The recent closure of E Street Cinema by Landmark marks a significant loss for Washington D.C.'s cinema scene, which has seen the decline of various iconic theaters over the years. Film critic Bilge Ebiri reflects on his cherished memories of local theaters like the Uptown Theater, known for its grandeur and ability to showcase films in an immersive environment. He reminisces about watching his favorite films multiple times in various theaters that shaped his love for cinema, discussing not just their attributes but how they forged connections among local filmgoers.
"It's one of the best theaters anywhere, really, and also kind of a legendary one. Sometimes you'd go see a movie just because it was playing at the Uptown."
"From the outside, you would never guess what an elegant space it was. It was a huge screen, huge theater. I saw Empire of the Sun there many, many times."
"It wasn't a huge screen, and it was in a mall, obviously, so it wasn't an old, elegant picture-house-type theater, but they did screen certain things in 70 millimeter."
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