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Topic: What's the latest theatre to close or open you have heard about?
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Bobby Henderson
"Ask me about Trajan."
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From: Lawton, OK, USA
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 09-25-2009 12:38 PM
School of Visual Arts officially opened the SVA Theatre in New York City on September 16. SVA bought and renovated the former Chelsea West Cinemas building, located at 333 W. 23rd Street in Manhattan.
I'm pretty sure this is the same theater where I watched a 70mm print of Lethal Weapon 2. I wonder if any of the 70mm capability is left intact. The venue's website is vague on details, only saying the two auditoriums have the latest in lighting, sound and projection capabilities.
quote: Visual Arts Briefs Newsletter
A Marquee Evening
Friday, September 25th, 2009
A number of art and design luminaries turned out on September 16 to celebrate the opening and dedication of the newly-renovated SVA Theatre, with a façade and interiors by legendary designer, faculty member and SVA Acting Chairman Milton Glaser. Among those on hand were filmmaker Paul Morrissey, who was a frequent collaborator of Andy Warhol’s, and artists Marshall Arisman (chair, MFA Illustration as Visual Essay Department), Paul Davis (G 1959 Illustration) and Tony Palladino.
Following a cinematic montage of the era that inspired the design of the theater’s marquee sculpture, SVA Executive Vice President Anthony P. Rhodes paid tribute to his late parents, SVA founder Silas H. Rhodes and wife Beatrice, for whom the theater’s two auditoriums are named. SVA President David Rhodes then read from a letter by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg: “This beautiful and innovative new theater is yet another example not only of his artistic brilliance, but also of his commitment to enhancing the cultural life of our City,” said Bloomberg of Glaser’s work since creating the “I Love New York” logo. The designer himself took the podium to describe his friendship with Silas and long history with the College. “SVA has been central to my life for half a century,” he said.
The evening was capped off by the lighting of the theater’s marquee sculpture, as the crowd took to the sidewalk to admire the view.
Read an interview with Milton Glaser about his design for the SVA Theatre in the College’s 2009 Annual.
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Jeff Arellano
Film Handler
Posts: 41
From: Monterey Park, CA
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted 09-30-2009 12:44 PM
With the opening of Regal's Flagship LA Live 14 in Downtown Los Angeles, its sad to let you know the only movie theatre currently in downtown Los Angeles is closing:
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As Downtown gets sets to welcome one theater, another is already waving the white flag of surrender. Citing impending competition, the Laemmle Grande 4-Plex will close its doors on October 25, two days before the opening of the Regal Cinemas Stadium 14.
Laemmle Director of Operations Kevin Gallagher confirmed that the staff was informed of the announcement on August 1.
While the company discussed the option of focusing on art films or commercial crossover indie films, it felt that the specialized market needed more than locals to fill the house.
"It's always been difficult to bring people downtown and even though the image of the city changing, we felt it was best to close the doors." said Gallagher.
Hidden away, the Laemmle Grand first screened the indie films that the independent chain is known for, but changed to showing mainstream films to maintain a profit. "We've been on a month to month lease for a while now, and managed to break even. It's always sad to close a theater," said Gallagher. "I don't know what our niche would be at this point."
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Im sure the University 3 in nearby South LA will be closing soon too.
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