Ziegfeld Theatre
141 W. 54th Street,
New York,
NY
10019
141 W. 54th Street,
New York,
NY
10019
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It’s funny – the kind of personal posts LuisV describes clutter up the Ridgewood page, too many to even deal with. And yet this morning, an actual movie business professional posts the very first opinion I’ve been able to find on the Internet (and believe me, I’ve been looking) of an eagerly awaited major motion picture – albeit a negative opinion – and in a matter of minutes it’s wiped off the page like it never existed.
Howard, you don’t happen to be an executive at 20th Century-Fox, do you? :)
Thanks Bill
I agree that it is, indeed difficult to draw the line. While I persoanlly don’t mind reading posts about movies or comments related to other theaters on a theater page, I am annoyed when people start talking the guy who used to own the dry cleaner around the corner form the building and “Did you know Mrs. Krabapple who ran the sode fountain downt the street, etc….. That kind of conversation should be done privately and not clutter up this page.
Now, about the issue of the Curtains not being used consistently at The Ziegfeld……..How complicated could it possibly be? I want the curtains used at every single performance. It is the one experience that truly harkens back to the old era. I really get a warm feeling inside every time I attend a performance that does it.
“Above at August 15, 2008, the site’s policy is reiterated.”
From 8/15:
“Posting off-topic comments that taunt or bait other users”
Nobody “taunted or baited” anyone. That’s the only thing I can see from the August 15th post “rules” about “off topic” posts. You had no right to delete posts because the guys were discussing another film at some other theater. I resent you acting as a self appointed censor. I agree with Bill, I want to hear ANYTHING that Vito has to say. Put the posts back.
But there are always exceptions, right? I gave the reason up above as to why Vito posted what he did on this page. As far as I’m concerned, guys like Vito and REndres are HUMAN cinema treasures, and anything they have to say is something I’d want to hear.
From my understanding, the Ridgewood page is so out of hand, nobody wishes to spend days cleaning it up. No other thread will be allowed to become a general forum, having nothing to do with the theater. Above at August 15, 2008, the site’s policy is reiterated.
[runs over to the Ridgewood Theater listing]
I assume ‘Che’ will be digitally projected at the Ziegfeld.
are the Harry Potter films digital or 35mm. I saw the first two films at the AFI Silver last year, and while they were in 35mm and looked great. I had forgotten how intense the soundmixes notably for ‘Chamber of Secrets’ is, the Quidditch scenes are quite a ride.
To cite the worst example of what Jeff is referring to, the page for the Ridgewood Theater in Queens has literally hundreds of off-topic posts, many of them nothing to do with movies at all. I don’t think any of them have ever been deleted.
“When people receive emails in their mailboxes that there’s another Ziegfeld post, they expect it is actually about the Ziegfeld, NOT about any movie playing at other theaters.”
NO…
When I receive an email that there’s a message in the Ziegfeld thread, I expect it to be there, regardless of what it’s about. I don’t expect it to be deleted because “you didn’t like it”. Why don’t you apply the same rules to ALL THE OTHER THREADS on every other theater on CT that goes “off topic”? (and there are MANY) Don’t play censorship traffic cop here.
or to continue the topic on hand, maybe Soderbergh could film ‘Cleopatra’ in 70mm and showcase them as such at theatres like the Ziegfeld that CAN project 70mm features.
Oh wait … to make sure my post about the new “Cleopatra” doesn’t get deleted, I hope it plays at the Ziegfeld.
Sorry … couldn’t resist :)
I hear Soderbergh’s next project will be a remake of “Cleopatra”! I guess he’s been bitten by the extremely-long-movie bug.
Giles added “The Defiance” I hadn’t realized “Benjamin Button” would be there for so little time. I’m borrowing a Chicago page post from a fellow who’s no stranger to NYC, so this starts at the Ziegfeld on Friday:
I work in a screening faciiltiy which does quite a bit of work for Steven Soderbergh, and we’ve been screening “Che” from early versions to the current roadshow version that is being released in some cities this week. It would indeed be ideal at the McClurg. The first half is in Scope, and the 2nd half after intermission is “Flat” or 1.85 aspect ratio. Both halves are preceeded by an Overture with maps on the screen highlighting locations in the respective half. There is also exit music for both halves. Their office is releasing a cue sheet with the picture that will include pictures taken from our screen showing the relationship of the subtitles to the frame. There are no plans to release the roadshow version on film, and all screenings will be done digitally, but it’s definitely the sort of thing the McClurg large house would have done.
posted by REndres on Dec 10, 2008 at 10:13am
drat! Howard beat me to posting the info by five minutes :)
according to the Ziegfeld’s website its:
Harry Potter Marathon: Dec 19-24
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: Dec 25-30
The Defiance: Dec 31
Clearview’s website indicates that following the Harry Potter marathan, on Christmas Day, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” will start at the Ziegfeld.
In fairness to Vito, I started all this by posting this here last month:
I hope “The Day the Earth Stood Still ” is the Christmas attraction at the Ziegfeld. Maybe I’ll find out tomorrow.
posted by Bill Huelbig on Nov 19, 2008 at 7:43am
… which is why Vito posted his opinion of the movie on this page.
Vito: After I see the movie on Friday at Lincoln Square, I’ll post my opinion of it there and we’ll see if I agree with you :)
When people receive emails in their mailboxes that there’s another Ziegfeld post, they expect it is actually about the Ziegfeld, NOT about any movie playing at other theaters.
Censorship now?
Vito’s comment appeared & then disappeared because this is not a “discuss any movie” thread. As comments above indicate, the Ziegfeld will soon have 2 special showcase engagements: “Che” and the Harry Potter marathon. Both special engagements can be found at the Clearview website and each is actually relevant to this thread.
Vito: if you e-mail me at the above address I’ll let you know what happened. Sorry about all this non-Ziegfeld stuff.
I had the same problem Bill
I wrote about the dreadfull remake of
“The Day The earth Stood Still” but it never appeasred.
Was it something I said that caused the last few posts to be removed? That never happened to me before on CT and I feel bad about it. Please let me know what I did so I won’t do it again.
Thanks.
Saw Quantum of Solace yesterday afternoon and I thought it was great! Craig has done another amazing job as Bond. I agree with Bill that the editing in the action sequences was so fast and furious that is was difficult to know what was going on, but…..I thought it was a great film nonetheless. I would say there were about 75-100 people for the 2:00 PM showing, which is probably not bad.
No Curtains! :–(
But helpful and polite staff as always. This theater is always a joy to attend.
Hi,
Exciting News! Harry Potter Marathon is coming to The Ziegfeld!
“The Ultimate Harry Potter Movie Experience!”
at the world famous Clearview Cinemas Ziegfeld Theatre
December 19th – 24th, 2008