(a bit off-topic, but) Regarding the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, isn’t that what the movie “Some Like It Hot” was based on? I have a feeling that it was.
What about the Brattle Theatre? Isn’t that an independent theatre? I think so.
Frankly, however, I’m not exactly sure that I’d call Studio Cinema in Belmont, Lexington Flick, or Capitol Theatre in Arlington independents, since they play pretty much what everybody else plays, while the Brattle, the Somerville Theatre, and the Coolidge Corner Theatre play a healthy mix of various types of movies, if one gets the drift.
If, on the other hand, you mean by independents, theatres that’re not part of big franchises such as AMC, Regal, to name afew, then yes, I would consider the other theatres that you mentioned independents.
Upon hearing that the same couple from Birmingham, AL. who bought the Cheyenne Diner and have now shown an interest in possibly purchasing the Ridgewood Theatre, I thought, (but didn’t say)Not a good omen.
As somebody who resides outside the Ridgewood, Queens, NY area, I, too think that the Ridgewood Theatre should remain where it is. Anytime a theatre, a school, or whatever is transferred somewhere else, it loses all its qualitative edges, if one gets the drift.
Hmmm…a couple from Alabama who purchased the Cheyenne Diner (which, btw, I’ve never heard of), are moving it to Birmingham, and might possibly be interested in buying the Ridgewood Theatre and moving THAT to Birmingham, AL. also?!? That’s rather wierd, to me.
Anyway, here’s hoping that the Ridgewood Theatre will be saved and NOT moved to Birmingham.
Thanks again, Peter.K. Glad I was able to give some encouragement and support, even though I don’t have any real experience in preserving endangered theatres.
What are the chances of some of the great, golden oldie-but-goody film classics, such as West Side Story, Lawrence of Arabia, Dr. Zhivago and others being played in digital 3D? Just curious.
What a wonderful-looking theatre! Glad to hear/read about this theatre’s fund-raising/restoration opening, and that it wqs saved from the wrecking ball. All the best of luck to the theatre staff, and the City of Canton, Ohio.
It’s too bad that the division of the Ridgewood Theatre into five cinemas diminished the grandeur of the Ridgewood’s interior. That’s often what happens when theatres are cut into 4, 5 or more cinemas like that. The Coolidge Corner Theatre and the Somerville Theatre, both of which used to be single-screen theatres, were divided into four cinemas each. The interior was compromised somewhat, but, ahhhh, what can we do. At least they each have a larger main screen for screening big-screen classics, etc., and also the Somerville Theatre’s main screen, unlike the Coolidge, still has a balcony.
The Brattle Theatre is the only single-screen theatre left that also has a balcony. Too bad the Wang Center (now CitiCenter) for Performing Arts did away with their Classic Film Series, because they had large single screen, with a balcony, to boot. I’m grateful for what we do have, however.
Back to the subject at hand: Glad to hear that the outer lobby of the Ridgewood, etc., is intact, and that they’ll resume showing films.
If I lived there, I’d probably haunt the place! :=) LOL.
Same here.
True enough, David Zornig.
(a bit off-topic, but) Regarding the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, isn’t that what the movie “Some Like It Hot” was based on? I have a feeling that it was.
Another cool-looking theatre!
Let’s hope so, rhett.
Thanks, Lost Memory. Interesting photo.
Thanks for the photos, Lost Memory. Are there any photos of the interior of this particular theatre, or nighttime photos? Just curious.
Who knows, Rex?
Many of the multi-plex theatres are in serious trouble. Who knows what’ll happen to the AMC/ Boston Common Theatre?
Sorry, LuisV. It’s a bit hard for me to go through all of the posts here on the Ridgewood Theatre thread, since there are oh so many of them.
What about the Brattle Theatre? Isn’t that an independent theatre? I think so.
Frankly, however, I’m not exactly sure that I’d call Studio Cinema in Belmont, Lexington Flick, or Capitol Theatre in Arlington independents, since they play pretty much what everybody else plays, while the Brattle, the Somerville Theatre, and the Coolidge Corner Theatre play a healthy mix of various types of movies, if one gets the drift.
If, on the other hand, you mean by independents, theatres that’re not part of big franchises such as AMC, Regal, to name afew, then yes, I would consider the other theatres that you mentioned independents.
Here’s hoping that UM puts the Capitol Theatre to good use!!
Upon hearing that the same couple from Birmingham, AL. who bought the Cheyenne Diner and have now shown an interest in possibly purchasing the Ridgewood Theatre, I thought, (but didn’t say)Not a good omen.
As somebody who resides outside the Ridgewood, Queens, NY area, I, too think that the Ridgewood Theatre should remain where it is. Anytime a theatre, a school, or whatever is transferred somewhere else, it loses all its qualitative edges, if one gets the drift.
Hmmm…a couple from Alabama who purchased the Cheyenne Diner (which, btw, I’ve never heard of), are moving it to Birmingham, and might possibly be interested in buying the Ridgewood Theatre and moving THAT to Birmingham, AL. also?!? That’s rather wierd, to me.
Anyway, here’s hoping that the Ridgewood Theatre will be saved and NOT moved to Birmingham.
Thanks for the pictures of the Ridgewood, NativeForestHiller. It’s a beautiful theatre, both inside and out.
Thanks again, Peter.K. Glad I was able to give some encouragement and support, even though I don’t have any real experience in preserving endangered theatres.
Thanks, Ziegfeld Man. All the best to you too.
Hope you’re staying warm.
I emailed Craig a list of my Classic films suggestions already, even though I don’t live in New York.
AlAlvarez, I’ve never seen any of the movies you’ve mentioned, with the exception of “Jaws”.
What are the chances of some of the great, golden oldie-but-goody film classics, such as West Side Story, Lawrence of Arabia, Dr. Zhivago and others being played in digital 3D? Just curious.
Thanks, Peter.K.
Good luck on your endeavors to save the Ridgewood.
Beautiful photo, Lost Memory! Thanks for posting it and sharing it with everybody here on CT.
What a wonderful-looking theatre! Glad to hear/read about this theatre’s fund-raising/restoration opening, and that it wqs saved from the wrecking ball. All the best of luck to the theatre staff, and the City of Canton, Ohio.
btw, Peter.K—I do know bout the Film Forum in NYC.
You’re welcome, Peter.K.
“If you haunted the Ridgewood Theatre, MPol, I’d be tempted to haunt it with you !”
LOL!
It’s too bad that the division of the Ridgewood Theatre into five cinemas diminished the grandeur of the Ridgewood’s interior. That’s often what happens when theatres are cut into 4, 5 or more cinemas like that. The Coolidge Corner Theatre and the Somerville Theatre, both of which used to be single-screen theatres, were divided into four cinemas each. The interior was compromised somewhat, but, ahhhh, what can we do. At least they each have a larger main screen for screening big-screen classics, etc., and also the Somerville Theatre’s main screen, unlike the Coolidge, still has a balcony.
The Brattle Theatre is the only single-screen theatre left that also has a balcony. Too bad the Wang Center (now CitiCenter) for Performing Arts did away with their Classic Film Series, because they had large single screen, with a balcony, to boot. I’m grateful for what we do have, however.
Back to the subject at hand: Glad to hear that the outer lobby of the Ridgewood, etc., is intact, and that they’ll resume showing films.
If I lived there, I’d probably haunt the place! :=) LOL.