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Archie1959 commented about AMC Causeway 13 on Nov 17, 2023 at 5:37 pm

I looked beyond the opening week on showtimes. For Turkey Day weekend, the latest time for a movie was 8:20 pm. Have to wait and see if this sticks or location is still trying to find workers and times will be increased.

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Archie1959 commented about AMC Causeway 13 on Nov 16, 2023 at 7:17 pm

Looked at listing for Friday 11-17-2023. Does not look that all 13 are ready yet. Wonder how long the 19 screen cinema complex will stay open at Boston Common.

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Archie1959 commented about AMC Causeway 13 on Aug 20, 2023 at 10:15 pm

To me location has been ruined. Name of location AMC Causeway 13. Before location has even opened, down from 15 to 13.

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Archie1959 commented about Westgate Cinema Centre on Jul 29, 2023 at 8:26 pm

I had them at 7 cinemas in total before Hoyt’s took over the location. Could be wrong.

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Archie1959 commented about Greenacres Drive-In on May 14, 2023 at 5:23 am

Did Hank Kimball or Mr. Haney run the box office? Arnold attended on when a cowboy movie and a Porky Pig cartoon was playing!

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Archie1959 commented about Leicester Triple Drive-In on Jun 28, 2022 at 5:01 am

I would mark this location closed. The fan page last update was 5-31-2020.

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Archie1959 commented about Leicester Triple Drive-In on May 29, 2022 at 1:17 am

Yelp says June 1st open. Google says closed for good. Nothing FB

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Archie1959 commented about Leicester Triple Drive-In on Jun 12, 2021 at 9:42 pm

Dear Leicester Drive-In Friends,

It is with great disappointment that we will not be open this 2021 season due to strains that Covid has placed on us. We will miss you all and the bustling that makes our every summer! Please keep being safe and careful.

We will be looking forward to seeing everyone in Summer 2022!

Via DI web site.

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Archie1959 commented about Showcase Cinemas Revere on Dec 21, 2020 at 8:24 pm

That complex I used as my third location for Showcase Cinemas. First choice Randolph. 2nd choice Patriot Place then Revere. Dedham location was closer in distance than Patriot Place, but they never had a late show on weekends.

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Archie1959 commented about Alamo Drafthouse Boston Seaport on Mar 3, 2020 at 7:17 pm

I have attended on three different dates. 1st time was for the Mr Rodgers bio Won’t You Be My Neighbor? At that time an usher would escort you to your seat. Second time was for the Linda Ronstadt bio The Sound of My Voice. Third time I was in The Dolby Atmos cinema for 1917. Normally, I would attend AMC or Showcase Cinemas, but this is why I attended ShowPlace Icon, For the bio films, neither AMC or Showcase was playing film. For 1917, neither AMC or Showcase was presenting in Dolby Atmos. The sound is amazing in Dolby Atmos. Location is easier to get to by public transportation. Parking is expensive. Think it was 25 dollars without validation on a Saturday night. You need to park in a certain garage to get validated parking. Cinema did not offer this when I drove in and they decided to give me two passes for their error once I complained via e-mail.

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Archie1959 commented about Wheel-In Motor Movie Drive-In on Dec 20, 2017 at 6:35 pm

The drive in has a FaceBook page. https://www.facebook.com/WheelInMotorMovie/

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Archie1959 commented about Christopher Nolan’s new film Dunkirk is being projected on 70mm film in 125 theaters on Jul 20, 2017 at 8:42 pm

Could someone explain what this means: Additionally, select theatres will be presenting Dunkirk in IMAX with laser a re-imagination of the movie theatre experience capable of projecting an image with up to a 1.43:1 aspect ratio. I am trying to figure out if I should see the 70mm version or the IMAX version listed.

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Archie1959 commented about Redwood 6 Drive-In on Mar 2, 2017 at 7:18 pm

Yes I agree on the paint job. Great idea to have a sold out light for each screen.

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Archie1959 commented about Nashville, TN - Indoor drive-in movie theater coming to Nashville on Feb 8, 2017 at 9:53 pm

Great idea! Would not mind seeing this as an alternative where I live in MA when the weather is bad for a traditional drive in movie!

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Archie1959 commented about Loews Cheri on Feb 2, 2017 at 7:35 pm

I have a few memories of the multiplex. Worst film I saw in cinema 1 Godfather 3. Cinema 2 saw the The Right Stuff and Titanic. either cinema 3 or 4 saw Edward Scissorhands (one or the other had a 70 mm projector. When it was a Sack Cinema 1st movie I saw was Semi-Tough (won passes to film) Did cinema 1 have a curtain?

