Glad to hear that the outer lobby of the Ridgewood, etc., is intact, and that they’ll resume showing films.
If I lived there, I’d probably haunt the place! :=) LOL.
Hi, caesar. You’re right. That’s too bad about “Dark Knight” getting snubbed. It was a well-done film, and, not only was Heath Ledger wonderful in his role as the Joker, but I loved the nighttime aerial shots of Gotham, which reminded me so much of the beginning aerial shots of NYC’s West Side during the prologue of the film “West Side Story”.
I saw the movie “Milk”, and thought it was good. “Slumdog Millionaire” was a good, well-done film, but rather heartbreaking, and not one that I could sit through again.
I wasn’t able to enter onto the Bushwick buddies website, but, hey, I’m curious about the Ridgewood community in general, because I enjoy reading/hearing about how such communities came into existence,, and what makes them tick, so to speak.
You mean because the company wouldn’t? Okay. I get you. It’s amazing that even in this tanked economy, lots of businesses/companies are still into their own agenda.
Here’s hoping that UM puts the Capitol Theatre to good use!!
Upon hearing that the same couple from Birmingham, AL. who bought the Cheyenne Diner and have now shown an interest in possibly purchasing the Ridgewood Theatre, I thought, (but didn’t say)Not a good omen.
As somebody who resides outside the Ridgewood, Queens, NY area, I, too think that the Ridgewood Theatre should remain where it is. Anytime a theatre, a school, or whatever is transferred somewhere else, it loses all its qualitative edges, if one gets the drift.
Hmmm…a couple from Alabama who purchased the Cheyenne Diner (which, btw, I’ve never heard of), are moving it to Birmingham, and might possibly be interested in buying the Ridgewood Theatre and moving THAT to Birmingham, AL. also?!? That’s rather wierd, to me.
Anyway, here’s hoping that the Ridgewood Theatre will be saved and NOT moved to Birmingham.
Thanks for the pictures of the Ridgewood, NativeForestHiller. It’s a beautiful theatre, both inside and out.
Thanks again, Peter.K. Glad I was able to give some encouragement and support, even though I don’t have any real experience in preserving endangered theatres.
Thanks, Ziegfeld Man. All the best to you too.
Hope you’re staying warm.
I emailed Craig a list of my Classic films suggestions already, even though I don’t live in New York.
AlAlvarez, I’ve never seen any of the movies you’ve mentioned, with the exception of “Jaws”.
What are the chances of some of the great, golden oldie-but-goody film classics, such as West Side Story, Lawrence of Arabia, Dr. Zhivago and others being played in digital 3D? Just curious.
Thanks, Peter.K.
Good luck on your endeavors to save the Ridgewood.
Beautiful photo, Lost Memory! Thanks for posting it and sharing it with everybody here on CT.
What a wonderful-looking theatre! Glad to hear/read about this theatre’s fund-raising/restoration opening, and that it wqs saved from the wrecking ball. All the best of luck to the theatre staff, and the City of Canton, Ohio.
btw, Peter.K—I do know bout the Film Forum in NYC.
You’re welcome, Peter.K.
“If you haunted the Ridgewood Theatre, MPol, I’d be tempted to haunt it with you !”
LOL!
It’s too bad that the division of the Ridgewood Theatre into five cinemas diminished the grandeur of the Ridgewood’s interior. That’s often what happens when theatres are cut into 4, 5 or more cinemas like that. The Coolidge Corner Theatre and the Somerville Theatre, both of which used to be single-screen theatres, were divided into four cinemas each. The interior was compromised somewhat, but, ahhhh, what can we do. At least they each have a larger main screen for screening big-screen classics, etc., and also the Somerville Theatre’s main screen, unlike the Coolidge, still has a balcony.
The Brattle Theatre is the only single-screen theatre left that also has a balcony. Too bad the Wang Center (now CitiCenter) for Performing Arts did away with their Classic Film Series, because they had large single screen, with a balcony, to boot. I’m grateful for what we do have, however.
Back to the subject at hand: Glad to hear that the outer lobby of the Ridgewood, etc., is intact, and that they’ll resume showing films.
If I lived there, I’d probably haunt the place! :=) LOL.
The Mastbaum sounds like it was a beautiful theatre, both inside and out. What a shame that it lasted for such a short time.
This looks like a sweet little theatre-love the marquee outside.
Although I don’t reside in the Baltimore area, I, too wish the Senator Theatre and its staff the best in keeping it open.
Hi, caesar. You’re right. That’s too bad about “Dark Knight” getting snubbed. It was a well-done film, and, not only was Heath Ledger wonderful in his role as the Joker, but I loved the nighttime aerial shots of Gotham, which reminded me so much of the beginning aerial shots of NYC’s West Side during the prologue of the film “West Side Story”.
I saw the movie “Milk”, and thought it was good. “Slumdog Millionaire” was a good, well-done film, but rather heartbreaking, and not one that I could sit through again.
Thanks, Peter. K.
I wasn’t able to enter onto the Bushwick buddies website, but, hey, I’m curious about the Ridgewood community in general, because I enjoy reading/hearing about how such communities came into existence,, and what makes them tick, so to speak.
Hmmmm…CT’s mail server going bonkers? Good, interesting point, East Coast Rocker and Peter.K.
I’ve had tons of notices on my email from CT, most of them with nothing new. Problem with CT’s mail server sounds possible. Who knows?
Peter.K—thanks for the info about another poster. Sounds cool.
I hear that, newt, and I wish you the best of luck.
You mean because the company wouldn’t? Okay. I get you. It’s amazing that even in this tanked economy, lots of businesses/companies are still into their own agenda.