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Questions about cinema sound!
The Mayfair theatre plays films in a number of different sound formats depending on the age of the film and what sound format it supports. 1930′s- 70′s MONO Early films mainly before the mid seventies generally only have a mono optical track on the film. So classics like Casablanca, early bond films, the Wizard of …
New Popcorn Machine!
We just installed a new popcorn machine… as the old just couldn’t handle the crowds and was on its last legs… This new one is more then double the capacity of the old one, 32oz of corn at a time…. and pops fast!
Looking for a Piano!
The Mayfair is looking for someone or some group to donate a piano to the cinema. The plan is to do more silent film screenings with a piano player. Whoever donates a working pinao will get a gold pass for free movies for year. Thanks
Ottawa Premieres at the Mayfair
Ottawa Xpress review of Sukiyaki Western Django Ballast review by the Ottawa Sun, Jan. 16th 2009 Jay Stone talks with Spencer Rice about Confessions of a Porn Addict Jay Stone’s review of Ballast (Playing Jan. 16th-18th at the Mayfair)
The Mayfair is on the front of the Xpress
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Thanks for all the support!
I just wanted to thank everyone who showed up for the opening night screenings. I also wanted to apologize to all the people who couldn’t get in. The band did such a great job an had so much fun that we are planning another silent film/live music collaboration. The band was Mike Dubue (Keyboards & …