Tag: Cinema
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SACRED HOUSES: CINEMA SAO JORGE, LISBON, PORTUGAL
In this edition of the “Sacred Houses Series,” we pay homage to Cinema São Jorge in Lisbon, Portugal, as we continue to honor notable movie theaters worldwide. Cinema São Jorge is a historic cinema and cultural venue located on Avenida da Liberdade in Lisbon, Portugal. It opened on February 24, 1950, and was designed by…
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SACRED HOUSES: THE PARK THEATRE, MANITOBA, CANADA
In this edition of the “Sacred Houses Series,” we pay homage to The Park Theatre in Manitoba, Canada, as we continue to honor notable movie theaters worldwide. The Park Theatre, located in Riding Mountain National Park, was constructed between 1936 and 1937. It is uniquely built from peeled logs and fieldstone, making it the only…
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SACRED HOUSES: THE NEW BEVERLY CINEMA, LOS ANGELES
In this edition of the “Sacred Houses Series,” we pay homage to The New Beverly Cinema in Los Angeles, California, as we continue to honor notable movie theaters worldwide. The New Beverly Cinema, located in Los Angeles, California, is one of the city’s most beloved and iconic revival movie theaters. It is known for its…
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SACRED HOUSES: THE CINEMA DEI PICCOLI, ROME, ITALY
In this edition of the “Sacred Houses Series,” we pay homage to Cinema dei Piccoli in Rome, Italy, as we continue to honor notable movie theaters worldwide. “The Cinema dei Piccoli” is situated in Rome’s Villa Borghese park and is the world’s smallest cinema, as recognized by Guinness World Records in 2005. With just 63…
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SACRED SCREENS: THE LOFT THEATER, TUSCON, AZ
In this edition of the “Sacred Houses Series,” we pay homage to The Loft Cinema in Tuscon, Arizona, as we continue to honor notable movie theaters worldwide. The Loft Cinema is located at 3233 E. Speedway Blvd in Tucson, Arizona. It first opened its doors in 1972 as an X-rated adult theater and was part…
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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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