I went to the Paris for the first time this past spring to see “The Year My Parents Went On Vacation”, It is with no doubt, one of New York’s finest theatres. If you have a chance to be in Manhattan, check it out. Most of Manhattan’s art houses are small, cramped and drab, this is the light at the end of the tunnel.
This was called Sam Eric in the 80’s/90’s, correct? I have pictures of it as a three-screen complex. There was another theater on the corner called Sam’s Place. Is the Midtown still around? That has a nice maquee and facade.
Awesome night- My friends and I got the last six seats at the Arclight in Sherman Oaks, Ca for the 12:45 AM show. They ended up adding an additional auditorium I heard. The movie is great, and it is a memorable experience with friends, which is what it’s all about.
Too bad they didn’t run another re-release. I remember the twentieth anniversarry re-release in ‘98. The theater was packed and people sang along, danced and applauded. It was a great time. 1978 was one of the last great opportunities to see such a film on a big screen.Soon into 1979, the movie palaces begun to close, the theatres twinned and tripled and small screen multiplexes took over.
I believe the Lafayette Theater in Suffern is getting it? They have the teaser promo in the lobby. If they book it, I can’t think of any place else in New York State you would want to see it. This theatre is awesome- huge screen, balcony, the works!
Thanks David Burris and Loves movies/Hates Going-This past weekend I took a friend to the Lafayette Theater in Suffern, N.Y. I sat in awe at this old movie palace and tryed to imagine a time when it was like that every time you go to the movies! Even “Mad Money” begun to look good there. (I went to see the theater!)
Fresh writers and new ideas would be wonderful. I stopped watching television years ago. Out of the 96 movies I saw last year, I think 15 were mainstream. I’d love to make the money they make- They can move to my town and work in my factory with me for $13.00 an hour and really see what hard times are. There has to be a writer out there who can write the oscar show- a few short jokes/and the nominees are/and the winner is…it’s not a big deal-people would appreciate a shortened, to the point telecast.
I attended this theater this wekend. Every square inch of the place is still immaculate and the staff is over-friendly. Even watching “Mad Money” here was a great experience. The balcony is still open-a big plus. They have a banner up for the new “Indiana Jones” movie-hope they get it-I’ll be back. If you haven’t been here, this is an absolute must!!!!!
This is great news- I hope it is as much as a success as the Gettysburg Majestic and the Carlisle. Both had fantastic renovations and are terrific venues.
Regardless of the Cloverfield advertisement, I’m plain sick and tired of movies about New York and Los Angeles being destroyed. I don’t see the entertainment value or attraction. This film sounds like a bomb anyway, and “I Am Legend” will get eated up by the new National Treasure, The Golden Compas and Charlie Wilson’s War.
Wonderful news- can’t wait to see it. I took photos of the Oakland back in ‘98. I visited the nearby Paramount for a screening of “Miracle On 34th Street.” If you live in the area, and haven’t experienced this theater-it’s another must.
I used to see three or four movies a week, not alot considering I completly stopped watching television about six years ago. I’m more choosy on what I see now, considering the price. I try to stick with art house and foreign films of better quality. I think the movie price is right for the times. People don’t realise that they have more expenses now than they did say thirty years ago. You didn’t have the cell phone bill, the internet, cable, the fancy SUV…So you had money to go to the movies and at the gas pump!
This was a weird rheater. I remember my Dad taking me here in ‘88 as a kid to see “Shakedown” The auditoriums were down in the basement and it smelled bad. It was creepy. Cine 2 was showing some odd art house film called “Girl On A Swing”. I remember passing by here in Dec. of '89 and shocked to see this theater with two huge first run films" “The Little Mermaid” and “Christmas Vacation”. I believe this theater was sandwiched somewhere between the Embassy 2-3-4 and the Criterion Center. As bad as all theese theaters may have been, they sure looked pretty all lit up in a row at night. There was nothing like it. Times Square has lost all it’s original charm. It’s sad.
The biggest problem today is that both parents have to work two jobs to support their families and the rare moments they are with their kids is not spent disciplining them, it’s spent spoiling them to make up for it. In the seventies, my mom brought us to the movies at four/five years old and you were told to be quiet once, then you were disciplined. If you are “afraid” you couldn’t make your child behave in a public place, guess we know who the parent is…
Do you mean the “Mountain Drive-in” in Liberty? In my 1982 film ad scrapbook, I have ads for this theater-never heard of Loch Sheldrake having a Drive-in, just the Strand which became the Hippodrome. I believe Mountain Drive-in closed around 1983. It showed first-run features.
I went to the Paris for the first time this past spring to see “The Year My Parents Went On Vacation”, It is with no doubt, one of New York’s finest theatres. If you have a chance to be in Manhattan, check it out. Most of Manhattan’s art houses are small, cramped and drab, this is the light at the end of the tunnel.
Will it be an art house theater again? I was sad to see it had closed-the staff was always friendly and it was nice for the area.