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Archie1959 commented about Northfield Drive-In on Jul 22, 2016 at 5:01 pm

The DI had a break in 7-19-16. Here are the details of the break in and what was stolen.http://www.recorder.com/Northfield-Drive-In-looking-for-candy-thieves-3582419

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Archie1959 commented about Quincy, MA - One last look inside Quincy's historic Wollaston Theatre on Jun 8, 2016 at 8:56 pm

According to posts on The Save Wollaston Theater Face Book page, the auction never happened.

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Archie1959 commented about Wollaston Theatre on Oct 7, 2015 at 5:53 pm

On October 6th a rally was held in an attempt to save the Wollaston Theatre. I went for informational purposes only. Where there biggest problems are is the length of time it has been closed (2003) and if you hold a rally you need electronic media coverage to have on their late news. Social media and the local papers can only go so far.

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Archie1959 commented about Mendon Twin Drive-In on Jul 22, 2015 at 10:06 pm

Since there have been no updates for the last 3 years, I thought I would share them. DI is under new ownership for the last 2 years and now serves beer and wine. New owners have shown PPV concerts and UFC fights and have had retro movie weekends in September and horror films during October.

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Archie1959 commented about Leicester Triple Drive-In on Apr 28, 2015 at 4:48 pm

DI will have a 2015 season. Only one screen opening weekend. 2nd screen to be used later in season. No details if 3rd screen will be used for 2015.

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Archie1959 commented about Transit Drive-In on Nov 26, 2014 at 5:38 pm

LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) – The lake effect blast that buried the Ralph, forced the Buffalo Bills to move their home game against the New York Jets to Detroit. As a result, a special tailgating party was held at the Transit Drive-in Theater in Lockport Monday night. Fans were chanting, tailgating, and cheering on the Buffalo Bills in the lot. “We’re all one. The team and the fans are all one,” fan Matt Rosenhahn said. Some fans said they wanted to see the game in Detroit, but couldn’t make it there. “We were going to go to Detroit and we decided we couldn’t make it. So we were going to come here because there’s going to be a bunch of people,” Kevin St. Laurent, a Bills fan said. “We tailgate every week and we couldn’t make it out to Detroit,” Dan Frisicaro, a Bills season ticket holder said. Frisicaro had the grill going, flags up and brought the cooler and chairs to the lot. “This is the only chance you get to see the Bills on a screen this big.” Fans said this was much better than watching the game at home. “You know what, at home you don’t get as much of an atmosphere,” Rosenhahn said. “This is good, because you’ve got the Buffalo fan camaraderie going on right now.” “I’ve got my cousin in town and he’s from California. I wanted to give him a Bills experience and this is the closest we’re going to get,” DJ Mocarski said. Anthony Mocarski of California said the atmosphere at the drive-in was great. “Even though it’s a little cold it doesn’t bother me. I’m just happy to be out here with some of the best fans Buffalo has to offer.” Diehard fans explained they were happy to cheer on their team whether it was in Detroit, at the Ralph or at a drive-in. “Go Bills!” Frisicaro said. Admission was free at the drive-in and all proceeds from the snack stand went to the Buffalo City Mission

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Archie1959 commented about Milford Drive-In on Jul 6, 2014 at 5:59 pm

I went last night to see Tammy and Jersey Boys. Drive In is digital and they show a lot of the old drive in clips to welcome you for attending, PIK bug coil. But the intermission reel starts at the 5 minute mark not the 10 minute mark due to the digital ads. One ad was for a psychic reader. Huh? Oh well, they need to make money. There is also a track for rc cars 3.00 for 5 minute rental.

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Archie1959 commented about Milton Cinema on May 9, 2014 at 9:22 pm

A member of my high school graduation class was the owner at one point in time of the cinema. He could not compete with a 8 screen multiplex in Quincy MA

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Archie1959 commented about Cooke Brothers Drive-In on May 2, 2014 at 3:19 pm

Just noticed that UDITOA for sale tab now has 3 locations. If I hit Mega Millions or Power Ball would love to purchase a drive in. Would not be surprised if list grows due to no funds for conversion to digital.

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Archie1959 commented about Rustic Tri-View Drive-In on Jun 9, 2013 at 9:21 pm

Drive In will be digital cinema starting Friday June 14.