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Dream factories
It’s time to liberate movies from the small screen. We visit five newly opened or renovated cinemas that are bringing communities together and celebrating the wonder of film.
Screen time
Far from the bustling multiplexes, these small cinemas offer unique ways of watching movies and being part of a city's culture and community.
Bright sparks
From Polish thrillers and Argentinian documentaries to the perfect soundtrack for entertaining this summer, we survey the most exciting new releases in culture.
See here
A new opening in New Orleans, a former mayor’s home in Amsterdam, plenty of hotel openings, independent cinemas and a top shop in Lisbon. Here are our monthly travel tips.
Set the scene
Melbourne’s Sun Theatre is a prime example of how the magic of cinema can boost an area long after the credits roll.
Bigger picture
Running a cinema is about much more than the silver screen. We meet the industry players who believe in the future of public screenings.
Changing the picture
When three friends opened a small cinema in the coastal town of Zushi, it was the spark for the city’s cultural transformation.
Film dialogue
Independent British cinema has been richly enhanced by the talents of veteran Oscar-winning producer Jeremy Thomas and darkly humorous auteur director Ben Wheatley. The two met in London recently to discuss their new collaboration.
