#AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center

[filmnoirfoundation]

NOIR CITY D.C. returns to its home at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, October 13 -26 with 25 films from the heart of Hollywood's noir movement, 1948. The festival includes a selection of titles featured earlier this year at NOIR CITY flagship festival in Oakland, California. In addition, NOIR CIYT D.C. features three films not screened in Oakland: Gordon Douglas’s Atomic espionage tale Walk a Crooked Mile; Edgar G. Ulmer's rarely screened tale of avarice Ruthless; and Fred Zinnemann’s revenge noir Act of Violence.

FNF president Eddie Muller will introduce screenings on the festival's opening weekend, Oct. 13–15. Muller's latest books, Eddie Muller's Noir Bar: Cocktails Inspired by the World of Film Noir and Kid Noir: Kitty Feral and the Case of the Marshmallow Monkey," will be available for sale and signing. Film historian and FNF board member Foster Hirsch will introduce screenings Oct. 20–22.

The lineup also includes three films starring Edward G. Robinson highlighting his remarkable range. In Irving Reis’ All My Sons (based on the play by Arthur Miller) Robinson plays a small-town factory owner whose son (Burt Lancaster) suspects may have been responsible for the crime that his business partner was convicted of. In John Huston’s Key Largo, he plays one of his most iconic roles, Johnny Rocco, an exiled mobster who has snuck in to the U.S. to complete the deal that will allow him to return to his former glory. Finally, he plays a tormented psychic who tries to save the life of the daughter of his onetime fiancé and the manger of their mind reading act in john Farrow’s Night has a Thousand Eyes, based on the novel by Cornell Woolrich. Schedule and tickets are available at the AFI’s NOIR CITY festival page. NOIR CITY passes ($200) can be purchased here.

[ajl1963]

Deco Doings - April, 2023

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SPX announces the World Premiere of Married to Comics at the AFI Silver Theatre

SPX announces the World Premiere of Married to Comics at the AFI Silver Theatre #SPX #SPX2023

Small Press Expo has announced the sponsorship of the World Premiere of Married To Comics, which will be held at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center on Friday, September 8, at 7PM. Married to Comics, by veteran documentarian John Kinhart, is the story of graphic novelist Carol Tyler and her husband, the ground-breaking and influential cartoonist Justin Green, who passed away last…

[afisilvertheatreandcultural]

AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center

In Silver Spring, Maryland, there is a historical site and cultural center called the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center. The AFI Silver, which opened as a movie theater in 1938, has developed into a top cultural attraction, offering a wide variety of movies, live acts, and special events.

Location and History

In the heart of Silver Spring, just outside Washington, DC, stands the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center. The Silver Theatre, a lavish Art Deco movie palace that functioned as a well-liked entertainment destination for many years, was the theater's original name when it opened in 1938.

The theater deteriorated and was almost destroyed in the 1960s. However, the theater was restored and reopened as the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in 2003, thanks to a grassroots campaign to rescue it.

Offerings and Programs

For moviegoers, culture vultures, and families, the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center offer a wide variety of programs and offerings. Some of its most well-liked products are:

1. Film screenings: The theater offers a wide selection of international films, including independent, classic, and recent movies. Additionally, it sponsors a number of film festivals throughout the year, such as the European Union Film Showcase and the AFI Docs Film Festival.

2. Live Performances: The AFI Silver also presents live performances, such as musicals, comedies, and theatrical productions.

3. Educational Programs: The theater provides children's and adults' educational programs, such as filmmaking lessons and workshops, movie screenings and debates, and school field excursions.

4. Special Events: The AFI Silver hosts a number of special events all through the year, including as sing-alongs, outdoor movie nights, and movie screenings with holiday themes.

Engineering and Design

Art Deco architecture and design are beautifully displayed in the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center. A large foyer with original terrazzo flooring, a grand staircase, and a beautiful chandelier can be found inside the theater. The theater's main auditorium has seats for about 400 people and a big screen.

The Silver Theatre 2, a smaller, more secluded chamber with capacity for 75 people, is the theater's second screening room. Independent film screenings and other unique activities take place here.

Community Engagement

The AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center play an important role in the local community, and the theater's staff work to engage with the surrounding community through a variety of programs and offerings. The theater partners with local schools, libraries, and community organizations to offer educational programs and special events.

Throughout the year, the AFI Silver also puts on a number of free events, such as a family-friendly film series, a Christmas film festival, and outdoor summer movie screenings.

Conclusion

A cultural center and historical landmark in Silver Spring, the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center presents a wide selection of movies, live shows, and special events. The AFI Silver is an integral part of the local community and a popular destination for moviegoers and cultural fans from all over the area thanks to its stunning Art Deco building, active community participation, and dedication to displaying a diverse range of films and shows.

