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.
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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.
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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.
It’s disgraceful that people can and do get away with illegal stuff such as downloading, comcording, and recording movies in a movie theatre, and certain controls have to be put on. However, I think that the business of searching patrons indiscriminately is unacceptable, because a lot of INNOCENT people get hurt as a consequence of such a practice, plus it will drive more and more people away from the theatres entirely.
Ron Carlson: I agree that people, no matter what age, who definitely ARE troublemakers, should be issued a warning, or given the boot if they don’t comply.
From what I read/heard, Israel has long had a system in place that causes cellphones, etc. to jam up on their users in public places such as movie theatres, restaurants, etc. when they attempt to use them. Too bad we don’t have a system like that in place here.
I think there’s some truth to the notion that the glory days of DVD’s and owning movies outright has worn out some. Imho, it’s so much more fun to go out and see movies as they’re really MEANT to be viewed; on the great big, wide screen, in a REAL movie theatre, with the lights down low.
Btw—I don’t have a DVD player anyway, so it’s just as well, imho. I still go out and see films on the great big, wide movie screen, especially older classics.
Thanks for posting the link, Warren. Sounds like an exciting event, but you’re right about another thing: Good live orchestral performances and singers don’t come cheap.
“Warren – yes, it’s a special digital print (IIRC) that has no music track, just dialog and effects.”
be the case, it sounds like it’ll be one fantastic evening. If it’s a real big hit, what would the chances be of something like that being done with OTHER films—notably classic films? Just curious.
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.
What a beautiful theatre!
It’s disgraceful that people can and do get away with illegal stuff such as downloading, comcording, and recording movies in a movie theatre, and certain controls have to be put on. However, I think that the business of searching patrons indiscriminately is unacceptable, because a lot of INNOCENT people get hurt as a consequence of such a practice, plus it will drive more and more people away from the theatres entirely.
Ron Carlson: I agree that people, no matter what age, who definitely ARE troublemakers, should be issued a warning, or given the boot if they don’t comply.
From what I read/heard, Israel has long had a system in place that causes cellphones, etc. to jam up on their users in public places such as movie theatres, restaurants, etc. when they attempt to use them. Too bad we don’t have a system like that in place here.
I think there’s some truth to the notion that the glory days of DVD’s and owning movies outright has worn out some. Imho, it’s so much more fun to go out and see movies as they’re really MEANT to be viewed; on the great big, wide screen, in a REAL movie theatre, with the lights down low.
Btw—I don’t have a DVD player anyway, so it’s just as well, imho. I still go out and see films on the great big, wide movie screen, especially older classics.
Thanks for posting the link, Warren. Sounds like an exciting event, but you’re right about another thing: Good live orchestral performances and singers don’t come cheap.
Aha!!
If this:
“Warren – yes, it’s a special digital print (IIRC) that has no music track, just dialog and effects.”
be the case, it sounds like it’ll be one fantastic evening. If it’s a real big hit, what would the chances be of something like that being done with OTHER films—notably classic films? Just curious.
“Breaking Away” ! Oh yeah!! I remember that film well. It was cool.
Sorry to hear about the demise of this drive-in theatre.
Too bad that such a beautiful-looking theatre was allowed to deteriorate like that! It’s disheartening to read/hear about stuff like that happening.