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Sol Cinema: Smallest Solar-powered Cinema

Nowadays, using solar energy is one the latest trends in our society because it helps us not only protect the living environment but also create substitutions for limited natural energy resources. We can see typical examples of solar-powered devices such as lighting systems, heaters fans,  and etc. However, you undoubtedly feel surprised when knowing about the smallest solar-powered cinema in the world called “Sol”.

 

It was designed by artist Peter O’Connor with the assistance of some of his colleagues from the British art collective Undercurrents. It has only enough space for 8 adults or twelve children. In spite of small scale, Sol cinema still meets audience’s demands with full library of comedies, quirky movies, music videos and short films.

The Sol cinema is situated in Kent, U.K and now preparing for a tour around Europe

It has only one boss and one female staff

The Sol Cinema fully uses 120W solar panels that are connected to four large lithium-ion batteries to provide sufficient energy for the LED projector and all the other electronics inside.

It was made from a converted two-berth caravan and funded by the media arts charity Undercurrents

Artist Peter O’Connor hopes to raise people’s awareness about solar power by showing educational films

There are hundreds of people coming here everyday, in which children make up the large percentage. Besides, Sol cinema sells its audience popcorn and drinks.

Children are eager and happy to go to Sol cinema

Some children pose photos in front of the cinema 

Audience are waiting in queue because it has only enough seats for 8 people

 

 

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Phoenix Cinema

History

The Picturedome (1910-1929)

The Phoenix cinema first opened as The Picturedome in 1910 and seated 428 people. The natural fall of the land was utilised for the sloped seating with the screen at the High Road end. In 1925, the cinema was sold to Home Counties Theatres Ltd, which also owned the Athenaeum Picture Playhouse and the Summerland Cinema, both in Muswell Hill. The cinema was updated with new seating and a new entrance and re-opened on 25 January 1926.

The Coliseum and The Rex (1929-1975)

It first showed films with sound in 1929 when it was then known as the 'Coliseum', making it the first cinema in the area to screen 'talkies'. In 1937, the building was redesigned and rebuilt in a more art deco style and reopened as the 'Rex' in 1938. From short silent presentations, often part of stage variety shows with musical accompaniment, film had moved on to full-length sound feature films as we know them today. The major alterations of 1938 were therefore a necessary move to secure the cinema's future in the face of recent competition from the chains of new 1000 seater 'picture palaces'.

The auditorium was reversed with the screen moving to the opposite end. This involved considerable alteration to the flooring and new seats were provided, the number increasing to 528. A projection box was built over the foyer to satisfy the requirements of the 909 Cinematograph Act, with shutters over the windows to the auditorium which could be closed in case of fire. A pair of Kershaw Kalee II arc film projectors with RCA sound heads and an RCA high fidelity 6-valve amplifier were installed. Behind the screen were two RCA loudspeakers, where they remained for over 60 years. Modern heating and ventilation systems were also installed. These alterations together with the improved sight lines from the seating raised the standard of the Rex to meet those of its north London competitors.

The front of the cinema was transformed with a move to the sleek lines of 1930s art deco architecture. The turrets and decorative plasterwork were removed to give the exterior a more 'modern' look. Glazed black tiles set against cream plaster and a new canopy stretching across the width of the cinema were accompanied by a neon sign with the new name, The Rex.

The Rex opened as an independent cinema compiling its own programmes, unlike the nearby chain cinemas, whose schedules were decided by their allied production companies. Thus, The Rex did fulfill a real local need.

Advertising from 1938 reassured the public that 'If it is good it's on our screen'. There was a full programme with a double-bill of two features, a major and minor release, a short and a newsreel, all at the same prices as the chains. Advertising, neglected by the Coliseum, was embraced by The Rex and it was always keeping up with innovations from the larger distributors.

Rex's programming policy in the late 1930s allowed it to tailor its presentations to its public's tastes. British films were therefore favoured and popular films were presented that had previously gone round the big circuits, allowing patrons to see films they had missed elsewhere or to see a favourite film a second time around. Sunday showings of older films and a standard mid-week change of programme (when the circuits were holding a film for a whole week) provided a rich diet for even the most enthusiastic cinemagoer.

