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Author Topic: Hadden Theatre Supply closes Frank Angel Film God Posts: 5305 From: Brooklyn NY USA Registered: Dec 1999 posted 09-13-2011 04:01 AM                        Echoing all our colleagues here, let me wish you all the best in this new adventure. Never think of it as retiring -- you are just refocusing what you are engaged in -- a vibrant, rich and happy life. Your posts here were not only full of technical knowledge and helpful to scores of us, but always warm, witty and especially respectful; please don't be a stranger here on FT. Again, best wishes to one of our own.  |  IP: Logged Bob Peterson Film Handler Posts: 9 From: Beacon Falls, CT Registered: Apr 2001 posted 09-13-2011 04:47 PM                     Louis, I'm jealous! Even though our company is holding on during the transistion to digital I can't help thinking this is the perfect time to pass the baton to the young-uns. Damn I am 59 and it may be too early to join you.... Enjoy all that you've worked hard for and may all your ILS's be above minimums! Bob New England Theatre Service, Inc.  |  IP: Logged John T. Hendrickson, Jr Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 889 From: Freehold, NJ, USA Registered: Apr 2001 posted 09-15-2011 04:05 PM                     Louis- I'll jump in here right behind my good friend Bob Peterson. Wishing you all the best. Keep us "posted" here on Film-Tech.  |  IP: Logged Travis Cape Expert Film Handler Posts: 122 From: St. Louis, MO, USA Registered: May 2000 posted 09-16-2011 05:30 PM                     Louis, You've helped, listened, and entertained me with so many problems and stories in the past twenty years. It was great to see you and your staff last week. I am having a hard time watching everything get heaved into the trash. Call it progress, I say bs. I guess now's the time to set up a booth at home! Travis  |  IP: Logged David Kilderry Master Film Handler Posts: 355 From: Melbourne Australia Registered: Sep 1999 posted 09-17-2011 12:06 AM                        All the best for your future Louis. I am sure your clients will be sad to see you go, but glad that you have been able to help them over the years. David  |  IP: Logged Jason Black Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1723 From: Myrtle Beach, SC, USA Registered: Nov 2000 posted 09-20-2011 02:16 AM                        Louis, It's a sad reality that the days of "film" are quickly coming to an end. I remember back in the early 90's sitting in my office at the Town & Country Cinema (twin) in Aberdeen, NC, reading an article in Kodak's Film Notes for REEL People, that digital sound was coming to light and soundtracks would be contained on a separate CD... I recall thinking then.. "no way will this ever become widespread"... Oh how times change.. Enjoy your retirement! I'm sure that the many people you've helped over the years sincerely appreciate your expertise....  |  IP: Logged Andres Briano Expert Film Handler Posts: 162 From: Buenos Aires, Argentina Registered: Jan 2008 posted 10-06-2011 02:18 PM                        Louis, On behalf of National Amusements in Argentina: THANK YOU for everything. Every single day you are present in our booths through your logos and the quality of your equipment (I have the 96-001 specially in mind). I personally wish you the best in this new stage. Fondly, Andrés  |  IP: Logged Bud Shepard Film Handler Posts: 31 From: Fall River, Massachusetts Registered: Feb 2000 posted 10-07-2011 12:16 PM                        Louis, after all these years it's a sad day to hear you're retiring. Seems like yesterday we were at S/C Lawrence with Glenn Terrell and Lonny Jennings installing your new automations. Enjoy your retirement my friend.  |  IP: Logged Louis Bornwasser Film God Posts: 4441 From: prospect ky usa Registered: Mar 2005 posted 10-08-2011 11:29 PM                        Wow! Gone for a few days and checked back. You guys are rteally kind. One issue is that two of my key employees were past retirement age. The others were close and I am 63. We did find a way to satisfy each of them. btw: I am writing from Athens Greece after an island-hopping cruise on a sailng ship from Istanbul through the Greek Islands. Much history/beauty. Louis  |  IP: Logged Richard Hamilton Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1341 From: Evansville, Indiana Registered: Jan 2000 posted 10-09-2011 12:26 AM                     Louis, If you get a chance, check out Thessaloniki theater . I installed a Mega 8/70 there, pretty cool place.  |  IP: Logged Christos Mitsakis Expert Film Handler Posts: 242 From: Ag.Paraskevi, ATHENS, GREECE Registered: Sep 1999 posted 10-09-2011 07:44 AM                     Louis are you staying in Athens for a couple of days or you are in transit? If you do, the beer is on the table! Christos.  |  IP: Logged Louis Bornwasser Film God Posts: 4441 From: prospect ky usa Registered: Mar 2005 posted 10-10-2011 05:01 PM                        Your kind invitation is received now that I am back in America. Next time. Louis  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 10-10-2011 05:29 PM                     Louis, please contact me. There is one final gig that your expertise is needed for.  |  IP: Logged Dennis Benjamin Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1445 From: Denton, MD Registered: Feb 2002 posted 10-10-2011 09:41 PM                        A while ago (1995) I begin working at the Showcase Cincinnati 12 in Norwood, Ohio. I eventually became the projection booth manager at that location. Ever since then, when I am asked about which is the best 35 mm projection automation that I have ever worked with - I tell them "Louie-mation" - which was the automation that Showcase was using at the time. Am I correct to assume that you are the "Louie" in Louie-mation? I believe my information is correct. So, while you may be retiring from the business. You will never be forgotten. Best 35 mm automation system I ever worked with...  |  IP: Logged Louis Bornwasser Film God Posts: 4441 From: prospect ky usa Registered: Mar 2005 posted 10-12-2011 12:57 PM                        Thank you Dennis. Yes, same "Louie." I can claim no special knowledge for that automation. Others had been working (poorly) for 2 years on a special automation for National Amusements/Glenn terrell. I was given the chance. At least 12 old-school operators (like Gene Plourde at East Hartford, Ct) gave me a list of pet peeves on automation. Amazingly, of more than 92 suggestions, only 3 or 4 were in conflict with each other. I made the value judgements. Kelmar dimmers: they asked several of us what to build. I am the "father" of the "works on the door" and the removeable 2 sided panel and the mounting fins above and below the dimmer. (never purchased any other dimmer after that: 1986. Louis  |  IP: Logged

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