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.
Thanks, Lost Memory. Although I’m not familiar with Town Hall Theatre, or have any photographs of this neat-looking theatre, or the familiarity of embedding photos into forums, I look forward to seeing any photographs of Town Hall Theatre that might come up.
Although I don’t reside in the Philadelphia area, I’m heartened to read/hear about another theatre that’s being saved from the wrecking ball. I wish the Friends of the Boyd victory in their fight…and all the best of luck. It looks like a beautiful theatre.
Outdoor movies can be fun, but be sure to bring bug dope (insect repellent) for the occasion.
Our area, too, has outdoor films every summer, in various parks, or places downtown, for free.
Boston has a “Movies by Moonlight” program down at Rowes Wharf, where they show screenings of older classic films on the pier and serve food to anyone who wants it, every Friday night from late June through August/early September. I remember seeing West Side Story, and, seeing it outdoors, with the sounds and sights of the city in the background added a whole other dimension to this already-great movie/musical classic.
Somerville also has a Somermovie Fest, which also starts in late June and goes through August, showing various classic films every Thursday night, and it’s sponsored by Comcast cable. I saw WSS there too about 3 years ago, and, it too, was a neat experience, with the sights and sounds of the city added to it.
Lynch Park, up in Beverly, MA, which is about a half-hour north of Boston had outdoor movie programs, and I got to see West Side Story there too. It, too, was fun, even though the weather threatened to give out on us, but, thankfully, it held up.
While outdoor movies can be fun, the disadvantage is that if it rains or even threatens to rain, they often cancel the movies. (boo-hoo)
I, too, saw Batman when it first came out, which I found a great deal of fun. However, I think that Jack Nicholson fell short while playing the Joker; it wasn’t his best.
Although I’m not a resident of New Jersey at all, I enjoyed Vinnie’s introduction and found that there was much with which I agreed with about the do’s and don’t’s about going to the movies, and the movie experience. The notion that movies are meant to be viewed on the great big, wide screen, in a real movie theatre, with the lights down low and sharing the experience with lots of other people, whether one knows them or not especially appealed to me, as did his admonition of people not using cellphones or constantly talking during a movie.
Come to think of it, I wonder if he ever reviews great, golden oldie-but-goody classic movies.
I see what you mean by “easier said than done.” Unfortunately, however, continuing to ignore or turn a blind eye and/or a deaf ear to the problems won’t make them go away, but will make them worse, if anything.
Hmmmmm….I’ve got mixed feelings about this. On the one hand, the kiosk sounds like a much quicker method to get one’s tickets and to avoid waiting in long lines and risking not being able to get into a screening due to its being sold out. On the other hand, however, I don’t like the fact that there’s a pretty hefty service charged attached to it in addition to the price of the ticket.
Yet, there are times when I call the theatre or go pick up movie tickets at the theatre box office in advance, which also eliminates a good deal of stress.
movie534: Have you tried getting some of your friends, etc., to get behind you and then keep trying to get the owner of the Ritz Theatre to do any classic movie series? Just curious.
is a big part of the rub, and why the above-mentioned problems persist. I believe that if customers spoke up more frequently about these problems, then things might change somewhat. That being said, movie theatre managers should work at seeing to it that their places are kept cleaner, better food gets served, and that more experienced, competent motion picture projectionists who really and truly care about what they do are hired. Theatre managers should also come down…..hard….on obnoxious troublemakers and boot them out, if need be.
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.
Thanks, Lost Memory. Although I’m not familiar with Town Hall Theatre, or have any photographs of this neat-looking theatre, or the familiarity of embedding photos into forums, I look forward to seeing any photographs of Town Hall Theatre that might come up.
Hi, Patsy. Thanks! :)
It’s agreed; photos of the Town Hall Theatre, both of the exterior and interior of the theatre, would be nice.
Although I don’t reside in the Philadelphia area, I’m heartened to read/hear about another theatre that’s being saved from the wrecking ball. I wish the Friends of the Boyd victory in their fight…and all the best of luck. It looks like a beautiful theatre.
With most outdoor movie programs, one needs to bring his/her own chair and/or blankets, but that’s a small price to pay for an evening of fun.
Outdoor movies can be fun, but be sure to bring bug dope (insect repellent) for the occasion.
Our area, too, has outdoor films every summer, in various parks, or places downtown, for free.
Boston has a “Movies by Moonlight” program down at Rowes Wharf, where they show screenings of older classic films on the pier and serve food to anyone who wants it, every Friday night from late June through August/early September. I remember seeing West Side Story, and, seeing it outdoors, with the sounds and sights of the city in the background added a whole other dimension to this already-great movie/musical classic.
Somerville also has a Somermovie Fest, which also starts in late June and goes through August, showing various classic films every Thursday night, and it’s sponsored by Comcast cable. I saw WSS there too about 3 years ago, and, it too, was a neat experience, with the sights and sounds of the city added to it.
Lynch Park, up in Beverly, MA, which is about a half-hour north of Boston had outdoor movie programs, and I got to see West Side Story there too. It, too, was fun, even though the weather threatened to give out on us, but, thankfully, it held up.
While outdoor movies can be fun, the disadvantage is that if it rains or even threatens to rain, they often cancel the movies. (boo-hoo)
Wasn’t there also a Batman II? Just wondering.
Nice photo, Lost Memory. Thanks for posting it.
Since I was there last month, I recognize the Music Hall. It’s a beautiful theatre!
I, too, saw Batman when it first came out, which I found a great deal of fun. However, I think that Jack Nicholson fell short while playing the Joker; it wasn’t his best.
Although I’m not a resident of New Jersey at all, I enjoyed Vinnie’s introduction and found that there was much with which I agreed with about the do’s and don’t’s about going to the movies, and the movie experience. The notion that movies are meant to be viewed on the great big, wide screen, in a real movie theatre, with the lights down low and sharing the experience with lots of other people, whether one knows them or not especially appealed to me, as did his admonition of people not using cellphones or constantly talking during a movie.
Come to think of it, I wonder if he ever reviews great, golden oldie-but-goody classic movies.
I thought the Circle was closed…..unless it’s being converted into a live theatre venue.
Thanks for the compliment, movie534.
I see what you mean by “easier said than done.” Unfortunately, however, continuing to ignore or turn a blind eye and/or a deaf ear to the problems won’t make them go away, but will make them worse, if anything.
Hmmmmm….I’ve got mixed feelings about this. On the one hand, the kiosk sounds like a much quicker method to get one’s tickets and to avoid waiting in long lines and risking not being able to get into a screening due to its being sold out. On the other hand, however, I don’t like the fact that there’s a pretty hefty service charged attached to it in addition to the price of the ticket.
Yet, there are times when I call the theatre or go pick up movie tickets at the theatre box office in advance, which also eliminates a good deal of stress.
movie534: Have you tried getting some of your friends, etc., to get behind you and then keep trying to get the owner of the Ritz Theatre to do any classic movie series? Just curious.
I wish the members of “Save the Wolly” all the best of luck in their endeavors and work in renovating this cool-sounding movie theatre.
Actually, Ken Layton, this:
“customers may not say anything about it.”
is a big part of the rub, and why the above-mentioned problems persist. I believe that if customers spoke up more frequently about these problems, then things might change somewhat. That being said, movie theatre managers should work at seeing to it that their places are kept cleaner, better food gets served, and that more experienced, competent motion picture projectionists who really and truly care about what they do are hired. Theatre managers should also come down…..hard….on obnoxious troublemakers and boot them out, if need be.