I encourage you all to consider the letter and information below. I saw LoA about 15 years ago at the Senator and it was awesome! Consider joining the Senator's e-mail list, as well.
Also, this is the final weekend for movies at the Bengies Drive-in - check out their website: http://www.bengies.com/NowShowing.php - Box office opens at 5:30pm tonight and tomorrow night. Three movies - Bee Movie, Martian Child and American Gangster. Brad Schlegel ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 23, 2007 1:27 AM Subject: The Senator Theatre & The Rotunda Cinematheque Dear Senator Patrons, We are often asked "what can we do to help?" by those of you who are concerned about the endangered status of The Senator Theatre. In December we will post and disseminate specific plans for moving forward, which represent the culmination of our myriad interactions with many of our contributors and others over the past 9 months. In the interim, there are positive actions that everyone who resides within geographic proximity to The Senator can take to help us maintain our day to day viability as we proceed to bring our plans to fruition. Come experience our stunning 70mm print of "Lawrence of Arabia" on the big screen and encourage others to do so as well. For those of you who share our love and concern for The Senator Theatre, it is a win/win opportunity. Industry cynics predict that our current showcase engagement will fail to generate sufficient attendance, primarily due to limited promotional funds for print and television advertising. In this instance a proactive response by our patrons will help insure that this one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience the extraordinary "Lawrence of Arabia" at The Senator is a demonstrable success. See you at the movies! Regards, Tom Kiefaber THE SENATOR THEATRE 5904 York Road Baltimore, MD 21212 www.senator.com Information line: 410.435.8338 Call through line: 410.435.9892 Always call the day you plan to attend to verify feature, showtimes and policies. Senator Theatre admission is $9.00 for all shows [cash only.] Children under 5 years of age are not admitted. Now Playing at The Senator Through Thursday, November 29th In the Wide-Gauge, 70mm Format, with a DTS Digital Soundtrack Help spread the word about this stunning big screen presentation, celebrating the 45th anniversary of "LOA" Winner of 7 Academy Awards, Including "Best Picture" A David Lean Film Lawrence of Arabia (1962) "David Lean's epic 'Lawrence of Arabia' in 70mm at The Senator is the best match of theatre to film in the theatre's 68 year history. Don't miss this one folks, and bring along family and friends. It doesn't get better than this." Tom Kiefaber - The Senator Theatre Click here to read a recent article by Michael Sragow - Baltimore Sun http://www.senator.com/senator4.cfm Accolades about "Lawrence of Arabia" at The Senator from the film's restoration expert! Sir David Lean & Robert A. Harris "Great 70mm films like 'Lawrence of Arabia' are venue specific. They demand a large curved screen, and high quality projection through extremely sharp lenses. To not experience 'Lawrence of Arabia' in this optimal way does not properly represent the film. The Senator in Baltimore is one of the few renowned showcase venues in the nation for which my confidence level runs at 100%. David Lean, who worked with me on the restoration of his legendary masterpiece, would be proud." - Robert A. Harris - Starring: Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn, Claude Rains, Omar Sharif & Jose Ferrer "Lawrence of Arabia" plays daily in its complete "road-show" format at: 1:00 & 7:30pm. David Lean's sprawling epic tells the biography of T.E. Lawrence, a World War I British officer who requests a transfer to Arabia, where he provides his worth to Sherif Ali and helps lead his Arab tribesmen into battle against the Turks. Because he is smart and brave, Lawrence is viewed as a leader and possible messiah by the Arabs. He becomes allies with Prince Feisal and Auda Abu Tayi during his trials and tribulations in the desert, and his superiors grow concerned that Lawrence's allegiances are with Arabia, not England. The entire "road-show" presentation, including opening overture and intermission runs approximately 4 hours. * * * Coming in 2008! Industry economics dictate that the long-awaited sequel to "Lawrence of Arabia" is an independent production with a limited budget. * * * Coming in December to The Senator A Ridley Scott Film Blade Runner: The Final Cut (1982) Presented with a dazzling new 35mm print, fully restored with never-before-seen footage Starring: Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Daryl Hannah, Edward James Olmos & M. Emmet Walsh The one that started it all. Sir Ridley Scott's Blade Runner is one of the most important science-fiction movies of the 20th Century - the film with immeasurable influence on society for its futuristic depiction of a post-apocalyptic, dystopian world, a film perhaps more powerful and relevant today than when it was made. In celebration of its 25th anniversary, director Ridley Scott has gone back into post production to create the long-awaited definitive new Final Cut version. Spectacularly restored and remastered from original elements and scanned at 4K resolution, Blade Runner: The Final Cut contains never-before-seen added/extended scenes, added lines, new and improved special effects and an all new 5.1 Dolby Digital audio track. