Without knowing anything, really, about the movie industry, or facts, your questions are both good, legitimate ones, Ken Layton. Thanks for bringing them up.
I would assume that they were simply DVD’s, but, if they were film, wouldn’t it be tough to get licensed showings just for any old outdoor showings? Just curious.
The regular (non-drive-in theatre) outdoor movie screenings that I’ve been to have involved simple DVDs.
I agree. Here’s wishing that it would spread to many more theatres in many more parts of the United States, including the Bay State and New England, generally.
Sounds like an exciting theatre—and a perfect one to play some of those great, golden oldie-but-goody classic films, such as LOA, WSS, Dr. Zhivago, Midnight Cowboy, to mention afew.
It sounds as if this present generation and upcoming generations ARE learning that it’s OK to engage in such piracy as long as no one gets caught. At the risk of sounding like an old prude, it seems that nobody’s willing to do things honestly anymore. Without knowing all the facts, I have a feeling that this kind of piracy definitely has the potential for totally killing off the LEGITIMATE movie business entirely. Your points are well taken, JamesLTX.
Here’s a question which I’ve more than likely raised before, but am asking again: If, indeed, digital movie projection is the wave of the future, what are the chances of golden-oldie-but-good film classics being reprinted into digital film and being shown? Just curious.
I think there’s something to be said about Copyright Infringement issues, as well as risk of personal injury or worse. At least with drive-in movie theatres, the films are being shown legally. Frankly, at the risk of seeming like an old prude, I don’t think that this sort of movie piracy is a good idea all around. There’s enough piracy of films going on anyway (i. e. downloading it into computers, recordng illegally, etc.) without that latter method of piracy. It’s a matter of wanting something for nothing.
MPol
commented about
MobMovon
Jun 13, 2009 at 4:49 am
Come to think of it, the posters here that’re mentioning copyright infringement issues and risky of personal injury or worse have a point when it comes to MOBO Movies. It’s too risky.
MPol
commented about
Music Hallon
Jun 12, 2009 at 3:15 am
Last night, as part of their Summerfilm program, the Music Hall showed West Side Story. I’d never been to the Music Hall before, but it’s a fabulous-looking theatre, with a big screen that' covered by a dark red velvet curtain, plus an old-fashioned-looking concession stand.
Although I don’t reside in Oakland, or the Bay Area generally, it would be cool to re-open the Parkway Theatre. However, if, indeed, it does need some clean-up, here’s hoping the owners/landlords of the place do that. To all you Oakland residents—good luck with your new theatre.
Without knowing anything, really, about the movie industry, or facts, your questions are both good, legitimate ones, Ken Layton. Thanks for bringing them up.
I would assume that they were simply DVD’s, but, if they were film, wouldn’t it be tough to get licensed showings just for any old outdoor showings? Just curious.
The regular (non-drive-in theatre) outdoor movie screenings that I’ve been to have involved simple DVDs.
I second that! All the best of luck to you.
I agree. Here’s wishing that it would spread to many more theatres in many more parts of the United States, including the Bay State and New England, generally.
You’ve made some good points that’re well taken, JamesLTX. Thanks.
Thanks, Peter.
Sounds like an exciting theatre—and a perfect one to play some of those great, golden oldie-but-goody classic films, such as LOA, WSS, Dr. Zhivago, Midnight Cowboy, to mention afew.
It sounds as if this present generation and upcoming generations ARE learning that it’s OK to engage in such piracy as long as no one gets caught. At the risk of sounding like an old prude, it seems that nobody’s willing to do things honestly anymore. Without knowing all the facts, I have a feeling that this kind of piracy definitely has the potential for totally killing off the LEGITIMATE movie business entirely. Your points are well taken, JamesLTX.
Not too promising.
I didn’t even know that Fly-In Theatres had even existed.
Isn’t there an Indian Lake in Minnesota somewhere that inspired the Cowsill’s song “Indian Lake”? Just curious.
Here’s a question which I’ve more than likely raised before, but am asking again: If, indeed, digital movie projection is the wave of the future, what are the chances of golden-oldie-but-good film classics being reprinted into digital film and being shown? Just curious.
Without knowing the facts, it sounds like a disaster in the making. Just saying…..
I think there’s something to be said about Copyright Infringement issues, as well as risk of personal injury or worse. At least with drive-in movie theatres, the films are being shown legally. Frankly, at the risk of seeming like an old prude, I don’t think that this sort of movie piracy is a good idea all around. There’s enough piracy of films going on anyway (i. e. downloading it into computers, recordng illegally, etc.) without that latter method of piracy. It’s a matter of wanting something for nothing.
Come to think of it, the posters here that’re mentioning copyright infringement issues and risky of personal injury or worse have a point when it comes to MOBO Movies. It’s too risky.
Last night, as part of their Summerfilm program, the Music Hall showed West Side Story. I’d never been to the Music Hall before, but it’s a fabulous-looking theatre, with a big screen that' covered by a dark red velvet curtain, plus an old-fashioned-looking concession stand.
Sounds like a cool exhibit.
Isn’t it funny that most of this summer’s Classic Film Series are more for kids?
Glad everything turned out so well, guys!
They don’t have a Summer Film season? Just curious.
Okay—thanks for the info, Warren.
Whooooooo!
I, too signed the petition.
That would be kind of cool!
Another one bites the dust. How sad.
Although I don’t reside in Oakland, or the Bay Area generally, it would be cool to re-open the Parkway Theatre. However, if, indeed, it does need some clean-up, here’s hoping the owners/landlords of the place do that. To all you Oakland residents—good luck with your new theatre.