By 1812Blockhouse; Special to 1812Blockhouse
It’s that time of year when chills and thrills are the norm.
Speaking of which, the Renaissance Theatre will present the silent film The Phantom of the Opera with live organ accompaniment by Jay Spencer in a hybrid film-performance on September 25 at 2:30 PM in the Renaissance Theatre in downtown Mansfield.
The film, adapted from Gaston Leroux’s 1910 novel, The Phantom of the Opera was originally released in 1925 as a silent horror film. The story follows the disfigured Phantom, played by Lon Chaney, as he causes havoc throughout the Paris Opera House. The destruction and bloodshed are all in the name of love, as The Phantom tries to win the heart of a young opera singer by making her a star.
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By 1812Blockhouse
Mansfield’s Sister City in the United Kingdom is about to go under the spotlight.
Not necessarily a good thing in this case.
A four-part drama from HBO and Sky is arriving soon to a video screen near you. Called “Landscapers,” it centers on a true story — the murder of a Mansfield, England couple in 1998. Told that they had gone away on vacation, the bodies of the reclusive husband and wife were eventually found in their backyard.
The killers? Let’s just say that that provided a big surprise that is revealed in the short series.
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The Renaissance Theatre will show two classic Halloween films in October as part of the Lind Siegenthaler Cinema Series with additional sponsorship by Techman Sales, Inc. Hocus Pocus will be screened on October 24 at 8:00 PM and The Rocky Horror Picture Show will be on October 31 at 8:00 PM. Both films will be presented inside the theatre and simultaneously outside in the Ren Backlot.
Hocus Pocus is back to the Renaissance by popular demand. Featuring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy, this iconic hit of the ‘90s is set in Salem, Massachusetts and follows three witches set on revenge on Halloween night. More…
The Renaissance Theatre will show the second of three films in its Cinema Series, “The Princess Bride,” on February 16 at 3:00 PM. The movie is part of the Spherion Staffing Cinema Series. Prior to the show there will be a trivia contest on The Princess Bride with special prizes awarded after the screening. More…
The Richland School of Academic Arts invites the public to a Christmas at the Movies concert, which will take place on Thursday, December 12 at 7:00 PM at the school (1456 Park Avenue West, Mansfield). The concert will feature students in the 5-8th grades, allowing them to showcasing their talents.
The Orff Ensembles, Concert Choir, Concert Band, General Music classes, Rock Ensemble, and A Capella Choir will all perform, and their many selections will be taken from different Christmas movies. More…
It doesn’t get more October and Halloween-ish than this!
Step back in time at the Renaissance Theatre next month. The theatre will be showing the 1925 classic silent film “Phantom of the Opera,” underscored by the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ, on Friday, November 1 at 7:00 PM. More…
Now that Shawshank25 is over, the movie is returning next month to the area – this time on the big screen.
TCM Movies is celebrating the anniversary with a screening of The Shawshank Redemption across the country. The local viewing will take place at the Cinemark 14 on Walker Lake Road in Ontario. More…
The Renaissance Theatre will show the third of four films in its Family Film Series, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” on Sunday, March 17 at 3:00 PM. The movie series is part of the Spherion Staffing Family Film Series. More…
Free movies shown this month at the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library’s Main Branch in downtown Mansfield feature several films which will provide escapes from late winter temperatures and doldrums.
Other movies include at least two for young audiences, both being presented on Saturday afternoons. Movies at Main take place in the Community Room. More…
It’s one of the best deals around. Each month, the Mansfield/Richland County Main Library in downtown Mansfield shows recently released movies at no charge.
This coming month, the usual great line-up of Movies at Main shown at the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library’s downtown Mansfield location includes a biopic about Neil Armstrong, the return of one of England’s “greatest” undercover agents, and many more. More…
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The final film in the Stephen King Film Festival will be The Shining, showing Saturday, December 1, at 7:30 PM at the Renaissance theatre.
The film festival is presented thanks to funding from Charles P. Hahn, Cleveland Financial. More…
All About Richland, History & Tourism
On Wednesday, Collier Landry, the son of Dr. John Boyle whose 1990 conviction is profiled in “A Murder in Mansfield,” appeared on Dr. Phil.
According to the show’s website, Landry talks about his memories of the murder, the trial, and his coming to terms with the event. More…
All About Richland, History & Tourism
It’s time for Mansfield to take the center stage nationally on cable TV.
Two-time Oscar(R)-winning director Barbara Kopple has partnered with America’s leading true-crime network, Investigation Discovery (ID) to explore the legacy of the notorious 1989 murder of Noreen Boyle in Mansfield in the new documentary, A Murder in Mansfield. The film chronicles Noreen’s son Collier’s journey for answers and peace in the aftermath of his mother’s death nearly three decades ago. A Murder in Mansfield will have its national television debut exclusively on Investigation Discovery this Saturday, November 17 at 9 PM (that’s Channel 139 for many local Spectrum subscribers). More…
The next film in the Renaissance Theatre’s Stephen King Film Festival will be The Mist on November 15 at 7:00 PM. The film festival is presented thanks to funding from Charles P. Hahn, Cleveland Financial with the guest speaker provided by the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library. More…
The prestigious Sundance Institute has awarded financial support to several filmmakers, including one born and raised in Mansfield, Kevin Jerome Everson.
Ten independent filmmakers working at the vanguard of inventive artistic practice in story, craft and form will receive distinctive opportunities from Sundance Institute’s Art of Nonfiction Fellowship and Fund. More…
