While I agree that some other classics would be cool to see on the big screen (Remember when the Tower used to show revival/art house/classic films? That was the BEST! Especially when they'd show those old 3-D movies! Soooo cool!), I can see why the Fathom people (or other companies) only put on shows like this "Star Trek" thing. It's got a built-in audience that is almost guaranteed. I think the Tower concept died because audiences just stopped coming (can you say "home video"??). While I'd enjoy a Hitchcock or Fellini revival, it's not as marketable. Ya know?
I know LA has LOTS of revival stuff. I have a friend down there always going to Grindhouse-like double features, 3-D film festivals, etc. The closest thing we have to that is this or the "Halloween 4" / "Halloween 5" double feature the same people who are doing this "Star Trek" thing did the day before Halloween---and there were about 20-25 people there...hardly worth their efforts (but I was glad they did it).
Anyway, I plan on taking advantage of the chance to see this on a movie screen. It could/should be cool.
Tonight (and Thursday) is (are) the night(s)!!!
While I agree that some other classics would be cool to see on the big screen (Remember when the Tower used to show revival/art house/classic films? That was the BEST! Especially when they'd show those old 3-D movies! Soooo cool!), I can see why the Fathom people (or other companies) only put on shows like this "Star Trek" thing. It's got a built-in audience that is almost guaranteed. I think the Tower concept died because audiences just stopped coming (can you say "home video"??). While I'd enjoy a Hitchcock or Fellini revival, it's not as marketable. Ya know?
I know LA has LOTS of revival stuff. I have a friend down there always going to Grindhouse-like double features, 3-D film festivals, etc. The closest thing we have to that is this or the "Halloween 4" / "Halloween 5" double feature the same people who are doing this "Star Trek" thing did the day before Halloween---and there were about 20-25 people there...hardly worth their efforts (but I was glad they did it).
Anyway, I plan on taking advantage of the chance to see this on a movie screen. It could/should be cool.