I’m with you on this, JodarMovieFan. I see nothing wrong with posting an article here on CT about the first anniversary of Dark Knight. I saw Dark Knight at a local theatre not far from where I live, and although it wasn’t in 3D, and it was certainly not West Side Story, it was well worth seeing and I enjoyed it immensely. The only thing I objected to about it was the fact that there was a little too much exploding on the screen at times, but, other than that, it’s a good film. Besides, I enjoy seeing postings about an anniversary of a cool movie.
Too bad there aren’t any movie theatres left in Worcester! Like many other businesses in Worcester’s downtown area, they’ve either folded or moved south or north, so Worcester’s downtown area has begun to look like a ghost town. I know, because I was there fairly recently.
70mm! Would love to see more 70mm films, namely the great, golden oldie-but-goody classic films, and, especially my alltime favorite film, West Side Story, reprinted into GOOD 70mm film prints and released in the theatres….on a nationwide basis!
I read the Los Angeles Times piece about the cooling down of the public interest in 3D movies with much interest and, despite not knowing the facts, can only conclude that 3D movies were just sort of a passing phase and a momentary fad that was destined to be short-lived from the beginning. That being said, what it boils down to is: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
The Fargo Theatre looks like a great-looking theatre, both inside and out, but the photo presented of the interior of the theatres makes it somewhat more difficult to see what the theatre’s interior really looks like.
Thanks for posting this cool pictures, Lost Memory!! Are there any nighttime photos, and/or photos of the interiors of the Strand and the Embassy Theatres available? Just curious.
I, too, remember the days when there were movie theatres right next door to each other and in almost every town and neighborhood around, even in our area. Those days are gone…forever. :(
Just this past Christmas season, one movie theatre showed a movie recording of the 1939 version of the “Nutcracker Suite” Ballet. Didn’t go, due to awful weather, but it sure looked fabulous. Would’ve loved to see that.
Hi, Peter. Thanks. I have at least 3 independent movie palace theatres that I frequently patronize, two of which I hold annual memberships at:
A) The Coolidge Corner Theatre, Brookline, MA
B) Brattle Theatre, Cambridge, MA
(I hold memberships to both of the above-mentioned theatres)
C) Somerville Theatre, Somerville, MA (Davis Square)
This theatre, although it plays second-run films and has live performances, to boot, is also independent, and it’s only 8 dollars to get into an evening movie show. The Somerville Theatre, however, has no membership system.
The Lafayette Theatre looks like a fabulous theatre! Unfortunately, since I live six hours away, and don’t know anybody out in that general area, I’m not able to make the six-hour trip for any movies, regardless of the time of day or evening.
I remember that general area before it became a strip mall, when the Fresh Pond Drive-In was there, and afterwards, when the Drive-in Theatre closed and the present Fresh Pond Cinema went up. Movies I’ve seen there more recently (back in the 1990’s and 1980’s) were Titantic, Tomorrow Never Dies, Wizard of Oz, and An Officer and a Gentleman.
One thing I’ve recently noticed, however, when I’ve driven past Fresh Pond Cinema is the fact that the theatre hasn’t seemed as crowded, even on a Saturday evening, as it used to be. Wonder what gives.
One must bear in mind, too, though, danpetitpas, that there’s a whole host of other reasons why most theatres have gone of business due to audiences dwindling:
A) Rude, obnoxious and/or cellphone-using and/or texting patrons
B) Overpriced movie admissions and concessions
C) Theatres not kept very clean (sticky floors, etc.)
Love that photo, Lost Memory! Thanks for posting it and sharing it with all of us.
The photo brings back wonderful memories of when I attended a great 40th-year Anniversary screening of the great golden oldie-but-goody movie/musical classic film, West Side Story. What a fabulous Saturday evening that was….in a beautiful palace such as Radio City Music Hall, no less!
They use film?? Really!? How cool! What movies have they shown so far, or what films are they planning for this summer’s program, AdrianEverett74? Just curious.
Hi, Lost Memory. Although I, too have been to and traveled through upstate New York, I’d never heard of this particular town or the Town Hall Theatre. A wonderful thing about this site is that one learns something else every day.
The outdoor films that I’ve seen, both at the Movies by Moonlight program at Rowes Wharf, and up in Beverly’s Lynch Park, are both DVD’s. Not entirely sure about the Somermovie Fest in Somerville, but my hunch is that they probably use a video or DVD film there, too.
“Planet of the Apes, "The Birds”, and the “Good, The Bad and The Ugly” are NOT “B” movies, imho.
