Loew's Jersey Theatre
54 Journal Square,
Jersey City,
NJ
07306
54 Journal Square,
Jersey City,
NJ
07306
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Well, I guess you can
t please everybody all the time.Even though I am a fan of "On the Beach" the choice of "Brazil" for the Saturday show kept me scratching my head. For the most part the Jerseys programming is quite good, so Ill leave it at that.Don’t get me wrong. I think it’s a good idea to incorporate a ‘family’ films into these schedules, but please keep it interesting. I would hate to see a bunch of children’s films showing up in the program. “Charlotte’s Web” and “Benji” I don’t need to see again. I can’t believe I remember this, but I hated “Benji” even when I saw it when I was a kid, and I was definitely the target demographic for that film. On the other hand, I remember my mother took me to see “That’s Entertainment” around that same time and I enjoyed it. Nothing nasty or adult about it and very kid friendly as I recall. “Mary Poppins” is a great one too, and for kids and adults of all ages.
I was about to suggest that “Sleeper” is family freindly, but then it occured to me that explaining the “orgasmatron” to the kiddies might be a bit problematic! Of course, when I was 8 years old and saw this one in the theaters the joke went completely over my head and my parents just told me it was “something that made you feel tingly”! That satisfied me and didn’t corrupt my innocence.
Also the fact that this current program is so aggressively unfamily friendly really makes me wonder what is going on in the minds of the people running the place.
You’d think at times they were programming midnight shows at the Angelika or the Cinema Village and not at one of the Loew’s Wonder Theaters.
I agree Vincent. The Loews Jersey programmer’s hearts are in the right places, but an examination of ‘Dystopian Films’? Isn’t that more on par with Film Forum or a college film class? Is there going to be an exam after these screenings?
I don’t know. How ‘bout showing 'The 5000 Fingers of Dr. T’ and ‘Forbidden Planet’ instead of ‘Sleeper’ and ‘Brazil’. Maybe not quite ‘Dystopian’ but…
I still love the Loews Jersey, but c'mon guys keep the films consistent with the experience of going to an old historic movie palace. There are plenty of older/classic films that would be good box office and haven’t already been played to death on TCM, Fox Movie Channel, or AMC, that could be shown (if the prints are available) at the Loews Jersey. I thought last year’s screening of ‘The Haunting’ was a brilliant choice in that direction.
saps;Loew’s 42nd Street Theatre is listed here:
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After the Ford tribute things were looking up but now we’ve got more inscrutable programming for the Jersey. The theater really needs somebody else to come up with programs. The only one that makes sense is the Kramer and that’s at 3 in the afternoon!
I mean Brazil as a movie palace feature on a Sat night?!!!
Nice ad, Warren. By the way, What was the Loew’s 42nd Street?
Anyboby out there see or have any comments on the John Ford films that played at the Jersey in late April? Could not make it, but I
m curious if the show was well attended and the quality of the presentation.Probably will go to see " On The Beach" when it screens.Definately one of Stanley Kramers and Gregory Pecks best, not to mention Ava Gardner.Her screen presence was hard to beat, especially in this film. Also, a fine pre Norman Bates performance from Anthony Perkins.St. George and the dragon are intact at Loew’s Jersey. The figure that was stolen was at Loew’s Paradise in the Bronx.
What happened to the Dragon at the Loews that was seemingly stolen? I haven’t been back there in a years and I don’t see follow-up to the note regarding this sad theft from an historic theatre?
Readers of this board may be interested in Saturday’s meeting to Revitalize Brooklyn’s Loew’s Kings Movie Palace.
Thanks for the explanation Theaterat. I was intrigued by the situation. Growing up when I did, it never occured to me that someone wouldn’t have a computer!! Phil Phil certainly does seem knowledgable.
Thanks for the kind words Bob. As I’m sure many of you know, Bob Furmanek was the founding father of the Loews Jersey’s film program. While he has moved on to other endeavors, all of us long time volunteers appreciate the years of hard work he put into the project and his attention to detail. I think it unlikely that there would now be a film program at the Loews if it were not for Bob.
Irv, the next film weekend is scheduled for April 28 & 29, John Ford films, I’m not sure of the final title selections.
I missed the shows over the weekend because I had to work. When can we expect the next series of films? Hopefully soon please??????? Any possibilities in the works??
Mitchell: your walkie-talkie system is an excellent idea that certainly worked. Whenever the film went out of focus, you were right on top of it and the image cleared up within seconds. An almost 4-hour movie like that must’ve been a real workout for you, but all your hard work was greatly appreciated by me and everyone else who was there. Thanks!
