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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
Festive Gatherings
Activities in the stage area of the Redford
add to the fun of a visit. Organists are often surrounded by many people
(including wide-eyed children), who admire both the organist's 
playing
and the well-preserved beauty of the Barton organ. Before each film, a
Redford volunteer enters a stage spotlight and warms up the crowd with
an entertaining welcome to the theater and an introduction of the featured
film.
The stage area has been used for many creative activities. A showing of The Italian Job (1969) included the driving of a Mini Cooper car across the stage. When Somewhere in Time (1980) was shown, members of that movie's fan club talked about how that film has developed a special following. A birthday salute to Elvis Presley included songs by an Elvis imitator.
Holidays are especially fun times at the
Redford, with the organist playing appropriate tunes to enhance the festive
atmosphere. Halloween always includes one or two classic horror movies,
with both visitors and volunteers 
dressing
up in costumes. A creatively creepy Halloween display appears in front
of the stage.
Christmas always features one or two holiday film favorites, as well as a concert that stars an organist and sometimes singers and dancers. The orchestra pit area includes a large Christmas tree and a festively detailed model train set with a candy car that lets you exchange a donation for a small treat. As you walk out after the final December movie, a rich chorus of "Merry Christmas" greetings surrounds you as the Redford Theatre wraps up another fine year of fun.
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