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Sneak Preview of Saving Hubble

Sneak Preview of Saving Hubble

Westport Cinema Initiative (WCI), as part of its ongoing series of pop-up films presents a unique double feature: a sneak preview of the documentary Saving Hubble followed by an opportunity for the public to view the night sky through telescopes. The event is one of 50+ free nights of music and entertainment to be presented […]

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Man in The Gray Flannel Suit screening Mar 18 at 2:00pm

Man in The Gray Flannel Suit screening Mar 18 at 2:00pm

WCI will screen the film The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit at Westport Town Hall in March 2012. Step back into the 50’s, when the (m)ad-men of Westport caught the train at Saugatuck Station inbound to Grand Central, and became men about town. Westport Cinema Initiative and the Westport Historical Society present a Sunday March […]

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Celebrating the Oscars at Shake Shack

Celebrating the Oscars at Shake Shack

The WCI hosted a party at the Shake Shack on Sunday, February 26. Pictured here are Jonathan Steinberg, WCI President; Mr. Radio Man; Oscar, Ms. Movie Critic lady; Mr. Shake Shack Manager; and Sandy Lefkowitz, WCI Chairman.

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Being Elmo screening in January 2012

Being Elmo screening in January 2012

WCI screened the film Being Elmo at the Holy Trinity Church in January 2012.

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Theater Story: Danielle Rosen

Danielle Rosen sees To Wong Foo: Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar with her grandmother at Fine Arts 1 or 2 Theater.

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Theater Story: Amy Scarella

Amy Scarella stands in line for the eighth time to see Dirty Dancing at Fine Arts 4 Theater.

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Theater Story: Bill Mitchell

Bill Mitchell describes Fine Arts 1 and 2 as a social center.

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Theater Story: Mark Graham

Mark Graham discusses The Exorcist, Fine Arts 1 Theater, The Ships’ Lantern, and meeting Linda Blair.

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Where have the WCI events been held?

Where have the WCI events been held?

Here is a map showing where the Westport Cinema events have been held: Toquet Hall, Church Lane, Westport Country Playhouse, and Saugatuck Elementary School. This shows a workable system for the time being, but none of these venues provides the permanence and flexibility (and comfort!) of a permanent theater. The WCI needs a permanent location […]

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Farmageddon screening in November 2011

Farmageddon screening in November 2011

WCI screened the film Farmageddon at the Holy Trinity Church in November 2011.

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