"And then on top of that, there's a lot of production and presentation systems that need to be brought up to the 21st century, we're basically an analog theater in a digital world. Bell said some of the latter components date back to the theater's opening when it was the first public building in Tampa with central air conditioning. The next phase of renovations includes a second screen room, extra production space and updates to plumbing and the HVAC system. The seats in the theater, as well as the lobby concession stand were replaced, and the carpet and drapes were replaced to better reflect the original vibrant colors of the interior. Phase I of the renovations took place in 2017. The Tampa Community Reservation Agency has approved a $14 million funding request from the theater that will be used to breathe new life into the downtown property, while still keeping its iconic look. "We're very committed to presenting an authentic theater that's done the way it was built in 1926, in terms of aesthetics and the paint and plaster and look of the building," Bell said. Many are still passionate about preserving this little piece of 1926. It was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 and was named a Tampa City Landmark in 1988. The theater was almost demolished in 1973, but public outcry led to the Tampa City Council to buying and preserving the building. And that stuff behind the walls people don't see, but are essential to making a building operate efficiently." "Specifically, there is a lot of infrastructure work in a building of this size and age that needs to be addressed. "Well if you own or operate a 97-year-old building, you can basically throw a dart, and anything you hit will need some attention," said John Bell, the theater's president and CEO. Unreliable plumbing and a failing air-conditioning unit are among the many issues that the theater faces. But like most buildings of the same age, time has taken its toll. Please check theater locations of all tickets that you purchase to avoid conflicts.For nearly 100 years, the Tampa Theatre has been home to classic films, concerts, and special events. *****DisOrient has multiple venues for screenings on Saturday afternoon. Q&A with Director Nelson Kim immediately after the screening. Its a journey into dark places, lit up along the way by laughter, sex, thriller-worthy surprises, and a compelling central mystery that will leave viewers discussing and debating it long after the movie ends. SOMEONE ELSE begins as a straightforward drama and ends as something quite different, taking the audience on a wild, unsettling ride in which nothing is as it first appears. But in a series of surprising twists, Jamies adventure spirals out of control, and his dream of self-transformation becomes a nightmare that threatens to destroy him. In his quest to emulate Will, Jamie sheds his old identity and gets involved with a mysteriously alluring girl named Kat (Jackie Chung). Jamie has always looked up to Will for boldly pursuing pleasure and self-gratification in a way that Jamie's own cautious, reserved nature has never dared. Jamie (Aaron Yoo), a shy young law student hungry for a more vivid, risk-taking existence, visits his wealthy playboy cousin Will (Leonardo Nam) in New York City. SOMEONE ELSE is a surreal drama about the clash of wills between two Korean American cousins. Starring Aaron Yoo, Jackie Chung, Leonardo Nam Produced by Brandon Harris, Geoffrey Quan Someone Else (2015) Feature Narrative - 72 min. You can still purchase tickets at the door on the day of screening until sold out. DisOrient 2016 Someone Else BIJOU ART CINEMAS
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