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paulnelson commented about ABC Clapton Pond on Apr 25, 2013 at 8:08 pm

A handsome theatre modern post art deco lobby and building. What a loss for the city and historic theatres.

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paulnelson commented about Grauman's Chinese 1977 on Apr 20, 2013 at 7:17 pm

A great combo. This blockbuster film playing Hollywood theatre royalty.

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paulnelson commented about El Capitan (Paramount) 1983 on Apr 20, 2013 at 7:13 pm

Nice to see that this theatre has a new improved signage. This is a little plain. Great building detail work though.

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paulnelson commented about El Capitan Theatre 2011 on Apr 20, 2013 at 7:07 pm

Still one of the star theatres in Los Angeles. Cheers to many more years.

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paulnelson commented about Gayety Theatre on Apr 20, 2013 at 6:59 pm

What a great candy colored postcard pic. Sign and cartoons are classic.

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paulnelson commented about ALLENTOWN (COLONIAL) Theatre; Allentown, Pennsylvania. on Apr 16, 2013 at 5:26 pm

Interesting pic. Looks as scary as the featured film. Excellent.

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paulnelson commented about Bay Theatre on Aug 28, 2012 at 11:34 am

The idea of still using an elegant waterfall curtain in front of the screen should be used more often in new theatre construction. The MB does just this. It is the most beautiful new theatre in Seattle along with the Cinerama downtown. They have a nice curtain too.

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paulnelson commented about Woodland Theatre on Aug 22, 2012 at 7:28 pm

This entrance was so much nicer than the present rough stone one. Auditorium looks like it is still intact. Would be nice if someone would restore the whole theatre. A great location for a cinema I would think. Very high end area now. Close to Phinney Ridge Seattle.

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paulnelson commented about SIFF Cinema Downtown on Jul 17, 2012 at 6:48 pm

I saw 2001 here in the 60’s. Great experience. Also Bladerunner in a Cinerama style presentation with a special lense on the projector and it looked like authentic Cinerama. That was the best experience. Years ago too.

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paulnelson commented about Reed Theatre, Alexandria VA on Jul 10, 2012 at 6:27 pm

This is a fantastic Art Deco theatre. Wow what a handsome design. Too bad it is not around anymore.

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paulnelson commented about Booker-T Theater on Jul 8, 2012 at 9:40 am

Great detail on this classic old building. Motif on top in center is awesome.

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paulnelson commented about Odeon Cinema Colwyn Bay on Jul 6, 2012 at 8:36 pm

Streamline modern auditorium and wide screen. Timeless and classic theatre. Great.

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paulnelson commented about RKO Boston Theatre on May 29, 2012 at 7:30 pm

I saw 2001 at the Cinerama in Seattle the after it had played for just a few months probably when I was very young. That theatre was built around 1962 and was planned just for Cinerama. It was all screen and fastastic. Also saw Blade Runner years later there in a Cinerama like lense presentation. Wow! Nothng but the biggest and widest screen ever. The theatre is still open and the best place to see a film. All the lastest advances in film presentation show up here.

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paulnelson commented about Music Hall Theatre on May 25, 2012 at 7:05 pm

This beautiful theatre was always dramatic and elaborate. The lobby was large and had stained glass all over. Like a fantastic fantasy movie set just walking in. Saw many films there and it was called The Music Hall most of it’s years. Should still be part of Seattle’s theatre district.

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paulnelson commented about Discount Cinema 150 on May 25, 2012 at 6:56 pm

The 150 had a huge, curved and wide screen and large domed auditorium. Saw Blade Runner there and it was wow! Great sound too. A class act and historic for a modern theatre. Should have been saved.

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paulnelson commented about Orpheum Theatre on May 25, 2012 at 6:51 pm

A very elaborate and beautiful theatre that was a mediteranian fantasy. Large and dramatic. Should have been restored and saved.

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paulnelson commented about 5th Avenue Theatre on May 25, 2012 at 6:47 pm

A masterpiece of theatre style that has been lovingly restored and maintained to this day. Historic to the max.

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paulnelson commented about Coliseum Theatre exterior on May 23, 2012 at 7:40 pm

This was one of the most dramatic theatres in the country. Elegant and historical. Exterior is restored. Some of the original interior still exists. I saw this film here and it was a pleasure.

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paulnelson commented about Coliseum Theater on May 23, 2012 at 7:19 pm

This great theatre was very elegant but was ruined inside about 1950. All the major elaborate trim was removed. Art deco style was installed. Now it is a store. Some of the ceiling and arch still exists above the store ceiling. The elaborate exterior is still the same and was restored. I never saw the orignal interior but went to the second remodel many times. Had lots of style too.

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paulnelson commented about Al. Ringling Theatre on May 21, 2012 at 9:59 am

Incredible detail here. Classic.