That being said, there is nothing more architecturally sad than a dilapidated, empty movie theatre that is crumbling, fading and falling apart. For years I've been taking photos of these ghostly structures in a project I've dubbed "Dead Cinema." See The Lyric below for an example of Dead Cinema. No telling how long it has sat, being ignored, dying, in its small town street. Gut wrenching.
On our recent trip through the low country, SJ and I came across some theatres in Georgia. These photos are more happy than depressing as there are three examples of the magnificent and one of the heartbreaking. That's a nice ratio for this kind of thing, three to one.
The SCAD
Savannah, Georgia
December 2009
The Lucas
Savannah, Georgia
December 2009
The Lyric
Waycross, Georgia
January 2010
The Dosta
Valdosta, Georgia
January 2010
2 comments:
If you're ever in Durham, NC, visit the Carolina Theater. I was in charge of that theater when I worked at the Full Frame Film Festival in 2007. It's well-maintained and beautiful. The guy in charge (Matt Pennachi) is a film freak who fully appreciates the place where he works.
Rumblefish: The booker for the Circle (Dylan) has sent me to their website and I've looked at it a few times--looks like a great, great place!
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