"This chronicle tells of Chicago's theatres, from mid-nineteenth century vaudeville houses to the urban decline and renewal of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. With nearly 200 photographs from the Theatre Historical Society of America, this work brings to life all of the theatres that have enlivened Chicago's entertainment district, reflecting the transformation of downtown Chicago itself"--Provided by publisher.

Upon the death of their father, two sons return to the City of Guepez to hear their father's will. In it, it states that his firstborn Archimboldo will get his home, while his younger brother, Gumaro, will receive the town's valuable movie theater. The only condition to keep the precious theatre is for it to be profitable quickly; otherwise it will be given to the older brother. In turn, Gumaro begins to create competition by selling pirated movies....

It is August 26. It is 1933. During the heat of summer in an Italian neighborhood in South Philly, it is the day that La Paloma--the newest movie theater in the neighborhood--opens. Until 6 pm, there is a special rate: get in for only 25 cents. Movie-mad Gennaro sets out to get two bits, spending all day roaming the streets, looking for odd jobs that will pay enough for him to afford a matinee. Gennaro's quest takes place in an America where the only...

The true story of Donald Rugoff, the crazy genius who kicked art films into the mainstream in the 1960's and 1970's with outrageous marketing schemes and pure bluster. Rugoff's impact on cinema culture in the United States is inestimable, and his influence on the art film business is undeniable. Yet, mysteriously, Rugoff has become a virtually forgotten figure.

Adapted from Larry McMurtry's novel, and starring Timothy Bottoms, Jeff Bridges, Cybill Shepherd, and Cloris Leachman, Peter Bogdanovich's Oscar-winning portrait of a dying West focuses on the daily shuffles of three futureless teens.

"A fun trip to the movies can easily become overwhelming for a toddler unprepared for the bright screens and booming noises of the theater. Prevent tantrums and help your little one learn what they'll actually see and experience with Going to the Movies, a Toddler Prep Book featuring actual photos and simple, easy-to-understand language."--

Negus, Chale, Sapo, and Chata are teenagers living in Mexico's Guerrero colony. Friends since childhood, they have too much time on their hands. The foursome decides to rob the local cinema. Each finds his or her reason to go ahead with the caper, unaware that the ordeal may threaten the only thing they have, their friendship.