Times Cinema - photoblog

Times Cinema lobby, 1946

Larry Widen — 2008-10-10T00:00:00Z

The Times Cinema concession stand as it looked in 1946. The manager and an employee are getting ready for the 15-cent kiddie show on Saturday. The double feature for adults that week was "The Dark Corner" starring Lucille Ball, and "Devotion" with Ida Lupino. (Photo courtesy of Paul Finger)

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Rick Derringer appeared at the Times Cinema

Larry Widen — 2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

70's rocker Rick Derringer appeared at the Times Cinema in August, 2007. Derringer was just 17 when his band "The McCoys" recorded the No.1 hit "Hang On Sloopy" in the summer of 1965, knocking "Yesterday" by The Beatles out of the top spot. The McCoys had enjoyed four years of successful touring, when Rick merged his talents with Johnny Winter in 1969 forming Johnny Winter And ("And" referring to "The McCoys"). Rick was the producer of all gold and platinum Winter Brothers recordings, and was featured on three records, "Johnny Winter And", "Johnny Winter And-Live" and "Edgar Winter's White Trash". Eventually Derringer joined Edgar's White Trash full-time and produced the gold LP, "Roadwork". Derringer's solo album, "All American Boy" was released in '73 with the now already popular "Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo", this time as a 'hit' single. Rick was writer/producer of Johnny Winter's "Still Alive and Well" album and player/producer of the hit album, "They Only Come Out At Night". The latter featured the monster hits, "Frankenstein" and "Free Ride". In 1976 Rick created the Derringer Band. He released four albums and in '83 returned to his solo career with the LP, "Good Dirty Fun". Throughout the 70's and 80's Derringer appeared on numerous albums with artists Alice Cooper, Richie Havens, Todd Rundgren and Steely Dan. The list also includes Cyndi Lauper, Barbra Streisand, Kiss, Mason Ruffner and Madam X.

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'American Movie' alumni at the Times Cinema

Larry Widen — 2008-09-24T00:00:00Z

Fans of the cult classic film "American Movie" will recognize these legendary Milwaukee moviemakers. The gang showed up at the Times Cinema for the Milwaukee premiere of "Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson." Pictured from left are: Chris Borchardt, Hunter Borchardt (Mark's son named after Dr. HST), Mark Borchardt, Dan Laughlin, and naturally, Dr. Ken Keen!

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Marquee letters

Larry Widen — 2008-09-23T00:00:00Z

Peter and Emily having fun backstage with the marquee letters.

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Jake's new tattoo

Larry Widen — 2008-09-18T00:00:00Z

Jake Hess, Times employee, getting a Social Distortion skeleton from our friends at Atomic Tattoos.

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The Times Cinema on Vliet Street - Milwaukee

Larry Widen — 2008-09-17T00:00:00Z

Moviegoers queue up outside the Times to see "Burn After Reading."

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Chicago blues legend Sam Lay at the Times

Larry Widen — 2008-09-16T00:00:00Z

Sam Lay, one of the most celebrated musicians in blues history, played a solo show at the Times Cinema, Milwaukee, in May 2007. Sam's career took off in 1957 when he began playing the drums for legendary harp genius, Little Walter. Sam's unique style of drumming can be heard on over 40 Chess recordings. In the early 1960's Sam recorded and performed with Willie Dixon, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, and the Paul Butterfield Blues Band. Sam was Bob Dylan's drummer when Dylan introduced electric-rock at the Newport Folk Festival. Sam also recorded with Dylan - most notably on the "Highway 61" album. For years Sam has divided his time between playing with the Siegel-Schwall Band and performing as a solo act. He was prominently featured on a PBS-TV broadcast Martin Scorsese's "History of the Blues."

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Full house at the Times

Larry Widen — 2008-09-15T00:00:00Z

Full house on a weekend evening. The Times is one of Milwaukee's few remaining single-screen cinemas.

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Concession stand crowds

Larry Widen — 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

Tim, Shad and Sam have their hands full serving a near-capacity crowd for the premiere of "Burn After Reading."

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Little Shop of Horrors at the Times Cinema

Larry Widen — 2008-09-11T00:00:00Z

Milwaukee's only freelance shadowcasting troupe, The Warped Cast, performed with the film "Little Shop of Horrors" earlier this year. The Warped Cast does four films per year at the Times Cinema. Visit their website at http://www.thewarpedcast.com/. TWC photo by Natrasha (http://www.flickr.com/people/tashamort/).

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Times Cinema neon

Larry Widen — 2008-09-10T00:00:00Z

The Times neon signs burn brightly 365 nights a year. Photo by Natrasha (http://www.flickr.com/people/tashamort/).

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The Warped Cast at the Times Cinema

Larry Widen — 2008-09-09T00:00:00Z

Milwaukee's own Warped Cast performs live at the Times along with their favorite films. Warped Cast most recently did a shadowcasting of "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Visit them at http://www.thewarpedcast.com/. Photo by Natrasha (http://www.flickr.com/people/tashamort/).

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