Hardbop… you are right. Prehaps if the developers can leave the Jersey alone and build near or close to the theater, it might not be so bad. Nothing is official- as of yet, but I think you agree that the Jersey, one of the last of the truly magnificent movie palaces that is still operating albeit on a limited basis should be saved. Travelling here is not an issue for me either. I live in Brooklyn and the tolls cost me 15.00.9.00 for the Verazzamo and 6.00 for the Bayonne Bridge, but I don`t care.Truth of the matter is that with all the crummy movies that are being released these days,if not for the experience of going to the Jersey, I probably would not go to the movies at all.
Bob Furmanek… OK. Im calm now. I DO plan on attending the Jersey on Saturday for "The Misfits" and also for whatever new programming is scheduled for the next few months.I DO NOT know how these rumors get started, but the story above the scheduled features {posted on the Jerseys official wed site} kind of raised a red flag.
Is the Jersey to go the way of so many other movie palsces? This MUST NOT happen. Let the greedy momey grubbing developers look elsewhere. I am ready to do my part even if it requires some good old fashioned 60s style sit ins or demonstrations. Does Journal SQ really need to be redevoloped? Who needs {or wants} another sterile urban mall with a “Target”, a “Gap”, an “Old Navy” a “Rite Aid” drug store or another{of course} “Starbucks Coffee”.The “blandification” of way too many urban areas is leaving a bad taste in too many peoples mouth.Maybe the Jersey will come out of this OK- we can all pray, but this website is The place to rally the “troops” to the Jerseys defence. I personally do not want to see "closed", "demolished" or "retail" whenever I search theaters for the Jersey.Some of my best moviegoing has taken place at this theater over the last year. It never fails to impress me no matter how many times I go. The people I have met there seem loke I have known them for a long time and the general feeling of friendliness and enthusiasm of the people who staff it and volunteer is something that you never will experience at any multiplex. The closing or demolition of this theater will be like ripping the heart out of Journal Sq. Lets not let this one close! We have the power to save it, so let`s use it.
True, true. Woody Allen- along with Peter Falk did star together in a made for cable {?} version of Niel Simons " Sunshine Boys" a few years ago. I rented it at my local library and it was OK- but nowheres as good as the George Burns Walter Matthau movie from 1975.As far as " Antz" is concerned, the same years release of " A Bugs Life" was the better of the two, but Allens voice did set the right tone for the movie.As far as Allens current work is concerned, I kind of find it to run hot and cold, but I am a great fan of thi comedies from the early 70s to early 80s.Also, he is one of the few directors to occasionally shoot a film in black and white- something that I miss in most of todays films.
Cut myself off on above comment.While it is true that many of the blacklisted writers had a difficult time finding work, some of them did manage to come back.Hollywood was caving in to the popular paranoia of the times.This subject is handled well in “The Front”– one of Woody Allens best films. Quess a person is entitled to his or her own views, but in the not too distant past it was a different story.
Sometimes wars can make strange allies.Guess the Soviets were never precieved as a threat until after the war. One good thing the so-called cold war did produce were films like “Doctor Strangelove”, “The Manchurian Candidate-1962},” Fail Safe} a sort .of serious Strangelove, and of course the James Bond series among others.
Bill Huelbig and Yankee Mike… Thank you.I read about this film many years ago, and even saw some clips from it.So, I guess in this respect, the Misfits was her last movie- along with Clark Gable`s.As usual, you guys are right on the money.
Or how about Scooby Doo AND Scooby Doo II.I may be wrong on this one, but didn`t Marilyn Monroe make another film after The Misfits that was never released due to her death at about the same time the film was being made?
While we are on the subject, how about Rin Tin Tin, A Black Stalion movie, or -if I can get ridiculous- Francis the Talking Mule.Sorry Jersey programers, this is one show Ill just sit out- even though The Misfits- Gables last film does have some merit.How about some big screen epics along the lines of Spartacus, Doctor Zhivago, Around the World in 80 Days {1956} or the ever awesome king of them all- Ben Hur.
Prehasps the heat is not working.. or something. Since this has been a very mild winter {so far }that should not be a big concern.Many years ago,I saw “Apocalypse Now” at the old and now gone Century Nostrand in Brooklyn. This was in early January. The heat was not working, but I did enjoy the film anyway. So did my girlfriend who absolutely hated these kinds of films.Naturally, I had to take to see the Burt Reynolds film “Starting Over” next time to make up for it.
