It is a rite of passage for many to get their annual fix of classic Christmas movies watched and re-watched each and every year. Several iconic films top the list, including timeless oldies from the earlier days of cinema. One example of such a holiday mainstay staple is none other than the 1946 Frank Capra … Continue reading Uncovering ‘Wonderful Life’ Wonders at the Jimmy Stewart Museum
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The Senator Theatre’s Storied Past
You will find any number of historic movie houses, theaters, and even those now-rare drive-ins sprinkled throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. From Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s antiquated Nickelodeon dating back to 1905 to the D.C. region’s Avalon Theatre from 1923, it’s heart-warming to know that many such venues have been preserved and restored by caring folks with a … Continue reading The Senator Theatre’s Storied Past
These Films Were Set in the State of Delaware
Oscar Week is once again upon us. If you’re an aficionado of Hollywood movies, you’re likely attuned to the fact that some film settings are far more hyperbolic than others. Plots that take place in cities like Los Angeles or New York, for instance, can be pretty cliché if we’re being honest. On the flip … Continue reading These Films Were Set in the State of Delaware
Quaint, Classic Movie-Going at Dagsboro’s Clayton Theatre
In today’s world of multiplex cinema buildings, IMAX theaters, dine-in options, and even the availability to stream select new-to-theater releases from home, the modern movie-watching scene is a vastly different experience than those from decades ago. But some transcending, time-tested traditions never go out of style. Just consider the thrill of heading to your local … Continue reading Quaint, Classic Movie-Going at Dagsboro’s Clayton Theatre