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| - I have a great affinity for the entire Cleveland Cinemas consortium of theaters: they are local, they invest in keeping some of Cleveland's notable historic movie houses in use, and they offer a delightful bevy of special film events.
Of the Cleveland Cinemas theaters, the Cedar Lee is first among equals in my estimation. My idea of a perfect (rainy, freezing, sweltering - insert an adjective for inclemency here) evening involves dinner at Momo's Kebab, a glass of wine at the Wine Spot, and a showing at the CL.
Apart from the Cinematheque, the CL has long the singular spot in town for movies not of the blockbuster variety. I have many cherished memories of being exposed to ideas, aesthetics, humor, and culture through the screens of the CL in the pre-digital era when, if not for this resource, those experiences would have been difficult to come by.
Whereas a trip to the multiplexes (you know the ones) can be a soul-sucking slog through the bowels of idiocy and gluttony, a trip to the CL feel like a frolic: their rotating titles take you through dramatized history, contemporary documentary, cult classics, and cutting edge comedy - all with a GLBC brew or theme cocktail in hand. The theatre isn't a sprawling, corporate Disneyland; it's a proud, classic movie house that's been well-loved over decades.
Tip: I recommend joining the Cleveland Cinemas reward program; I am not a frequent movie-goer and I still get some real, enjoyable freebies on occasion.
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