What a lovely, and very poignant, reminder of what we are all missing so badly. Let's hope it's not too long before we are back at this wonderful Museum.
I like to think that I have a special affinity with the Cinema Museum because in the 1950s I was a Saturday-afternoon-at-the-movies, film-mad kid in Aberdeen, where much of the basis of the Museum collection originated. Not only that, but many of the films I saw would actually have been shown by Ron Grant, who was a projectionist in the city at the time. You might say he has a lot to answer for, but my childhood was cinema heaven, and I loved every one of Aberdeen’s picture houses. Ron saved as much as he could; tragically the rest was lost forever, thrown into Aberdeen’s Rubislaw Quarry. This touching and perceptive film clearly shows how the impressive collection now has items from far and wide since its early days. Francesco Zavattari’s evocative images and Neil Brand’s music, with its flavour of Cinema Paradiso swept me back over fifty years; a reminder that nostalgia is a hugely powerful and important part of cinema history. Congratulations to everyone involved in the making of The Love Letter. PLEASE sign the petition if you haven't already done so!
Hello Starrman, thank you for your very lovely message - we will make sure that Ronald reads it today - he will be thrilled to bits with your memories. After all - 'committed to memory' is the Museum's strapline. You will be pleased to know that we are working with Neil and Francesco on a post-COVID companion film starring our friends and focusing on activity, energy, interaction and celebration. Thanks so much for the shout out for the petition - we are still resisting being forced from our home and we need supporters more than ever now. Love from The Cinema Museum X
What beautiful memories of the museum and it truly showcases the importance of why you should continue to be supported. We cannot wait till you're allowed to open again.
Thanks for your lovely message. We are working with Neil and Francesco on a post-COVID companion film starring our friends and focusing on activity, energy, interaction and celebration. Meantime please help us resist being forced from our home by signing and sharing the 'save the cinema museum' petition link (that way you will also get updates on when we are reopening). Love from The Cinema Museum X
Lauren, thanks for your lovely message. We are working with Neil and Francesco on a post-COVID companion film starring our friends and focusing on activity, energy, interaction and celebration. Meantime please help us resist being forced from our home by sharing the 'save the cinema museum' petition link. Love from The Cinema Museum X
Brings back fond memories of visits to the Museum, soon to be rekindled, let's hope! Of course we can all make a contribution to making that happen by signing the petition.
Wonderful, looking forward to (a) a revisit to the Cinema Museum, and (b) hearing Neil again with Mark & Co performing as The Dodge Brothers alongside the 'silent' films
thanks for your lovely message - we can't wait to welcome you back. We are working with Neil and Francesco on a post-COVID companion film starring our friends and focusing on activity, energy, interaction and celebration. Meantime please help us resist being forced from our home by signing and sharing the 'save the cinema museum' petition link (that way you will also get updates on when we are reopening). Love from The Cinema Museum X
what's more beautiful, the photographs or the music - hard to tell - just lovely - I have signed the 'save the cinema museum' petition because this sort of thing matters to me. Sign it; save it; keep it - or its gone!
thanks for your lovely message - looking forward to having you back - and welcoming your grandson. We are working with Neil and Francesco on a post-COVID companion film starring our friends and focusing on activity, energy, interaction and celebration. Meantime please help us resist being forced from our home by signing and sharing the 'save the cinema museum' petition link (that way you will also get updates on when we are reopening). Love from The Cinema Museum X
thanks for your lovely message Cherie. We are working with Neil and Francesco on a post-COVID companion film starring our friends and focusing on activity, energy, interaction and celebration. Meantime please help us resist being forced from our home by signing and sharing the 'save the cinema museum' petition link (that way you will also get updates on when we are reopening). Love from The Cinema Museum X
Dear Jess, thanks for your lovely message. We are working with Neil and Francesco on a post-COVID companion film starring our friends and focusing on activity, energy, interaction and celebration. Meantime please help us resist being forced from our home by signing and sharing the 'save the cinema museum' petition link (that way you will also get updates on when we are reopening). Love from The Cinema Museum X
hello Colleen, thanks for your lovely message. We are working with Neil and Francesco on a post-COVID companion film starring our friends and focusing on activity, energy, interaction and celebration. Meantime please help us resist being forced from our home by signing and sharing the 'save the cinema museum' petition link (that way you will also get updates on when we are reopening). Love from The Cinema Museum X
@@TheCinemaMuseumLondon Hello Nigel, thanks for your lovely message - looking forward to having you back - and welcoming your grandson. We are working with Neil and Francesco on a post-COVID companion film starring our friends and focusing on activity, energy, interaction and celebration. Meantime please help us resist being forced from our home by signing and sharing the 'save the cinema museum' petition link (that way you will also get updates on when we are reopening). Love from The Cinema Museum X
What s smashing film. Reminder of past visits.
Music and picture absolutely beautiful. Caroline says, 'Miss you guys!'
A must have for this great city
What a lovely, and very poignant, reminder of what we are all missing so badly. Let's hope it's not too long before we are back at this wonderful Museum.
