Our Programmer’s Picks: Alabama Films
To add to your quarantine viewing agenda: from tiny indies to mammoth blockbusters, check out this diverse list of films shot in Alabama (partially or in entirety). INTERPLANETARY (2008) Narrative Directed...
No Close Encounters of Any Kind Membership Drive
Seriously, not of any kind. Though we can't sit shoulder to shoulder in the cinema and watch a film right now, we can still support one another and indie filmmakers...
Announcing the Teen Video Challenge!
COVID-19 and the preventive measures taken by the government has, understandably, disrupted much of public life. This is an incredibly tough time for teenagers especially, whose schooling has been completely...
Our Programmer’s Hulu Picks (Part 2)
We promised another round of Hulu suggestions for your home viewing during this time of uncertainty and here it is, along with numerous links to additional related content. We miss...
An Open Letter From Sidewalk Creative Director, Rachel Morgan
Last Sunday, March 22nd marks the second most important anniversary in cinema history, the Lumiere Brothers held the first private film screening. This year the 125th. The most important anniversary...
Resources for Filmmakers Regarding COVID-19
On March 12, 2020, Sidewalk made the difficult decision to temporarily close the cinema doors for the safety of its employees and the public. This is a difficult time for...
Our Programmers’ Hulu Picks (Part One)
We miss you and though our doors are temporarily closed, we haven’t stopped programming. We’re excited to pass along themed programming selections and hope that such is helpful and brightens...
Our Programmer’s Netflix Picks
We will miss seeing everyone at the Sidewalk Cinema for the next two weeks and wanted to pass along themed programming selections. Should you be in quarantine or simply spending...
An Updated Message About COVID-19
While there are no known cases of COVID-19 at Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema or in our region, out of caution and, in following the lead of our peers across...
A Message About COVID-19
Our priority at the Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema is the health and safety of our patrons and employees. While the current risk level of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Birmingham is...