Re the 3-26 screening of THE TEN COMMANDMENTS- another triumph for the Jersey!Went with my friend PHIL PHIL and our dates.After seeing it on the big screen- the way it was ment to be seen, I doubt that I can ever enjoy it as much when it is shown on TV again. There will be a TV movie version of this film next Monday 4-3 on channel 7{ I believe} Even though I intend to watch it, it probably can`t compare to the De Mille version.There were some minor projection and sound flaws at the screening, but nothing serious enough to diminish the experience.The parting of the Red Sea and the writting of the commandments themselves were still impressive even after 50 years. And the cast! I hate to use the cliche “ they sure don1t make them like they used to”, but after witnessing it at a grand theater like the Jersey, it sure is true.
I am glad that everyone enjoyed the show. I was projectionist for the 10 Commandments, and yes, there was a friend of mine near the front of the auditorium with a walkie-talkie alterting me to sound and focus problems. One of the problems with the projection booth being so far from the screen is that everything always looks good from back there. This was an attempt to address that issue. The print you saw was an original dye-transfer Technicolor print.
/Mitchell
Loews Jersey Projection Staff
Lifes Too Short….Phil Phil is a neighbor and a friend of mine. He does not have- or know how to use a computer, but he is a big movie and theater fan like myself.He is about 12 years older than I and has a very good memory of many old and forgotten theaters in Brooklyn and New York.I let him post his entries under my name. Since Phil Phil and I {along with our 2 lady friends} have started to go to the Jersey lately, he just wants to get his “2 cents in” like the rest of the posters on this site.We went to the 3-26 screening of THE TEN COMMANDMENTS and he was just blown away by the presentation and experience. If he wants to post a comment on the show- and I think he does, I let him do it. Mystery solved!
A great show. Brought back memories of seeing this film at the Loews Oriental in Brooklyn back in the 1960’s. (a re-issue). I noticed sitting near me was a guy with a walkie-talkie who what call the projection booth to tell them to correct the sound durring the film. Really a great idea.
Another great show today at the Loew’s Jersey: “The Ten Commandments”. One of those films that has to be seen BIG, and the Loew’s Jersey did it justice. It wasn’t too much of a stretch to imagine I was seeing it during its first-run engagement at the Criterion in New York, even though the print had some wear and tear on it. Heck, even the Criterion print must have had some scratches after playing for more than a year.
I’m from Connecticut and I just took a look at the website. Ah Megami Sama! That place is beautiful, I hope it can still show classic films and maybe it can have Classical and Jazz concerts or cater to musicals such as Phantom of the Opera or Wicked when they tour. Oh, I hope everything turns out right. Connecticut just has a smattering of these beauties, one of the best is the Warner Theater and The Palace in Waterbury.
I am dying to ask: who is Phil Phil and why can’t he post for himself? I have seen such comments several times…very mysterious…
My wording in my previous post was off. What I meant to say was…I was surprised that as much as half of the audience responded that they had NEVER seen these movies before, and this was only their FIRST time. I would have expected that most everyone there were big classic movie and/or James Dean fans and had already seen these films, and came mainly to experience viewing them on a huge screen in an authentic movie palace setting.
The fact that this was their first time tells me that, for many of them, these movies have the same draw power and appeal as do the newest theatrical releases, maybe even more so. Given the current quality of Hollywood’s latest releases (with a few exceptions), I can see where older films would actually be a first choice for those seeking quality movie entertainment.
Except for a few of this year’s Oscar picks, there is nothing coming out that even remotely interests me, either in theatrical or home video new release, and I have felt this way for quite some time.
All the more reason to preserve this theatre and the fine “alternative” entertainment experience that it provides. As long as the motion picture studios continue producing mindless, low-quality drivel, I can only expect (and hope) that audiences here will continue to grow.
Posted for Phil Phil by Theaterat. After hearing so much about the Jersey from Theaterat and others, I decieded to go on Sat March 11th for the James Dean double feature. All I can say is WOW! I AM impressed. I found the widescreen presentation of these films to be first rate, and the emotional impact these films had on me was the same that it was some 50 years ago when I saw these films as a young teen ager.As far as the theater is concerned, what can I say that has not already been said on these posts?It was absolutely amazing to see how this great theater is being bought back by the volunteers and everyone else connected with the project. What a fresh breath of air when compared to todays faceless dirty and impersonal multiplexes. This is moviegoing in its best tradition.Equally amazing were all the people I met- total strangers who shared the same memories of these films and the great theaters with me. This was quite simply the best moviegoing experience I
ve had in many moons.Cant wait to see the TEN COMMANDMENTS on March 26th. I Know that it will be another great experience. Posted by Theaterat for Phil Phil.