Tag: The Other 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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LEGENDARY CAMERAS: THE BRAUN NIZO SUPER 8MM
The story begins with a company based in Munich. Founded in 1925, Niezoldi & Krämer started by manufacturing an amateur 35mm movie camera with a clockwork mechanism. Just a year later, they introduced Europe’s first 16mm camera equipped with a built-in clockwork drive. The name “Nizo” is a combination of the founders’ names: NIezoldi and…
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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 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…
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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…
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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…
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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: 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…
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