typical day, movies are jwn at 7:15 p.m. and 9:30 /.m. in the main auditorium, after some live entertainment—musical acts, typically—a tradition the theatre has continued without fail for over 25 years. After the performances, a popcorn box is passed around for donations and the screening begins. Comfortable couches and love seats, rather than traditional fold-down movie chairs, make up the 135-person seating capacity. "You just have to get more and more creative about how you can make use of the space," Eric says. "We do a lot of alternative events. We have live entertainment, talent shows, and a number of film festivals. For the Rhode Island "Voujusthaueto get more and more creatine about how you can make use of the space." -Eric Bilodeau Convergence Festival, we're the film venue every night at seven o'clock. We have had an amazing French film festival for the last four years in coordination with Brown University: We do a retrospective of one director and then [screen] recent films from France that have not been shown in the U.S. That has been a terrific success for us." The daily bill of cinematic fare at the theatre is high-quality American independent movies and international films that might not otherwise be seen in the Providence area. The Bilodeaus have even forged a working relationship with another local art theatre, the 500-seat Avon, about two miles away. Though technically competitors, both owners recognize that working together to support and encourage the viewing of outstanding alternative cinema serves both of their long-term goals. In fact, the Cable Car will on occasion pick up a film from the Avon once it has run its course there. "'Memento' was a big hit for us over the summer, and was a perfect example of our relationship with the Avon Cinema," Eric says. "They were showing it for about three or four weeks, which is longer than they like to show 78 BOXOFFICE most things, and when they let it go, we showed it for about three months. I don't know why I let it go, to tell the truth." In addition, Eric notes that the theatre had wonderful success this summer with such films as "Amores Perros," "Sexy Beast," "The Princess and the Warrior," "The Road Home," "Under the Sand" and the Frenchlanguage hit "The Closet." While the quality of the product available this summer to many independent cinemas was very high, operators like the Bilodeaus are seeing the direct effects of overscreening on their operations. In years past, Eric believes, films like "Run, Lola, Run" or "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" would have originated their runs in the traditional art-houses rather than the mall multiplexes. "Lately we're feeling a little more pressed upon when you wind up having foreign films going to the mainstream cinemas. When they have empty screens and need to procure films for those screens, they begin to dabble in the product we tend to show." Nevertheless, the Cable Car has its unique and immensely profitable sidebusiness to fall back on during slow periods. "The movie side of it can really be an up-and-down thing, and this is where the cafe kicks in," Eric says. "When times are tough, the cafe seems to pick up—especially during the school year when the kids are around." To keep fresh and up-to-the-minute on the current independent film scene, Eric consults BOXOFFICE's lists of upcoming releases and takes the time to CABLE CAR CINEMA & CAFE 204 S. Main St. Providence, Rl 02903 Ph: 401-272-3970 cablecarcinema.com Eric Bilodeaus... Most Useful <strong>Boxoffice</strong> Feature: Independent Charts. Favorite <strong>Boxoffice</strong> Feature: Movie Reviews/Review Digest. Earliest Movie Memory: "Watching my first PC movie: 'Brother Sun, Sister Moon.'" Car owner Albert Bilodeau and manager Erie I make regular trips to Boston and New York, particularly the Angelica Film Centre. ("We [were] making sandwiches, cakes and espresso drinks long before the Angelicas of the world were doing it!" Eric exclaims with a touch of competitive spirit and pride.) "We like to bring in films for our regular clientele that wouldn't have been shown in the Providence area at all, and at least give them some kind of viewing," Eric says. "Those films [can] wind up being huge hits or great critical surprises. It just really makes being in the business a pleasure." WM Favorite Movie: No favorites, but I cannot watch 'Young Frankenstein' too many times." Favorite Concession Item: Milk Duds. Advice To Other Exhibitors: "It's always better to hold a film that's grossing consistently week to week than to let it go for an untested new release —even if it is the 1 4th week of the run. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush..."
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