At The SENATOR: Fritz Lang’s METROPOLIS (1927) with 25 minutes of newly restored footage!

Think you’ve seen METROPOLIS? Think again.

1 WEEK ONLY!

After a nearly complete 16mm print was found in Buenos Aires, not only was there 25 minutes of previously “lost” footage (not seen since the film’s opening in Berlin) that fills major gaps in the story’s plot lines, but also revealed the film’s original editing order.

Now, you can experience “The Complete METROPOLIS”, newly restored, at Baltimore, Maryland’s historic SENATOR Theatre, but don’t wait, it’s only here for 1 week!

$8 Admission (cash only, please)

Click here for showtimes

SENATOR Theatre RFP: Public Meeting Tonight with 4 Competing for Ownership!

We can’t encourage people strongly enough

Be at The Senator tonight for the meeting at 6:30pm!

All four respondents to the BDC’s RFP will be on hand to make a brief presentation of their plans for the future of Baltimore’s last historic single-screen theatre.

The Lofts at The Senator (J.R. Owens Corporation)
The Senator Theatre, LLC (James & Kathleen Cusack)
The Theatre Project PUPKIDS, Inc. (Noch-Noch Productions)
WTMD at The Senator (Senator Theatre Redevelopmentl, LLC – Towson University)

You will have an opportunity to ask questions!

This is probably your best chance ever to have an influence on the future of this 70 year old landmark!

Speak now or live with the consequences

Doors will open at 6pm

Let leaders on the BDC Advisory Panel know your opinion regarding the best plan:

Michele LeFaivre (Elsinore Village)
Karen DeKamp (York Road Partnership)
Rick Swanson (Govanstowne Business Assoc.)
Bill Gilmore (Baltimore Promotion & the Arts)
Carla Nelson (BDC and Mayor’s Office of Minority/Women’s Business)
Larry Jenkins (Baltimore City Law Dept.)
Karen Noonan (Theatre Historical Society of America)
Laura Perkins (Friends of The SENATOR)

If you have any questions regarding this meeting,
contact Kristen Mitchell at the Baltimore
Development Corporation at
410-779-3837
or
kmitchell@baltimoredevelopment.com.

SENATOR Theatre RFP: BDC Jan 5th Public Meeting Reminder!

Updated Jan. 1, 2010 – “Each respondent will have 10 minutes to present, and then we will have Q&A for that particular proposal.  General Q&A and comments will be taken at the end of the meeting.” – Kristen Mitchell, BDC

 

– JANUARY 5, 2010 @ 6PM –

Join us at The SENATOR when the Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) presents
a Public Meeting on the future of the theatre!  

The purpose of this meeting is to give the public the
opportunity to hear from the groups which
responded to the Senator Theatre
Request for Proposals (RFP). 

The Lofts at The Senator (J.R. Owens Corporation)
The Senator Theatre, LLC (James & Kathleen Cusack)
The Theatre Project PUPKIDS, Inc. (Noch-Noch Productions)
WTMD at The Senator (Senator Theatre Redevelopmentl, LLC – Towson University)

 

 If you have any questions regarding this meeting,
contact Kristen Mitchell at the Baltimore
Development Corporation at
410-779-3837
or
kmitchell@baltimoredevelopment.com. 

 

Admission is FREE
Doors open at 6PM
Meeting begins at 6:30PM 

Anyone with any interest in the future of this historic landmark should attend.
Spread the word and we’ll see you there!

SENATOR Theatre: Holiday Double-Feature Food Drive is Back On!

YES, we are open!
We’ve dug out and
Sunday shows are on!

Ring in The Holidays at The Senator!
& Benefit a Valuable Community Resource

Friends of The Senator
present:

Our 19th Annual Food Drive to benefit
The GEDCO CARES Food Pantry

Featuring Two Beloved Holiday Classics

Frank Capra’s Heart-Warming 1946 Masterpiece
“It’s a Wonderful Life”
(1946 – 130min)

Starring: James Stewart, Donna Reed,
Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell,
Henry Travers & Beulah Bondi

Sunday, December 20th
3:15 pm & 8:00 pm

Christmas Eve, December 24th
8:00 pm

Christmas Day, December 25th
3:15 pm & 8:00 pm

An angel helps a compassionate but despairing,
frustrated businessman by showing what life would
have been like if he never existed.

&

The 1951 Classic
“A Christmas Carol”
(90min)

Starring Alastair Sim
&
Kathleen Harrison, Mervyn Johns, Hermione Baddeley,
Frances De Wolff & Michael Hordern

Sunday, December 20th
1:15 pm & 6:00 pm

Christmas Eve, December 24th
6:00 pm

Christmas Day, December 25th
1:15 pm & 6:00 pm

An old bitter miser is given a chance for redemption
when he is haunted by ghosts on Christmas Eve.

