Houses of Film
Personal reflections and reviews of cinema visits from around the world. From historic arthouse theaters to modern multiplexes, discover how the spaces we watch movies in shape the experience of watching them.
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Cinema Timiș: Redux, Timișoara (RO)
Experience the cinematic rebirth of Timisoara at Cinema Timis. Dive into its rich history, contemporary design, and world-class screenings. From nostalgic memories to today’s modern allure, Cinema Timis offers a unique blend of past and present. Discover the heart of Timisoara’s film culture today Read more
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Dacia Cinema, Reșița (RO)
Explore the rich history and current struggles of Cinema Dacia in Reşiţa, Romania, a unique venue that offers more than just a movie experience. Once a thriving cultural hotspot, Cinema Dacia saw its decline post-1989 but has made a resurgence, capturing both the nostalgia and the new aspirations of the town. Located in the Lunca… Read more
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Cinema Victoria, Timisoara (RO)
It’s been a while since my last cinema review, even though I’ve had many interesting visits since – for example, I was really close to writing about Schauburg Kino from Dortmund, where I stumbled into Heiko’s Welt. Or Sputnik Kino from Berlin, where I saw Khorshid and braved my way to hold the hand of Read more
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Cinema Pathé Tuschinski, Amsterdam
The naive film lover in me proved, as it so frequently does, an ignoramus. Having stayed away from French speaking countries in the last decade and remembering so little of previous visits, I knew nothing of Pathé’s vertical integration. Hell, that’s an ugly word – Pathé’s heritage. Sure, it took me a trip to a non-French Read more
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Cinema Timis, Timisoara (RO)
Of the three cinemas I grew up visiting on a regular basis, Cinema Timis is the last one standing. Not quite honorably, but standing nonetheless. Located a mere fifty meters from the landmark cathedral of Timisoara, the single screen cinema is housed at the ground floor of some of the pitiful condominiums that ’embellish’ Piata Read more
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