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rana
PostPosted: Thu Feb 13, 2003 4:12 pm 
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For Toronto:

Which theatre is preferrable??

Albion Cinemas screens are bigger, but the sound had problems when I saw a movie there a few months back. Sound was screeching crackling a lot. Moreover, East theatre has a 1.85:1 screen and the west theatre has a 2.35:1 screen. 2.35:1 screen is not necessarily bigger as the 1.85:1 screen has more in height. Projection was a bit dark too.

Woodside screens are quite a bit smaller but the projection AR is correct for both 2.35:1 and 1.85:1. I never had problem with the audio. 2 - 3 weeks back, I saw Dil Ka Rishta in theatre #2 and I did feel some bass. None of the Albion or Woodside theatres have DD or DTS, the audio in theare #2 Woodside was good enough.

What do you think of the present state of Albion and Woodside theatres?? Which one is preferrable?? I personally would prefer Albion if they have fixed the projection and audio problems. Otherwise it's Woodside.

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Rana
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I prefer a 13 inch TV in my room to any of those cinemas. At least they upgraded the screens, I remember when i could see holes in them. I go to Albion more often only because it's closer to by siblings' place in Mississauga. I'll go to Woodside when that's the only place to catch the movie. If you check on filmcan.ca and click on Toronto, sometimes the mainstream theaters are showing movies. I saw Shakti and Devdas this way, and results were far superior.

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rana
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Thanks Bludhound. Albion Cinemas used to have better sound some time ago. It may not be DD or DTS or Dolby surround, bi\ut at least there was no crackling or hiss. Last few movies that I saw at Albion had terrible audio as if something has broken down. Bludhound, when did you see a movie at Albion last? mine was 4 months ago. I was wondering if they have fixed the audio problems? Of the Albion and Woodside, I prefer Albion, because of its larger screen, but only if the audio is normal. Otherwise I prefer Woodside even if its screens are aprox half the size.

Rana
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i saw two movies at Albion recently. First was Kaante back in december, and that seemed like it was mono sound - there was no sound coming from the side or back... And there was some hisses aswell.

I saw Baaz last weekend, and I think the movie was in atleast Dolby Surround. I felt bass and there was some stereo separation during the songs and action scenes. There was also some sound coming from the back. And there was no cracks or hisses. Perhaps it was actually in DTS (cause I heard that they are equipped).

Of course the best indian movie theatrical experience for me, was in AMC last weekend for Khushi. The screen was kinda small, but the sound was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!!!!
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rana
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Thanks Darius25.

Its good to know, they still show Indian movies in main stream theatres. Looks like it is too late now. Khushi doesn't seem to be running now. I usually check http://www.cinemaclock.com/
site for movie listings in main stream theatres. I didn't find that listing there. Any chance, Khushi or any other Indian movie running in the main stream theatres in Toronto??

BTW, Guru is still running in its 7th week in Toronto (also in Vancouver) and starting in Montreal today. Perhaps, it will make it to Ottawa in 2 - 3 weeks or so.

Rana
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darius25 wrote:
Of course the best indian movie theatrical experience for me, was in AMC last weekend for Khushi. The screen was kinda small, but the sound was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!!!!

kushi at AMC? where? i can only find it playing at albion and woodside.
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darius25
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Theon, Khushi was playing last weekend at AMC Kennedy Commons. I saw the poster 2 weeks ago when i went to see The Guru there (in the theatre's largest cinema, with a sold-out mainly white audience).

of course i was pissed last week when i found out that Khushi was playing in their smallest cinema. Still, the print was pretty good looking and the sound was amazing!!!!!!
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Hmm i think i saw a movie @ Albion in June the last time. I saw Devdas and Shakti since then, but both were in mainstream theaters.

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rana
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Rarely do we find an Indian movie playing in a good theatre. When they are screened in the main stream theatres, many of us find it too late. I and many others will appreciate a lot, a post about mainstream screenings of Indian films, in time.

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Rana
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theon
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darius25 wrote:
Theon, Khushi was playing last weekend at AMC Kennedy Commons. I saw the poster 2 weeks ago when i went to see The Guru there (in the theatre's largest cinema, with a sold-out mainly white audience).

of course i was pissed last week when i found out that Khushi was playing in their smallest cinema. Still, the print was pretty good looking and the sound was amazing!!!!!!

darius, darius, darius...you knew of a hindi movie playing at a major theatre in TO (which doesn't happen very much) and didn't inform your friends at zulm.net? :nervous:
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Khushi is still playing at several theaters!

