That, too, is unfortunately, wally75. It’s clear that the people who put the Islip theatre up for rent have other ideas for its use, rather than a theatre.
Since I’d bought a ticket for the 35th Anniversary screening of “Jaws” at the Coolidge Corner Theatre, I saw it…and enjoyed it immensely, as usual. Here’s one thing, however, that emcees at cinemas don’t make their audiences aware of: “Jaws” was actually based on a true story—it’s prequel was actually the book (the author’s name escapes me at the moment) “Close To Shore”, which took place in the early 1900’s, about a Great White Shark that actually did terrorize a coastal New Jersey resort town.
Hey…I wish I could’ve been to the WSS screening last month. Unfortunately, since I live on the opposite side of the country, I couldn’t be there, but I’m hoping, hoping, hoping for a 50th-year anniversary national re-release of West Side Story into the movie theatres for 2011. If that happens, I’m so there!!
I saw “The Sound of Music” a week ago last Tuesday in an AMC Theatre not too, too far from where I live. Although it was a mostly empty theatre, it was fun. I have no intention of purchasing the Blu-Ray DVD of TSOM, however, first because I don’t like to always watch films on DVD at home, secondly because I don’t have any kind of DVD player, and have no intention of buying one, and, thirdly, since Blu-Ray DVD’s don’t work on standard DVD players, a special Blu-Ray DVD player is necessary, and those can get wickedly expensive! I’d rather spend that money for something else, thanks!
I believe that there’ll always be people of all ages who want to keep going out to the theatres to see movies, and that culture will be preserved. Bringing back restored versions of the great, older classic films will help do the trick, I think. It’s starting already, because most people (myself included), are fed up with the crap coming out nowadays in the way of movies.
Never saw “The Alamo”, but it’s good to see older classics being restored and re-released! it’s about time, after all the crap that’s been coming out nowadays in the way of movies!
it’ll be coming to a number of theatres in and around Boston. There were a lot to choose from this time around, so I chose the movie theatre closest to where I live, and bought my ticket there. The only thing that bothers me about these special events is that they’re so obviously big promos for expensive Blu-Ray DVD’s to make people stay home and watch them on the television so that they won’t go to the theatres to see them. How sad.
I remember seeing “Spartacus” on the great big, wide screen, in the movie theatre, when it first came out. It was quite good. That’s another wonderful classic that should be re-released in the movie theatres.
It’s sad to see a movie theatre that one used to constantly patronize while growing up fall into such disrepair, or to be changed so drastically to multiple screens. Although I don’t reside in the Islip, NY area, here’s hoping that your theatre is renovated, up and running soon.
I’m in total agreement with those who say that home theatres, no matter how fantastic some people claim they are, just don’t beat the experience of seeing a really great movie in a real movie theatre with the lights down low, and sharing the experience with a whole crowd of other people, whether one is with close friends/family or not. Also, in a movie theatre, there is at least a temporary community of people all sharing the same movie experience, which is all a part of the moviegoing experience. I believe that theatres that show better-quality films have far fewer problems with cell-phone use, talking out of turn, and other forms of rudeness than the large cineplexes that presently dot the nation’s byways and highways.
It looks like a nifty little theatre, both inside and out. Too bad that the powers-that-be chose to demolish it instead of doing what they could do to save it from the wrecking ball.
Although I’m not a NY area resident, I’m glad to hear that this great-looking theatre was not only saved, but undergoing some necessary renovations. All the best.
More to the point, the cinemas in those 20-30 screen cineplexes are shoebox-sized rooms, with screens that look more like big-assed TV’s than regular movie screens. Moreover, the admission prices to those big multiplex cinemas, when one adds up the screening and the concessions, are outrageously off the charts, if one gets the drift, plus they often show the schlockiest films around.
I second that! Keep it up, guys! Ya done good!
That, too, is unfortunately, wally75. It’s clear that the people who put the Islip theatre up for rent have other ideas for its use, rather than a theatre.
The Ridgewood Theatre to become a Supermarket, eh? What a drag! Another one bites the dust.
Why would somebody picket the movie “Oh, God!:?
It’s a real piece of junk, that’s why!
