Cleveland Cinematheque
11141 East Boulevard,
Cleveland,
OH
44106
11141 East Boulevard,
Cleveland,
OH
44106
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Located in the Cleveland Institute of Art. This is the ‘other’ art house theater in Cleveland (besides the famed Cedar Lee Theatre).
Operating since 1986, it shows many rare and foreign films dating from 1930s-currently. Seating is in two auditoriums, the large one seats 616, and there are 100 seats in the smaller one.
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Eric K.
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This is really not so much an art theater in the traditional sense, but a distinguished, long running film series at this college that uses the college’s auditoria as screening rooms. I would classify it more as an alternative venue for art and independent film, rather than comparable venue to the Cedar-Lee.
You are right on your observation. Since I frequent it so much I felt that it should have its own entry so I hastily created a page for it late last night. Perhaps I should have put more thought into its despription lol; and I realize I originally forgot about the other auditorium, so thanks for editing that. But there is no denying it shows GREAT films, many are rare prints, and from time to time they have the filmmakers themselves speak about their films. There is a bi-monthly catalog with all the screenings and showtimes that you can get mailed to you or pick up in select bookstores and coffee shops.
This listing is no less appropriate than some others on this site. For example, there is a high school auditorium in Wisconsin that was listed because it occasionally screened a movie.
At least this venue seems to be more dedicated to frequent movie showings.
I agree, Trolleyguy; I was not suggesting it not be listed. It sure makes more sense than the entry someone recently made for a playground in Hong Kong where films were shown on one night. Geez.
However, since the practice here is to list structures (essentially either indoor theaters or drive-ins), it occurs to me that perhaps this situation might be handled by instead listing the Russell B. Aitken Auditorium and indicating in the description that it has been home to the Cleveland Cinematheque, a regular art and independent film series, since 1986, and that a smaller auditorium in the same building is also used.
Personally I think the Cleveland Cinematheque is a good name for it since everyone calls it by that (and not by its Auditorium name,which I’ve never heard uttered). But after reading your comment I can see your point and on being technical, so I won’t be mad if you do change the actual name. BUT if you do, please include the name Cleveland Cinematheque clearly in the description or in the “also known as” above the title lol. Should we vote?
and here’s a link to the Cinematheque’s blog:
http://blog.cia.edu/cinematheque/
Let us leave the matter in the hands of the moderators 8-).
I agree Eric,that is a a great name.Thats what caught my attention to link on this page.