Totem Lake Cinema 12232 Totem Lake Way Kirkland WA 98034

Show Times
Fri Feb 14 at 9:30 pm
Sat Feb 15 at 6, 9:30 pm
Sun Feb 16 at 4, 8 pm

Everest Theaters 700 Plymouth Park, Irving Dallas TX 75061

Show Times
Fri Feb 14 at 9:30 pm
Sat Feb 15 - Sun Feb 16 at 6:00, 9:30 pm

Funplex 13700 Beechnut Houston TX 77083

Show Times
Fri Feb 14 at 6:45, 9:45 pm
Sat Feb 15 - Sun Feb 16 at 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:45 pm
Mon Feb 17 at 1:30, 4:30, 7:30 pm

Loehmanns Twin Cinemas 7291 Arlington Boulevard Falls Church VA 22042

Show Times
Fri Feb 14 at 9:00 pm
Sat Feb 15 - Sun Feb 16 at 5:00, 9:00 pm
Mon Feb 17 - Thu Feb 20 at 7:30 pm

Galaxy Cinema 4975 Jimmy Carter Blvd, Suit 450, Norcross Atlanta GA 30093

Show Times
Fri Feb 14 at 10 pm
Sat Feb 15 at 6, 10 pm
Sun Feb 16 at 4, 8 pm
Mon Feb 17 - Thu Feb 20 at 8 pm

IMC6 2604 Town Center Lane Sunnyvale CA 94086

Show Times
Fri Feb 14 at 5, 8, 11 pm
Sat Feb 15 at 1, 5, 8, 11 pm
Sun Feb 16 at 1, 5, 8 pm
Mon Feb 17 - Thu Feb 20 at 5, 8 pm

W. Bellfort Cinema 7703 W. Bellfort Av. (Between Fondren and Gessner) Houston TX 77071

Show Times
Fri Feb 14 at 6:30, 10:15 pm
Sat Feb 15 - Sun Feb 16 at 2:30, 6:30, 10:15 pm
Mon Feb 17 - Thu Feb 20 at 7:45 pm

Allston Bombay Cinema2 214 Harvard Avenue Allston MA 02134

Show Times
Fri Feb 14 at 8:30 pm
Sat Feb 15 at 6:00, 9:30 pm
Sun Feb 16 at 3:00, 6:30 pm
Mon Feb 17 at 6:30 pm

Sunrise Forum Cinema 8720 NW 44th St(SE Corner Of PineIsland And 44th St) Sunrise FL (THIS IS MY THEATER!)

Show Times
Fri Feb 14 at 10 pm
Sat Feb 15 - sun Feb 16 at 6, 9 pm

NAZ8 - Artesia 6440 E. South Street Lakewood CA 90713

Show Times
Fri Feb 14 at 5,7,9,11 PM
Sat Feb 15 at 1,3,5,7,9,11 PM
Sun Feb 16 at 1,3,5,7,9,11 PM
Mon Feb 17 at 1,3,5,7,9,11 PM
Tue to Thu at 4,6,8 PM

Naz8 Gateway 39160 PASEO PADRE PARKWAY Fremont CA 94538

Show Times
Fri Feb 14 at 5,7,9,11 PM
Sat Feb 15 at 1,3,5,7,9,11 PM
Sun Feb 16 at 1,3,5,7,9,11 PM
Mon Feb 17 at 1,3,5,7,9,11 PM
Tue to Thu at 4,6,8 PM

Eagle Movie Theater 7307 37th Road Jackson Heights NY 11372

Show Times
Fri Feb 14 at 6,9:30 PM
Sat Feb 15 at 2:30,6,9:30 PM
Sun Feb 16 at 2:30,6,9:30 PM
Mon to Thu at 5,8 PM

Bombay Theater 6825 Fresh Meadows Lane Fresh Meadows NY 11365

Show Times
Fri Feb 14 at 9:30 PM
Check website later for the rest of the week schedule

Regal Commerce Center 18 2399 Rt 1 South North Brunswick NJ 08902

Show Times
Fri Feb 14 to Thu Feb 20 at 2:30,6,9:30 PM

CINE PLAZA 13 Pathmark Plaza 2115 69th Street North Bergen NJ 07047

Show Times
Fri Feb 14 at 6,9:30 PM
Sat Feb 15 at 2:30,6,9:30 PM
Sun Feb 16 at 1:30,5,8:30 PM
Mon to Thu at 8 PM

Maveli Twin Cinemas 57 Kennedy Dr Spring Valley NY 10977

Show Times
Fri Feb 14 at 9:45 PM
Sat Feb 15 at 2:30,9:30 PM
Sun Feb 16 at 7 PM
Mon Feb 17 at 7 PM

FunAsiA 3A Theaters 1210 E Beltline Rd. Richardson TX 75081

Show Times
Fri Feb 14 at 6,9:30 PM
Sat Feb 15 at 3, 6:15, 9:30 PM
Sun Feb 16 at 1, 6:15, 9:30 PM
Mon-Thu at 7:30 PM

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I recommend Maveli Twin Cinemas in NY. They play Hindi, Tamil, and malu movies. They have 2 screens with DTS and DD. It's very clean and great service.

A big thumbs down for Eagle Theater in NY. The picture is passable, but the sound is absolutely horrible. And they got the most uncomfortable seats.

Loews State Theaters in Time Square is an excellent place to watch movies. All screens are equipped with SDDS and DD. Great sound! Great picture! :thumbs:
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