The Winemaker’s Shop did move, or was in the process of moving, around the same time I took the shot linked above. The two shops beside the entrance to the theatre share the same building, but are technically not part of the theatre and would therefore have separate addresses (the Grandview Theatre in Grandview Heights, OH is another example of this).
Hooray for leaf blowers not being used to clean theater auditoriums. They absolutely ruin the screen, and companies are quite reluctant, for obvious reasons, to replace them.
I too strongly dislike those trees. Trees on Hollywood Blvd. at all, come on…..
My vote goes to the Pacific to be the next on the renovation list, it’s visually the least sorry looking one of the lot!
Here is a photo of my grandmother (center) and her two friends when they were in nurses training at the Naval School in the Bronx. They’re standing beside the Mayfair, which is showing “Gaslight”. If I were to venture a guess I would believe this was taken in 1944. View link
Here is a 2001 shot I took of the Wiltern: View link
The fact that this theater is now a live venue is in no way upsetting to me, unlike what a previous poster felt. The fact that it still stands, and is in use for the arts, is something I think needs to be embraced by theater/theatre enthusiasts.
Oh boy… I don’t have the greatest memory off hand, but I was able to find the address online as being 138 West 48th Street
New York, NY 10036. As I am sure the chances of there being multiple Cort Theaters is probably good, I looked on the map and that is in fact the address of the theater I took the photograph of.
I also found this informative link with good specs and additional photos: View link
Ken, the photo you linked was taken in 2003, as the film showing at the time was “Lilya 4 Ever”, which was out in limited release in April of that year. A very disturbing film, though definitely Ken fare. I saw many a disturbing film there over the years, “Fat Girl” and “Julien Donkey Boy” are two examples that come quickly to mind.
I’ve posted this same picture above, though now it’s included on my theatres page on Flickr: View link
The Newport does have a balcony, stairs in the large foyer go up to a long hallway that overlooks the foyer and leads to the restrooms. The balcony wraps around ¾ of the building, which is great for live concerts.
I remember hanging out in downtown before Horton Plaza made it “okay” to go down there for leisure, the image of those old theatres is imprinted on my memory. Thanks for the amazing read, and like RickB said, you could make a book out of it!
A few years ago I scored many wonderful old movies (An Affair to Remember, The Third Man, etc) on VHS at the swap meet this drive in hosts. Very exciting.
I thought I’d come check the new comments on the Lamar after watching “Mystery Train” again this morning, there are some very beautiful shots of the theatre in the movie. I am pleased to read that the theatre is being used/is going to be used again in a new way.
Though I completely agree with EricHooper that “Brokeback Mountain” should have taken the Best Picture prize in 2006 (hell, anything but “Crash”!), and though I thought I’d pass out when I saw that they had Beyonce performing the nominated song from “The Chorus”, a film about a boys school choir, Oscar Sunday is in our house what Superbowl Sunday is in many others. We get set up in front of the tv with food, drink, and ballots and do our very best to enjoy it. Though I disagree with some of the Academy’s choices, I also strongly agree with others, and enjoy watching the show each year… even if I do come out disappointed in the end. I didn’t think this years' show was so awful, in fact it was probably my favorite of the last 4 or so years.
The Winemaker’s Shop did move, or was in the process of moving, around the same time I took the shot linked above. The two shops beside the entrance to the theatre share the same building, but are technically not part of the theatre and would therefore have separate addresses (the Grandview Theatre in Grandview Heights, OH is another example of this).
They’d do some first run, national release date openings, but often would open a movie a week or two after the release date as well.
I signed the petition and forwarded it onto others. Here’s hoping for a good ending.
A 2004 photo I took of the Strand can be seen here:
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Hooray for leaf blowers not being used to clean theater auditoriums. They absolutely ruin the screen, and companies are quite reluctant, for obvious reasons, to replace them.
Don’t forget the Cove Theatre also, though that was a few years ago, January 2003 to be specific.
I too strongly dislike those trees. Trees on Hollywood Blvd. at all, come on…..
My vote goes to the Pacific to be the next on the renovation list, it’s visually the least sorry looking one of the lot!
Here is a photo of my grandmother (center) and her two friends when they were in nurses training at the Naval School in the Bronx. They’re standing beside the Mayfair, which is showing “Gaslight”. If I were to venture a guess I would believe this was taken in 1944.
View link
Here is a 2001 shot I took of the Wiltern:
View link
The fact that this theater is now a live venue is in no way upsetting to me, unlike what a previous poster felt. The fact that it still stands, and is in use for the arts, is something I think needs to be embraced by theater/theatre enthusiasts.
Oh boy… I don’t have the greatest memory off hand, but I was able to find the address online as being 138 West 48th Street
New York, NY 10036. As I am sure the chances of there being multiple Cort Theaters is probably good, I looked on the map and that is in fact the address of the theater I took the photograph of.
I also found this informative link with good specs and additional photos: View link
Here is a photo I took of the Cort Theater in 2004:
View link
Some interior shots of the Grandview:
View link
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Ken, the photo you linked was taken in 2003, as the film showing at the time was “Lilya 4 Ever”, which was out in limited release in April of that year. A very disturbing film, though definitely Ken fare. I saw many a disturbing film there over the years, “Fat Girl” and “Julien Donkey Boy” are two examples that come quickly to mind.
I’ve posted this same picture above, though now it’s included on my theatres page on Flickr:
View link
The Newport does have a balcony, stairs in the large foyer go up to a long hallway that overlooks the foyer and leads to the restrooms. The balcony wraps around ¾ of the building, which is great for live concerts.
I remember hanging out in downtown before Horton Plaza made it “okay” to go down there for leisure, the image of those old theatres is imprinted on my memory. Thanks for the amazing read, and like RickB said, you could make a book out of it!
I believe so. It was early 2006 the last time I was actively in touch with Columbus' grosses and theatre locations outside of the art houses.
I thought there was a multiplex in Reynoldsburg?
Located in Columbus, Ohio.
A few years ago I scored many wonderful old movies (An Affair to Remember, The Third Man, etc) on VHS at the swap meet this drive in hosts. Very exciting.
Two recent pictures of the Vine, from March 2008:
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Here are two photos of the Starlite, taken March 2008:
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I thought I’d come check the new comments on the Lamar after watching “Mystery Train” again this morning, there are some very beautiful shots of the theatre in the movie. I am pleased to read that the theatre is being used/is going to be used again in a new way.
Ah, thank you for the clarification.
I thought it was/is called the TomCat? And I believe that it is still standing, possibly still in operation.
Though I completely agree with EricHooper that “Brokeback Mountain” should have taken the Best Picture prize in 2006 (hell, anything but “Crash”!), and though I thought I’d pass out when I saw that they had Beyonce performing the nominated song from “The Chorus”, a film about a boys school choir, Oscar Sunday is in our house what Superbowl Sunday is in many others. We get set up in front of the tv with food, drink, and ballots and do our very best to enjoy it. Though I disagree with some of the Academy’s choices, I also strongly agree with others, and enjoy watching the show each year… even if I do come out disappointed in the end. I didn’t think this years' show was so awful, in fact it was probably my favorite of the last 4 or so years.