In 1973 the Rex was acquired by the Granada Group. Within weeks the programming policy changed to commercial circuit releases and the previously steady increase in admissions stalled. The EFNA (East Finchley Neighbourhood Association) produced a petition and an accusatory article, Granada Wrecks the Rex, was published by Keith Lumley resulting in a new owner and a programming policy reversal

The Phoenix (1975-present)

It took its current name in 1975 when it was purchased and run by the distribution company Contemporary Films and concentrated on showing independent, foreign and specialist films, as it does today.

In 1983 a property company applied to Barnet Council for planning permission to build an office block on the site occupied by the cinema and the two lock-up garages behind it. Audience patterns were changing and Contemporary Films realised that the cinema was no longer economically viable and took the opportunity to take retirement. The Barnet Planning Committee approved the development but the Greater London Council rejected the proposal. After the consequent public inquiry in April 1984 permission for the office block was granted. Widespread opposition by local residents (with the patronage of Maureen Lipman) finally resulted in yet another change of hands... into the Phoenix Cinema Trust, and now relies on its own income and donations to survive. Francis Coleman, who was prominent in the opposition, temporarily ran the cinema.

In 1999 English Heritage launched a consultation to grant listed status to an additional thirty cinemas recognising their historic architectural importance. Many of the 123 cinema buildings already listed no longer showed films but listing does ensure that the auditoriums or fascias remain as a reminder of the golden years of cinema construction. The Phoenix was thrilled that its original 1910 barrel-vaulted ceiling and the 1938 Mollo and Egan decorative wall panels were recognised by English Heritage and in 2000 it received a Grade II listing. As one of the earliest purpose-built cinemas in the UK and one of even fewer still operating as a cinema, the Phoenix is now officially protected from demolition or damaging alterations.

Phoenix Cinema Trust Ltd

The non-profit making Phoenix Cinema Trust Ltd was created by Hazel Sharples (London Borough of Barnet's Arts Officer) with the help of Michael Holden Associates. Francis Coleman with a lifelong career in TV and film production, became the first Chairman of the Trust.

Charles Cooper, owner of film distributors Contemporary Films, wanted to sell the cinema and retire. He had maintained what some call 'Art House' standards against heavy odds. Upon his retirement, the fate of the cinema hung very much in the balance. There were several proposals for a sale, but they were dropped when in June 1985 the GLC offered a grant of the same value to the Trust to purchase the cinema and the garages behind it.

The Trust was incorporated as a private Limited Company on 11 November 1985 and the building and the adjoining land were bought bt the Trust in December 1985. In 1989 the Trust enlarged the upper foyer by repositioning the stairs and creating a new entrance to the auditorium. This made room for a new coffee bar.

At the beginning of the Trust's ownership, there were barely funds to run the cinema. The heating was antiquated. So was the projection equipment with its carbon arcs. Programming was another challenge. Contemporary Films had won a quota system against mainstream distributors for newly released American and UK films, which meant that the Phoenix was able to 'claim' every fourth or fifth one.

Maureen Lipman and Francis Coleman however, handed the facsimile cheque from the GLC to the Trust, and since then it has gone on with greater strength and security.

References in popular culture

The Phoenix has also 'starred' in many films, TV series and photo shoots, providing the backdrop for anything from educational videos to fashion shoots to TV series and big feature films.

There were several fleeting appearances in 1999. The Phoenix featured in This Morning's fashion section to go with 1950s retro fashion. In the same year, teen magazine Sugar shot one of its photo stories here and Marie Claire magazine interviewed 'the five most important women in the UK film business'. James Ferman, the former chairman of the British Board of Film Classification, took a seat to be interviewed by Joan Bakewell for her BBC series My Generation and in 2001 the Phoenix popped up in the news series of Virgin Mobile phone ads.

