Loew's Jersey Theatre
54 Journal Square,
Jersey City,
NJ
07306
54 Journal Square,
Jersey City,
NJ
07306
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It might very well be that what they are doing is not only immoral it is illegal. But New Jersey executives (I mean, politicians) have never allowed immorality or malfeasance to hinder a comfortable cushioning of the their pockets.
After all it is easier to cheat a citizen than a customer.
I also got the email with the above information. I have to say, not surprised in the least. Judging by the rate that the landscape of New York City is being bulldozed for a more generic future, it’s not news to me that there is now an issue with the Loews Jersey’s future. I’m sure there is some fat-cat developer out there salivating at the prospect of tearing it down and putting a more ‘modern-in demand retail outlet’ of some sort under the guise of furthering the economy and well being of Jersey City. Let’s face it, when you get off the PATH train the Loews Jersey is right there in front of you. Can you imagine what goes through the minds of developers when they look at that location? Target, Whole Foods, Virgin Megastore, you name it. They probably would love to install one or all of those stores in that space. To developers and corporations ‘history’ is for the history books, consumption is NOW. Nevermind production, something that is also becoming scarce in this country, it’s all about feeding your face and liking it. Not to go off on a tangent here, but this concept of malls in urban areas is relatively new, and for my money totally wierd. Malls don’t belong in cities. Has anybody seen the Atlantic Avenue Mall in Brooklyn with the Target and Chuck E. Cheese? In a word….DEPRESSING! Anyway, before I further become the forecaster of gloom and doom, I for one hope that the Loews Jersey is left alone! Just let it be! Now, if the worst case scenario does happen, I will be glad that I got to spend some time in there and appreciate it that space the way it was meant to be.
It looks like the soap opera continues between the politicians & the folks running the theatre. This was in my e-mail in-box this a.m.:
But first, an important message to supporters and patrons of Friends
of the Loew’s:
Recently, the City has taken the position that the lease which was
executed between it and Friends of the Loew’s on October 15, 2004, is
not valid, that the ordinance which approved the lease should be
rescinded, and that the property should be conveyed to the Jersey City
Redevelopment Agency.
It is our position that the lease was approved by the City Council,
signed by the proper City officials, and is valid and binding on the
parties. We have retained counsel to try to resolve the matter with
the City, on a consensual basis if possible, or by litigation, if
necessary. We will keep you informed on this site as the case develops.
True, true. Woody Allen- along with Peter Falk did star together in a made for cable {?} version of Niel Simon
s " Sunshine Boys" a few years ago. I rented it at my local library and it was OK- but nowheres as good as the George Burns Walter Matthau movie from 1975.As far as " Antz" is concerned, the same years release of " A Bugs Life" was the better of the two, but Allens voice did set the right tone for the movie.As far as Allens current work is concerned, I kind of find it to run hot and cold, but I am a great fan of thi comedies from the early 70s to early 80s.Also, he is one of the few directors to occasionally shoot a film in black and white- something that I miss in most of todays films.“The Front” is a rare case where Woody was hired solely as an actor. The film was directed by Martin Ritt. Allen took no part in its direction, screenplay or conception. The only other films I can think of that fall into this same category for Allen (not counting any cameos or smaller roles) are Paul Mazursky’s “Scenes From a Mall” and the animated “Antz.”
Cut myself off on above comment.While it is true that many of the blacklisted writers had a difficult time finding work, some of them did manage to come back.Hollywood was caving in to the popular paranoia of the times.This subject is handled well in “The Front”– one of Woody Allens best films. Quess a person is entitled to his or her own views, but in the not too distant past it was a different story.
Sometimes wars can make strange allies.Guess the Soviets were never precieved as a threat until after the war. One good thing the so-called cold war did produce were films like “Doctor Strangelove”, “The Manchurian Candidate-1962},” Fail Safe} a sort .of serious Strangelove, and of course the James Bond series among others.
I guess the Soviet Union was still our friend in 1942, based on the film ad. Unfortunately the Americans most sympathetic to Russia’s plight in World War II ended up blacklisted ten years later.
This ad from September 20, 1960 made a huge impression on me when I was 5 years old:
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Here are some more old Loew’s ads from the Jersey Journal, courtesy of the microfilm collection at the Jersey City Public Library.
December 1942:
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March 4, 1943:
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July 25, 1961:
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Talking about Marilyn and Dean Martin … ironically, they are both now laid to rest in the same cemetery in the Westwood section of Los Angeles:
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The empty crypt to the left of Marilyn’s in the third picture is the future final resting place of Hugh Hefner.
Bill Huelbig and Yankee Mike… Thank you.I read about this film many years ago, and even saw some clips from it.So, I guess in this respect, the Misfits was her last movie- along with Clark Gable`s.As usual, you guys are right on the money.
She was fired from this movie. Some of her scenes from this film turned up in a documentary about this film a few years ago. I believe it was on TCM.
Theaterat: That Marilyn film was “Something’s Got to Give”. Dean Martin was her co-star. She was fired (or maybe just suspended – not sure) from the film right before her death, and Fox wound up retooling the whole project for Doris Day and James Garner. This version was called “Move Over, Darling”.
Don’t forget Kevin McCarthy (not much screen time, though).
Or how about Scooby Doo AND Scooby Doo II.I may be wrong on this one, but didn`t Marilyn Monroe make another film after The Misfits that was never released due to her death at about the same time the film was being made?
As to The Misfits, besides Gable we also have Marilyn Monroe (her last film, too), Thelma Ritter, Montgomery Clift and Eli Wallach. All worth seeing on a big screen.
Or any of the “Blondie” series. By the way the original “Daisy” was played by the same dog that played “Asta” in the Thin Man series.
Or how about The Thin Man series, their dogs name was Asta.
Or “Rhubarb” The star was a housecat.
While we are on the subject, how about Rin Tin Tin, A Black Stalion movie, or -if I can get ridiculous- Francis the Talking Mule.Sorry Jersey programers, this is one show I
ll just sit out- even though The Misfits- Gables last film does have some merit.How about some big screen epics along the lines of Spartacus, Doctor Zhivago, Around the World in 80 Days {1956} or the ever awesome king of them all- Ben Hur.How about “The Story of Seabiscutt”. I believe that film was from 1948.
I’m surprised nobody has mentioned one of MGM’s big stars of the 1940’s: Lassie.
I saw it there also. Really looked great (and scary) on their large screen.
Vincent: The Loew’s did play the 1933 King Kong a few years ago. I think it was in 2002. I sat in the front row and stared up at it in awe.