Central Cinema Closing...with Iron Man movie

Just when I started to make a list of theaters to visit in the future, I checked out the website for Central Cinema in Alameda, California to find out what will be playing there and learned that this independently-run movie theater is closing.....TODAY!

This is very sad news, as it is a small single screen movie theater that shows first-run Hollywood films. If you live in California and can get there today, I am asking that you show support for Central Cinema by going to the last screening of Iron Man this evening.


Central Cinema is located at 842 Central Avenue (at 9th St.) in Alameda, California. I spent some time today reading about DIY film sreenings with plans on setting one up for an upcoming feature film and Central Cinema was on my mind. The closing of this movie theater may not be a suprise to some people because there is an 8 screen cineplex that opened up down the street at 2317 central avenue. This theater of course is showing first-run films as well. It's current lineup includes Sex and the City, Hancock starring Will Smith and the new Wanted movie with Angelina Jolie among others.

When I read news about the new theater opening up, I hoped that this would not affect Central Cinema. This small movie house was reported to be the only theater in Alameda, California. If that was the case, local residents and even visitors from out of town would surely benefit from having Central Cinema there in operation. In times like this, I wish that I had at least half of what Donald Trump makes so that I could help to keep small theaters like Central Cinema in operation. The closing of this movie theater is sad for two reasons. Moviegoers will no longer be able to enjoy a movie in a cozy environment without listening to other people's cell phone conversations. Secondly, filmmakers will no longer have the opportunity to screen at this movie theater. It makes for an even smaller number of options for independent films to screen in the United States.

The Last Showing of Iron Man at Central Cinema is 7pm.

Central Cinema Website

Photo by Mike Kepka

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Movie Monopoly Games are top Holiday Gift ideas

There are some great versions of Monopoly that you could give or get for yourself this holiday season. Monopoly is a classic boardgame that does not seem to ever go out of style. If you are a movie fan, it is important to know that there is more to Monopoly than the standard edition and even ones that you may have alreay seen. I was surprised to find out that there are tons of movie Monopoly games, including one fot the movie, A Christmas Story, go figure! Check out this fun list of movie Monopoly games. It may make you want to exchange your current boardgame for one of these babies:

A Christmas Story Monopoly

Batman Monopoly

Disney Pixar Edition

Fantastic Four Monopoly

James Bond 007 Monopoly

Lord of the Rings Monopoly

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Edition

Pirates of the Caribbean Monopoly

Pirates of the Caribbean Trilogy Edition

Shrek Monopoly

Spider-Man Monopoly

Star Wars Monopoly

Star Wars Classic Trilogy Edition

Star Wars Episode I Monopoly Collector's Edition

Star Wars Original Trilogy Edition

Star Wars Saga Edition Monopoly

Superman Monopoly

Superman Returns Monopoly

Transformers Monopoly

Some of these games may be more suitable for children. You probably wouldn't buy a Shrek Monopoly game for your 35 year-old sister. However, many of these games are appropriate for adult movie lovers.

Which one of these games would you give as a gift or get for yourself? Leave your comments below!

Thanks to Web writer Lenora Murdock for publishing a lengthy list of the different versions of Monopoly. Her article was separated into various categories including movies, sports and even Military versions of Monopoly.

Johnny Depp out for blood in new Sweeney Todd Movie

I have not been familiar with the upcoming movie Sweeney Todd until earlier this week. It is a wicked tale of revenge that can teach you a lot of lessons. Revenge has been portrayed on film in many different ways. Still, they all show how powerful revenge can be when someone is on a particular misson. The Sweeney Todd movie is dark and has a very interesting story. It stars the talented actor, Johnny Depp who you can check out easily. I'd recommend all movie lovers to visit Sweeney Todd on MySpace and add Johhny Depp as a friend. This is a must-see movie that can help to escape the old, the new and the cheesy holiday flicks we are bombarded with every year.

When the way the power of revenge portayed on film comes to mind, I can currently think of one bloody scene in Face Off where Nicholas Cage's character forced a surgeon to put his enemy's face onto his since Cage's real face was removed. Afterward, he caused lots of havoc in the life of John Travolta's character. That movie was disturbing, but included a powerful portayal of revenge.
Now, Angela Bassett's character in the Waiting to Exhale movie depicted a level of revenge that is more realistic. After learning that her husband was leaving her for his secetary, she took all of his clothes, shoes and other belongings, threw them into his expensive automobile and set it on fire. She then stood there wand watched it burn while smoking a cigarette.

This scene in Waiting to Exhale received lots of cheers by audiences nationwide. It is so powerful because some people have probably taken the same action in real life. Even if no one has, the women cheering Angela Bassett on in the movie theater have probably thought about destroying the clothes and other possessions of their husbands or boyfriends. Johnny Depp's revenge may have deeper meaning in that his character, Sweeney Todd is seeking revenge for what happened to his wife and daughter and also for being sent to prison unfairy. He returns from prison to reopen his barber shop and becomes The Demon Barbe of Fleet Street. The men whose heads he shaves are never heard from again. A host of evil people and partners in crime make Sweeney Todd a must-see film this season.

Sweeney Todd will be in Theaters December 21st

visit the official Sweeney Todd movie site