Historical views of the the theater’s interior can be seen on its history page, both in its first incarnation as an opera house and then later as a movie theater. Click on the “Official” link in the headnote, then on “Venue Info,” and then on “History.”
A photo of the concessions counter, at least a few years ago: View link
For what it is worth, this theater’s name is spelled “Lakeland” on the Drive-ins.com site, but unfortunately there are no pictures or handbills posted there that would allow a verification of which spelling is correct.
Quads are increasingly rare of course, but several were opened post-1995. Most recently, a quad opened in Davidson, NC and one opened in Boca Raton just a few months ago.
If patrons are shunning 3D without a premium being charged for it, why would they find it more attractive at premium prices? What is the point of being “in the picture” if it is a picture you do not want to be in?
Hollywood is, as many many of us predicted, repeating history with regard to 3D – using it on inferior movies where it adds little or nothing. There have been other reports of the 2D presentations of films at multiplexes where the film is also playing on 3D where the 2D outsells the 3D version especially when it is a movie aimed at kids.
I agree: if I can’t have Cinerama back (the ultimate immersive experience to-date), at least give me 70mm.
There is a picture of the theater on this webpage: View link
A picture of the theater’s exterior is here: http://tinyurl.com/49krlt2
There is a picture of this theatre on its page at CinemaTour: http://www.cinematour.com/tour/ca/434.html
This is reportedly likely to close in April, 2011:
View link
There is a picture of the theater here: http://tinyurl.com/49krlt2.
Thus theater is getting an IMAX Digital screen: View link
There is an exterior picture of this theatre on this webpage (scroll down about half way): View link
This theater is indeed open; there is a picture accompanying this article about theaters in the area: View link
Historical views of the the theater’s interior can be seen on its history page, both in its first incarnation as an opera house and then later as a movie theater. Click on the “Official” link in the headnote, then on “Venue Info,” and then on “History.”
A photo of the concessions counter, at least a few years ago: View link
There is a contemporary view here: View link
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Exterior photo: View link
There are several pictures on this theatre’s page at CinemaTour: http://www.cinematour.com/tour/ca/966.html
There are additional pictures on this theatre’s page at CinemaTour: http://www.cinematour.com/tour/ca/303.html
A picture of the theatre’s concession area: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bluepail/4914286533/
For what it is worth, this theater’s name is spelled “Lakeland” on the Drive-ins.com site, but unfortunately there are no pictures or handbills posted there that would allow a verification of which spelling is correct.
Night shot of the entrance: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jcaesar/2153067717/
An article about the theatre’s closing with a marquee shot: View link
There are some additional pictures in this theater’s gallery page at Drive-ins.com: http://www.drive-ins.com/gallery/wytsky2
A picture if the abandoned screen frame of this drive-in with the mural on it still fairly intact: View link
A picture of the theater’s box office area: View link
A picture of a handbill for a showing at the Unique Theater: http://tinyurl.com/4myujpr
There is a picture of the theater herem c. 1915L http://www.santacruzpl.org/history/articles/306/
The community is coming together to show support for the restoration of the theater: View link
Quads are increasingly rare of course, but several were opened post-1995. Most recently, a quad opened in Davidson, NC and one opened in Boca Raton just a few months ago.
If patrons are shunning 3D without a premium being charged for it, why would they find it more attractive at premium prices? What is the point of being “in the picture” if it is a picture you do not want to be in?
Hollywood is, as many many of us predicted, repeating history with regard to 3D – using it on inferior movies where it adds little or nothing. There have been other reports of the 2D presentations of films at multiplexes where the film is also playing on 3D where the 2D outsells the 3D version especially when it is a movie aimed at kids.
I agree: if I can’t have Cinerama back (the ultimate immersive experience to-date), at least give me 70mm.