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ghamilton commented about Utah Theater Cancels 'Brokeback Mountain' on May 7, 2006 at 9:26 am

I have avoided this particular blog for many reasons.The silly comments from all sides defy rationality.The real story isn’t even mentioned really.It is the personality and character of Larry Miller.There should be a movie made about his real American life,where he came from,what he has built and his sometimes odd behavior.He is such a unique charcter.There has been little or no mention of the area the theater in question is located.The SL valley is very diverse from area to area.Give some the right to do what they want.I don’t want to get into it-BUT the intolerance for traditional values by the homosexual activists is something you won’t read about in the NYT.

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ghamilton commented about Carpenter Theatre on May 6, 2006 at 6:50 am

Looks good for the old girl now.Today’s Times-Dispatch outlines the “final"plans.45 Million in a massive refurbishing and expansion.

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ghamilton commented about Byrd Theatre on May 5, 2006 at 10:01 am

Where in NEW YORK can you drive your car to FREE,safe parking,have a good meal for 2 for under 30.00,see a current movie in a REAL movie palace for 2(each) entire dollars?????Where Mr Big Town???

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ghamilton commented about Keysville Drive-In on May 4, 2006 at 1:55 pm

Passed by today.Looks about the same,just more brush growing up on everything as screen continues to slowly peel away.

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ghamilton commented about Super 17 Drive-In on Apr 28, 2006 at 3:05 am

I tried to ad it,but it’s been 4 days,maybe it didn’t go through.

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ghamilton commented about Victory Hall Theatre on Apr 28, 2006 at 3:02 am

This part of Virginia is a hidden treasure.Off the beaten track with really unique little towns and the magnificent James River.Y'all come.There’s even a few ghost towns.

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ghamilton commented about Coconut Grove Playhouse on Apr 27, 2006 at 3:42 pm

Sad news in recent articles in the Herald.The theater is having major finacial and personnel trouble.Could be some of the weirder works have turned off some regulars?

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ghamilton commented about Norfolk Drive-In on Apr 27, 2006 at 3:34 pm

This drive in must have sat right next to,or on the property of the Glen Rock airport.

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ghamilton commented about Super 17 Drive-In on Apr 25, 2006 at 2:31 pm

Again,I stand in awe.But that sure answers the questions,but the situation sounds so sad,thank.This theater deserves it’s own listing and more attention.

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ghamilton commented about Surf Theatre on Apr 25, 2006 at 2:26 pm

Is the Collins the new venue for the homebase of our favorite Cuban trumpet player?

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ghamilton commented about Super 17 Drive-In on Apr 25, 2006 at 1:53 pm

Yo!Mr.Memory,got a Portsmouth querry for you.Today,I took a wrong turn because of a tunnel jam.Went through the “Craddock Historic District"In the middle is the Afton Square shopping district.It is on hard times for sure,but what potential.There is a delightful old theater there-the Afton.It has stage facilities.Brick construction with the old marquee hanging on.Written in old paint on one side is"Help save the Afton”.The theater is on Afton Parkway.The place looks sound and savable,if the area took off.The area is a couple miles South of the drive in in question.

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ghamilton commented about Roosevelt Theatre on Apr 23, 2006 at 12:50 pm

Three big questions here.#1 What is the condition of the interior?#2 What is the true seating?I know what a 400 seat house looks like-bulk-wise.The Olde Towne in VA is a much smaller place size-wise.How can it be as magneficient as some say in the old days and only be 400?#3 What owns it and how much $ are they asking(and for what purposes?).Would a purchase be possible?

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ghamilton commented about Carib Theatre on Apr 23, 2006 at 12:14 pm

Does anybody have a clue as to the condition of the hulk?This is clearly the largest theater space sitting in Miami Beach.

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ghamilton commented about National Theatre on Mar 15, 2006 at 1:48 pm

Thanks,Chuck.This is certainly one of the ones I know I saw as a tender youth.

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ghamilton commented about Carolina Circle 6 Theatre on Mar 15, 2006 at 6:40 am

Incidently,why are none of the other downtown theaters listed on this site?I remember in the early sixties seeing atleast three theaters on the downtown core,plus a black theater of some size.

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ghamilton commented about Carolina Circle 6 Theatre on Mar 15, 2006 at 6:37 am

The entire plot was recently leveled and new shops are being built.It is strange to see a huge mall leveled,would make my wife weep.

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ghamilton commented about Utah Theatre on Mar 14, 2006 at 1:08 am

Big news here.Theater shut down recently.Now owned by the great Ballam’s Utah festival Opera Company.Stage will be expanded,a million dollar wurlitzer will be installed.A wide variety of live entetainment is projected,plus silent movies.Along with the other two theater,a yearly festival is planned that will make Logan a Mecca for the stage lover.This am’s SL Tribune has a small article on all this.

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ghamilton commented about Fabian Theatre on Mar 9, 2006 at 1:23 pm

The building looked stable,if not sound.Is that an illusion?I’ve seen falling down ruins “saved”.This looks better than some that have been rehabed.I was surprised how bustling and busy downtown looked.(Although my employer has decided to get the heck out of Dodge and put their bldgs up for sale)

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ghamilton commented about Byrd Theatre on Mar 6, 2006 at 7:23 am

One fun thing about the Byrd is the eateries close by.The Thai place just out the front door and to the East is great.BBQ right across the street.Everything you could want is close by.Parking isn’t a big deal.The downtown private contract parking nazis aren’t much in evidence here.The funky stores should be avoided by all females-that means you Patsy-the temptations are irresistable to that side of the human race.

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ghamilton commented about Byrd Theatre on Mar 6, 2006 at 7:15 am

Forgot to mention-the balconey is the place to sit-the seats aren’t as worn and the view is beyond compare.

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ghamilton commented about Byrd Theatre on Mar 6, 2006 at 7:12 am

Sometimes we forget what this is all about.Sat.night my wife and myself went to the big Byrd.The Chronicles of Narnia was the earlier feature.Full house with tons of families and people of all ages.The organ program was great,just not long enough.People loved the movie,clapped,cheered,left with smiles.I watched people before the lights went down.You could tell who had never been there before.The wide-eyed wonder was not hard to see.It was like going to the theater 50 years ago.WHAT A BLAST!!!What a treasure.I still wish there was a section here on JUST movie palaces that show movies.Anybody within 100 or so miles of Cary St.should support this marvelous place.Every time I go there I feel like a little kid again,going to the Florida or the Palace in a Jacksonville that is long-gone.

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ghamilton commented about Fabian Theatre on Mar 3, 2006 at 3:04 am

I drove by the Fabian last week.It is a sad sight.This must be the focal point to turn Paterson around,or there is no point.If you could put potential in a bag,you could fill a landfill with the potential that is Paterson,but if there is no soul,a landfill is what Paterson is.

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ghamilton commented about Utah Children's Theatre on Feb 28, 2006 at 9:24 am

Please,no more Avalon pictures.Find some more interior shots of the Utah.Better yet try to find some shots of the biggest theater,by far,in the state of VA,and one of the largest in the US-the Virginia,in Danville.Sad truth is,the Avalon doesn’t really show much exterior beauty.

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ghamilton commented about Cedar City Twin Theatre on Feb 26, 2006 at 9:26 am

The article also list the former nearby Park Theater that is now a bread store.

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ghamilton commented about Cedar City Twin Theatre on Feb 26, 2006 at 9:24 am

According to an article in the Cedar City Review today,the theather is for sale and list the #.