Birth of the Stooges

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Administrator

The Three Stooges made their latest trip to the Redford Theatre on April 7 and 8, 2017. As always, the energy of their antics was matched by the many outbursts of laughter in the auditorium of this 89-year-old theater.

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Cat People

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Administrator

After I saw the fascinating new cat documentary Kedi at the Michigan Theater on March 20, 2017, I couldn’t wait to get home to see my own feline friend Dusky, to see how this film might have affected my view of her.

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Cinema Discoveries

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Administrator

The Detroit Film Theatre has done a great job of helping its visitors discover lesser known parts of movie history. That effort continued on February 3, 2017, when it began a series of older films that were marketed to black American audiences and featured all-black casts.  This series was presented in conjunction with the Library of Congress.

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Musical Tributes

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Administrator

Two colorful widescreen musicals at the Michigan Theater and Redford Theatre helped take the chill off of the cold new year for many area moviegoers.

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Victorian Holiday

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Administrator

The weather was very cold outside the Michigan Theater on December 15, 2016, but inside the atmosphere was warmed up by the splendor and drama of the United States premiere of the PBS Masterpiece Theatre presentation of Victoria.

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Fading Glory

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Administrator

While watching The Sound of Music at the Redford Theatre on November 18 and 19, 2016, I felt like I was experiencing the end of an era.

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Film Artistry

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Administrator

Much of the magic of movies comes from the way they combine older arts like paintings, music, and theater. Films at the Detroit Film Theatre and Michigan Theater on October 27, 2016 showed how particular works of art can be used to enhance a movie.

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Into the Darkness

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Administrator

The flickering shadows of the Redford Theatre auditorium were filled with mystery and intrigue on the weekend of September 23, 24, and 25, 2016 when the theater hosted a film noir festival.

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Effects of War

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Administrator

Life during wartime is stressful, and the effects of war can be devastating. Two recent movies at the Detroit Film Theatre and Michigan Theater explored the possible and real effects of World War II.

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Judy, Judy, Judy

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Administrator

Judy Garland’s tragically short life of 47 years was made up of three phases that were separated by her triumphant performances in The Wizard of Oz in 1939 and A Star is Born in 1954. Visitors to the Redford Theatre were treated to these two movies on August 12 and 13, 2016, and gained more appreciation for the evolution and the full range of Garland’s talents.

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