“Dear PoPville,
Was wondering if you know anything about the Chinatown Regal movie theater closing or not… Regal announced in January that they were closing a handful of theaters across the country, including that one … but best I can tell it hasn’t closed? (more…)
photo by CTB in DC
Yesterday’s big Uptown Theatre update leads us to today’s question about movies of course. What was your favorite/last you saw at the Uptown? What’s your favorite that you’ve seen in a theater, recently? Favorite you’ve seen streaming?
3426 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to a reader for passing on this intriguing update from the organizer of a proposal to revive the Uptown:
“Dear Neighbors, Friends and Supporters of the Uptown:
Thank you again for all your support and enthusiasm for our idea to revive the Uptown as a center for arts, film and education.
As you know, last week we submitted our proposal and letter of intent to lease the property. The owners got back to us this week to say that while they are impressed with our efforts and appreciate our vision, they have entered into a letter of intent with an “arts/theater group” that they believe “will change the course of the Uptown and the neighborhood.” (more…)
701 7th Street, NW
Thanks to Eric and Alex for passing on the report that the movie theater Regal Gallery Place is closing.
Business Insider reported “39 more Regal theaters are closing in the US amid bankruptcy.”
Included on the list is Gallery Place Stadium 14 (Washington, DC) (more…)
11th and E Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
As a huge fan of E Street Cinema, I was so happy that they made it through Covid. I am now THRILLED that their online booking system supports seat reservations. Choose your seat and have no fear getting to the theater right at the last minute! Sit exactly where you want to sit! It’s wonderful stuff. Support this DC gem.”
“Dear PoPville,
Lots of commotion and film crews at Freedom Plaza this morning. Any idea what’s going on?”
Update: One reader says it’s Amazon’s Alex Cross Series.
Photo by Miki Jourdan
“Dear PoPville,
What are your favorite DC scenes from popular movies? Here are some of those that immediately come to mind: (more…)
3426 Connecticut Ave, NW
Well the Uptown Vision retail space has been vacated at the Uptown Theatre: (more…)
JLD (and others wrote): “Curious what movie is being filmed at the Willard Hotel next to the White House? Tons of trailers and trucks on F and G”
IMDB says about LIONESS:
“A young Marine is recruited by the CIA to befriend the daughter of a terrorist group in order to bring down the organization from within.”
Deadline reported:
“Austin Hébert (Unbelievable), Jonah Wharton (The Rookie) and Hannah Love Lanier (A Black Lady’s Sketch Show) are the latest cast additions to Taylor Sheridan’s CIA drama series Lioness at Paramount+. They join previously announced series regulars Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira, Dave Annable, LaMonica Garrett and James Jordan.”
Better late than never heads up from MPD just in:
“On Monday, October 24, 2022, the TV series LIONESS will be filming in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Crispus Attucks’ Park outdoor movie event from Sept 9 – 30. We’ll be showing films centered on “alternate realities” beginning with Back to the Future 2. Each Friday from Sept. 9 – 30 at sunset , come for a free outdoor movie in one of DC’s beloved “secret” park! (in the alley between 1st Street and North Captiol and V St and U St, NW.)”