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Comfortably Cool commented about TCL Chinese Theatre on Sep 28, 2020 at 7:33 am

“Movies and Museums Are Coming Back. Should You Go?” asks The New York Times in a controversial article displayed here

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Comfortably Cool commented about BRIC Arts Media House on Sep 28, 2020 at 7:16 am

Search engine doesn’t recognize Brooklyn Strand as a name. And why is it listed as located in Fort Green, when it was one of the most important theatres in Downtown Brooklyn?

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Sep 26, 2020 at 1:02 pm

Josh Groban’s concerts cancelled by the pandemic have been optimistically re-scheduled for April of next year.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Sep 25, 2020 at 10:29 am

Followed the five-week run of “Sunflower” and its stage revue.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Paramount Theatre on Sep 24, 2020 at 8:05 am

“Desert Fury” is now considered a masterwork of Hollywood “film noir,” and one of the few in vivid color by Technicolor.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Paradise Theatre on Sep 23, 2020 at 7:16 am

Most Loew’s programs were first-run for their areas, but with main features that had debuted at a single theatre in the midtown entertainment district of Manhattan.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Sep 22, 2020 at 12:26 pm

Holding strong against tough competition from the Roxy’s world premiere launching of CinemaScope with “The Robe” (continuous performances, without stage show).

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Capitol Theatre on Sep 22, 2020 at 7:37 am

The B&W melodrama marked the screen debut of Janet Leigh, a “discovery” of retired superstar Norma Shearer, who was impressed by a photo of the 18-year-old beauty and recommended that MGM sign her to a contract.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Astor Theatre on Sep 22, 2020 at 7:09 am

New York premiere engagement opened in the heat of summer, more than a month before autumn’s arrival.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Radio City Music Hall on Sep 20, 2020 at 8:20 am

Advance ad for American Premiere of “Sunflower” on September 24th, 1970. Sophia Loren would make a guest appearance on stage at 9:30 AM.

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Comfortably Cool commented about El Capitan Theatre on Sep 19, 2020 at 10:06 am

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Capitol Theatre on Sep 18, 2020 at 8:19 am

“Fox” would be replaced by “Capitol” in 1936. Announcement displayed here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Print ad and description courtesy Adam Carston at Windy City Ballyhoo: Chicago's Moviegoing Past. on Sep 16, 2020 at 8:57 am

More than likely, White Way Electric promised to run such an ad as part of its contract with B&K for the new marquee.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Athinaion Cinemas 1 & 2 on Sep 16, 2020 at 6:33 am

More recent coverage here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Athinaion Cinemas 1 & 2 on Sep 15, 2020 at 7:33 am

Vasilis Dimitriou, the legendary Greek artist of movie posters and billboards, has died at age 84. News article can be found here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Kings Theatre on Sep 15, 2020 at 6:46 am

The B&W extravaganza was day-and-date with Loew’s Metropolitan in downtown Brooklyn, which, of course, had different stage support.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Olympic Theatre on Sep 14, 2020 at 8:09 am

“Stephen Steps Out” marked the screen debut at age 13 of the only child of Douglas Fairbanks' first marriage to Beth Sully. By then, Daddy had married Mary Pickford, making them probably the most famous couple in the world except for the King & Queen of England.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Loew's Victoria Theatre on Sep 14, 2020 at 6:43 am

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Comfortably Cool commented about Ziegfeld Theatre on Sep 12, 2020 at 9:00 am

Closed since September for lack of product, the Ziegfeld was re-opened for the Christmas holidays, sharing Manhattan with four other theatres, including the Apollo on West 42nd Street. But 1972 promised improvement for the Ziegfeld in February, with the exclusive premiere engagement of the eagerly-awaited filmization of “Cabaret.”

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Comfortably Cool commented about Roxy Theatre on Sep 11, 2020 at 6:39 am

Ice-skating portions of the stage revues had been suspended, pending a switch to an “Everything On Ice” policy and the unveiling of a spectacular new “Ice Colorama” rink for the Christmas holiday season (with “Stars and Stripes Forever” on screen).

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Comfortably Cool commented about Buster Keaton live on stage in 1960, print ad courtesy Tim O'Neill. on Sep 10, 2020 at 6:59 am

Not surprising, since the Erlanger was a “legit” playhouse for about 99% of its existence. Very few films played there, and just for limited reserved-seat engagements.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Bow-Tie Hoboken Cinemas on Sep 8, 2020 at 6:50 am

Possibly the nearest cinema to New York City offering “Tenet,” which reportedly did “fair” business nationally in its holiday weekend debut. Article in The New York Times can be read here

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Comfortably Cool commented about Burnside Theatre on Sep 7, 2020 at 10:22 am

Loew’s policy from the start was movies only, with support from a resident orchestra and/or organ soloist during the remainder of the silent era.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Chicago Theatre on Sep 7, 2020 at 6:25 am

The year of 1936 had the same calendar as 2020. Labor Day is always celebrated on the first Monday in the month of September.

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Comfortably Cool commented about Rivoli Theatre on Sep 4, 2020 at 7:20 am

“Patton” premiered at the Criterion Theatre on the night of February 4th, 1970, which is half-a-century ago.