The ALEX Theatre Returns to Film with 'The Odyssey'
The historic ALEX Theatre in Glendale, California, has returned to showing first-run films after 35 years, premiering Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' on 70mm. The theater, built in 1925, last showed a first-run feature in 1991 with 'Terminator 2'. Artistic Director Miles Williams, who has restored four historic LA theaters, led the revival. With a $900 million worldwide gross, 'The Odyssey' has drawn audiences back to cinemas. Williams, initially hesitant, negotiated with the city for upgrades. The theater now features a unique projection booth with picture windows, losing 27 seats. Williams aims to show all films on film, including 35mm, and sees this as a reclamation of the theater's identity.
Key facts
- The ALEX Theatre in Glendale, CA, showed its first first-run film in 35 years with 'The Odyssey'.
- The theater last showed a first-run feature in 1991: 'Terminator 2'.
- The ALEX was built in 1925.
- Artistic Director Miles Williams has restored four historic LA theaters.
- The Odyssey has grossed over $900 million worldwide and nearly $400 million domestically.
- The projection booth includes picture windows, a unique feature.
- The theater lost 27 seats to install the booth.
- Williams plans to show all films on film, including 35mm.
Entities
Artists
- Christopher Nolan
- Miles Williams
- Taylor Umphenour
- Denis Villeneuve
- Greta Gerwig
Institutions
- The ALEX Theatre
- Universal
- IMAX
- PRINT Magazine
- Alex Theatre
- Universal Pictures
- Sony
- Imax
- The Hollywood Reporter
Locations
- Glendale
- California
- Los Angeles
- Silver Lake
- Beverly Hills
- Downtown
- United States