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The Film Programs of the Detroit Film Theatre, Michigan Theater and Redford Theatre
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| From Here to Eternity returns February 14 to the Michigan, where it first played September 24, 1953. |
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The acclaimed 2011 Iranian film A Separation screens at the DFT on February 24-26 and March 4. |
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Billy Wilder directs the Oscar-winning The Apartment at the Redford on February 17-18. Video courtesy of Turner Classic Movies |
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Redford Theatre
Introduction
You step back in time when you visit the
Redford Theatre in northwest Detroit. The Redford specializes in the old
American movies that you often see on the Turner Classic Movies cable
TV channel. Before each movie, 
audiences
enjoy the theater organ that was part of the Redford when it opened in
1928. A feeling of cozy nostalgia comes from the lobbies, the winding
staircases, the rolling lights of the marquee—even the iron fire
escape in the parking lot.
And the cost of attending the Redford also melts away the years. Most movies cost just $4, and you can walk away from the concession stand with a soft drink and popcorn for just $2.50. The affordability and the classic movies (often preceded by cartoons) make the Redford a very family-friendly theater.
Another unique feature of the Redford is
the intermission, when you hear about 20 minutes more of the organ, whose
lush sounds fill the theater. It's 
fun
to compare the song selections and playing styles of the different organists.
You might hear smooth renditions of easy listening favorites, bouncy versions
of old television theme songs, or skilled interpretations of classical
pieces. And you're always welcome to sing along!
Intermission is also a good time to hit the concession stand; buy a 50-50 raffle ticket to support the theater; or just mingle and people-watch (or architecture-gaze!). Few activities make the work week seem farther away than a Saturday night intermission at the Redford.
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