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Started 2 years ago by Lakee911
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Lakee911
Clintonville (South)
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How does everyone feel about Studio 35? I frequent it more than any other local theatre, but there are a few things that really bother me ....

* Why was it renamed? Indianola Theatre was a landmark name.
* Chalkboard paint ... are you kidding me? How appropriate is that?
* Are you going to replace the stained glass window in the door to the seating area, or just leave one stained and one clear?
* The surface mount conduit through the theatre just looks hideous, as does the draped up fabric over the water damaged wall.
* Any plans to finish putting up all of the crown moulding in the lobby?

Don't get me wrong, it's not that I don't like Studio 35, it's just that I think it's going downhill again and losing the glory that it had its hay day. (Yes, I know it has come a long way in recent times...)

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daniel
Old Town East
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um. wow. no.

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Cookie
Flyntonville
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Lakee911 wrote >>
* Why was it renamed? Indianola Theatre was a landmark name.

When was it renamed? I don't remember it being anything other than Studio 35, and I'm old.

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thepiece
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No, I don't think so.
I lived up in that area from 99 to 03 and always remembered it being Studio 35.
...and I think there beer tastings have been really successful. I'll be at the one on Sunday.

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Kahiki

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Nah.

Posted 2 years ago #
blammo
in the shadow of the wonder of bread
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If those are the only gripes you can come up with, then I'd say they're doing pretty well. I can't imagine trying to make a living running a 1-screen movie theater; props them for keeping it going this long!

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AmyD
Columbus, Ohio
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it was renamed studio 35 in 70's to try to make a connection to Studio 54 and to make it more modern. at least that's the way i remember the story. who knows?

Also, there was a massive investment made to fix the geothermal heating and cooling. MASSIVE.

the remodeling that they did a few years ago was pretty pricey. they replaced all the seats and they have a swank projector, so i think they may need to recoup those monies?

i hear what you are saying, meaning, there are some things that need work. But it has come a LONG way in the last 8 years or so. running a theater is very expensive and i'm sure they would love to do more if they could.

also, maybe talk to them directly? that might help. get your friends to go to Studio 35 and they would have more money to do the repairs.

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Lakee911
Clintonville (South)
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It was opened in 1938 as Indianola Theatre according to http://cinematreasures.org/theater/1790/. There are still some pictures around (maybe in the Lobby) that show it with that name. When you walk in the main double doors, you'll see a round window with an I on it .... I assume that is for Indianola.

I do love their beer. :)

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AmyD
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that gigantic heating and cooling fixing was pretty recent too

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Lakee911
Clintonville (South)
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Lakee911
Clintonville (South)
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Like I said, don't get me wrong ... I do go and my friends too, and I do love it (mostly). It's actually the chalkboard paint though that I could not believe...that is the worst.

I just want to see it maintained for what it was and not changed into something that it never has been and shouldn't be.

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daniel
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Lakee911 wrote >>
...and shouldn't be.

this just doesn't make sense. your idea of what should and should not happen to create a thriving community gathering place in the face of a difficult business model in a free market is at best subjective.

I don't think you'll find a whole lot of support here either griping about it or wishing it had never changed or whatever you are trying to protest about it.

*edited to add*
I think i just got duped by a PR genius. Clearly the strategy here is to send someone to pick on absolutely irrelevant and subjective aspects of a beloved local institution run by great people in order to drum up some word of mouth. Good show!

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Walker
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Lakee911 wrote >>
Like I said, don't get me wrong...

I think people are probably "getting you wrong" because the title of this post doesn't really match your complaints. The renaming of the venue 30+ years ago isn't something most people would consider as a contributor to a business "going downhill".

For full disclosure, I have an ongoing business relationship with the folks at Studio 35, but I can honestly say that I've always had a good time going. Sure, there are some improvements that can still be made, but I personally prefer the worn-in feeling of Studio 35 compared to some of the problems with other more modern theaters. The rampant obnoxious teenagers at AMC Easton keeps me from ever wanting to go there... no matter how state-of-the-art their equipment might be, or how chalkboard-paint-free their walls may appear.

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AmyArt21
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I thought the chalboard paint was a cute addition. :)

Posted 2 years ago #
Mister Shifter
Lewis Center
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I recently went for the first time and LOVED it. The staff was friendly, the beer was excellent, and my overall experience was great.

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daniel
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Walker wrote >>

Lakee911 wrote >>
Like I said, don't get me wrong...

but I personally prefer the worn-in feeling of Studio 35 compared to some of the problems with other more modern theaters.

Walker, what a great time to tell us about the next Cult Classics show!

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AmyArt21
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daniel wrote >>

Walker wrote >>

Lakee911 wrote >>
Like I said, don't get me wrong...

but I personally prefer the worn-in feeling of Studio 35 compared to some of the problems with other more modern theaters.

Walker, what a great time to tell us about the next Cult Classics show!

Yesss!!! I had a blast when New Cult Classics screened Wet Hot American Summer. I never saw that movie in the theaters and seeing it at Studio 35 was awesome.

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joev
Merion Village
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God, I wish I wasn't fixing an old house all my life. This must be what people who aren't painting 5-panel doors do with all of their free time :)

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KSquared
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Walker wrote >>

Lakee911 wrote >>
Like I said, don't get me wrong...

I think people are probably "getting you wrong" because the title of this post doesn't really match your complaints. The renaming of the venue 30+ years ago isn't something most people would consider as a contributor to a business "going downhill".
For full disclosure, I have an ongoing business relationship with the folks at Studio 35, but I can honestly say that I've always had a good time going. Sure, there are some improvements that can still be made, but I personally prefer the worn-in feeling of Studio 35 compared to some of the problems with other more modern theaters. The rampant obnoxious teenagers at AMC Easton keeps me from ever wanting to go there... no matter how state-of-the-art their equipment might be, or how chalkboard-paint-free their walls may appear.

+1000
I live 10 minutes from Easton and would rather stick pins in my eyes than go there. Personally, I love Studio 35 and something as trivial as chalboard paint would never keep me from going there. I'm going to see a movie, drink good beer and support a really cool local business, not play interior designer. I feel grateful to have Studio 35 as an option.

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Cookie
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Lakee911 wrote >>
It was opened in 1938 as Indianola Theatre according to http://cinematreasures.org/theater/1790/. There are still some pictures around (maybe in the Lobby) that show it with that name. When you walk in the main double doors, you'll see a round window with an I on it .... I assume that is for Indianola.
I do love their beer. :)

According to that link, it's had different names since at least the 1950s.

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