The reason why it wasn’t economical to run the Rialto is because a lot of people don’t want to go to a theater that looks like it’s falling part and not being maintained. New seats, a proper wide screen, and a good sound system would go a long way.
I thought one of the plans would go around all those historic homes. Like more to the west. Oh well, something has to be built eventually. On stilts, a tunnel, etc. Doesn’t have to be super wide.
There’s so much peeling paint on the exterior and the gorgeous blade marquee is all burned out. It’s a real eyesore. Hopefully it’ll get some much needed TLC and remain intact.
Yeah, that’s a simulation I found somewhere. Red masking would be kind of wild. lol
Flat 1.85:1 films aren’t actually too bad at the Dome so just masking the sides work for that. The masked 2.35:1 image would use the full width, just not the bottom. I’m surprised this isn’t done now. The benefits would far outweigh using the bottom sides of the screen.
I think a new screen was installed not too long ago, or maybe it was just new digital sound. The last time I was there was back 1998 for Life is Beautiful. The movie is of course 1.85:1 and used all of the screen, so yeah, it was top down and probably is now. I’d say around 40ft wide.
A similar masking configuration could be used for 2.35:1. Only the bottom would have to be masked. This would decrease the projection angle and allow for more of the frame to be seen that would otherwise be cut off if all of the screen was used. The last time I was at the Dome was for Spider-man 3 and so much was cut off at the bottom of the frame that the Sony Pictures text under the Columbia Pictures logo was completely cut off.
I should’ve added that it probably wouldn’t/doesn’t matter much if the screen in the Dome isn’t technically a Cinerama screen. As long as it’s huge and somewhat curved and the sign on the building says Cinerama then I think Joe Public will be satisifed.
Supposedly the picture at the Dome was worse before the Arclight addition. The focus across the screen wasn’t as uniform as it is now.
Wouldn’t angling the screen upward help as well? How does the projection angle compare to Grauman’s or the Village? Also, for those that were there how did Evita look when the temporary flat screen was put in? Was it hung higher to avoid the distortion?
The thing is that there isn’t a Cinerama screen in the Dome. It’s a D-150, which is too curvy for anything shown on it nowadays.
If the Pacific/Arclight Execs are indeed so disinterested in showing true Cinerama in The Dome then I would honestly prefer they install a proper screen (Cinemascope) and fix the projection problems. Then instead of showing compromised Cinerama a week out of the year and dim distorted 35mm/2k digital for the rest they could have top notch projection the entire year.
The Screenvision preshow is a recent distraction at Grauman’s. The Mann Village has it too now. Gone are the days of walking into the theater and just enjoying the aura of the space.
The last time I was there (for Grindhouse) the curtains closed after the preshow, opened for the trailers, closed after the trailers, opened for the main feature and then closed at the end of the credits. I’ll assume they just forgot to program the curtains for Potter, or the curtains aren’t working, or some other excuse. The thought of it being a decision is too horrifying to think of, especially when you consider that they installed new curtains not too long ago.
Re: the screen masking. I have no idea. The screen was slightly masked down during Episode II’s run years ago. At the time it was thought this was to compensate for the lack of light output of the DLP projector. It’s years later and they should no longer have this problem, for film or digital.
Here are pics from May 2002 showing the masking pulled in slightly.
Bunch of slackers over there aren’t they? A real shame too because I would certainly go to the Egyptain Ruins if they had some interesting Q&A screenings as those kind of events have pretty much dried up at Arclight.
Well, I’ll take your word for it. There was no curtain show when I saw Ratatouille last month though. Probably to accomadate the stage show.
I know this is OT but it’s pretty neat how the El Capitan’s screen operates. I wonder how big the screen speakers are as they must go up and down with the screen.
What’s the percentage of theaters that don’t have DD, SDDS, or DTS now?
I wouldn’t doubt that analog tracks are being made more sloppy nowadays as most of the prints that are churned out are garbage, IMO.
Glovedude, save your speech and condescending attitude for another forum. One where the topic is bikes, buses, and carpool lanes. ;-P
Back to the Rialto. Closing it is the best thing to happen because now they can finally figure out what to do with it.
The reason why it wasn’t economical to run the Rialto is because a lot of people don’t want to go to a theater that looks like it’s falling part and not being maintained. New seats, a proper wide screen, and a good sound system would go a long way.
I thought one of the plans would go around all those historic homes. Like more to the west. Oh well, something has to be built eventually. On stilts, a tunnel, etc. Doesn’t have to be super wide.
There’s so much peeling paint on the exterior and the gorgeous blade marquee is all burned out. It’s a real eyesore. Hopefully it’ll get some much needed TLC and remain intact.
