The subject of art house cinemas always reminds me of Cuba because Castro was apparently (maybe he still is--if the conspiracy theories of his death are false) a big advocator of them. Even though they were often propaganda... ?
sometimes I also connect art houses with traveling shows or one of those old-fashioned wagon medicine men. Touring through cities, but in a "hipster" esque way.. basements, old churches, etc.
When I took 205 with Dr. Palmer, we discussed this concept somewhat; I think what we have at school is the closest thing, besides film festivals. But while festivals are a short period of time, film studies classes take place almost year-round!
I love people who are passionate about things. Even if it's potatoes, I hope they're so passionate, that they want to find the best hybrid of a potato possible. In the matter of this reading, I found a smile on my face when I read the part about the man standing up and demanding for a forum about the movie--even though he hated it! I love it!
It's people like him who get society moving forward. Even though you hate something, you have to lose your ego of "being right" and demand to discuss said thing. Either you or someone else will become enlightened, and hopefully the next step from there would be either revolution or evolution.
Finally, I just want to point out that there's a Parks & Rec episode about this where Leslie accidentally starts a porn shop and has to show cinephilia-esque films at the town hall once a week :)
#parks&recfacts
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