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience the unique and extraordinary Blade Runner: The Final Cut optimally presented with a brand new 35mm print on the giant screen at The Senator Theatre, "Baltimore's Premiere Showplace." * * * ` Think Local First! Support Baltimore's Independents www.buylocalbaltimore.com * * * THE ROTUNDA CINEMATHEQUE 711 West 40th Street Baltimore, MD 21211 Information line: 410.235.4800 Call through line: 410.235.7595 Always call the day you plan to attend to verify feature, showtimes and policies. Rotunda admission is $8.00 for all shows [cash only.] Children under 5 years of age are not admitted. * * * Now Playing at The Rotunda Through Thursday, November 29th An incredible journey moving at the speed of sound A Kirsten Sheridan Film August Rush (Rated PG) Starring: Freddie Highmore, Robin Williams, Keri Russell, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Terrence Howard & William Sadler Daily showtimes for "August Rush" are: 12:30, 3:00, 5:30 & 7:45pm. On Friday and Saturday evenings we also offer a 10:00pm late show of "August Rush." August Rush is the love-child of two freewheeling parents whose one night of passion resulted in his birth. But having been abandoned by those parents, August tries to track them down in New York City with the help of the man who raised him. Running Time For "August Rush:" Approx. 1 Hour and 55 Minutes. Visit the official movie website * * * Now Playing at The Rotunda Through Thursday, November 29th Pride is The Curse... An Robert Zemeckis Film Beowulf (Rated PG-13) "Beowulf aims to change the look of movies" Click here for the full review by Anthony Breznican - USA Today Starring: Ray Winstone, Anthony Hopkins, John Malkovich, Robin Wright Penn, Brendan Gleeson, Crispen Glover & Angelina Jolie Daily showtimes for "Beowulf" are: 12:30, 2:45, 5:15 & 7:45pm. On Friday and Saturday evenings we also offer a 10:15pm late show of "Beowulf." Based on the legendary epic poem, the great warrior, Beowulf, must destroy the evil creature Grendel who is terrorizing the Scandinavian countryside. And if that isn't enough, Beowulf must also kill the monster's mother. Running Time For "Beowulf:" Approx. 1 Hour and 55 Minutes. Visit the official movie website * * * Coming Soon to The Rotunda Starts Tuesday, December 25th A Jason Reitman Film Juno (Rated PG-13) Starring: Ellen Page, Michael Cera, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman, Allison Janney & J.K. Simmons Juno is a smart teenager facing a tough decision: what to do after she gets pregnant from a classmate. Deciding to give the baby up for adoption to a rich couple, she has the full support of both her parents. But is giving the child away really what she wants to do deep down in her heart? Visit the official movie website * * * Support Baltimore's Independent Theatres! 1711 N. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21201 www.thecharles.com Upcoming Events! Join Filmmaker Catherine Pancake and Activist Julia Bonds & Maria Gunnoe on Tuesday, November 27th 2007, at 7pm at The Charles Theatre A Benefit Screening of: "Black Diamonds: Mountaintop Removal & The Fight For Coalfield Justice" Benefit Screening at 7:00pm. Q & A session with Catherine Pancake & Activists Julia Bonds & Maria Gunnoe to follow the screening. Admission is $8 To benefit "Coal River Mountain Watch," A West Virginia Grassroots Activism Organization "Black Diamonds" is the first of its kind to offer a wholly comprehensive survey of surface mining and mountaintop removal practices (removing the tops of mountains to expose coal seams) in West Virginia. It is a riveting portrait of radical community resistance - an American region fighting for its life - caught between the grinding wheels of the national appetite for cheap energy and an enduring sense of Appalachian culture, pride, and natural beauty. The film features voice over talent by Lauren Graham and testimonies from Julia Bonds, WV activists who received the 2003 Goldman Award, William Maxey, former Director of Forestry, and the passionate, committed citizens of West Virginia. * * * CURRENTLY ON DISPLAY IN THE ROTUNDA GALLERY Robert McClintock's Dogs That I Know 8 Paintings By Robert McClintock Selected by the artist from his "Dogs That I Know" collection www.robertmcclintock.com * * * Click here to read David Denby's essay "Big Pictures" from The New Yorker magazine. Click here to read A.O. Scott's insightful article titled, "and you'll be a moviegoer my son" from The New York Times. Enjoy, and we'll see you at the movies! * * * Please Note: Our e-mails go out weekly, and our e-mail list is steadly growing. The most powerful force in the motion picture industry, positive word of mouth, is fueling this exponential growth. Please continue to help us spread the word and encourage others to join our e-mail list at www.senator.com Our e-mail list members are the first to be informed of our special events, premieres, and promotions before the information is disseminated to the general public. Contact us at [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ Chat mailing list [email protected] http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