Among the cinema's biggest dramatic appearances were in TV comedy, most recently in the remake of the classic series Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased), with Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer. The anti-hero of Channel 4's off-beat comedy series Black Books came in when his new alarm system locked him out of his own shop.

Neil Jordan chose the Phoenix as a 19th century theatre for a scene in his 1994 box-office hit, Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles. Jordan returned to the Phoenix to film scenes in his adaptation of Grahame Greene's novel The End of the Affair.

Yet the biggest film shoot at the cinema so far was no doubt for the almost forgotten British comedy Mr Love, made in 1985. Set in a local 'flea-pit' and following the adventures of its projectionist, the Phoenix was a major star of the film for which the Phoenix's chief projectionist served as a technical adviser.

References

^ "Francis Coleman: award-winning TV producer and director", The Times, 19 June 2008

External links

The Phoenix Cinema's Official Website

The Phoenix Cinema's Myspace

Coordinates: 513519 00950 / 51.5885N 0.1639W / 51.5885; -0.1639

Categories: Cinemas in London | Art Deco buildings in London

Establishing a Home Cinema

For many folk the idea of having a cinema in your own home is the ultimate in luxury and high living.  But many don't perhaps realise how achievable this dream actually is these days.  This article covers the basics of how you should go about setting up a home cinema using the latest HD projector as the source of the image.  The process is comparatively simple and provided you make adequate preparation should not take too long to set up.

External light can make the projected image appear faded and difficult to see.  As a result you really should make sure that you are able to control the amount of external light entering the room you select to be your viewing arena.  This is often a basement, but can be any largish room, provided you have blinds or some form of blackout capability over the windows.

The equipment you need to purchase include an HD projector, of course, a screen that is able to be erected flat and wrinkle free and a DVD player or games console that is capable of playing DVD's such as the Xbox 360.  The advantage of such a games console is that you can use the projector to project the games you are playing which will enhance your sense of being immersed within the game considerably.

You should also give some consideration to purchasing a sound system capable of producing surround sound.  This aspect is often overlooked, but is in many ways at least as important as the HD projector itself.  The lack of decent sound can significantly impair your enjoyment of a movie, perhaps more so than even a poor picture and since you are attempting to replicate a cinema type environment great sound is essential.

Once you have established the room and purchased the equipment the rest can be as complicated or straightforward as you like.  In simple terms you need a stand, or stable location for the HD projector and DVD player to sit.  It should be square onto the projecting surface to avoid any distortion.  You need to set up your projection screen in a suitable location that is not in the path of everyday household traffic.  You must optimise the distance between the HD projector and the screen to ensure the displayed image is suitable for both viewing pleasure and the room size.

Lastly arrange seating, put on a DVD and enjoy the film.  Refinements would include building in the HD projector stand, hiding wires and housing the screen, but these are not essential for use and largely depend upon your inclination and budget.

About Cinema

Cinema is another wonderful gift of science.It has become one of the most popular sources of entertainment and enlightenment. Today it is usually called 'Motion pictures'. The first motion picture exhibited to a public audience was made in 1895 by the French brothers Louis and Auguste Lumiere. They developed their equipment from the Inventions of Thomas Alva Edison. The first commercial success was the American film 'The Great Train Robbery' with the screening of 'Harischandra' ,dawned the age of motion pictures in India.

It ran for eight weeks and every showing was accompanied by a Running commentary to explain the story. Alarm Ara in Hindustan was the first talkies film. In the beginning, the producers produced only the religious and mythological films. The People used to see these films with great interest. Almost all the stories of our great epics were filmed not only in Hindi but also in regional languages.

The emotion picture recorded a radical change in the theme, technique and treatment.

The taste and liking also changed. So social, historical and thrill films were produced. The Thirties-forties had been called the golden age of our film industry. There were eminent Directors,actors and actresses, story writers and play back singers. It is highly impossible to give the names of all artists and film personalities. The years 1942-45 Witnessed a boom in trade and industry in India. The cinema enjoyed its share of Prosperity. The picture depicted real, natural life. They were related to the actual life Of all sections of the people. Music, dance, dialogue and comic scenes were of great Standard.

