Submitted by Public_Servant_Guy on Tue, 17 Jun 2008
I'm very sad that the Rialto has gone. I loved watching films there despite the shortcomings of the venue. I have lots of fond memories watching arthouse and foreign films in the wee theatres. The most enjoyable time was during the mid-90s when the Rialto was used for the Incredibly Strange Film festival. I can remember watching Plan 9 from Outer Space, and Flesh Gordon in the Rialto. The small size of the theatre and the audience gave it a great atmosphere that hasn't been matched. I can't wait for the arrival of a new arthouse cinema in the city. However, I bet it won't have a much character as the Rialto.
I'm very sad that the Rialto has gone. I loved watching films there despite the shortcomings of the venue. I have lots of fond memories watching arthouse and foreign films in the wee theatres. The most enjoyable time was during the mid-90s when the Rialto was used for the Incredibly Strange Film festival. I can remember watching Plan 9 from Outer Space, and Flesh Gordon in the Rialto. The small size of the theatre and the audience gave it a great atmosphere that hasn't been matched. I can't wait for the arrival of a new arthouse cinema in the city. However, I bet it won't have a much character as the Rialto.