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The Film Programs of the Detroit Film Theatre, Michigan Theater, and Redford Theatre
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Look What's Coming!
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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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Redford Theatre
Festive Gatherings
Activities in the stage area of the Redford
add to the fun of a visit. Organists are often surrounded by many people
(including wide-eyed children), who admire both the organist's playing
and the well-preserved beauty of the Barton organ. Before each film, a
Redford volunteer enters a stage spotlight 
and
warms up the crowd with an entertaining welcome to the theater and an
introduction of the featured film. The Redford now hosts the monthly organ
concerts by the Detroit Theater Organ Society that were formerly held
at the Senate Theater.
The stage area has been used for many creative activities. A showing of The Italian Job (1969) included the driving of a Mini Cooper car across the stage. When Somewhere in Time (1980) was shown, members of that movie's fan club talked about how that film has developed a special following. A birthday salute to Elvis Presley included songs by an Elvis imitator.
Holidays are especially fun times at the
Redford, with the organist playing appropriate tunes to enhance the festive
atmosphere. Halloween always includes one or two classic horror movies,
with both visitors and volunteers 
dressing
up in costumes. A creatively creepy Halloween display appears in front
of the stage.
Christmas always features one or two holiday film favorites, as well as a concert that often stars an organist who's played before movies. The orchestra pit area includes a large Christmas tree and a festively detailed model train set with a candy car that lets you exchange a donation for a small treat. As you walk out after the final December movie, a rich chorus of "Merry Christmas" greetings surround you as the Redford Theatre wraps up another fine year of fun.
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