In due course, the love of money brought in so called producers who had the slightest qualification for or knowledge of films. They wanted quick return. Adding to this the likings Of the people like the factory workers and students changed, the deterioration in the film Industry increased. In the name of entertainment the producers have taken up unnatural Romantic stories. All these stories are the same. There is hero, a heroine, and one or more villains. They go round the trees or a bush, run in the park or in the slopes of a hill, that is what we see in picture today.

So pictures of today make the character and the mind of students and youths more adaptive. The film Industry is successful only in debasing and depriving the national health and character. There must be a drastic change in film industry. so the producers and directors should evolve a plan, a strategy in film making so that they will be able to produce good films.

Which Cinemas Offer Private Cinema Viewings?

Private cinema viewings are quite trendy these days, as a large number of businesses and people like to organise their corporate events and other parties in cinemas for private viewing of their favourite movie or any other video they want to watch in a joyful and exciting environment. Considering this increasing popularity of the trend, many cinemas like CineWorld, ODEON, Shortwave, and Everyman cinema are offering private cinema viewings.

CineWorld is quite well known for its stylish furniture and quality food. At CineWorld, you can really make your private movies screening a joyful and memorable experience. Private movie viewing in this cinema offers a true grace to your corporate events and other parties.

When it comes to Shortwave Cinema, you will definitely find this cinema as a perfect venue for your corporate events and other parties.

They offer you such a welcoming and relaxing environment that you can't easily forget and keep remembering it for years. They really enrich your experience of private cinema screening and provide you all what you want to have in such sort of recreation.

Everyman Cinema is a true representative of its names and has something for everyone. At Everyman cinema, you can watch your favourite movie or any other video that you want to watch on flat screen panels. There are seductive atmospheric lights, stylish, and elegant furniture as well as high quality cognac to fill your every inch with pleasure.

No matter whether you arrange your private movies screening in Everyman cinema or ODEON cinema, you will find all the comfort and luxury that can exist under the sun. Though various cinemas are offering private cinema viewings with somewhat similar way, ODEON seems to make a difference with its private cinema viewings offerings. According to a large number of cine goers and those who have been becoming the part private movie viewing parties, ODEON has all what can make your corporate events and other parties of private cinema viewings really exciting and memorable.

Therefore, you will find all that you want to have for your parties and corporate events in private movie viewings. You can book private cinema viewings of a recently released blockbuster, your favourite film, or anything like a documentary that you want to watch with your friends, business partners and other relations. The nicest thing about private movie viewing is that it gives you an opportunity to make your events memorable. When you offer such a recreation and entertainment to your near and dear ones, they often remember such parties for years and that's why private cinema viewings are considered a nice way to make your events really memorable with endless joy and excitement.

The cinemas, which are offering these private movies viewings, know well what people want in such sort of events and they often seem to provide their best possible service when organising private cinema viewings.

They offer the best foods, drinks, and atmosphere to make your gathering joyful and exciting. It's because of their great services that private cinema viewings are becoming more and more popular with every passing day, and now it's not something only limited for some bigwigs and celebrities. You can also throw away such a party to your acquaintances if you are willing to spend some amount for it.

Learn everything about Dutch Cinema

 

Let's be honest. Dutch movies are not for everyone. Not everyone can stand it that Dutch films are once in a while very vulgar or blunt. You must, however, also realise that they can also simultaneously be very sensitive and touching. Another reason some people cannot appreciate Dutch movies is because of the somewhat harsh Dutch language. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why Dutch cinema never really has done very well abroad.
 
Within it's own borders, however, it is immensely popular. 2011 was one of the years in which the most Dutch people went to the cinema to see their own national films. For instance, recent success movies are 'New Kids On the Block' and 'Gooische Vrouwen'. They are both typical Dutch culture movies that are probably not very interesting for foreigners as they rely heavily on a Dutch sense of humor. It is a great way to get to understand Dutch culture though.
 