P Koch…. One of THE WORST of my life! We had absolutely nothing in common and we both knew it.Then, to make matters even worse, I got a flat tire on the front of my 64 Pontiac convertible! It was absolutely hell to get that tire off, not to mention the fact that I had my dress pants, shirt and jacket on. Definately should have gone to the show! It was only a short subway ride away. And we could have gone to Millers restauranr { remember that? } after the show.Guess I can laugh about it some 30 years later, but a fun night it definately was not.
Prehaps scenes like these can be used in Shrek III-if they ever make it.It would seem that the so-called Hayes Code would have rendered these scenes to the cutting room floor. Like it or not, we HAVE come a long way since then. Believe it or not the Catholic Legion Of Deceny- aka “The CLOD” condemned “Gone With The Wind” back in `39 because Clark Gable said “damn”.My mother- a fairly devout Catholic had to promise NOT to see the movie, but she went anyway.Wonder if she will rot in Hell for it.
Hope all the above entries settle the Don Kershner Rock Concert AND the In Concert controversey. I DO remember some kind of rock concert show that aired on FRIDAY nights in the year of 1973, but I`m not gonna go nuts trying to remember the name or network.Also remember at about this same time a group called Mother Earth with a singer called Tracy Nelson played a show at the 46th.st.A friend who had a few extra tickets wanted me to go, but I had a date that night.
Zacherley- the “Cool Ghoul” did host a horror show in the early 60s. It was probably on channel 9, but I did remember it was on a Saturday night. The horror films he showed were absolutely terrible, but he somehow made them worth watching.One film he showed- I cant remember the title contained a scene Ill never rforget. When the detective investigating the case goes to the coroner`s morgue, he looks at the corpse. Then the coroner takes his lunch out of the case with the corpse and starts to eat it! Creepy, to say the least. Also remember Zacherley playinmg classic rock and roll on the old WPLJ in the late 70s and early 80s before that station went pop- top 40. Of course, Zacherley ALWAYS did the Halloween show on the old pre top 40 WPLJ.
Does anybody on this website know what the next show at the Jersey will be- and when? The Jersey`s website still has the Christmas programs listed, but this is about the right time of the month for a show. Thanks.
Wow!…I cant believe it was 40 years ago- almost to this day- that I went with my mother to see "Doctor Zhivago" at the 46Th. ST.A great film at an equally great theater. For some reason, I remember it like it was only a few weeks ago.Flashback to today, and Im hard pressed to find even one movie that is worth seeing.Bring back the old days and the great theaters!
A very happy new year to EVERYBODY at the Cinema Treasures website. May the New Year bring us all better moviegoing- and better theaters to see them at!
Irv…. RE the Jersey theater. This theater is a thing of the past that somehow is being preserved to its original glory. Unfortunately, too many of these great theaters are gone. Half the fun of going to the Jersey is just to be in the beautiful theater itself.There were at least 6 of these grand theaters in my neighborhood in Brooklyn at one time. Sadly, every one is now closed, demolished, or being used for retail or other uses.I know that I have to go to some faceless and impersonal multiplex to see a movie- if I can find anything worth seeing- but to call THAT going to the movies simply is not the same experience it was way back when. Prehaps I AM living in the past but, hey, I liked that better.
It is a combination of the places where we have to see these movies AND the quality of the product itself.Also, throw in the rude behaivor of the patrons{Cell phone use,talking, etc} add 20 minutes of commercials NOT including the trailers, bad projection and sound, and a general “public be damned” attitude byn the managers of these so-called theaters and keep wondering why audience attendence is dropping. It`s a real no brainer. All the big movies this year were either sequels or remakes.War of the Worlds and King Kong were not particually too good.
OUCH!!! This is highway robbery!They need a mask and a gun!. Considering the lousy ratings the new film version of “The Producers"is recieving, I guess I`ll just pull out my video- or DVD and watch the !68 classic instead. Springtime for moviegoers-definately not.
