Remember the narrow movie theater on the East side of Hennepin just North of 8th St. that showed ONLY newsreels? I can barely recall going there with my dad to see filmed news reports about "THE WAR", shot at "the front" -- several months earlier. First time I saw tears in his eyes.
On rare occasions he took me for a cheap meal at the nearby "Forum" cafeteria. I loved that food -- but my tastes have improved. And now I can appreciate the Forum's funky art deco style. Come to think of it, do you remember when the standard movie fare included one (or more) cartoons and a recent newsreel before the main feature -- and no previews? When the Saturday matinee was probably Hopalong Cassidy or The Lone Ranger? And the coolest matinee was the rare "all cartoon" shows? No, most of you probably don't have these ancient memories -- but just ask your grandfather. He'll know! And he'll sure appreciate your interest. Bob Schoonover Afton MN _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
