Cinema Lab

04/08/2021

NEW EPISODE ALERT!

Listen as the Cinema Lab team checks in to the picturesque and not-at-all-menacing Overlook Hotel for some good old-fashioned family time! Dive deep with us into the mysteries, conspiracy theories and mind-altering horror of the 1980 Stanley Kubrick classic, "The Shining".

Topics include: Stephen King's hatred of this adaptation of his book, the genius and glory of the Steadicam, the film's incredible soundtrack and a primer on avant-garde music, major issues of actors' rights, the David Lynch connection, why Kubrick DIDN'T help NASA fake the moon landing...and so much more! As Father-Of-The-Year winner Jack Torrence would say, "GO CHECK IT OUT!"
LISTEN NOW on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and many other streaming services - just search "Wealthy Theatre Podcast"!

The Cinema Lab team checks in to the picturesque and not-at-all-menacing Overlook Hotel for some good old-fashioned family time! Dive deep with us into the mysteries, conspiracy theories and mind-altering horror of the 1980 Stanley Kubrick classic, "The Shining". Topics include: Stephen King's hatre...

03/04/2021

NEW EPISODE ALERT!

The Screen Club team loses their collective minds when they're visited by MST3K's Trace Beaulieu ("Dr. Clayton Forrester", "Crow T. Robot") and Frank Conniff ("TV's Frank"), aka THE MADS!

Our live discussion covered the origins of the cult classic show, what really makes a "bad" movie, the ethics of riffing, and so much MORE. Please note: remote connection issues can be blamed for some brief audio mishaps, but you're not gonna let that stop you from listening to this fascinating chat, ARE YA?

LISTEN NOW on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and many other streaming services - just search "Wealthy Theatre Podcast"!

The Screen Club team loses their collective minds when they're visited by MST3K's Trace Beaulieu ("Dr. Clayton Forrester", "Crow T. Robot") and Frank Conniff ("TV's Frank"), aka THE MADS! Our live discussion covered the origins of the cult classic show, what really makes a "bad" movie, the ethics of...

02/23/2021

Best wintertime, isolated, stuck-in-the-house-with-your-family film of all time...or the WORST?

If it's been a minute, rewatch Stanley Kubrick's 1980 classic "The Shining" and join the Cinema Lab team right here this Thursday night at 6pm for a live discussion on the film! We'll be covering everything from production lore, film nerd tech, soundtrack, crazy conspiracies...and MORE. "Go check it out!"

In one of Stanley Kubrick’s most iconic films, the Torrance family—Jack (Jack Nicholson), Wendy (Shelley Duvall), and Danny (Danny Lloyd)—become haunted by a...

02/17/2021

Packing list:
✔️ Lotion
✔️ Basket
✔️ Q Lazzarus cassette

Who else would stay at this BnB? 🐩

Buffalo Bill's iconically terrifying house from The Silence of the Lambs has now been converted into a fully functional bed and breakfast.

02/15/2021

Want to join our Screen Club discussion on "Mystery Science Theater 3000" this Thursday, but don't know where to start? Our panel of experts has got you covered with their all-time favorite episodes of the beloved cult series!

Tune in live at 6pm to the Wealthy Theatre page to join in the fun - with special guests Trace Beaulieu ("Dr. Clayton Forrester", "Crow T. Robot") and Frank Conniff ("TV's Frank")!

02/04/2021

NEW EPISODE ALERT! For the 4th year in a row, Grand Rapids Public Library and Wealthy Theatre have teamed up to provide our community with free access to international, award-winning experimental films. In our most recent podcast episode, Wealthy Theatre Director Sarah Nawrocki talks with local filmmakers and film scholars A**l Shah and Spencer Everhart about their take on the films in the 2020 Awards 1 program.

LISTEN NOW on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or many other streaming services - just search "Wealthy Theatre Podcast"!

For more information on the Ann Arbor Film Festival and the 2020 Awards 1 program, visit AAFilmFest.org.

Special thanks to the Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation for making this event possible. For more information on the Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation, visit GRPLfoundation.org!

For the 4th year in a row, Grand Rapids Public Library and Wealthy Theatre teamed up to provide our community with free access to international, award-winning experimental films. In this podcast, Wealthy Theatre Director Sarah Nawrocki talks with local filmmakers and film scholars A**l Shah and Spen...

01/06/2021

A look back at our 2020 Cinema Lab events, both in-person and virtual - what films would YOU like us to analyze and appreciate in 2021?

01/03/2021

NEW EPISODE ALERT! The holidays may be over, but you can keep the Christmas spirit alive with our newest episode of the Wealthy Theatre Podcast featuring our discussion on the perennial 1990 classic, "Home Alone"!

Written and produced by John Hughes, directed by Chris Columbus, and starring Macaulay Culkin in a phenomenal breakout role, this film grossed HALF A BILLION DOLLARS and held the record for highest grossing live-action comedy for over two decades.

But what about the McCallister family's connection to the Chicago mafia? Is this the last recorded sighting of the King of Rock and Roll himself? Was Old Man Marley more than just a sweet, lonely, neglected neighbor - and in fact a grave-robbing psychopathic taxidermist after all???

The Wealthy Theatre Podcast is now conveniently accessible on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and almost every other conceivable streaming platform. Listen, Like, and Subscribe today! AAAAAGGGGHHHHHHH!!!

The Cinema Lab team dives deep into the conspiracy theory-laden quagmire that is 1990's gold standard holiday favorite, "Home Alone"! Written and produced by John Hughes, directed by Chris Columbus, and starring Macaulay Culkin in a phenomenal breakout role, this film grossed HALF A BILLION DOLLARS....

12/24/2020

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12/22/2020

NEW EPISODE ALERT! It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood as the Screen Club team jams on the classic, decades-spanning, educational and truly special "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood"!

Grab a few boxes of tissues and listen as we discuss the origins of Fred Rogers' singular vision, the influences of his unique methods of communication, and the power and potential of public television.

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and many other streaming platforms - just search for "Wealthy Theatre Podcast", and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood as the Screen Club team jams on the classic, decades-spanning, educational and truly special "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood"! Grab a few boxes of tissues and listen as we discuss the origins of Fred Rogers' singular vision, the influences of his unique methods....