Click here to read the 1951 New York Times review.

Admission to the double-feature is $6
worth of non-perishable food items
and/or $6 at the box-office.

The CARES Pantry is empty!

CARES is seeing a record number of clients. The pantry
is virtually empty. Everyone is feeling the national
economic struggle in their own life. In the lives of the
neediest among us that struggle is even more intense.

Click here for more information about the
GEDCO CARES Food Pantry.

GEDCO
“Building Caring and Compassionate Communities”
5513 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
www.gedco.org

New Tylor Perry film “I Can Do Bad All By Myself” @ The Senator Theatre!

Hope is closer than you think

A Tyler Perry Film

I Can Do Bad All By Myself

(PG-13)

Starring:
Tyler Perry, Taraji P. Henson, Adam Rodriguez,
Brian J. White, Hope Olaide Wilson & Mary J. Blige

Showtime Information:

Friday, September 11th & Saturday, September 12th
5:15, 7:45 & 10:15pm.

Sunday, September 13th
2:45, 5:15 & 7:45pm.

Monday, September 14th through Thursday, September 17th
5:15 & 7:45pm.

Admission $8
[cash only]

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THE SENATOR
“The People’s Theatre”
5904 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
www.senator.com

Information Line: 410.435.8338
Office Line: 410.435.1118

Always call the day you plan to attend
to verify features and showtimes.

Auction Countdown: 5 Days – See RASHOMON now!

This weekend could be your last, best chance to see a movie at one of the “10 Best Movie Theaters In America” (by Moving Pictures Magazine), The Senator Theatre!

Barring any last minute saviour, the last historic single-screen movie house in Baltimore City will be auctioned off next Wednesday (July 22) at 11:00 AM.

While dismissing the viability of transitioning the theatre to non-profit ownership, city official have tried to reassure the community that things will turn out fine – We all desperately hope that means better faring than the historic Mayfair Theatre (whose roof collapsed under the city’s ownership).

So, make plans now to visit The Senator Theatre for a real big screen treat:

Akira Kurosawa's restored Rashomon

A digitally restored 35mm print of
Legendary Filmmaker
Akira Kurosawa’s
RASHOMON
delivered onto the silver screen
by professional projectionist, Bill Hewitt!

“Brimming with action while incisively examining the nature of truth, Rashomon is perhaps the finest film ever to investigate the philosophy of justice. Through an ingenious use of camera and flashbacks, Kurosawa reveals the complexities of human nature…” Toshiro Mifune gives another commanding performance in the eloquent masterwork that revolutionized film language and introduced Japanese cinema to the world.” – Criterion

“Rashomon (1950) struck theworld of film like a thunderbolt.”
Roger Ebert – Chicago Sun Times

Jonathan Rosenbaum – Chicago Reader
Bosley Crowther – New York Times
Roger Ebert – Chicago Sun-Times
Variety Staff – Variety

$8 Admission

See Senator.com for current showtimes!

Classic Rock Film Festival & Michael Jackson Tributes

UPDATED:

Nightly Through Thurs., July 9th
@ The Senator Theatre

Monday, July 6th through Thursday, July 9th
at 8:00pm.

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Celebrate Independence!

Join Us This Weekend For A
Classic Rock Film Festival
& Tribute Screenings of Michael Jackson’s
Extraordinary Videos and More!

Please Note:
Schedules subject to change. Please call the day
your plan to attend to verify features and showtimes.

Friday, July 3rd

A Tribute to Michael Jackson

Tribute screenings starts at 9:30pm.

A special 90 minute bit screen presentation of 15 number
one Michael Jackson videos, including, Billie Jean and Thriller
will be presented three times throughout the weekend. Other rare
Michael Jackson and Jackson 5 footage will be run as well.

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Saturday, July 4th

Classic Rock Film Festival

“Yellow Submarine“
1968

Saturday, July 4th at 1:00pm

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Eric Clapton
“Unplugged“
1984

Saturday, July 4th at 2:30pm.

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Crosby Stills Nash
“The Acoustic Concert “
1991

Saturday, July 4th at 4:00pm.

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A 90 Minute Tribute to
Michael Jackson

Saturday, July 4th at 5:30pm.

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Tentatively Scheduled

Michael Jackson
“The Dangerous Tour”
Live in Bucharest

Saturday, July 4th at 7:30pm.

