walking_carpet said:

Harmy said:

That's not really surprising - the theater in which I saw Episode I doesn't exist anymore and the theater in which I saw Episode II as well as the LOTR trilogy doesn't exist any more either.

hope you've been well harmy.

LOL, you're post got me thinking...even the theatres that I saw the 1997 SE are gone as well :O

are movie theatres becoming more disposable as technologies advance? before, things use to last for half a century. now, in just 15 years, they can be torn down.

The theater where I saw ROTJ is still there, but it's a landmark, and more of a concert venue these days.

The theater I saw SW SE and TPM closed for several years, before being remodeled and reopening again.

I'm happy the 1984 multiplex in the next town over is largely unchanged, even though they have at least two digital projectors now.

I get a little sad when I see the buildings that used to be movie theaters in my area, and more so when I see the still empty lot where the my childhood favorite stood until three years ago.

I don't think it's just movie theaters. There's just no appreciation for preserving "modern" structures in general. People will rally to save a 1950's style McDonald's, but would anyone care when the last 70's style one gets knocked down or remodeled into the current look?