I also sent this in as homepage news, but yours arrived 1st. My news had a different link, to the Washington Post article with a photo of the damaged former theater. View link
Yes, a Washington Post reporter telephoned me today, because I had written the introduction above. I suggested she contact Bob Headley, the author of the wonderful book “Motion Picture Exhibition in Washington D.C.”
you don’t ID where you are, but here in the Philadelphia area almost every movie theater showing mainstream blockbusters is operated by a chain, especially Regal and AMC. There are choices for arthouse films.
Nonprofit theaters in Philadelphia area most offer popcorn and soda for a grand total that’s much less, like $6, than for profit theaters. The for profit chains expect you to pay $10 + for the popcorn and soda, and that’s too much. You can get an entire meal in the nearby Food Court of the malls for less than that. What you should NOT do is expect to bring that entire meal into the movie theater. Eat it in the Food Court, where the smells & clean up are the responsibility of the Food Court or the trashcans there.
Yes, people (not me) sneak in a bit of candy, and no, no theater operator is going to do a body search.
Nonprofit arthouses often offer way less expensive refreshments than the chains.
I do wish those who keep blogging on this website about the pleasures of watching all their movies at home would concentrate instead on providing their recollections of when they did attend movie theaters in the past. There’s plenty of magic moviegoing at the remaining historic cinemas throughout this nation. Well run stadium seated megaplexes aren’t so bad either, if they show a decent print, though I would like them to expel cell phone users/texters (white light rays) and lower concession prices.
Article with exterior photo and photo of an auditorium facing screen: View link
I’m guessing reference to “digital 35 mm projectors” really means 2 k or 4 k projection.
Much text in French and photos which about this exciting reuse of a historic building. The interesting “roof” is shown as the ceiling of the building: View link
I’m going to echo Ross' thank you and appreciation. As (volunteer) President of Friends of the Boyd, Inc. I’m also going to say that Friends of the Boyd, Inc. (www.FriendsOfTheBoyd.org) lack a photo with “Ben Hur” on Philadelphia’s Boyd Theatre marquee and would love one if anyone has one.
I’m no expert on downtown LA parking issues, but I took this news item as HOPE for a great revitalization of the Los Angeles and Palace theaters! What uses (in addition to current uses) are envisioned by the owner for the Los Angeles Theatre? I’ve seen 2 classic movies there, and it is one of the world’s greatest surviving movie palaces. The Palace is neat, too. Which others does he own?
Joe, that’s a great find, thanks. I’ve brought it to the attention of the webmasters, who will likely add it soon. They do not read every post, so please feel free to use the “Contact Us” function to alert them of such important changes in the future.
That’s useful and interesting, but I asked for “total seat count” for the entire megaplex because the listing now if for the whole place, not only the original auditorium.
Seat count above for this cinema says “unknown” If anybody looks for press releases and finds a total seat count when the Arclight opened, the webmasters can put such a seat count above.
Tough crowd!
Congrats to Christie for obtaining the contract. Keep up the good work.
http://issuu.com/bucksliving/docs/bucks_sept
Go to page 42 for article and photos of the Ambler Theatre
http://issuu.com/bucksliving/docs/bucks_sept
Go to page 39 for article and photos of the County Theatre in Dolyestown, PA
As the 1st paragraph of the Introduction says, the name was reused for this theater.
December 4 Globe and Mail article about its closing & effect on Toronto moviegoing:
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I also sent this in as homepage news, but yours arrived 1st. My news had a different link, to the Washington Post article with a photo of the damaged former theater.
View link
Yes, a Washington Post reporter telephoned me today, because I had written the introduction above. I suggested she contact Bob Headley, the author of the wonderful book “Motion Picture Exhibition in Washington D.C.”
Some other chains have the same matinee cut off time but I sure hope you didn’t pay $8.50 for a hotdog, JodarMovieFan!
you don’t ID where you are, but here in the Philadelphia area almost every movie theater showing mainstream blockbusters is operated by a chain, especially Regal and AMC. There are choices for arthouse films.
Nonprofit theaters in Philadelphia area most offer popcorn and soda for a grand total that’s much less, like $6, than for profit theaters. The for profit chains expect you to pay $10 + for the popcorn and soda, and that’s too much. You can get an entire meal in the nearby Food Court of the malls for less than that. What you should NOT do is expect to bring that entire meal into the movie theater. Eat it in the Food Court, where the smells & clean up are the responsibility of the Food Court or the trashcans there.
Yes, people (not me) sneak in a bit of candy, and no, no theater operator is going to do a body search.
A cool BW photo that somebody posted recently:
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October 12, 2009 London’s The Guardian had an obit of Ben Ali:
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Wow! wonderful looking sign.
The article says “state of the art projection” Does that mean 2 k, 4 k, 35 mm, or showing a DVD on a giant screen?
Nonprofit arthouses often offer way less expensive refreshments than the chains.
I do wish those who keep blogging on this website about the pleasures of watching all their movies at home would concentrate instead on providing their recollections of when they did attend movie theaters in the past. There’s plenty of magic moviegoing at the remaining historic cinemas throughout this nation. Well run stadium seated megaplexes aren’t so bad either, if they show a decent print, though I would like them to expel cell phone users/texters (white light rays) and lower concession prices.
Article with exterior photo and photo of an auditorium facing screen:
View link
I’m guessing reference to “digital 35 mm projectors” really means 2 k or 4 k projection.
Much text in French and photos which about this exciting reuse of a historic building. The interesting “roof” is shown as the ceiling of the building:
View link
Photo of the chairs of an auditorium:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicouze/3723551171/
Photo of movie theater posters at this cinema:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sytamni/2250938306/
According to Coate’s listings, “This is Cinerama” played longer in Boston in the 1950s.
I’m going to echo Ross' thank you and appreciation. As (volunteer) President of Friends of the Boyd, Inc. I’m also going to say that Friends of the Boyd, Inc. (www.FriendsOfTheBoyd.org) lack a photo with “Ben Hur” on Philadelphia’s Boyd Theatre marquee and would love one if anyone has one.
What’s shown now? films in 35 mm or DVDs?
How is film projected? 2 k? 4 K? DVD? 35 mm?
I’m no expert on downtown LA parking issues, but I took this news item as HOPE for a great revitalization of the Los Angeles and Palace theaters! What uses (in addition to current uses) are envisioned by the owner for the Los Angeles Theatre? I’ve seen 2 classic movies there, and it is one of the world’s greatest surviving movie palaces. The Palace is neat, too. Which others does he own?
Joe, that’s a great find, thanks. I’ve brought it to the attention of the webmasters, who will likely add it soon. They do not read every post, so please feel free to use the “Contact Us” function to alert them of such important changes in the future.
That’s useful and interesting, but I asked for “total seat count” for the entire megaplex because the listing now if for the whole place, not only the original auditorium.
Seat count above for this cinema says “unknown” If anybody looks for press releases and finds a total seat count when the Arclight opened, the webmasters can put such a seat count above.