[Chat] The Senator Theatre & The Rotunda Cinematheque and the Bengies Drive IN

Fri Nov 23 09:08:04 EST 2007

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: listserv at senator.com
To: william.schlegel at us.army.mil
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.

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Coming in 2008!

Industry economics dictate that the long-awaited
sequel to "Lawrence of Arabia" is an independent
production with a limited budget.

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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."

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Think Local First!

Support Baltimore's Independents

www.buylocalbaltimore.com

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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!

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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 info at senator.com