Cinema 21 Explained

Cinema 21
Pushpin Map:Portland downtown
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Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Portland, Oregon
Address:616 Northwest 21st Avenue
Location:Portland, Oregon
Coordinates:45.5274°N -122.6943°W
Owner:Tom Ranieri

Cinema 21 is a movie theater in the Northwest District of Portland, Oregon, United States. The venue opened as State Theatre in 1925, and was known as Vista during 1941–1942 and 21st Avenue Theatre from 1942 to 1965.

History

The venue opened as State Theatre in 1925, and was known as Vista during 1941–1942 and 21st Avenue Theatre from 1942 to 1965.[1]

Cinema 21 is known for supporting independent and local filmmakers and has hosted many events and festivals during its long history. Mike Birbiglia, Mark Duplass,[2] Todd Haynes, Miranda July, Richard Linklater, Russ Meyer, Steven Soderbergh, Gus Van Sant, and Wim Wenders have all discussed their projects at the theater.[3]

In August 2014, the theater launched a $70,000 Kickstarter campaign for new seats in its main auditorium as part of a larger renovation project which included the installation of two additional screens. According to owner Tom Ranieri, the seats were more than fifty years old. Incentives for campaign contributions included film admission passes, dinners at local restaurants, name appearances on the marquee, dinners with Van Sant and Dan Savage, and naming rights to the auditorium.[3] In December 2014, the theater hosted the premiere and an after party for Wild; the film's stars Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern attended.[4] [5] In April 2023, the theater also hosted the premiere of Tommy Wiseau's second film Big Shark.[6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: State (Cinema 21) Theatre - 2/8 Wood. Puget Sound Theatre Organ Society. January 29, 2019. January 17, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190117142355/http://www.pstos.org/instruments/or/portland/state.htm. live.
  2. News: Baker. Jeff. Mark Duplass reveals how to succeed as a Hollywood movie producer. December 12, 2014. The Oregonian. August 25, 2014. December 14, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141214010226/http://www.oregonlive.com/movies/index.ssf/2014/08/mark_duplass_reveals_how_to_su.html#incart_related_stories. live.
  3. News: Baker. Jeff. Cinema 21 wants $70,000 for new seats. December 12, 2014. The Oregonian. August 26, 2014. December 14, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141214012659/http://www.oregonlive.com/movies/index.ssf/2014/08/cinema_21_wants_70000_for_new.html. live.
  4. News: Baker. Jeff. 'Wild' opens at Cinema 21 and Bridgeport Village: movie roundup. December 12, 2014. The Oregonian. December 12, 2014. December 14, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141214014811/http://www.oregonlive.com/movies/index.ssf/2014/12/wild_opens_at_cinema_21_and_br.html. live.
  5. News: Cinema 21 ready to go 'Wild' with premiere. December 12, 2014. Portland Tribune. December 4, 2014. December 22, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141222061111/http://portlandtribune.com/pt/9-news/242800-110175-cinema-21-ready-to-go-wild-with-premiere. live.
  6. Web site: The Room Stars Reunite at Big Shark Screening: 'We're Still Best Friends' . . Dick . Jeremy . April 4, 2023 . April 6, 2023 . April 7, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230407190317/https://movieweb.com/tommy-wiseau-greg-sestero-big-shark-screening/ . live .

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