Comments on: Homage to the Parkway Speakeasy Movie Theatre in Oakland California

By: t.sterling

t.sterling — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 21:20:03 +0000

Jaden–I agree, Cadillac Records could’ve used more of something. But for what it’s worth, I’m glad it was made. I know there’s someone out there that saw the movie and brought a new interest to that music. And as long as you got one, I think you did your job.

And yes, bring back the drive ins!

By: admin

admin — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:55:38 +0000

t.sterling — Thank you for your thoughtful input. Purple Rain is fun. That’s hilarious you have seen it so many times. I saw it once when I was a kid and then once recently. Yes, I will admit that Cadillac Records lost me at the Etta drug scene when Brody…. and then the wife… and then…. Could maybe use a stronger script? Since it got so much negative press, though, I wanted to focus on some of the good stuff.

trench — Yep, time to bring back the drive in! We can bring our own projectors and launch them on the walls of ghost malls and park in the empty lots! :-)

By: trench

trench — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:09:34 +0000

Purple Rain is one of my favorite films of all time! I would have lo ved to see it in a DRIVE IN or CINEMA!

By: t.sterling

t.sterling — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:41:21 +0000

Purple Rain is definitely a classic. It was 2 before my time, but I think I’ve watched it enough times by now that I could quote some of the silly dialogue, sing my favorite songs, and wait for the best scenes… which usually involved music anyway. It’s be interesting to see this on a big screen for sure.

Cadillac Records was good… I wasn’t sure what I was expecting from it, but I guess it was good enough. I couldn’t tell you what I thought it was missing compared to other movies I like that are like it (The Temptations and The Five Heartbeats come to mind). Perhaps it’s the notable songs, I’m not familiar with their work. But overall, I still say it was a good movie and a shame it didn’t get the recognition it deserved.

And it’s always sad for me when a theatre closes down. Or a drive in. Or a regular cinema. Each performance or showing of whatever you are watching is a lasting memory and much different that watching it at home. At least it is for me. This sounds likes a great place and I would’ve had loved to see just about anything… especially for $5!