Next week (Oct. 9) we could be playing any one of five movies.
- Fame (A remake of a musical from the '80s)
- Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (animated movie adapted from a much-loved kids' book)
- Surrogates (Sci-fi film starring Bruce Willis)
- Love Happens (Romantic comedy with Jennifer Aniston)
- Whiteout (Horror movie about events in the Arctic)
I am told Whiteout has the best chance of happening, but we won't find out until Monday morning. Such is show biz.
Showing posts with label movies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label movies. Show all posts
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Fall, already
Yep, fall is here. I keep telling myself I'll be better at updating this blog but then "real life" keeps getting in the way.
Our movie next week (Oct. 2) will be the new Quentin Tarantino film, 'INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS.' This film falls into the category of "movies we didn't expect to play." But here it is.
I've heard good and bad about this film - I do know it's a "strong R rating," meaning it's got plenty of violence and stuff. So be forewarned!
Our movie next week (Oct. 2) will be the new Quentin Tarantino film, 'INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS.' This film falls into the category of "movies we didn't expect to play." But here it is.
I've heard good and bad about this film - I do know it's a "strong R rating," meaning it's got plenty of violence and stuff. So be forewarned!
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Alvin and the remodeling
Well, turns out I was off on my Alvin/Chipmunks guess. But we will be playing it starting January 25. Watch the website for the show schedule - we haven't decided on a matinee time yet.
You might have noticed the destruction going on in the lobby area. We are removing the 1980s-era brick paneling and replacing it with textured drywall, which will restore the lobby to the way it looked when the concession stand was first built. We're also getting rid of the "dropped" ceiling over the concession counter and the paneling in the stairway -- so the original Roxy stucco work will be visible again. And finally, we're replacing the brick paneling in front of the stage with "something," we haven't decided what just yet.
You might be saying: What were we thinking all those years ago, with the paneling and the tile ceiling and all? Well, the stairway was originally paneled (with crappy looking wood paneling) to hide a big hole in the stucco. When we remodeled in 1981, we decided to replace that paneling with something better looking, and the brick paneling was chosen. Then later when we enlarged the concession area, we just used the brick paneling because it matched the other paneling and was easier, cheaper and faster. Then still later, we used more brick paneling in front of the stage because.... well, it was easy, cheap and fast.
We're also doing a number of other smaller behind-the-scenes fix-ups, such as:
1. Fixing air leaks in the back of the building
2. Putting in a new exit door at the foot of the auditorium
3. Fixing the east display window on the front of the building and refurbishing the display boards
The project is probably taking longer than it normally would, because we are still open while it's in progress, so that means everything has to be cleaned up, put back in place, etc. in time for each night's show. So we're grateful to our contractor, Tom Ungefug, for cooperating with our busy schedule and not throwing anything at us (yet).
And of course we're grateful to you, the moviegoers, who make it all possible. We'll have pictures on the website of the remodel soon.
One other thing: You might be thinking...WHAT ABOUT THE RESTROOMS? That plan hasn't been abandoned, just "put on the back burner" until the contractor and the building inspector can come up with something we can all live with without ruining our nostalgic lobby. Stay tuned.
You might have noticed the destruction going on in the lobby area. We are removing the 1980s-era brick paneling and replacing it with textured drywall, which will restore the lobby to the way it looked when the concession stand was first built. We're also getting rid of the "dropped" ceiling over the concession counter and the paneling in the stairway -- so the original Roxy stucco work will be visible again. And finally, we're replacing the brick paneling in front of the stage with "something," we haven't decided what just yet.
You might be saying: What were we thinking all those years ago, with the paneling and the tile ceiling and all? Well, the stairway was originally paneled (with crappy looking wood paneling) to hide a big hole in the stucco. When we remodeled in 1981, we decided to replace that paneling with something better looking, and the brick paneling was chosen. Then later when we enlarged the concession area, we just used the brick paneling because it matched the other paneling and was easier, cheaper and faster. Then still later, we used more brick paneling in front of the stage because.... well, it was easy, cheap and fast.
We're also doing a number of other smaller behind-the-scenes fix-ups, such as:
1. Fixing air leaks in the back of the building
2. Putting in a new exit door at the foot of the auditorium
3. Fixing the east display window on the front of the building and refurbishing the display boards
The project is probably taking longer than it normally would, because we are still open while it's in progress, so that means everything has to be cleaned up, put back in place, etc. in time for each night's show. So we're grateful to our contractor, Tom Ungefug, for cooperating with our busy schedule and not throwing anything at us (yet).
And of course we're grateful to you, the moviegoers, who make it all possible. We'll have pictures on the website of the remodel soon.
One other thing: You might be thinking...WHAT ABOUT THE RESTROOMS? That plan hasn't been abandoned, just "put on the back burner" until the contractor and the building inspector can come up with something we can all live with without ruining our nostalgic lobby. Stay tuned.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Remakes: They can be good (but not usually)
Okay, so one of my all-time favorite movies that nobody under 40 has ever heard of is "The Taking of Pelham One Two Three" from 1974. It features several great actors who are no longer with us -- Robert Shaw, Walter Matthau, Ernest Borgnine. It has a terrific story and one of the most satisfying endings of any movie I've ever seen.
In the movie, a New York City subway train (complete with passengers) gets hijacked and held for a million dollar ransom by three armed men. They give the mayor one hour to cough up the cash, or else they will execute one of the passengers for every minute the money is late.
Of course the premise raises some questions. Like, how do the bad guys take over the train? How do they plan to get away? How do you get a million dollars gathered, counted and transported down a subway tunnel in less than an hour? And, how many hostages (if any) will live through the ordeal?
It's a fine movie and well worth seeking out, if only to watch the look on the video store clerk's face when you ask for it.
Why am I bringing this up? Because the movie is getting remade, that's why. There will be a new version coming out in 2008, starring Denzel Washington. I don't know if I'm excited about this or not. The original movie is so good, it really shouldn't be remade. (Think "The Longest Yard.") Do we really want a hatchet job like that performed on one of the best thrillers ever made?
On the other hand, it could be decent. (Think "Ben-Hur.") Of course, the original "Pelham" wasn't a black and white silent movie, like the original "Ben-Hur" was.
In the movie, a New York City subway train (complete with passengers) gets hijacked and held for a million dollar ransom by three armed men. They give the mayor one hour to cough up the cash, or else they will execute one of the passengers for every minute the money is late.
Of course the premise raises some questions. Like, how do the bad guys take over the train? How do they plan to get away? How do you get a million dollars gathered, counted and transported down a subway tunnel in less than an hour? And, how many hostages (if any) will live through the ordeal?
It's a fine movie and well worth seeking out, if only to watch the look on the video store clerk's face when you ask for it.
Why am I bringing this up? Because the movie is getting remade, that's why. There will be a new version coming out in 2008, starring Denzel Washington. I don't know if I'm excited about this or not. The original movie is so good, it really shouldn't be remade. (Think "The Longest Yard.") Do we really want a hatchet job like that performed on one of the best thrillers ever made?
On the other hand, it could be decent. (Think "Ben-Hur.") Of course, the original "Pelham" wasn't a black and white silent movie, like the original "Ben-Hur" was.
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