Also, what was done seemed appropriate to ensure the thread stay about the Ziegfeld. However, in light of various comments, the deletion can now be viewed to have been a mistake. For the most part, this thread IS about the Ziegfeld, so if once in a while it strays just a bit, that would seem ok.
Two? Who’s the 2nd one? Vito we know about. He’s not going anywhere- he has lots of fun posting on this thread and we all appreciate him. But, please tell us who the 2nd one is, so it can be figured out whether that’s good or bad.
I just googled. Today there are actual movie reviews of the movie online. Vito didn’t exactly receive an exclusive premiere with only him in the audience. Again, let’s not lose sight that this is the Ziegfeld page!
To that mattter, I asked if anybody saw the Godfather I and II presentations this year?
I’ll be eager to know about “Che” since I doubt I will attend.
Bill, “no” and apparently you saying that the Internet doesn’t have a Movie discussion blog?? I quickly glanced and found one or more. Here’s one. View link
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.
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
Clearview’s website indicates that following the Harry Potter marathan, on Christmas Day, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” will start at the Ziegfeld.
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.
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.
Jack,
per my Comment above, what you see is the former projecton booth. There was no balcony. You might be mistaken about drapes because I don’t believe theater drapes were still present when I visited as furniture store.
There was no concession stand on the Street level. Downstairs, next to the auditorium, was the concession stand. Opposite were the restrooms, which are still in the same place.
anybody seen the restored Godfather I & II at the Ziegfeld this weekend? How does it look & sound? even better than the versions shown in early 2006 at the Ziegfeld? Curtain being opened?
Philadelphia developer HAL WHEELER has signed an agreement to purchase the
historic Boyd Theatre in a few months from Live Nation. He is one of the
developers that Friends of the Boyd met with this past year. He would build
the MONACO brand of KIMPTON, a four star hotel, on the Sansom Street former
parking lot. This location is where the stage house expansion had previously
been planned. The Boyd would not host Touring Broadway musicals, which will
continue to be presented at the Academy of Music. The Boyd must be fully
restored to its original Art Deco beauty. Wheeler would reopen the closed
movie palace for a variety of entertainment and hotel events. He would like
to accommodate movie premieres and a film series. Inga Saffron’s article in
the Philadelphia Inquirer appears here: View link
Friends of the Boyd are eager to hear more of the details for authentic and
complete restoration. The reopening of the Boyd Theatre would revitalize the
neighborhood including Chestnut West, but nothing is conclusive yet. The
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia would need to help
fund restoration, as cities and states nationwide have done with their movie
palaces.
After the Boyd Theatre closed and appeared headed for demolition in 2002,
the FRIENDS OF THE BOYD, INC. organized as a nonprofit organization of
community volunteers, . For 6 years and working with three successive owners
of the theater and many allies, we are expecting the authentic restoration
of the Boyd and its reopening for entertainment. After a false start in
2006, when the Boyd was left at the altar by a prior owner, we have been
seeking other solutions.
This year has been quite exciting! The NATIONAL TRUST included the Boyd on
their national list of 11 endangered properties. The PHILADELPHIA
HISTORICAL COMMISSION legally protected the movie palace’s exterior.
Councilman BILL GREEN introduced his bill to allow for protection of
landmark interiors such as the Boyd. Friends of the Boyd are excited with
these milestones, but funding support is needed from the City and
Commonwealth, so the public can once again enjoy the Boyd Theatre!
Bill, unlike younger generations, I haven’t taken up smiley faces & the like.
I’m not sure which other deletions are referred to or who made them.
Also, what was done seemed appropriate to ensure the thread stay about the Ziegfeld. However, in light of various comments, the deletion can now be viewed to have been a mistake. For the most part, this thread IS about the Ziegfeld, so if once in a while it strays just a bit, that would seem ok.
As Ziegfeld Man suggests, of course I was jesting!
Two? Who’s the 2nd one? Vito we know about. He’s not going anywhere- he has lots of fun posting on this thread and we all appreciate him. But, please tell us who the 2nd one is, so it can be figured out whether that’s good or bad.
