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HAPPY HOLIDAYS

ccrouch — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 18:48:30 +0000

We here at OC Cinema and Cinelog would like to wish you a Happy Holiday.

As we enjoy the holiday season and look forward to the new year ahead, let us remember, to not only celebrate our cinema past, but to take part in cinema present. Support your local cinemas; go out and watch a movie as it was meant to be seen. Keep the magic of movie going and theatres alive.

Happy New Year

ccrouch — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 08:07:20 +0000

Happy Holidays

ccrouch — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 01:16:06 +0000

Today’s picture is a holiday view of Brea’s Birch street from 2007; with Edwards East 12 in the foreground and Edwards West 10 neon illuminated spire in the background.

We here at Cinelog and OC Cinema wish you a happy holiday.

Happy Halloween

ccrouch — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 10:34:49 +0000

In the spirit of the holiday, today’s picture is a still from the 1920 silent film “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari”.

We here at OC Cinema and Cinelog wish all of you a Happy Halloween.

Downtown Santa Ana

ccrouch — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:25:26 +0000

During my visit to the Studio of the Theatres open house, I was made aware that many people aren’t familiar with the transformation downtown Santa Ana has undergone over the past twenty years or so. “I never knew this was here” seemed to be a common statement at the event. Unfortunately, far too many people retain images of a time when Santa Ana was a place to avoid.

In reality, downtown Santa Ana has experienced a significant renaissance over the past couple of decades, developing in to a rich cultural center, which is perfectly safe to visit. From a thriving arts district, to a bustling marketplace, there is a great deal to experience downtown; all set within the multitude of historic buildings which line the area.

As for theatres, downtown Santa Ana remains home to three of Orange County’s oldest cinemas; The West End, West Coast, and Yost. While they are no longer operated as cinemas, each stands in excellent condition and all are well worth visiting. Below, I’ve altered a map, courtesy of Santa Ana Artwalk, to show the location of each.

In addition to the three theatres hilighted, the Princess remains, at 218 4th street. However, the building has been drastically remodeled and offers no hint of it’s former life as a cinema. There is also an active movie theatre across from the Fiesta Marketplace, the Fiesta Twin; a relatively modern build which shows first run films with Spanish subtitles.

Happy 4th of July

ccrouch — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 11:39:25 +0000

In the spirit of the holiday, here is a rather provocative 4th of July print add for “The Seven Year Itch”, from the 1955 Los Angeles Times.

We here at OC Cinema and Cinelog hope you enjoy your own “death defying, action packed, scream a minute, thrill-o-rama” 4th of July.

Forgotten Americana: Photo Development Kiosks

ccrouch — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:00:03 +0000

Today’s photos are of an abandoned photo development kiosk that formerly stood at the Brea Plaza shopping center (home of the Brea Plaza 5 theatre). A bit off topic, but loosely associated with mall multiplex culture and a worthwhile reflection, none the less.

If you are old enough to have pre 1990′s memories, you likely recall the multitude of drive-thru photo development businesses that once inhabited shopping center parking lots nationwide. The most common brand being Fotomat, which dominated the “one day photo” business from the mid 1960′s through the late 80′s (peaking at 4,000 locations, in 1980). One of the many digital age casualties, these businesses became obsolete with the advent of digital photography and instant photo access; nearly all of the kiosks being torn down or converted to alternative uses, such as locksmiths and flower sales stands. The Brea kiosk, depicted above, had sat vacant for a considerable time, before being razed as part of the plaza’s recent remodeling.