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markinthedark commented about Dolby Screening Room Hollywood Vine on Nov 22, 2007 at 11:24 am

Must be an error. Another site is listing enchanted as well:
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markinthedark commented about Dolby Screening Room Hollywood Vine on Nov 22, 2007 at 10:25 am

i think enchanted is at the el capitan

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markinthedark commented about What are the ten most endangered theaters? on Nov 16, 2007 at 11:24 am

Thank you for putting my favorite theatre, The National, at the top of the list. Clearly there is an era of theatres (and architecture in general) that is not old enough to be considered “significant” enough to be protected. These buildings are being wiped out by urban growth.

The irony of the NuWilshire being on the list is that it was actually doing decent business as a neighborhood theatre, but the property owner wanted Landmark out so he could develop the building into retail. Santa Monica already has the nearby promenade which is expanding. What retailer is itching to get into this property?

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markinthedark commented about Hollywood's Famous Grauman's Chinese Theater sold on Nov 15, 2007 at 1:55 pm

in essence are they buying out Mann’s profitable theatre and is Mann shuttering the rest?

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markinthedark commented about Hollywood's Famous Grauman's Chinese Theater sold on Nov 15, 2007 at 12:38 pm

where did you find this news? is it online?

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markinthedark commented about Hollywood's Famous Grauman's Chinese Theater sold on Nov 15, 2007 at 12:09 pm

isn’t that all thats pretty much left? Any ideas which ones?

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markinthedark commented about Grand Cinemas on Nov 9, 2007 at 11:28 pm

The Grand was built by SRO Theatres.

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markinthedark commented about AMC Sea-Tac North Theatre on Nov 9, 2007 at 11:24 pm

The Center Plaza 6/Seatac North open ed in May 1983. Return of the Jedi was one of the opening films. Anyone know if it has been demolished yet?

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markinthedark commented about Pacific Sherman Oaks 5 on Nov 7, 2007 at 2:07 pm

This theatre must be doing OK business at the moment has the Sherman Oaks Galleria is closed for renovations to be turned into an Arclight. Question is: What are Pacific’s plans for theatre after the Galleria has become an Arclight?

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markinthedark commented about NuWilshire Theatre on Nov 4, 2007 at 12:27 pm

Nush, see if you can get some detailed pictures of the booth!

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markinthedark commented about National Theatre on Nov 1, 2007 at 8:11 pm

To me the interior of the National is the point. It represents (in my mind) perfect auditorium design. (Even if it has funky drapes and uncomfortable old seats).

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markinthedark commented about AMC Broadway 4 on Nov 1, 2007 at 1:28 pm

I have seen a couple films here but try to avoid. Very late 80’s/early 90’s Cineplex Oden interior. Gray walls, lots of purple/turquoise carpet, smallish theatres etc.

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markinthedark commented about AMC Broadway 4 on Nov 1, 2007 at 12:54 pm

Anyone know how many seats in each audtitorium?

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markinthedark commented about Update: CRUCIAL HEARING to SAVE THE NATIONAL THEATRE on NOV 1st. on Oct 31, 2007 at 8:31 pm

To bad Paul Allen didn’t go to the National when growing up. Also too bad Mark Cuban with his billion dollars can add the National to the Landmark chain and also buy up the NuWilshire and keep it in his chain.

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markinthedark commented about NuWilshire Theatre on Oct 31, 2007 at 7:38 pm

Nushboy put your email in the contact info of your profile.

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markinthedark commented about Meet the people who run Cinema Treasures! on Oct 29, 2007 at 10:09 pm

I finf the Landmark rather cold and sterile. Needs some warmth in the lobby, which feels too much like an upscale mall.

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markinthedark commented about National Theatre on Oct 29, 2007 at 8:58 pm

Here here Cliff. I wish Speilberg could buy the National and pull a Paul-Allen-Seattle-Cinerama hat trick as a thank you to LA fans. Certainly he has some spare change lying around. Cinematic Philanthropy.

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markinthedark commented about UCLA Nimoy Theatre on Oct 29, 2007 at 8:42 pm

I am sure the operators of the Crest wouldn’t mind hosting a group. They could watch a film (supporting the theatre) and have a discussion afterwards.

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markinthedark commented about Rialto Theatre on Oct 29, 2007 at 8:33 pm

Thought I would spread the word to the people who might be reading about their favorite single screeners. The news item had been regarding the meeting was posted on the 26th and had been pushed down the page, so not all might be reading that item, although I did make a comment there. Apologies to the who had to read my post 5 times.

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markinthedark commented about Meet the people who run Cinema Treasures! on Oct 29, 2007 at 8:04 pm

You can fit hundreds in the lobby of the Village. They just can’t have a cocktail. Or sit at the Starbucks outside if you don’t want to buy a ticket.

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markinthedark commented about Rialto Theatre on Oct 29, 2007 at 8:02 pm

In light of what is happening with the National, the Rialto and other single-screeners, I was a bit disappointed that the Cinematreasures are holding their meeting to discuss theatre preservation etc. at the brand-spanking-new Landmark 12!!! Less than 2 miles away from Westwood Village, the densest grouping of open single screeners in the country. Are they serious? Are they serious about preservation?

I expressed my disappointment here:
http://cinematreasures.org/news/17409_0_1_0_C/

Feel free to express your feelings as well.

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markinthedark commented about Landmark Westwood Theatre on Oct 29, 2007 at 8:02 pm

In light of what is happening with the National, the Rialto and other single-screeners, I was a bit disappointed that the Cinematreasures are holding their meeting to discuss theatre preservation etc. at the brand-spanking-new Landmark 12!!! Less than 2 miles away from Westwood Village, the densest grouping of open single screeners in the country. Are they serious? Are they serious about preservation?

I expressed my disappointment here:
http://cinematreasures.org/news/17409_0_1_0_C/

Feel free to express your feelings as well.

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markinthedark commented about iPic Westwood on Oct 29, 2007 at 8:01 pm

In light of what is happening with the National, the Rialto and other single-screeners, I was a bit disappointed that the Cinematreasures are holding their meeting to discuss theatre preservation etc. at the brand-spanking-new Landmark 12!!! Less than 2 miles away from Westwood Village, the densest grouping of open single screeners in the country. Are they serious? Are they serious about preservation?

I expressed my disappointment here:
http://cinematreasures.org/news/17409_0_1_0_C/

Feel free to express your feelings as well.

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markinthedark commented about UCLA Nimoy Theatre on Oct 29, 2007 at 8:01 pm

In light of what is happening with the National, the Rialto and other single-screeners, I was a bit disappointed that the Cinematreasures are holding their meeting to discuss theatre preservation etc. at the brand-spanking-new Landmark 12!!! Less than 2 miles away from Westwood Village, the densest grouping of open single screeners in the country. Are they serious? Are they serious about preservation?

I expressed my disappointment here:
http://cinematreasures.org/news/17409_0_1_0_C/

Feel free to express your feelings as well.

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markinthedark commented about Regency Bruin Theatre on Oct 29, 2007 at 8:00 pm

In light of what is happening with the National, the Rialto and other single-screeners, I was a bit disappointed that the Cinematreasures are holding their meeting to discuss theatre preservation etc. at the brand-spanking-new Landmark 12!!! Less than 2 miles away from Westwood Village, the densest grouping of open single screeners in the country. Are they serious? Are they serious about preservation?

I expressed my disappointment here:
http://cinematreasures.org/news/17409_0_1_0_C/

Feel free to express your feelings as well.