Tag: Cinema
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SACRED HOUSES: THE MUSIC BOX THEATRE, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, USA
In this edition of the “Scared Houses Series,” we would like to pay homage to the historic Music Box Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, USA, as we continue to celebrate and honor notable movie theaters around the globe. The ‘Music Box’ Theatre opened August 22, 1929, in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood at 3733 N. Southport Avenue.. Designed…
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SACRED HOUSES: THE PUSKIN, BUDAPEST, HUNGRY
In this edition of the “Sacred Houses Series,” we pay homage to the Puskin Cinema in Budapest, Hungry, as we continue to honor notable movie theaters worldwide. The Puskin Cinema, located at Kossuth Lajos Street 18 in Budapest, Hungary, boasts a rich history that mirrors the city’s cultural evolution. Designed by architect Győző Czigler, the…
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SACRED HOUSES: FOX THEATER, FORT MADISON
“Sacred Houses Series” This month, we would like to pay homage to the Fox Theater in Ft. Madison, Iowa, USA, as we continue to celebrate and honor notable movie theaters around the globe. There is little information available online about this theater besides a contribution to another great website called Cinema Treasures which essentially gives…
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SACRED HOUSES: THE GRAND REX, PARIS
The Grand Rex Cinema in Paris is a renowned landmark with a rich history, celebrated for its Art Deco architecture and its role in the city’s cultural landscape. The Cinema was conceived by French film producer Jacques Haïk, inspired by the large, opulent movie palaces of the United States, particularly the Radio City Music Hall…
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SACRED HOUSES: THE SUN THEATRE, YARRAVILLE
“Sacred Houses Series”This month, we would like to pay homage to The Sun Theatre in Yarraville, Australia, a suburb of Melbourne, as we continue to celebrate and honor notable movie theaters around the globe. The theatre holds a rich history deeply rooted in the area’s cultural heritage. It originally opened in 1938 as a single-screen…
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8 1/2
“8 ½,” the 1963 film directed by the legendary Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini, is a cinematic masterpiece that blurs the lines between reality and imagination. It’s a film that explores the inner workings of the human mind, artistic creation, and the struggles of self-identity and creative expression. Guido Anselmi, played brilliantly by Marcello Mastroianni, is…
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SACRED HOUSES: FILM FORUM, NEW YORK CITY.
“Sacred Houses Series”This month, we would like to pay homage to the esteemed Film Forum in New York City, as we continue to celebrate and honor notable movie theaters around the globe. Film Forum is a cinema located in New York City. Over the years, it has become one of the premier destinations for cinephiles,…
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SACRED HOUSES: CINERAMA DOME, HOLLYWOOD
“Sacred Houses Series”We plan to pay tribute to revered cinema houses worldwide – from renowned theaters to arthouses and community theaters – that all share the goal of showcasing the art of film to audiences. We begin this month with the famed “Cinerama Dome” in Hollywood, California. The Cinerama Dome is an iconic landmark and…
The Other Cinema 