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A Jonathan Demme Film
“Stop Making Sense“
1984

Featuring:
The Talking Heads

Saturday, July 4th at 9:45pm.

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“Peter Tosh Live in Concert“
1984

Saturday, July 4th at 11:30 pm.

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Sunday, July 5th

Classic Rock Film Festival Continues

Van Morrison
“Live at Montreux“
1980

Sunday, July 5th at 1:00pm

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Bob Dylan
“Unplugged“
1984

Sunday, July 5th at 2:30pm.

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Martin Scorcece’s
“The Last Waltz“
1976

Sunday, July 5th at 7:15pm.

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Led Zeppelin
Royal Albert Hall
1970

Sunday, July 5th at 9:15pm.

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Admission $5 per day
You are welcome to stay the entire day
for as many concert films as you’d like.

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Baltimore: A City of Theatres (updated) on Vimeo

Created by a group of “historic theatre nuts”, this presentation is meant to emphasize what has been lost in what was once known as “A City of Theatres” and that the fate of this city’s last historic, art deco, single-screen movie house hangs in the balance as it heads toward foreclosure auction.

The community & Friends of The Senator Theatre would still prefer to see it become the premiere multi-purpose arts, entertainment & educational venue envisioned by current owner Tom Kiefaber.

If you know any individuals or groups that agree with this vision, PLEASE have them contact Mr. Kiefaber via info@senator.com!

Help us spread the word – click the Share link!

Vodpod videos no longer available.

Supporters of The Senator create film tribute

Those who attended Senator Joan Carter Conway’s meeting at The Senator last evening were “treated” to a film short entitled, “Baltimore – A City of Theatres”.

We say “treated”, because the intended affect on the audience is not one of “warm fuzzies”, but rather a wake-up call. One to citizens, film buffs & fellow “historic theatre nuts” that that a city once chock full of theatres (over 150 at one time!?), each with their own personality, are now an endangered species…

Moreover, that The Senator Theatre
is the last historic single-screen movie house left in the city!

In our opinion anyone with a bit of historic sensibility or even sentimentality for lost things of beauty will have a difficult time watching this without a knot in their stomach or a tear in their eye.

Vodpod videos no longer available.

more about “Supporters of The Senator create film…“, posted with vodpod

You can also view the short on Vimeo, full screen and/or download a copy.

A Star Is Born, Santana, The Beatles & Romero’s Zombies!

THE SENATOR
“The People’s 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 features and showtimes.

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Now Playing @ The Senator
Through Thursday, April 30th

Fate raised her to fame – and killed the man she loved!

A William A. Wellman Film

(1937)

Starring:
Janet Gaynor, Fredric March & Adolphe Menjou

Thursday, April 23rd showtime at 7:15pm

Friday, April 24th showtimes are: 3:30 & 7:15pm

Saturday, April 25th & Sunday, April 26th
showtimes are: 1:30, 3:30 & 7:15pm.

Monday, April 27th through Thursday, April 30th
showtimes are: 5:15 & 7:15pm.

“Recession Buster” Admission is $5

A young woman comes to Hollywood with dreams of stardom,
but achieves them only with the help of an alcoholic
leading man whose best days are behind him.

Click here for film information

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Friday, April 24th and Saturday, April 25th
@ The Senator Theatre

(1999)

Featuring:
Eric Clapton, Cee Lo, Lauryn Hill, Dave Matthews,
Rob Thomas, Everlast, The Product G&B,
& Eagle Eye Cherry

Friday and Saturday only at 9:15pm.

“Recession Buster” Admission is $5
Stay over for “Night of the Living Dead”
at no additional charge.

Carlos Santana and a host of his friends perform songs from every era of his
long career, illuminating the genius of Carlos’ songwriting and guitar
playing from his immensely popular SUPERNATURAL record.

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Friday, April 24th and Saturday, April 25th
@ The Senator Theatre

They keep coming back in a bloodthirsty lust for HUMAN FLESH!

George A. Romero’s
Night of the Living Dead
(1968)

Friday and Saturday only at 10:45pm.

“Recession Buster” Admission is $5

A group of people hide from bloodthirsty zombies in a farmhouse.

Click here for film information

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This Saturday, April 25th & Sunday, April 26th
Back By Popular Demand For an Encore
Presentation @ The Senator Theatre

Stop worrying! HELP! is on the way!

A Richard Lester Film

(1965)

Featuring:
The Beatles

Saturday & Sunday only at 5:30pm

“Recession Buster” Admission is $5
Stay over for “A Star is Born” at no additional charge.

Ringo finds himself the human sacrifice target of
a cult and the band must try to protect him from it.

Click here for film information

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