Tag: Other Cinema

  • SACRED HOUSES: THE PARK THEATRE, MANITOBA, CANADA

    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…

  • SACRED HOUSES: THE MAREEL, SHETLAND ISLANDS, UK

    SACRED HOUSES: THE MAREEL, SHETLAND ISLANDS, UK

    The Shetland Islands, a remote archipelago in the North Sea north of the Scottish mainland, had one cinema, The North Star in Lerwick, which was converted into a music venue in 1989. In complete transparency, I worked extensively with a band called “Idlewild” during their early days. They were strong advocates for remote concerts in…

  • SACRED HOUSES: THE ORINDA THEATRE, ORINDA, CALIFORNIA

    SACRED HOUSES: THE ORINDA THEATRE, ORINDA, CALIFORNIA

    In this edition of the “Sacred Houses Series,” we pay homage to The Orinda Theatre in Orinda, California, East of Berkley, as we continue to honor notable movie theaters worldwide. The Orinda Theatre, located in Orinda, California, is a landmark Cinema known for its rich history and distinctive Streamline Moderne architecture. The theatre opened its…

  • THREE

    THREE

    Today marks the third anniversary of The Other Cinema. Just under 550 films have been profiled so far — and counting. Last year I teased a redesign of the site, along with a new section featuring Conversations with filmmakers. Both are still very much in the works — one is technically ready to go, but…

  • SACRED HOUSES: THE NEW BEVERLY CINEMA, LOS ANGELES

    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…

  • SACRED HOUSES: THE CINEMA DEI PICCOLI, ROME, ITALY

    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…

  • SACRED SCREENS: THE LOFT THEATER, TUSCON, AZ

    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…

  • SACRED HOUSES: CINETECA MATADERO, MADRID, SPAIN

    SACRED HOUSES: CINETECA MATADERO, MADRID, SPAIN

    In this edition of the “Sacred Houses Series,” we pay homage to the Cineteca Matadero in Madrid, Spain, as we continue to honor notable movie theaters worldwide. Cineteca Matadero Madrid is a cinéma located within the Matadero Madrid cultural complex in the Arganzuela district of Madrid, Spain. The cinéma is renowned for its dedication to…

  • LEGENDARY CAMERAS: THE ARRIFLEX 35IIC aka ARRI 2C

    LEGENDARY CAMERAS: THE ARRIFLEX 35IIC aka ARRI 2C

    Being a bit of a camera buff, I thought I’d occasionally profile some of the cameras that have had a significant influence on the film industry. There is no arguing that the Arriflex 35IIC is one of them. I will eventually profile cameras before and after the 2C, which will provide context for why it…

  • YEAR IN REVIEW: 2025

    YEAR IN REVIEW: 2025

    A visual guide to all films posted in 2025.