The showing of “Love with Proper Stranger” was part of of a tribute to Natalie Wood series of films and it is possible that a good quality 35mm print was unavailable (something that, sadly, is going to be increasingly the case) and perhaps the Castro felt it was better to project a DVD version rather than totally disappoint patrons since the event had been publicized for at least a month prior.
According to its entry at Water Winter Wonderland, this theater was also known as the the Superba and the Gem (not to be confused with the later Gem Theater on Corunna Road.).
This theater has been closed since the middle of August, 2012, but a student is leading the charge to update its technology and get the theater reopened. View article
According to this theater’s entry at Water Winter Wonderland, this theater was once known as the State. However, according to CinemaTour, the State was on Kaiser Street. The Rivest List indicates that the State in Pinconning was open from 1935-1955 but gives no further information.
In reference to bigjoe59’s comment: the impression I get from a number of news stories about “The Hobbit” in 48 fps is that while Peter Jackson is enthusiastic about the results of filming at the higher frame rate, Warner Bros. is being more cautious which is why the release of the 48 fps version is being limited.
Just as a significant number of patrons of late are less impressed with 3-D than they once were, Warners is probably wondering if it audiences will really perceive something really different, and is regarding this release as a kind of marketing test. I think their caution is also reflected in the decision not to add an upcharge to ticket prices for the 48 fps showings beyond that customarily charged by a theater for 3-D showings.
An article about the sale of the Andover Cinema to CEC can be read here.
The Castro installed its first digital projector in 2009. The Castro remains capable of showing film in many formats, including 70mm.
The showing of “Love with Proper Stranger” was part of of a tribute to Natalie Wood series of films and it is possible that a good quality 35mm print was unavailable (something that, sadly, is going to be increasingly the case) and perhaps the Castro felt it was better to project a DVD version rather than totally disappoint patrons since the event had been publicized for at least a month prior.
A few pieces of memorabilia from this drive-in van be seen on its gallery page at Drive-ins.com.
According to its entry at Water Winter Wonderland, this theater was also known as the the Superba and the Gem (not to be confused with the later Gem Theater on Corunna Road.).
The Esquire is celebrating its 101st birthday. View article
This theater has been closed since the middle of August, 2012, but a student is leading the charge to update its technology and get the theater reopened. View article
A painting of the vanished Paramount Theater can be seen here.
A slideshow of pictures of this Giant Screen theater can be seen here.
According to this theater’s entry at Water Winter Wonderland, this theater was once known as the State. However, according to CinemaTour, the State was on Kaiser Street. The Rivest List indicates that the State in Pinconning was open from 1935-1955 but gives no further information.
In reference to bigjoe59’s comment: the impression I get from a number of news stories about “The Hobbit” in 48 fps is that while Peter Jackson is enthusiastic about the results of filming at the higher frame rate, Warner Bros. is being more cautious which is why the release of the 48 fps version is being limited.
Just as a significant number of patrons of late are less impressed with 3-D than they once were, Warners is probably wondering if it audiences will really perceive something really different, and is regarding this release as a kind of marketing test. I think their caution is also reflected in the decision not to add an upcharge to ticket prices for the 48 fps showings beyond that customarily charged by a theater for 3-D showings.
An article about the theater’s closing can be read here.
According to the information accompanying this continuously updated list of theaters that will be showing the film at 48 fps, the 2-D showings will not be shown at the higher frame rate.
This website provide sadditional historical detail about the Bergen Airdome and includes a picture of the interior with its canvas roof.
The theater was born as the Old Trail Theater, not “Trails.” Here is a small photograph.
There is additional history and an old advertisement for the Best Theater on this webpage.
This Google Books preview includes pages detailing the history of this theater with pictures: scroll down to view pp. 25-27.
According to its entry at CinemaTour, this theater has been demolished.
An interior view of the ABC Market Harborough can be seen here.
A drawing of the Royal Cinema can be seen here.
A picture of the closed Demarco Cinemas can be seen here and one of its shopping center signage can be seen here.
An undated picture of the Gaumont Belfast can be seen here.
There is additional historical detail about this theatre on this webpage.
An old picture of the theatre’s façade can be seen here.
Another view of the theatre’s entrance can be seen here.
Here are some pictures of the Cine Tyris: 1, 2, and 3