Certain decades are explored regarding the evolution of the movie palace in general, but there are several decades completely omitted. Most notably, the '30s and '40s when they thrived. I think this documentary would have been elevated if it not only focused on the genesis and decline of the movie palace but also on its heyday.
Other than that, I found it an interesting watch; and of course, seeing the amazing architecture in both original and decaying forms is a real testament to the magnificence of the movie palace as a whole, as an experience and not just a place. Although I enjoyed the interviews, it would have been nice to have heard from more than just a handful; but that's nitpicking.
I was left feeling terribly sad not just because of the unfortunate decline of the movie palace, but because it's a depressing reminder that we are more and more becoming a society of autonomous and anonymous individuals rather than a collective of our own race. Recommended for those who love movies and the nostalgia surrounding them.
Other than that, I found it an interesting watch; and of course, seeing the amazing architecture in both original and decaying forms is a real testament to the magnificence of the movie palace as a whole, as an experience and not just a place. Although I enjoyed the interviews, it would have been nice to have heard from more than just a handful; but that's nitpicking.
I was left feeling terribly sad not just because of the unfortunate decline of the movie palace, but because it's a depressing reminder that we are more and more becoming a society of autonomous and anonymous individuals rather than a collective of our own race. Recommended for those who love movies and the nostalgia surrounding them.