Hardbop… you are right. Prehaps if the developers can leave the Jersey alone and build near or close to the theater, it might not be so bad. Nothing is official- as of yet, but I think you agree that the Jersey, one of the last of the truly magnificent movie palaces that is still operating albeit on a limited basis should be saved. Travelling here is not an issue for me either. I live in Brooklyn and the tolls cost me 15.00.9.00 for the Verazzamo and 6.00 for the Bayonne Bridge, but I don`t care.Truth of the matter is that with all the crummy movies that are being released these days,if not for the experience of going to the Jersey, I probably would not go to the movies at all.
Bob Furmanek… OK. I
m calm now. I DO plan on attending the Jersey on Saturday for "The Misfits" and also for whatever new programming is scheduled for the next few months.I DO NOT know how these rumors get started, but the story above the scheduled features {posted on the Jerseys official wed site} kind of raised a red flag.Is the Jersey to go the way of so many other movie palsces? This MUST NOT happen. Let the greedy momey grubbing developers look elsewhere. I am ready to do my part even if it requires some good old fashioned 60s style sit ins or demonstrations. Does Journal SQ really need to be redevoloped? Who needs {or wants} another sterile urban mall with a “Target”, a “Gap”, an “Old Navy” a “Rite Aid” drug store or another{of course} “Starbucks Coffee”.The “blandification” of way too many urban areas is leaving a bad taste in too many peoples mouth.Maybe the Jersey will come out of this OK- we can all pray, but this website is The place to rally the “troops” to the Jersey
s defence. I personally do not want to see "closed", "demolished" or "retail" whenever I search theaters for the Jersey.Some of my best moviegoing has taken place at this theater over the last year. It never fails to impress me no matter how many times I go. The people I have met there seem loke I have known them for a long time and the general feeling of friendliness and enthusiasm of the people who staff it and volunteer is something that you never will experience at any multiplex. The closing or demolition of this theater will be like ripping the heart out of Journal Sq. Lets not let this one close! We have the power to save it, so let`s use it.another one bites the dust. And another one is gone, another one is gone, another one bites the dust.
True, true. Woody Allen- along with Peter Falk did star together in a made for cable {?} version of Niel Simon
s " Sunshine Boys" a few years ago. I rented it at my local library and it was OK- but nowheres as good as the George Burns Walter Matthau movie from 1975.As far as " Antz" is concerned, the same years release of " A Bugs Life" was the better of the two, but Allens voice did set the right tone for the movie.As far as Allens current work is concerned, I kind of find it to run hot and cold, but I am a great fan of thi comedies from the early 70s to early 80s.Also, he is one of the few directors to occasionally shoot a film in black and white- something that I miss in most of todays films.Cut myself off on above comment.While it is true that many of the blacklisted writers had a difficult time finding work, some of them did manage to come back.Hollywood was caving in to the popular paranoia of the times.This subject is handled well in “The Front”– one of Woody Allens best films. Quess a person is entitled to his or her own views, but in the not too distant past it was a different story.
Sometimes wars can make strange allies.Guess the Soviets were never precieved as a threat until after the war. One good thing the so-called cold war did produce were films like “Doctor Strangelove”, “The Manchurian Candidate-1962},” Fail Safe} a sort .of serious Strangelove, and of course the James Bond series among others.
Bill Huelbig and Yankee Mike… Thank you.I read about this film many years ago, and even saw some clips from it.So, I guess in this respect, the Misfits was her last movie- along with Clark Gable`s.As usual, you guys are right on the money.
Or how about Scooby Doo AND Scooby Doo II.I may be wrong on this one, but didn`t Marilyn Monroe make another film after The Misfits that was never released due to her death at about the same time the film was being made?
While we are on the subject, how about Rin Tin Tin, A Black Stalion movie, or -if I can get ridiculous- Francis the Talking Mule.Sorry Jersey programers, this is one show I
ll just sit out- even though The Misfits- Gables last film does have some merit.How about some big screen epics along the lines of Spartacus, Doctor Zhivago, Around the World in 80 Days {1956} or the ever awesome king of them all- Ben Hur.Prehasps the heat is not working.. or something. Since this has been a very mild winter {so far }that should not be a big concern.Many years ago,I saw “Apocalypse Now” at the old and now gone Century Nostrand in Brooklyn. This was in early January. The heat was not working, but I did enjoy the film anyway. So did my girlfriend who absolutely hated these kinds of films.Naturally, I had to take to see the Burt Reynolds film “Starting Over” next time to make up for it.