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[haute-lifestyle-com]

AFI European Union Film Showcase Announces Full Slate of Foreign Films #janetwalker #hautelifestylecom #theentertainmentzonecom #europeanunion #film #afieu #filmmaking  

[toddhitchcock1]

Fun time Sunday at the @afisilvertheatre and Noir City DC, with @eddie_muller8591, Ray Barry and George Stevens Jr. #filmnoirfoundation (at AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj0wci1OyPxGjVdOkW5rNvnL5bOLZ6MjkXOgMQ0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[outhouseofhorror]

Ready for another great show with Count @GoreDeVol at @AFISiverTheatre presenting #Creepshow 1982! 🚃😎🍿🥤💺🧛‍♂️🎙️🎦🎞️🎬🎭🩸😱 #FridayNightHorrorShow #MovieNightintheDMV #SaturdayNightMovie #MovieWatcher #ILoveHorrorMovies #GeorgeARomero #StephenKing @Joe_Hill #DCevents #LocalEvents #LiveEntertainment (at AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg8NzITLiKO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center

AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center

AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center — Leer en silver.afi.com/Browsing/EventsAndExperiences/EventDetails/0000000053

[bloodroseind]

This was such a good day debuting my film An Evil Four All Seasons at Spooky Movie Film Fest. There are so many people want to thank for this day. I'll never forget it. (📸 by @brandontroy_ent )#bjohnholmes #bloodroseind #bloodrose #bloodrosefamily #director #filmmaking #filmmaker #productionlife #shooting #indiefilms #supportindiefilmmaking #scary #horror #horrorfamily #horrorfilms #thehorrorofourlove #horrorshooting #instahorror #instacool #instagood #instafeed #instagram #instgramers #insta #instamood #instagood #instadaily #instapic #followme #silverspringmd #dmv #followforfollowback #shooter #latergam #afi #spookymovie #spookymoviefest #filmfest #anevilfourallseasons #filmfestivals (at AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/B34YsRll9m1/?igshid=1n3x0w4p8fc2u

[rudyroth79]

Știri: Proiecția peliculei ”4 luni, 3 săptămâni și 2 zile” de Cristian Mungiu la ”Romanian Film Festival” de la Washington D.C. (30 mai 2017)

Știri: Proiecția peliculei ”4 luni, 3 săptămâni și 2 zile” de Cristian Mungiu la ”Romanian Film Festival” de la Washington D.C. (30 mai 2017)

Pelicula ”4 luni, 3 săptămâni și 2 zile” (2007, 113 minute) în regia lui Cristian Mungiu, va fi proiectată astăzi, 30 mai 2017, de la ora 19.00, la AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center (8633 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910) în cadrul evenimentului “Romanian Film Festival” desfășurat la Washington D.C. în perioada 13 mai – 14 iunie 2017. Proiecția din data de 30 mai va fi urmată de o…

[elle-g]

Thank you for all the support! I can’t even explain how often I forget to smile, but sharing my writing with all of you has had me none stop grinning 😁 Time to reward myself with the DC Labor Fest! Another chance to watch #sorrytobotheryou • • • #writer #blogger #smile #filmmaker #filmfestival #witch🔮 glasses #septum #headwrapqueen #eyebrowfleek #smile #happilyeverafter #bodypositive #favoritefilm (at AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw7mYwVgjOs/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=aapw0iriqjm8

[filmnoirfoundation]

NEW NOIR CITY DATES ADDED!

UPCOMING 2023 NOIR CITY DATES

NOIR CITY: Boston: June 9-11 The Brattle - Cambridge, MA

NOIR CITY: Philadelphia: July 21-23 The Colonial Theatre -  Phoenixville, PA

NOIR CITY: Hollywood: Aug 4-13   Aero Theatre - Santa Monica, CA  

NOIR CITY: Chicago: Aug 25-31   Music Box Theatre - Chicago, IL

NOIR CITY: D.C.: Oct 13-26   AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center - Silver Spring, MD

*Other U.S. cities will be added as festival dates are confirmed.

[mondawebb]

Indie Filmmakers' Shorts Showcase co-host and "Pooch Sitter" Associate Producer @lil_rhondadc are conquering the stress of planning the showcase with golden smiles. Actually, she gave me a little pinch so I would straighten up. 😂 Just kidding. DMV, there are still a few tickets left for the showcase. We're screening compelling films by local filmmakers @filmzhibo @tvamfm @harvey_nunes @gemalism and yours truly. Come join us @afisilvertheatre for the Wednesday Wind Down. Red Carpet at 6:30 pm, Doors open at 7 pm. Tickets on EventBrite under Silver Spring Shorts Showcase. Got white chocolate covered popcorn? Of course! Only the best by @yoco_confections #shorts #indie #filmmakers #storytelling #film #community (at AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvWTYsIjLY7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11n0vdcwbfqer

[ketchupwashington]

Movie premier the Washington's (at AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center)

[wdcgardener]

Run to see @fantasticfungi - a wonderful experience- privileged tonight to see a screening tonight with the director at @afisilvertheatre #gardendc #mycology #fungi #mycelium #myceliumnetwork (at AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5_qLqLgjGQ/?igshid=1x6cl7v1pivl4

[meaganhealy]

Early and waiting for a movie (Charlie Chaplin in The Gold Rush (1925)) at AFI Silver, observed a fellow patron eating a sandwich. I think he was hungry. #penandink #MeaganHealyStudio (at AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center)