Comments from PKoch - Cinema Treasures

PKoch commented about Glenwood Theatre on May 8, 2008 at 3:42 pm

Thanks for posting your memories, robertwa.

How did you and your classmates enjoy “The Ten Commandments” at the Oasis ?

I saw it at the RKO Madison at age ten in its summer 1966 re-release, and enjoyed it then.

PKoch commented about Ridgewood Theatre on May 8, 2008 at 2:42 pm

Let’s gather some data. What has happened to and with the Ridgewood Theatre since it showed its last movies on Sunday March 9, 2008 ?

PKoch commented about Ridgewood Theatre on May 6, 2008 at 1:17 pm

Grover Cleveland High School had its graduation ceremony at the RKO Madison Theatre in 1965 and 1972.

Polish rap is heard at night near Forest Avenue and Grove Street, so how about Polish rap and hip hop concerts at the Ridgewood Theatre ?

PKoch commented about Ridgewood Theatre on May 5, 2008 at 12:21 pm

Good thoughts, Lost Memory and Bway. Thanks.

PKoch commented about Drake Theatre on May 5, 2008 at 11:42 am

Thanks, John and Jeffrey, for this detailed information. Such loving attention to fine detail shows your love of this subject so clearly.

PKoch commented about Ridgewood Theatre on May 5, 2008 at 10:28 am

All that having been said, what would be the most appropriate live acts to now have in the Ridgewood Theatre ?

PKoch commented about Kew Gardens Cinemas on May 5, 2008 at 10:25 am

Thanks, NativeForestHiller.

PKoch commented about Loew's Valencia Theatre on May 2, 2008 at 1:18 pm

All too true, Life’s too short.

PKoch commented about Ridgewood Theatre on May 2, 2008 at 1:16 pm

Bway, I like your optimism : “the beginning of the future”, and getting the right path open.

You’re most welcome, NativeForestHiller (Michael). The only group that comes to mind was a group of high school kids in Bushwick doing Shakespeare, but I have no contact person for them.

PKoch commented about RKO Keith's Richmond Hill Theatre on May 2, 2008 at 1:12 pm

Thanks, J.D. Good to know about Salerno’s / Sorrento’s, and the surviving Jahn’s in Jackson Heights.

Queens crap, eh ?

PKoch commented about Ridgewood Theatre on May 1, 2008 at 2:45 pm

I commend your effort, Michael, but, unfortunately, can think of no trustworthy contacts to offer you.

PKoch commented about Ridgewood Theatre on May 1, 2008 at 2:32 pm

Correction. The Ridgewood’s phone number, (718) 821-5993, has a message saying it has been temporarily disconnected. That sounds worse than temporarily closed.

PKoch commented about Ridgewood Theatre on May 1, 2008 at 2:30 pm

When one calls the Ridgewood, one hears a message saying that it is “temporarily” closed. So perhaps the second floor will re-open soon as a cinema. At least, I hope so.

PKoch commented about RKO Keith's Richmond Hill Theatre on Apr 29, 2008 at 4:37 pm

Thanks, Panzer65. I shall look forward to that.

PKoch commented about RKO Keith's Richmond Hill Theatre on Apr 29, 2008 at 1:47 pm

You and me both, Panzer65. You and me both. Please let us know what you find out about it.

PKoch commented about Ridgewood Theatre on Apr 24, 2008 at 2:35 pm

Very sad about the Ridgewood Theater finally closing.

PKoch commented about Embassy Theatre on Apr 24, 2008 at 2:31 pm

I’m glad to be back on CT after a long absence. I think any sort of chat that brings people together, and which gets them to share amicably about their past, is good, whether or not it is here, Tapeshare, Bushwick Buddies, or elsewhere.

PKoch commented about Ridgewood Theatre on Feb 11, 2008 at 2:18 pm

Good for you, frankie.

PKoch commented about Loew's Valencia Theatre on Jan 28, 2008 at 3:52 pm

Thanks for your answer, Warren.

PKoch commented about Loew's Valencia Theatre on Jan 18, 2008 at 2:37 pm

Thanks, Warren. I asked you how much you donated that week on the Madison Theater page.

PKoch commented about RKO Madison Theatre on Jan 18, 2008 at 2:35 pm

Thanks, Warren. Did you contribute that week ? If so, how much ?

PKoch commented about Meserole Theatre on Jan 8, 2008 at 10:47 am

I remember Petey Della’s Bar / Restaurant, John Dereszewski, from my Greenpoint hangout days, 1973-76. I’ve been to the Chopin and the Meserole Theaters. Thanks for your post.

PKoch commented about Colonial Theatre on Jan 8, 2008 at 10:42 am

Thanks, Joe G. and Peter L.

PKoch commented about Jamaica Multiplex Cinemas on Jan 2, 2008 at 5:48 pm

Warren, who is Sumner Redstone ?

PKoch commented about Jamaica Multiplex Cinemas on Jan 2, 2008 at 1:47 pm

That’s a good idea, Bway. Perhaps you should suggest it to the management.