I got to see “2001” at the Cinerama Dome back in 1995 and it was one of the most awesome film experiences ever- if you get the chance, go!
Sorry-a four plex.
This was called Sam Eric in the 80’s/90’s, correct? I have pictures of it as a three-screen complex. There was another theater on the corner called Sam’s Place. Is the Midtown still around? That has a nice maquee and facade.
Nice looking theater- hope it keeps going.
Best wishes to you- I was in Long Beach last week and the whole area is so nice.
Awesome night- My friends and I got the last six seats at the Arclight in Sherman Oaks, Ca for the 12:45 AM show. They ended up adding an additional auditorium I heard. The movie is great, and it is a memorable experience with friends, which is what it’s all about.
Awesome marquee! I’d love to visit this area.
Too bad they didn’t run another re-release. I remember the twentieth anniversarry re-release in ‘98. The theater was packed and people sang along, danced and applauded. It was a great time. 1978 was one of the last great opportunities to see such a film on a big screen.Soon into 1979, the movie palaces begun to close, the theatres twinned and tripled and small screen multiplexes took over.
I believe the Lafayette Theater in Suffern is getting it? They have the teaser promo in the lobby. If they book it, I can’t think of any place else in New York State you would want to see it. This theatre is awesome- huge screen, balcony, the works!
The Rockland Drive-In on rt.59 in Monsey, New York-the awesome maquee is still there and the gigantic screen.
Thanks David Burris and Loves movies/Hates Going-This past weekend I took a friend to the Lafayette Theater in Suffern, N.Y. I sat in awe at this old movie palace and tryed to imagine a time when it was like that every time you go to the movies! Even “Mad Money” begun to look good there. (I went to see the theater!)
Fresh writers and new ideas would be wonderful. I stopped watching television years ago. Out of the 96 movies I saw last year, I think 15 were mainstream. I’d love to make the money they make- They can move to my town and work in my factory with me for $13.00 an hour and really see what hard times are. There has to be a writer out there who can write the oscar show- a few short jokes/and the nominees are/and the winner is…it’s not a big deal-people would appreciate a shortened, to the point telecast.
I attended this theater this wekend. Every square inch of the place is still immaculate and the staff is over-friendly. Even watching “Mad Money” here was a great experience. The balcony is still open-a big plus. They have a banner up for the new “Indiana Jones” movie-hope they get it-I’ll be back. If you haven’t been here, this is an absolute must!!!!!
This is great news- I hope it is as much as a success as the Gettysburg Majestic and the Carlisle. Both had fantastic renovations and are terrific venues.
Thank You Long Island Movies-I will post the pics soon!
I rode by this Drive-In last Sunday-the screen and marquee are still standing. I want to go take pictures soon!
Regardless of the Cloverfield advertisement, I’m plain sick and tired of movies about New York and Los Angeles being destroyed. I don’t see the entertainment value or attraction. This film sounds like a bomb anyway, and “I Am Legend” will get eated up by the new National Treasure, The Golden Compas and Charlie Wilson’s War.
Wonderful news- can’t wait to see it. I took photos of the Oakland back in ‘98. I visited the nearby Paramount for a screening of “Miracle On 34th Street.” If you live in the area, and haven’t experienced this theater-it’s another must.
Good luck and best wishes to you-
I used to see three or four movies a week, not alot considering I completly stopped watching television about six years ago. I’m more choosy on what I see now, considering the price. I try to stick with art house and foreign films of better quality. I think the movie price is right for the times. People don’t realise that they have more expenses now than they did say thirty years ago. You didn’t have the cell phone bill, the internet, cable, the fancy SUV…So you had money to go to the movies and at the gas pump!
This was a weird rheater. I remember my Dad taking me here in ‘88 as a kid to see “Shakedown” The auditoriums were down in the basement and it smelled bad. It was creepy. Cine 2 was showing some odd art house film called “Girl On A Swing”. I remember passing by here in Dec. of '89 and shocked to see this theater with two huge first run films" “The Little Mermaid” and “Christmas Vacation”. I believe this theater was sandwiched somewhere between the Embassy 2-3-4 and the Criterion Center. As bad as all theese theaters may have been, they sure looked pretty all lit up in a row at night. There was nothing like it. Times Square has lost all it’s original charm. It’s sad.
The biggest problem today is that both parents have to work two jobs to support their families and the rare moments they are with their kids is not spent disciplining them, it’s spent spoiling them to make up for it. In the seventies, my mom brought us to the movies at four/five years old and you were told to be quiet once, then you were disciplined. If you are “afraid” you couldn’t make your child behave in a public place, guess we know who the parent is…
Do you mean the “Mountain Drive-in” in Liberty? In my 1982 film ad scrapbook, I have ads for this theater-never heard of Loch Sheldrake having a Drive-in, just the Strand which became the Hippodrome. I believe Mountain Drive-in closed around 1983. It showed first-run features.