The Dutch film industry remains pretty small with on average about 20 films per year. Outside the Dutch borders these movies have not received a lot of awards. Only three Dutch films have been awarded an Academy Award. I am of course talking about the prestigious Oscar for best foreign language film. The three films that have had the honour to receive the prize are 'The Assault (1986), Character (1997) and Antonia (1995). I feel that there are more movies that should have received international recognition.
 
Internationally there are some actresses, actors and filmmakers that have gathered a significant amount of fame. Perhaps most famous is the Dutch movie director Paul Verhoeven. We have seen his filmmaking talent in Hollywood blockbusters like 'Starship Troopers' and the cult classic 'Basic Instinct'. The most famous actors have got to be Jeroen Krabbe and Rutger Hauer who have both often played in big American production. A Dutch Actress to look out for is the young and talent Carice van Houten. On Dutch soil she play in pretty much every big film that is released, but also internationally she had some success. Most notably in the American film 'Valkyrie' with Tom Cruise about a failed assassination of Hitler. She can now also be admired in the immensely popular HBO TV series 'Game of Thrones'. Next month the first episodes of the second season will be broadcasted. Her character plays a pretty significant role in the books on which the series is based, so we can probably expect to see a lot of her!

World Cinema - Cinema From Around the Globe

Many of us love to watch foreign language films. What is your favorite film? From which country? You might love to explore good cinema from all over the world, regardless of the native language. Films from the exotic countries of China, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Hungary, Japan, Sweden and Spain are the only kinds you think of when you think movies. Those subtitles that so many find too excruciating to watch, add to the aura of your watching experience - in fact they become such a part of you that you think you're hearing English (or whatever), and so you don't even notice them! However it is sad that these great films that are often termed as "art house" or "independent" never receive more than a limited release and many are never played in major cinemas.

Going back some years, the only viewers for foreign films were the same who lined up to see the latest Jean Luc Godard, or Michelangelo Antonioni, or Akira Kurosawa.

Foreign films became less appealing to audiences as the practices and themes of the French New Wave and other "foreign" schools were taken up by American directors, and several of the foreign filmmakers who made an impact, ended up in Hollywood. But are we saying there are no works of genius to see today? Surely not!

If works by Antonioni, Bergman, Fellini, Godard, Renoir, and Truffaut - are timeless today, masterworks by present day filmmakers such as Wong Kar Wai, Almodovar, Kiarostami, Ki-Duk-Kim, Majidi, and Del Toro, amongst many others, are just as winning and will be just as timeless tomorrow. Their films are not necessarily suffused with the kind of skepticism that formed the crux of the films that were released in the 60's - when people dashed in to see iconic films such as La Dolce Vita, Yojimbo and Shoot the Piano Player. World cinema today is a phenomenon that hardly conforms to the definitions set by the predecessors of the genre. Take movies such as Amelie, In the Mood for Love, Pan's Labyrinth, Y tu Mama Tambien, All About my Mother - all these are artistic and lucid films that are permeated with humane subjects such as life, love, death, identity and solidarity.

Watching these films can be an experience of reflection - you watch these with some thought rather than just taking them in. And of course they're great entertainment (as much as you might like to believe they're serious, uninteresting, mind numbing etc etc). Most of all, it is their artistic value that stands as superior, and the diverse cultures they represent make them a lot more interesting than Hollywood offerings. Even commercial foreign films are a lot more interesting owing to the knowledge they impart to us about the culture and background that made them.

While there is a deficiency in media and critical interest in foreign titles, there are few websites that are dedicated to movie reviews to find a foreign film that you may enjoy. Read reviews, pay attention, look at ratings and watch a preview of the movie before you decide to rent it out from a video store (quite a few of them have a shelf or two dedicated to foreign language films), or download it off the internet after having made your own judgment. Take my word on this - like it or not, you will be amazed by the insight these films will give you into the culture and life of another land.