11/17/2009 12:37:00 PM The classics return to the big screen
See your favorite classic movie at All-Star Cinemas beginning in December. Singin' in the Rain showings begin Dec. 2 followed by The Thin Man in January.
BLYTHE - Have you ever wanted to see Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O'Connor on the big screen, dancing and singing away in "Singin' in the Rain?" Or what about "The Thin Man" starring William Powell and Myrna Loy? Starting in December, you will be able to see these classic movies and more at All-Star Cinemas.
All Star Cinemas will bring your favorite classic movies to Blythe twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays for the first week of the month.
It is up to you, the movie-goer, to let the theater know what you would like to see. The movie line-up so far includes Singin' in the Rain and The Thin Man, Casablanca and The Philadelphia Story.
Your classic movie selections do not just have to be from the first half of the 20th century but can be more recent such as Bloodsport with Jean-Claude Van Damme or When Harry Met Sally with Meg Ryan.
Or even the cult classics Mad Max with Mel Gibson and The League of their Own with Tom Hanks and Geena Davis.
Most movies whose release date was at least 10 years ago will be able to be shown at the local movie theater.
Say that you were not able to see your favorite classic when it first debuted in a theater whether because it was released before you were born or you just missed it that day, well here is your opportunity to see these actors the way they were meant to be viewed, on the silver screen.
The first movie, Singin' in the Rain, will be shown at 10 a.m. on Dec. 2, 5, 9 and 12. Admission to the movie will be at matinee and senior prices.
To find out which movie is playing, movie showings will be published weekly in the Palo Verde Valley Times or call 760-921-2245.
If you want to place your request for your movie, just stop in at 691 W. Hobsonway and drop off your list.
Movies will be shown at All Star Cinemas based on availability.
Reader Comments
Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Article comment by:
Julius (The Jerk) Jercowski
It's funny this article references 2 great movies that each have some memorable scenes. Like in "Mad Max" when Mel Gibson handcuffs the leg of some pun, who killed Mad Max's wife and kid, to an overturned car that's dripping gas and about to explode. Max then hand's him a hacksaw and gives the punk a decision to make, either saw off his leg or get blown up. Sweet! There's another great scene in "The League of their Own" when Tom Hanks comes into the locker room (filled with his female ballplayers, obviously with a hangover) and proceeds to "go" in a urinal for a long time. When he's done Madonna says "That's some good peeing Mr. Dugan!". I've been there and done that.
Posted: Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Article comment by:
Eddy McGillicutty
This will be great. Now I won't have to buy the old-time movies to relive the experience of their wonder since almost all are not carried in the local video shops. I've already sent the "Blythe Bijou" my favorites but here are just a few from my list: Roller Ball, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Brewster McCloud, the original M.A.S.H. movie (before the TV show), and Westworld (where nothing can go wrong) for starters. The best (in my opinion) classic chase scenes were in The French Connection and Bullitt. Instead of Gene Kelly "Singing In The Rain" I'll take the Clockwork Orange version any day. The Crawling Eye is a good one should any fog roll in, and remember not to take your shoes off if you're watching Fritz the Cat! I've always yelled out that classic line " I Could Have Been A Contender" while watching On The Waterfront, or whenever getting snubbed, and who could ever let Pee Wee's Big Adventure (with a shot from within the dinosaur's mouth and a visit by Large Marge in Cabazon) slip by. One last thing... since " Singing In The Rain" was made in 1952, will the price for admission be the same as it was back then considering that a dollar in 1950 will buy only 12 cents worth of goods today?
Posted: Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Article comment by:
Eddy McGillicutty
Here's just a few from my list: Roller Ball, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Brewster McCloud, the original MASH movie (before the TV show), and Westworld (where nothing can go wrong) to start with. For some good classic chase scenes how about The French Connection and Bullitt. For some to go along with the song "Singing In The Rain" I'll take Clockwork Orange any day. The Crawling Eye is a good one should any fog roll in, and remember not to take your shoes off if you're watching Fritz the Cat! I've always yelled out that classic line while watching On The Waterfront, or whenever getting snubbed " I Could Have Been A Contender". So when will the Blythe Bijou be showing any of my favorites? One last thing... since " Singing In The Rain" was made in 1952, will the price for admission be the same as it was back then considering that a dollar in 1950 will buy only 12 cents worth of goods today?
Posted: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Article comment by:
Jorge Cervantes
Way to go Jim!!!! You make me wanna go visit Blythe just to watch Bloodsport!!!
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