P Koch…. One of THE WORST of my life! We had absolutely nothing in common and we both knew it.Then, to make matters even worse, I got a flat tire on the front of my
64 Pontiac convertible! It was absolutely hell to get that tire off, not to mention the fact that I had my dress pants, shirt and jacket on. Definately should have gone to the show! It was only a short subway ride away. And we could have gone to Millers restauranr { remember that? } after the show.Guess I can laugh about it some 30 years later, but a fun night it definately was not.Prehaps scenes like these can be used in Shrek III-if they ever make it.It would seem that the so-called Hayes Code would have rendered these scenes to the cutting room floor. Like it or not, we HAVE come a long way since then. Believe it or not the Catholic Legion Of Deceny- aka “The CLOD” condemned “Gone With The Wind” back in `39 because Clark Gable said “damn”.My mother- a fairly devout Catholic had to promise NOT to see the movie, but she went anyway.Wonder if she will rot in Hell for it.
Hope all the above entries settle the Don Kershner Rock Concert AND the In Concert controversey. I DO remember some kind of rock concert show that aired on FRIDAY nights in the year of 1973, but I`m not gonna go nuts trying to remember the name or network.Also remember at about this same time a group called Mother Earth with a singer called Tracy Nelson played a show at the 46th.st.A friend who had a few extra tickets wanted me to go, but I had a date that night.
sorry… typos above.
MMMMMMMM.Very interesting.
Zacherley- the “Cool Ghoul” did host a horror show in the early 60s. It was probably on channel 9, but I did remember it was on a Saturday night. The horror films he showed were absolutely terrible, but he somehow made them worth watching.One film he showed- I can
t remember the title contained a scene Ill never rforget. When the detective investigating the case goes to the coroner`s morgue, he looks at the corpse. Then the coroner takes his lunch out of the case with the corpse and starts to eat it! Creepy, to say the least. Also remember Zacherley playinmg classic rock and roll on the old WPLJ in the late 70s and early 80s before that station went pop- top 40. Of course, Zacherley ALWAYS did the Halloween show on the old pre top 40 WPLJ.Does anybody on this website know what the next show at the Jersey will be- and when? The Jersey`s website still has the Christmas programs listed, but this is about the right time of the month for a show. Thanks.
Wow!…I can
t believe it was 40 years ago- almost to this day- that I went with my mother to see "Doctor Zhivago" at the 46Th. ST.A great film at an equally great theater. For some reason, I remember it like it was only a few weeks ago.Flashback to today, and Im hard pressed to find even one movie that is worth seeing.Bring back the old days and the great theaters!A very happy new year to EVERYBODY at the Cinema Treasures website. May the New Year bring us all better moviegoing- and better theaters to see them at!
Irv…. RE the Jersey theater. This theater is a thing of the past that somehow is being preserved to its original glory. Unfortunately, too many of these great theaters are gone. Half the fun of going to the Jersey is just to be in the beautiful theater itself.There were at least 6 of these grand theaters in my neighborhood in Brooklyn at one time. Sadly, every one is now closed, demolished, or being used for retail or other uses.I know that I have to go to some faceless and impersonal multiplex to see a movie- if I can find anything worth seeing- but to call THAT going to the movies simply is not the same experience it was way back when. Prehaps I AM living in the past but, hey, I liked that better.
It is a combination of the places where we have to see these movies AND the quality of the product itself.Also, throw in the rude behaivor of the patrons{Cell phone use,talking, etc} add 20 minutes of commercials NOT including the trailers, bad projection and sound, and a general “public be damned” attitude byn the managers of these so-called theaters and keep wondering why audience attendence is dropping. It`s a real no brainer. All the big movies this year were either sequels or remakes.War of the Worlds and King Kong were not particually too good.
Very well could have been the Hollywood Twin,a revival theater that lasted a few years from the early to late eighties.
OUCH!!! This is highway robbery!They need a mask and a gun!. Considering the lousy ratings the new film version of “The Producers"is recieving, I guess I`ll just pull out my video- or DVD and watch the !68 classic instead. Springtime for moviegoers-definately not.
Very provocative subject!