Since I’d bought a ticket for the 35th Anniversary screening of “Jaws” at the Coolidge Corner Theatre, I saw it…and enjoyed it immensely, as usual. Here’s one thing, however, that emcees at cinemas don’t make their audiences aware of: “Jaws” was actually based on a true story—it’s prequel was actually the book (the author’s name escapes me at the moment) “Close To Shore”, which took place in the early 1900’s, about a Great White Shark that actually did terrorize a coastal New Jersey resort town.
Happy (belated) Thanksgiving to you, too, CT gang!
Hey…I wish I could’ve been to the WSS screening last month. Unfortunately, since I live on the opposite side of the country, I couldn’t be there, but I’m hoping, hoping, hoping for a 50th-year anniversary national re-release of West Side Story into the movie theatres for 2011. If that happens, I’m so there!!
Interesting info, Ron. Thanks again for the heads-up.
I saw “The Sound of Music” a week ago last Tuesday in an AMC Theatre not too, too far from where I live. Although it was a mostly empty theatre, it was fun. I have no intention of purchasing the Blu-Ray DVD of TSOM, however, first because I don’t like to always watch films on DVD at home, secondly because I don’t have any kind of DVD player, and have no intention of buying one, and, thirdly, since Blu-Ray DVD’s don’t work on standard DVD players, a special Blu-Ray DVD player is necessary, and those can get wickedly expensive! I’d rather spend that money for something else, thanks!
Me too, raysson! Here’s hoping that West Side Story and a whole bunch of others are restored and re-released in that same manner!
I believe that there’ll always be people of all ages who want to keep going out to the theatres to see movies, and that culture will be preserved. Bringing back restored versions of the great, older classic films will help do the trick, I think. It’s starting already, because most people (myself included), are fed up with the crap coming out nowadays in the way of movies.
Hi, Ron. Thanks for posting the interesting preview of the book about Maynard, Ma, and for the heads-up about when the Fine Arts Theatre first opened.
Never saw “The Alamo”, but it’s good to see older classics being restored and re-released! it’s about time, after all the crap that’s been coming out nowadays in the way of movies!
How I wish there was a Boston-area theatre on this list!
it’ll be coming to a number of theatres in and around Boston. There were a lot to choose from this time around, so I chose the movie theatre closest to where I live, and bought my ticket there. The only thing that bothers me about these special events is that they’re so obviously big promos for expensive Blu-Ray DVD’s to make people stay home and watch them on the television so that they won’t go to the theatres to see them. How sad.
I remember seeing “Spartacus” on the great big, wide screen, in the movie theatre, when it first came out. It was quite good. That’s another wonderful classic that should be re-released in the movie theatres.
Sounds exciting! Good luck!
It’s sad to see a movie theatre that one used to constantly patronize while growing up fall into such disrepair, or to be changed so drastically to multiple screens. Although I don’t reside in the Islip, NY area, here’s hoping that your theatre is renovated, up and running soon.
I’m in total agreement with those who say that home theatres, no matter how fantastic some people claim they are, just don’t beat the experience of seeing a really great movie in a real movie theatre with the lights down low, and sharing the experience with a whole crowd of other people, whether one is with close friends/family or not. Also, in a movie theatre, there is at least a temporary community of people all sharing the same movie experience, which is all a part of the moviegoing experience. I believe that theatres that show better-quality films have far fewer problems with cell-phone use, talking out of turn, and other forms of rudeness than the large cineplexes that presently dot the nation’s byways and highways.
Ohhhhh!! What a beautiful theatre!
It looks like a nifty little theatre, both inside and out. Too bad that the powers-that-be chose to demolish it instead of doing what they could do to save it from the wrecking ball.
Although I’m not a NY area resident, I’m glad to hear that this great-looking theatre was not only saved, but undergoing some necessary renovations. All the best.
More to the point, the cinemas in those 20-30 screen cineplexes are shoebox-sized rooms, with screens that look more like big-assed TV’s than regular movie screens. Moreover, the admission prices to those big multiplex cinemas, when one adds up the screening and the concessions, are outrageously off the charts, if one gets the drift, plus they often show the schlockiest films around.
The 35th Anniversary screening of “Jaws” will be coming to the Coolidge Corner Theatre, in Brookline, MA, on the 13th of September.
Thanks, Gerald. That’s good to know, although nothing beats a huge movie theatre screen.