The 710 extension (if it would ever go thru) would go more to the west. At least one of the proposed plans. ::cough::build it::cough::
Yeah, that’s a simulation I found somewhere. Red masking would be kind of wild. lol
Flat 1.85:1 films aren’t actually too bad at the Dome so just masking the sides work for that. The masked 2.35:1 image would use the full width, just not the bottom. I’m surprised this isn’t done now. The benefits would far outweigh using the bottom sides of the screen.
I think a new screen was installed not too long ago, or maybe it was just new digital sound. The last time I was there was back 1998 for Life is Beautiful. The movie is of course 1.85:1 and used all of the screen, so yeah, it was top down and probably is now. I’d say around 40ft wide.
Roadshow, since you were there for the Evita experiment how did the image look? Was there any distortion on the flat screen?
I heard that for the recent It’s A Madx4 World showing at the Dome the screen was masked so all of the frame was shown, something like this:
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A similar masking configuration could be used for 2.35:1. Only the bottom would have to be masked. This would decrease the projection angle and allow for more of the frame to be seen that would otherwise be cut off if all of the screen was used. The last time I was at the Dome was for Spider-man 3 and so much was cut off at the bottom of the frame that the Sony Pictures text under the Columbia Pictures logo was completely cut off.
Hopefully it will reopen intact and with some new paint.
I should’ve added that it probably wouldn’t/doesn’t matter much if the screen in the Dome isn’t technically a Cinerama screen. As long as it’s huge and somewhat curved and the sign on the building says Cinerama then I think Joe Public will be satisifed.
Supposedly the picture at the Dome was worse before the Arclight addition. The focus across the screen wasn’t as uniform as it is now.
Wouldn’t angling the screen upward help as well? How does the projection angle compare to Grauman’s or the Village? Also, for those that were there how did Evita look when the temporary flat screen was put in? Was it hung higher to avoid the distortion?
The thing is that there isn’t a Cinerama screen in the Dome. It’s a D-150, which is too curvy for anything shown on it nowadays.
Well how about that. Stardust will be playing at the Village afterall, in 2k DLP too.
It should be playing at the Village but Rush Hour 3 is there instead. RH3 is also playing at Grauman’s. Argh.
You must be pretty brave to want to see anything at the Dome.
but it’s not as good as some of the 2k DLP projectors?
If the Pacific/Arclight Execs are indeed so disinterested in showing true Cinerama in The Dome then I would honestly prefer they install a proper screen (Cinemascope) and fix the projection problems. Then instead of showing compromised Cinerama a week out of the year and dim distorted 35mm/2k digital for the rest they could have top notch projection the entire year.
Is there a reason why The Simpsons Movie couldn’t have played at the National? Besides no longer being connected to a theater chain.
I don’t think new drapery and carpeting would be that damaging. The Cinerama Dome certainly benefited from that kind of TLC.
Hey, I have an Arclight shirt around here somewhere. ;–)
I’m curious what advice Cinerama enthusiasts were suggesting. A proper strip screen would elminate the cross reflections, of course.
In those pics the auditorium looks a lot like the Warner/Pacific 1-2-3 today.
Sounds great. Let’s all pray it doesn’t end up like the Egyptian down the street.
How large is the backstage area?
The Screenvision preshow is a recent distraction at Grauman’s. The Mann Village has it too now. Gone are the days of walking into the theater and just enjoying the aura of the space.
The last time I was there (for Grindhouse) the curtains closed after the preshow, opened for the trailers, closed after the trailers, opened for the main feature and then closed at the end of the credits. I’ll assume they just forgot to program the curtains for Potter, or the curtains aren’t working, or some other excuse. The thought of it being a decision is too horrifying to think of, especially when you consider that they installed new curtains not too long ago.
Re: the screen masking. I have no idea. The screen was slightly masked down during Episode II’s run years ago. At the time it was thought this was to compensate for the lack of light output of the DLP projector. It’s years later and they should no longer have this problem, for film or digital.
Here are pics from May 2002 showing the masking pulled in slightly.
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Bunch of slackers over there aren’t they? A real shame too because I would certainly go to the Egyptain Ruins if they had some interesting Q&A screenings as those kind of events have pretty much dried up at Arclight.
How can a “restored” theater not have curtains?
Well, I’ll take your word for it. There was no curtain show when I saw Ratatouille last month though. Probably to accomadate the stage show.
I know this is OT but it’s pretty neat how the El Capitan’s screen operates. I wonder how big the screen speakers are as they must go up and down with the screen.