bigjoe59, the brochures were on a table just outside the entrance to cinema 2. As for the movies that never come out, sometimes the movie needs to be reworked or the film companies just keep pushing it back to maybe not compete against too many blockbusters.
bigjoe59, as I remember, I think we had them for a little over a week. I know I got one the first day I was working there. That was an amazing run. 11 weeks and 377 shows and the print went back dirt and scratch free. It was a very proud run for myself and the other 2 projectionists that ran it.
I agree with both of you that its a good thing its still a cinema showing movies. The other thing Im really not a fan of is the whole dine-in thing. Went to an AMC one once and that was it. AS I said Im old school, having been a projectionist now for 42 years. Im glad at least Im still called on to run 70MM once in a while.
I don’t know. Maybe its me. I must be old school. I just don’t see the point of theatres with 48, 56, and 70 seats. Even 166. Must be like watching a large screen tv. Give me the old days. Even theatres I worked at after twinning or more still had 600, 700 seats.
While cleaning out my childhood home, I found a bag of old programs from the Ritz from the late 40s/early50s. My father who was the projectionist there must have collected and saved them. I have given them to walterk to go thru and hopefully post some here on ct.
KGordonMurray, I actually spoke to Jerry this past summer. He is still tickin. I plan on calling him before Christmas. I will send along a Hello for you.
I saw the show on Nov 8. Second mezzanine. I noticed the same thing about the santa ride. But I do agree having the images on the ceiling is great. But friends of mine sitting second row from the stage did not see the ceiling images without turning completely around
Most likely the point is money. I see it all the time at the one venue where I am a projectionist. Cost $250.00 to ship a 35MM print. Cost $4.95 to get a digital copy. And Im sure to ship 70MM must cost a fortune. Plus anybody can start can digital. You need people who know what they are doing to run 70MM.
There will be 4 movies upcoming in 35MM. E.T. from 1982 will be shown on Sat Nov 24. There will also be one each in Jan, Feb and March in 2019. Im told they will try to do a movie a month. Check the website for more details.
To answer the question about the 70MM projector. It is owned by and is the property of Warner Bros Pictures. It was last installed in Cinema 2, the Loews Theatre. As of the last showings I had in March it was staying in that theatre and Warners did not want it moved in the future. This can change I guess in the future, but as of now, the 70MM projectors I oversee are here in Lincoln Square, cinema 2, Regal E Walk Cinema 12 and Garden State 16 Cinema 15.
bigjoe59, the brochures were on a table just outside the entrance to cinema 2. As for the movies that never come out, sometimes the movie needs to be reworked or the film companies just keep pushing it back to maybe not compete against too many blockbusters.
bigjoe59, as I remember, I think we had them for a little over a week. I know I got one the first day I was working there. That was an amazing run. 11 weeks and 377 shows and the print went back dirt and scratch free. It was a very proud run for myself and the other 2 projectionists that ran it.
One year ago today I started running Phantom Thread in 70MM in Cinema 2, the Kings Cinema.
3 years ago today I started running The Hateful 8 in 70MM in Cinema 12
moviebuff82, I think I read that the entire mall is going the way of other malls that have failed. Its pretty much vacant
I agree with both of you that its a good thing its still a cinema showing movies. The other thing Im really not a fan of is the whole dine-in thing. Went to an AMC one once and that was it. AS I said Im old school, having been a projectionist now for 42 years. Im glad at least Im still called on to run 70MM once in a while.
I don’t know. Maybe its me. I must be old school. I just don’t see the point of theatres with 48, 56, and 70 seats. Even 166. Must be like watching a large screen tv. Give me the old days. Even theatres I worked at after twinning or more still had 600, 700 seats.
Christmas Spectacular has been extended till January 6th.
Thanks for all you have done walterk.
I mean its all nice this plan they have. But the 1500 seat theatre is saved, which is great, but the 2300 seat theatre gets demolished. What a shame.
While cleaning out my childhood home, I found a bag of old programs from the Ritz from the late 40s/early50s. My father who was the projectionist there must have collected and saved them. I have given them to walterk to go thru and hopefully post some here on ct.
KGordonMurray, I actually spoke to Jerry this past summer. He is still tickin. I plan on calling him before Christmas. I will send along a Hello for you.
Well it wont be long before protesters will be out picketing. Another wholesome show gonna go down the tubes because of p.c.
Looks like the last few rows haven’t seen traffic in years.
That would explain it. Exactly what it looks like, 3 separate panels.
I saw the show on Nov 8. Second mezzanine. I noticed the same thing about the santa ride. But I do agree having the images on the ceiling is great. But friends of mine sitting second row from the stage did not see the ceiling images without turning completely around
Most likely the point is money. I see it all the time at the one venue where I am a projectionist. Cost $250.00 to ship a 35MM print. Cost $4.95 to get a digital copy. And Im sure to ship 70MM must cost a fortune. Plus anybody can start can digital. You need people who know what they are doing to run 70MM.
Took the one hour tour today. What a beauty. Glad to see this was never demolished.
moviebuff82, I was more asking if there are any still operating as NA/showcase cinemas.
With the closing of this theatre, are there any National Amusements/Showcase cinemas left in New jersey?
35MM print of E T was inspected today. Almost brand new. Universal Vault Print.
There will be 4 movies upcoming in 35MM. E.T. from 1982 will be shown on Sat Nov 24. There will also be one each in Jan, Feb and March in 2019. Im told they will try to do a movie a month. Check the website for more details.
To correct one thing I posted above, the 70MM was moved from the Loews Theatre 1 to the Kings theatre 2, where it will now stay.
To answer the question about the 70MM projector. It is owned by and is the property of Warner Bros Pictures. It was last installed in Cinema 2, the Loews Theatre. As of the last showings I had in March it was staying in that theatre and Warners did not want it moved in the future. This can change I guess in the future, but as of now, the 70MM projectors I oversee are here in Lincoln Square, cinema 2, Regal E Walk Cinema 12 and Garden State 16 Cinema 15.
Theatre will close after last shows this sunday Nov 4. Theatre sold to owners of The Showroom on Asbury Park.