I’m with you on this, JodarMovieFan. I see nothing wrong with posting an article here on CT about the first anniversary of Dark Knight. I saw Dark Knight at a local theatre not far from where I live, and although it wasn’t in 3D, and it was certainly not West Side Story, it was well worth seeing and I enjoyed it immensely. The only thing I objected to about it was the fact that there was a little too much exploding on the screen at times, but, other than that, it’s a good film. Besides, I enjoy seeing postings about an anniversary of a cool movie.
Too bad there aren’t any movie theatres left in Worcester! Like many other businesses in Worcester’s downtown area, they’ve either folded or moved south or north, so Worcester’s downtown area has begun to look like a ghost town. I know, because I was there fairly recently.
What a great article! Thanks for posting it.
Too bad about what happened. It was clearly a beautiful theatre.
70mm! Would love to see more 70mm films, namely the great, golden oldie-but-goody classic films, and, especially my alltime favorite film, West Side Story, reprinted into GOOD 70mm film prints and released in the theatres….on a nationwide basis!
Good luck at the meeting! Again, as an outsider, I wish you all victory in your fight.
I read the Los Angeles Times piece about the cooling down of the public interest in 3D movies with much interest and, despite not knowing the facts, can only conclude that 3D movies were just sort of a passing phase and a momentary fad that was destined to be short-lived from the beginning. That being said, what it boils down to is: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
The Fargo Theatre looks like a great-looking theatre, both inside and out, but the photo presented of the interior of the theatres makes it somewhat more difficult to see what the theatre’s interior really looks like.
Thanks for posting this cool pictures, Lost Memory!! Are there any nighttime photos, and/or photos of the interiors of the Strand and the Embassy Theatres available? Just curious.
I, too, remember the days when there were movie theatres right next door to each other and in almost every town and neighborhood around, even in our area. Those days are gone…forever. :(
Interesting, indeed!
Just this past Christmas season, one movie theatre showed a movie recording of the 1939 version of the “Nutcracker Suite” Ballet. Didn’t go, due to awful weather, but it sure looked fabulous. Would’ve loved to see that.
Hi, Peter. Thanks. I have at least 3 independent movie palace theatres that I frequently patronize, two of which I hold annual memberships at:
A) The Coolidge Corner Theatre, Brookline, MA
B) Brattle Theatre, Cambridge, MA
(I hold memberships to both of the above-mentioned theatres)
C) Somerville Theatre, Somerville, MA (Davis Square)
This theatre, although it plays second-run films and has live performances, to boot, is also independent, and it’s only 8 dollars to get into an evening movie show. The Somerville Theatre, however, has no membership system.
Glad to read/hear that progress is being made on the Restoration of this handsome-looking theatre.
The Lafayette Theatre looks like a fabulous theatre! Unfortunately, since I live six hours away, and don’t know anybody out in that general area, I’m not able to make the six-hour trip for any movies, regardless of the time of day or evening.
I remember that general area before it became a strip mall, when the Fresh Pond Drive-In was there, and afterwards, when the Drive-in Theatre closed and the present Fresh Pond Cinema went up. Movies I’ve seen there more recently (back in the 1990’s and 1980’s) were Titantic, Tomorrow Never Dies, Wizard of Oz, and An Officer and a Gentleman.
One thing I’ve recently noticed, however, when I’ve driven past Fresh Pond Cinema is the fact that the theatre hasn’t seemed as crowded, even on a Saturday evening, as it used to be. Wonder what gives.
Ah, okay. Thanks, JSA
Sounds like a unique theatre. It looks unique, too. Are there any photos of the interior?
Yup.
One must bear in mind, too, though, danpetitpas, that there’s a whole host of other reasons why most theatres have gone of business due to audiences dwindling:
A) Rude, obnoxious and/or cellphone-using and/or texting patrons
B) Overpriced movie admissions and concessions
C) Theatres not kept very clean (sticky floors, etc.)
Love that photo, Lost Memory! Thanks for posting it and sharing it with all of us.
The photo brings back wonderful memories of when I attended a great 40th-year Anniversary screening of the great golden oldie-but-goody movie/musical classic film, West Side Story. What a fabulous Saturday evening that was….in a beautiful palace such as Radio City Music Hall, no less!
KT Pub looks like a cool theatre! Do they ever play any classic films? Just curious.
They use film?? Really!? How cool! What movies have they shown so far, or what films are they planning for this summer’s program, AdrianEverett74? Just curious.
Hi, Lost Memory. Although I, too have been to and traveled through upstate New York, I’d never heard of this particular town or the Town Hall Theatre. A wonderful thing about this site is that one learns something else every day.
I think I saw “Batman Returns”. I don’t recall seeing “Batman Forever”, though.
The outdoor films that I’ve seen, both at the Movies by Moonlight program at Rowes Wharf, and up in Beverly’s Lynch Park, are both DVD’s. Not entirely sure about the Somermovie Fest in Somerville, but my hunch is that they probably use a video or DVD film there, too.