Entries from Torontoist tagged with 'reptheatres'
March 20, 2008
Rendering of restored Revue Cinema with elements of 1911 façade. Now that the Revue has steadied after re-opening, the Revue Film Society is turning its attention to restoring the façade that fell in February of 2007 (breaking not only the marquee, but several filmgoers' hearts too). The Society has brought in preservation architect Michael McClelland and his team from E.R.A. Architects Inc. to help restore the Revue's exterior. Make sure to voice your opinion......
Continue Reading "Revue Anew"February 23, 2008
Every day this week, Torontoist is exploring the future of repertory cinema in Toronto. We spoke to the theatre managers of four major rep cinemas to hear if rep cinema is dying, what it's like to exist in a YouTube society, and what original programming has them most excited. Today, to conclude our series, we look at the next immediate steps for rep cinema. Photo by Flashfonic. The story of rep cinema in Toronto is......
Continue Reading "Rep Cinema Revival: Bonus Features"February 22, 2008
Every day this week, Torontoist is exploring the future of repertory cinema in Toronto. We spoke to the theatre managers of four major rep cinemas to hear if rep cinema is dying, what it's like to exist in a YouTube society, and what original programming has them most excited. Today, we look at the bellwether of rep cinemas: Bloor Cinema. Photo by Smaku. Audiences at the Bloor Cinema have fallen in love with zombies; a......
Continue Reading "Rep Cinema Revival: Bloor Allure"February 21, 2008
Every day this week, Torontoist is exploring the future of repertory cinema in Toronto. We spoke to the theatre managers of four major rep cinemas to hear if rep cinema is dying, what it's like to exist in a YouTube society, and what original programming has them most excited. Today, we look at the model used by Cinematheque Ontario. Cinematheque Ontario, the screening program run by the Toronto International Film Festival Group, is not a......
Continue Reading "Rep Cinema Revival: Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go Cinematheque"February 20, 2008
Every day this week, Torontoist is exploring the future of repertory cinema in Toronto. We spoke to the theatre managers of four major rep cinemas to hear if rep cinema is dying, what it's like to exist in a YouTube society, and what original programming has them most excited. Today, we look at the renovated Fox Theatre and its battle! against! the! killer! dvds! Photos by Jonathan Goldsbie. When Festival Cinemas flopped in 2006, the......
Continue Reading "Rep Cinema Revival: Fox's Fanboys"February 19, 2008
Every day this week, Torontoist is exploring the future of repertory cinema in Toronto. We spoke to the theatre managers of four major rep cinemas to hear if rep cinema is dying, what it's like to exist in a YouTube society, and what original programming has them most excited. Today, we look at the rebirth of the Revue Cinema and its focus on the Roncesvalles community. Photo of Revue Cinema reopening by Mike Charbonneau. Nobody......
Continue Reading "Rep Cinema Revival: Peer Revue"February 18, 2008
Every day this week, Torontoist is exploring the future of repertory cinema in Toronto. We spoke to the theatre managers of four major rep cinemas to hear if rep cinema is dying, what it's like to exist in a YouTube society, and what original programming has them most excited. Today, we look at the fall of Festival Cinemas, which sparked fears that rep cinema would disappear from the city. In 2006, the future of repertory......
Continue Reading "Rep Cinema Revival: From The Festival's Flames"