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Memories
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December 31, 2007
East Point theater
I grew up in East Point, Georgia in the 50’s and 60’s. We lived two blocks from the theatre on Church and Spring Street. The old theatre burned in the late 50’s or early 60’s. I still remember seeing the inside after it was seemingly torched. Soon after the location gave way to road construction.
I would love a photo of that theatre as I am an artist and could paint a picture of it.
Jimwhitlock 12-30-07
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December 20, 2007
Chicagoist remembers Will Rogers Theatre
CHICAGO, IL — The Chicagoist paints a heart warming picture of a time gone by, circling around the Will Rogers Theater
Now this brings back some memories. We’ve always had this fascination with old movie houses. It probably started with Sunday family days at the Will Rogers Theatre at 5641 W. Belmont in the mid-70’s. It was the perfect capper to a day in Belmont Central. Mom would take us shopping for clothes at Goldblatt’s — those stores were actually respectable then — or Jack Robbins, maybe have some lunch under the Golden Arches. Then we’d stop at a Rexall Drug store, buy candy and pop (movie theater concessions were always expensive), sneak it inside, and watch cartoons followed by a Disney movie, or maybe an old Benji flick.
Read more at the link above and see the great photo too.
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December 19, 2007
Fillmore East Theatre question
Last night, I went to our local ‘flea pit’ and saw an excellent film, “August Rush”, -the story of an incredibly talented young musician.
There were several fascinating scenes filmed inside a very derelict Fillmore East Theater where Robin Williams is a kind of Fagin; street kids live there when not performing musical treats on the streets of NYC.
I do not see a CT New York listing for Filmore East Theatre and wonder if this historic looking palace was for real or just another clever studio set?
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December 18, 2007
ISO: Attendees of Chestnut Hill Cinema/Natick Drive-In
My father was a projectionist at the Chestnut Hill Cinema in Newton, MA from 1975-1981, and also, the Natick Drive-In before that. I am trying to find anyone who may have known him or worked with him. He was known by the name “Art”. Please contact me if you knew him, or post here.
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December 13, 2007
Colonial Theatre Noisemaker
Found in my collection is a wooden paddle noisemaker from the Colonial Theatre Dayton, Ohio, harkening back to Vaudeville with the Prince of Hilarity N.T.G. and his “Fairest of the Fair” Revue. Can anyone shed light on who N.T.G. was?
(Thanks to Peggy L. for providing the photo.)
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December 11, 2007
The Official “Kiddie Matinee Stole my Adolescent Brain” Contest
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEMORIES!!! See your very own recollections of the 1960’s and 1970’s “Children’s Matinee” transpire on the big screen in… “THE WONDER WORLD OF K. GORDON MURRAY”, an ALL-NEW feature length documentary film.
Now, unless you were in a cave… or behind a million mountains, some part of your life must have been touched by the wonderfully surreal “kiddie” matinee releases of K. Gordon Murray and others. Those of you who experienced these treasures in the grand movie houses of the past… here’s your chance to share with the world YOUR STORY.
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December 4, 2007
Three Generations…….
Probably not unique – but my family spent 90 years working in the industry – that is me, my father and my grandfather – all members of the British Cinema Veterans [qualification is to have worked for more than 30 years in the industry].
If you are interested do have a look at: Picasa Web Albums.
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November 12, 2007
The Rockville Drive-In (Rockville, Maryland)
The Rockville Drive-In!! That was one of the most treasured aspects of my childhood. My family lived in the neighborhood of Montgomery Square (near the intersection of Montrose and Seven Locks), and going to see a movie or two at the Rockville Drive-In was always a big occasion. Dad would pop a big pot of popcorn, dump it in a brown paper grocery bag (usually from Giant), then we’d all pile into the white Oldsmobile stationwagon and go. The first time I saw my favorite movie of all time, “2001: A Space Odyssey,” was at the Rockville Drive-In. The first R-rated film I ever saw, “Blazing Saddles,” was at the Rockville Drive-In. It had a terrific playground, plus a great outdoor seating area in front of the concession stand. Such a shame that cool old drive-ins like that are such an endangered species.
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November 6, 2007
Theater name in Brookyln
I grew up in Brownsville, Brooklyn on the edge of East Flatbush 3 blocks away from Rockaway Parkway and Church Avenue. I remember there was a movie theater on Church Avenue and East 94th Street but it is not listed on your website and I forgot the name. I hope that someone remembers the name of this theater.
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October 31, 2007
Thirty years ago, I remember UFO’s and disco!
By the end of 1977, I was ten years-old and had just come off of a summer dominated by STAR WARS mania! ABC-TV was ruling supreme with blockbuster shows like The Six Million Dollar Man, Charlie’s Angel’s (Cheryl Ladd had just arrived!), Happy Days and future classics like Three’s Company, Soap and The Love Boat had just premiered. Elivs Presley was dead, the Yankees had won the world series against the Dodgers (“Reggie! Reggie! Reggie!”) and Jimmy Carter was the president of the United States.
Two new films were about to be released. One would make science fiction history. The other would revolutionize the disco culture:
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND was released in November 1977. It was Steven Spielberg’s third theatrical feature. Unlike it’s sci-fi competitor, Star Wars, it focussed less on action and more on the spiritual journey that mankind would experience upon it’s first encounter with alien intelligence. The special effects, in two words, were wonderous and awesome! It even made the cover of Newsweek magazine. I had the pleasure of seeing it when it premiered at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City. It remains today, my favorite Spielberg film of all time.