Wonderful Photography
I like to think that I have a special affinity with the Cinema Museum because in the 1950s I was a Saturday-afternoon-at-the-movies, film-mad kid in Aberdeen, where much of the basis of the Museum collection originated. Not only that, but many of the films I saw would actually have been shown by Ron Grant, who was a projectionist in the city at the time. You might say he has a lot to answer for, but my childhood was cinema heaven, and I loved every one of Aberdeen’s picture houses. Ron saved as much as he could; tragically the rest was lost forever, thrown into Aberdeen’s Rubislaw Quarry.
This touching and perceptive film clearly shows how the impressive collection now has items from far and wide since its early days. Francesco Zavattari’s evocative images and Neil Brand’s music, with its flavour of Cinema Paradiso swept me back over fifty years; a reminder that nostalgia is a hugely powerful and important part of cinema history. Congratulations to everyone involved in the making of The Love Letter.
PLEASE sign the petition if you haven't already done so!
Hello Starrman, thank you for your very lovely message - we will make sure that Ronald reads it today - he will be thrilled to bits with your memories. After all - 'committed to memory' is the Museum's strapline. You will be pleased to know that we are working with Neil and Francesco on a post-COVID companion film starring our friends and focusing on activity, energy, interaction and celebration. Thanks so much for the shout out for the petition - we are still resisting being forced from our home and we need supporters more than ever now. Love from The Cinema Museum X
What beautiful memories of the museum and it truly showcases the importance of why you should continue to be supported. We cannot wait till you're allowed to open again.
What a beautiful film showing how much amazing history is exhibited there. We must keep treasures like these. It is our duty.
Thanks for your lovely message. We are working with Neil and Francesco on a post-COVID companion film starring our friends and focusing on activity, energy, interaction and celebration. Meantime please help us resist being forced from our home by signing and sharing the 'save the cinema museum' petition link (that way you will also get updates on when we are reopening). Love from The Cinema Museum X
I can’t think of a better Valentine treat nor cause. This brings the Museum to vivid life with a perfect soundtrack. Thank you and much love! Lauren
Lauren, thanks for your lovely message. We are working with Neil and Francesco on a post-COVID companion film starring our friends and focusing on activity, energy, interaction and celebration. Meantime please help us resist being forced from our home by sharing the 'save the cinema museum' petition link. Love from The Cinema Museum X
Brings back fond memories of visits to the Museum, soon to be rekindled, let's hope! Of course we can all make a contribution to making that happen by signing the petition.
Love this place.
Delightful film with that lovely Cinema Paradiso music
Wonderful, looking forward to (a) a revisit to the Cinema Museum, and (b) hearing Neil again with Mark & Co performing as The Dodge Brothers alongside the 'silent' films
thanks for your lovely message - we can't wait to welcome you back. We are working with Neil and Francesco on a post-COVID companion film starring our friends and focusing on activity, energy, interaction and celebration. Meantime please help us resist being forced from our home by signing and sharing the 'save the cinema museum' petition link (that way you will also get updates on when we are reopening). Love from The Cinema Museum X
what's more beautiful, the photographs or the music - hard to tell - just lovely - I have signed the 'save the cinema museum' petition because this sort of thing matters to me. Sign it; save it; keep it - or its gone!
Lovely film, look forward to coming again and bringing my grandson who is desperate to see the Museum
thanks for your lovely message - looking forward to having you back - and welcoming your grandson. We are working with Neil and Francesco on a post-COVID companion film starring our friends and focusing on activity, energy, interaction and celebration. Meantime please help us resist being forced from our home by signing and sharing the 'save the cinema museum' petition link (that way you will also get updates on when we are reopening). Love from The Cinema Museum X
Gosh what a wonderful gem you have there. Worth preserving!
thanks for your lovely message Cherie. We are working with Neil and Francesco on a post-COVID companion film starring our friends and focusing on activity, energy, interaction and celebration. Meantime please help us resist being forced from our home by signing and sharing the 'save the cinema museum' petition link (that way you will also get updates on when we are reopening). Love from The Cinema Museum X
Beautiful video!
Dear Jess, thanks for your lovely message. We are working with Neil and Francesco on a post-COVID companion film starring our friends and focusing on activity, energy, interaction and celebration. Meantime please help us resist being forced from our home by signing and sharing the 'save the cinema museum' petition link (that way you will also get updates on when we are reopening). Love from The Cinema Museum X
Fascinating! And very definitely worth keeping.
Soon we will be back and enjoying the museum again!!!
@@Treeshaveears As I am in California, with no real chance of ever getting back to England, you will have to enjoy it for me!
hello Colleen, thanks for your lovely message. We are working with Neil and Francesco on a post-COVID companion film starring our friends and focusing on activity, energy, interaction and celebration. Meantime please help us resist being forced from our home by signing and sharing the 'save the cinema museum' petition link (that way you will also get updates on when we are reopening). Love from The Cinema Museum X
This is beautiful, thank you
Glad you like it!
@@TheCinemaMuseumLondon Hello Nigel, thanks for your lovely message - looking forward to having you back - and welcoming your grandson. We are working with Neil and Francesco on a post-COVID companion film starring our friends and focusing on activity, energy, interaction and celebration. Meantime please help us resist being forced from our home by signing and sharing the 'save the cinema museum' petition link (that way you will also get updates on when we are reopening). Love from The Cinema Museum X
Marvellous.