Webmasters.
For Chelsea see
/theaters/13816/
that’s the page now to post “Earthquake” recollections.
I just googled. Today there are actual movie reviews of the movie online. Vito didn’t exactly receive an exclusive premiere with only him in the audience. Again, let’s not lose sight that this is the Ziegfeld page!
To that mattter, I asked if anybody saw the Godfather I and II presentations this year?
I’ll be eager to know about “Che” since I doubt I will attend.
Bill, “no” and apparently you saying that the Internet doesn’t have a Movie discussion blog?? I quickly glanced and found one or more. Here’s one.
View link
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.
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
Clearview’s website indicates that following the Harry Potter marathan, on Christmas Day, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” will start at the Ziegfeld.
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.
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.
excellent photo of exterior, showing “Oliver”
View link
close up Marquee
View link
There might be drapes but my guess is not the same as when the theater was open. I think I would have noticed. There was some redecoration.
Jack,
per my Comment above, what you see is the former projecton booth. There was no balcony. You might be mistaken about drapes because I don’t believe theater drapes were still present when I visited as furniture store.
There was no concession stand on the Street level. Downstairs, next to the auditorium, was the concession stand. Opposite were the restrooms, which are still in the same place.
Thanks, the “Live” will get added to functions, likely within a day or two.
anybody seen the restored Godfather I & II at the Ziegfeld this weekend? How does it look & sound? even better than the versions shown in early 2006 at the Ziegfeld? Curtain being opened?
current photo by Rob Bender showing historic marquee & ticket booth gone! now clothing store.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rgb/2904811426/
The Avalon and the Uptown are grand movie houses that should be patronized by anybody who loves real cinema treasures.
News on potential reopening:
http://phillyskyline.com/jumbo.htm
Here’s our Weekly Update email from yesterday:
Philadelphia developer HAL WHEELER has signed an agreement to purchase the
historic Boyd Theatre in a few months from Live Nation. He is one of the
developers that Friends of the Boyd met with this past year. He would build
the MONACO brand of KIMPTON, a four star hotel, on the Sansom Street former
parking lot. This location is where the stage house expansion had previously
been planned. The Boyd would not host Touring Broadway musicals, which will
continue to be presented at the Academy of Music. The Boyd must be fully
restored to its original Art Deco beauty. Wheeler would reopen the closed
movie palace for a variety of entertainment and hotel events. He would like
to accommodate movie premieres and a film series. Inga Saffron’s article in
the Philadelphia Inquirer appears here:
View link
Friends of the Boyd are eager to hear more of the details for authentic and
complete restoration. The reopening of the Boyd Theatre would revitalize the
neighborhood including Chestnut West, but nothing is conclusive yet. The
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia would need to help
fund restoration, as cities and states nationwide have done with their movie
palaces.
After the Boyd Theatre closed and appeared headed for demolition in 2002,
the FRIENDS OF THE BOYD, INC. organized as a nonprofit organization of
community volunteers, . For 6 years and working with three successive owners
of the theater and many allies, we are expecting the authentic restoration
of the Boyd and its reopening for entertainment. After a false start in
2006, when the Boyd was left at the altar by a prior owner, we have been
seeking other solutions.
This year has been quite exciting! The NATIONAL TRUST included the Boyd on
their national list of 11 endangered properties. The PHILADELPHIA
HISTORICAL COMMISSION legally protected the movie palace’s exterior.
Councilman BILL GREEN introduced his bill to allow for protection of
landmark interiors such as the Boyd. Friends of the Boyd are excited with
these milestones, but funding support is needed from the City and
Commonwealth, so the public can once again enjoy the Boyd Theatre!
Howard B. Haas
www.FriendsOfTheBoyd.org
the Charles Cinema was great. Its screen was 50 feet wide.
Villa’s screen 78 feet wide for time “Lord of the Rings” was shown:
View link
From the Intro, it seems like a perfectly charming movie theater!