Detroit
Movie Palaces
The
Film Programs of the Detroit Film Theatre, Michigan Theater, and
Redford Theatre
The Film Programs of the Detroit Film Theatre, Michigan Theater, and Redford Theatre
Your Guide to Classic Movie Theater Filmgoing!
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Read
about recent events
in the Detroit Movie Palaces blog! |
Explore
theater history Gaylord Carter Plays at Redford (May 1981) |
Look What's Coming!
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Get
a world of laughs at the Alliance
Francaise Comedy Film Shorts Series at the DFT
May 31.
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Learn more about the grieving process in the documentary Transforming
Loss at the Michigan
May 30.
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The renovated Redford re-opens with Julie Andrews flying high as Mary Poppins July 12-13. |
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Welcome
Dramatic Architecture
The
soaring grandeur and fine detail of each theater means that you're not
just consuming the latest offering from Hollywood at the local megaplex.
And you'll enjoy the company of others who share your special interest
in films that aren't topping the box office chart.
You'll
be fascinated by the inspired design flourishes that decorate each theater.
As you gaze around, you might see royal crests, mysteriously sculpted
faces, or multi-colored mosaic patterns. Small, amber-toned lamps add
an intimate texture, especially as they dim to reveal another cinematic
entertainment. The areas under the balconies are particularly cozy, with
their intimate acoustics and close view of the delicate ceiling designs.
And
if you've visited only one of these theaters, many rewards await you at
the others. Each movie palace has forged its own identity from its film
selections, audience, and location. Visiting all of the theaters helps
you appreciate each one's unique characteristics. And it's fun to compare
the similarities, including the Barton theater organs at the Redford and
Michigan, the seasonal schedules of the DFT and Redford, and the foreign
and documentary films shown at the Michigan and DFT.
If
the unique movies first attracted you to one of these theaters, you might
develop new interests in such things as concert organs, film societies,
theater architecture, old songs, movie theater companies, live events,
or the activities of nearby colleges. The Motor City Theatre Organ Society
runs the Redford and helped restore the Barton theater organ at the Michigan.
The fund-raising effort by the DFT for its renovation helped educate visitors
about the theater's architectural history.
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