witters@fluke.UUCP (John Witters) (12/03/84)
Yesterday I saw a list of theaters Dune will be opening at. Boy, was I pissed off! Basically, Dune has been booked at the WORST theaters in Seattle. All but one are suburban multiplexes with auditoriums the size of a single bowling lane with paper thin walls between auditoriums. None of them are equipped with 70 mm equipment, and only one theater is equipped with an inferior Dolby stereo system. All the auditoriums are filthy with God nows how many years of built up popcorn and soda on the seats and floor. I stopped patronizing these places years ago. I suppose that Beverly Hills Cop will get booked at one of the Super 70mm Cinamascope theaters downtown. I have nothing against Eddie Murphy. I just can't imagine watching him in 12 channel Dolby stereo on a three story high wide screen. Is Dune getting similar treatment in other cities? I'd particularly like to hear if Dune is showing at a decent theater in Vancouver B.C. or Portland Oregon. If Dune turns out to be a good movie, I'll make a special trip to see it. Otherwise I'll wait till it comes to a decent theater in Seattle. Paul is a son of a witch.... -- John Witters John Fluke Mfg. Co. Inc. P.O.B. C9090 M/S 243F Everett, Washington 98204 (206) 356-5274
ronin@reed.UUCP (Colon) (12/07/84)
> Is Dune getting similar treatment in other cities? I'd particularly like to > hear if Dune is showing at a decent theater in Vancouver B.C. or Portland > Oregon. If Dune turns out to be a good movie, I'll make a special trip to see > it. Otherwise I'll wait till it comes to a decent theater in Seattle. > Here in Portland, the sneek preview of Dune is playing at a theatre downtown called the Music Box, It isn't the greatest theatre ever built, but the sound is good and most of the movies with good sound tracks seems to play thier, (as in Amedias sp?). It will open here on the 14th, the same as in Seattle. Another thing, Don't bother waiting, It will be great. I must have listened to the sound track 15 times and will enjoy it again before I see the movie. Don't let the fact that Toto did the soundtrack fool you, this is not something you would compare to a rock album. Have a nice drive and enjoy... The Begining is a very special time... Miguel Colon (cologne) Reed College Box 1177 !reed!ronin