Status should be changed to “Renovating”. Now under the banner of Fairborn Phoenix, the split auditorium has been returned to its original single screen configuration.
https://www.fairbornphoenix.com/
This should be updated to show as closed. The building is now called The Cinema, although all of the interior trappings have been removed. The site is now a banquet hall.
The building has gone through some major renovations and is now The Muse Theatre, an event hall. The theatre interior is gone, but it is an attractive site just the same. The new website is https://www.themusetheatrega.com/
The auditorium appears to have been a single room split into three rather than one have two screens added on. Are any photos available of the theatre in its original configuration? Also, the theatre might be closing.
The Uptown Theatre in Washington DC, to the best of my knowledge, is the only theatre on the east coast still equipped for Cinerama, including the curved screen. I don’t think it has used all 3 projectors for at least 50 years and that was when it had the Cinerama banner. Digital projection doesn’t fit on curved screens like film.
My only experience with the Blackwell was seeing a British film there that was only showing at one other theatre, the Garden Hills in Atlanta. I was amazed that there was a market for art films in this area.
Since the SIFF was unable to secure the rights to Cinerama, it is doubtful that they can use the 3 projector process. As for the curved screen, according to the former operators, it was a labor and time intensive process to install and could only be used with film (not digital) presentations. At best, Seattle can hope that the 70mm will be used as frequently as possible. The flat screen, to it’s credit, is immense and looks great in showing both film and digital.
There is a glimer of hope on the horizon regarding the theatres reopening under the management of Sun-Ray Cinema Jacksonville. Talks are underway with the county and there is a possibility that 70mm projection will be brought in with the acquisition.
Regretfully the Caligny Theatre is once again closed. It looks like a pretty nice little venue for art film with a relatively large screen and intimate seating. Hopefully someone can make a go at it again.
Give it to Quentin Tarantino for FREE! He is probally about the only known individual who could make it a profitable enterprise based on his name recognition and his love for the wide screen format. Otherwise this will be a great loss. Hopefully the Uptown in DC and the Cinerama in Seattle will be able to operate again as true Cinerama’s.
The building has been gutted and is now a pet supply store.
Its 205 W Howard St. The building has been converted into offices.
Status should be changed to “Renovating”. Now under the banner of Fairborn Phoenix, the split auditorium has been returned to its original single screen configuration.
https://www.fairbornphoenix.com/
This should be updated to show as closed. The building is now called The Cinema, although all of the interior trappings have been removed. The site is now a banquet hall.
The theatre has expanded to 4 screens.
The 1969 Coles City Directory list a Number One Drive In theatre at Ridgewood Ave. Is this possibly the same or another drive in theater?
The building has gone through some major renovations and is now The Muse Theatre, an event hall. The theatre interior is gone, but it is an attractive site just the same. The new website is https://www.themusetheatrega.com/
The theatre is again closed, in part due to COVID.
The building still appears on Google maps. The address is 205 S Hutchinson Ave, Adel, GA 31620.
The current owner stated that he might not be able to continue operating if the theatre staff elects to unionize.
The auditorium appears to have been a single room split into three rather than one have two screens added on. Are any photos available of the theatre in its original configuration? Also, the theatre might be closing.
This is one of my favorite theatres in the world! An ideal venue for art, foreign and classic film.
The Tivoli has been closed since COVID and is for sale.
The building has been radically altered since it closed as a theatre.
Giant screens, excellent acoustics, professional staff and reasonable prices. All in all, a pretty good venue.
The Uptown Theatre in Washington DC, to the best of my knowledge, is the only theatre on the east coast still equipped for Cinerama, including the curved screen. I don’t think it has used all 3 projectors for at least 50 years and that was when it had the Cinerama banner. Digital projection doesn’t fit on curved screens like film.
My only experience with the Blackwell was seeing a British film there that was only showing at one other theatre, the Garden Hills in Atlanta. I was amazed that there was a market for art films in this area.
Since the SIFF was unable to secure the rights to Cinerama, it is doubtful that they can use the 3 projector process. As for the curved screen, according to the former operators, it was a labor and time intensive process to install and could only be used with film (not digital) presentations. At best, Seattle can hope that the 70mm will be used as frequently as possible. The flat screen, to it’s credit, is immense and looks great in showing both film and digital.
What remains of the theater is currently being used as a church.
The World of Golf IMAX has reopened! The new website is https://www.worldgolfimax.com/about-us
There is a glimer of hope on the horizon regarding the theatres reopening under the management of Sun-Ray Cinema Jacksonville. Talks are underway with the county and there is a possibility that 70mm projection will be brought in with the acquisition.
The State has reopened! The website is State Theater of Havre de Grace.
Regretfully the Caligny Theatre is once again closed. It looks like a pretty nice little venue for art film with a relatively large screen and intimate seating. Hopefully someone can make a go at it again.
Demolition has begun on the former theatre.
Give it to Quentin Tarantino for FREE! He is probally about the only known individual who could make it a profitable enterprise based on his name recognition and his love for the wide screen format. Otherwise this will be a great loss. Hopefully the Uptown in DC and the Cinerama in Seattle will be able to operate again as true Cinerama’s.