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04/16/2026

Great article on the two films of the three being presented, starting tomorrow night! Remembering The Future With Herb Greene-AZ Architectural Film Showcase-SOLD OUT! but the others have plenty of seats, but must buy online for the Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the Movie Palace show at The Orpheum Phoenix.

No Festival Required's annual series showcases three award-winning films from April 16 to 21.

04/15/2026

2026 Arizona Architectural Film Showcase Sponsors:
Butler Housing Company
Coldwell Banker Historic Homes Group

Tickets on sale for ANCESTRAL ARTISTRY: The Influence of Africans and Creoles of Color on Louisiana Architecture screening Thur 4/16, tomorrow night, at Phoenix Center For The Arts and Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the Movie Palace Tues 4/21 at the Orpheum Theater Phoenix.

Independent Film Screenings ~ Uncommon Cinema

04/11/2026

Arizona Architectural Film Showcase-One Show Sells Out, Tickets Available now for 2 Screenings - https://mailchi.mp/0414ef76305c/arizona-architectural-film-showcase-one-show-sells-out-tickets-available-now-for-2-screenings

04/11/2026

The screening at Taliesin West for Saturday 4/18 of REMEMBERING THE FUTURE WITH HERB GREENE is sold out! We may release a few more tickets later in the week, but for now, tickets still available for this Thursday 4/16 screening of Ancestral Artistry: AZ Architectural Film Showcase at the 3rd St Theater, Phoenix Center for the Arts, and the Tuesday 4/21 screening at the Orpheum Theater Phoenix of Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the Movie Palace. Tickets available at http://nofestivalrequired.com and note that for the Orpheum Theater, advance online tickets only, no door sales!

Independent Film Screenings ~ Uncommon Cinema

04/08/2026

This just makes sense!

04/08/2026

SPECIAL NOTICE! Doors will open at 6pm to make it easier to get in through the security the Orpheum and other city buildings do. It will also make it easier to see the Orpheum itself, an amazing piece of architecture, AND be in time for the pre-show organ concert happening at 6:40pm!
And you gotta see the price of the show, a bargain thanks to Friends of the Orpheum Theatre! Tickets $14.35 https://tinyurl.com/moviepalaceorpheumphx

ADVANCE ONLINE SALES ONLY-NO DOOR SALES

Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the Movie Palace   Directed by April Wright, this engaging documentary traces the evolution of American moviegoing—from humble penny arcades to the magnificent movie palaces that became cultural and architectural landmarks.    Doors open: 6:30 PMCinema...

04/03/2026

2026 ARIZONA ARCHITECTURAL FILM SHOWCASE SPONSOR- ARIZONA PRESERVATION FOUNDATION-Arizona Preservation Foundation is doing constant amazing work to document and champion historic and vintage architecture, and its restoration and preservation. I urge you to follow them and get on their mailing list for lots of great preservation info!

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07/29/2025

When I saw the trailer for the film, I considered it seriously for inclusion in the 2026 AZ Architectural Film Showcase, but thought it might get a wider distribution earlier than that, which it has. We've selected other films in the meantime, so I want to share it. I plan to see it in a theater this weekend.

Playing at various theaters in the Valley starting Thursday from what I see. Harkins and AMC, check the internet for showtimes. There aren't many in a day.

SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/A24subscribeWritten and directed by Victor Kossakovsky and starring Michele De Lucchi. ARCHITECTON – Coming Soon RELEASE DATE: Comin...

07/21/2025

Sent this and passing along, though NFR isn't really a "boffo box-office hit" kind of film programming company. From the MIM

September 18th, the theater will host renowned film critic (and legend) Rex Reed. You can read more about that special night here: