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Add the City Cinemas Paris in midtown Manhattan to the endangered species list for movie theaters in New York. I haven’t been here much, but it’s a gorgeous one-screen theater that feels both modern and old school. I even remember the first film I saw there; it was Polanski’s Death and the Maiden, with Sigourney Weaver. Also saw Life is Beautiful. In recent years, I went there a few more times with my movie-going crew. Don’t know if I’ll make it back there this summer or not, but if it folds, New York will have lost another cinematic treasure.
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Not much else to say right now, so let’s go straight to the links:
Gill discusses an Australian TV show that was a launching pad for a number of future film stars.
Ruth reviews a book about a group of Bela Lugosi B-movies that may have more to them than meets the eye.
Le writes about Errol Flynn’s first feature film.
Virginie makes up some thematic double features.
Toy Story and the nature of consciousness and individuality. (SPOILERS)
Quentin Tarantino is still serious about making a Star Trek movie!
The surge in biopics and other films featuring popular music is fueled by branding.
The Lion King remake challenges the meaning of “animation.”
Robert De Niro is building a new studio in Queens.
Sony named a theater on their lot after the late John Singleton.
A film composer discusses his craft.
What is the top Canadian film of all time?
Neil Patrick Harris tries New York’s new subway fare payment system for the first time. (A system we should’ve had years ago, but whatevs.)
See you in two weeks.
Another theatre gone makes me sad. We just lost our favourite in the neighbourhood and it is still the first place I think of going when there is a film of interest playing.
ReplyDeleteWhat we’re getting instead are the high-end luxury theaters, the ones that serve you three-course meals at your recliner seats at twenty bucks a pop. Alamo Drafthouse does that, but they also do matinee screenings and shows for parents with kids. My fear is that one day going to the movies will be like going to a Broadway show.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for including one of my posts! Have a nice time off, and enjoy your vacation!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Thanks, though it’s more of a vacation from here than a real vacation.
DeleteHave a great holiday and thanks for the mention!
ReplyDeleteNot a problem.
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