Circle Cinema: A Retrospective in Images and Words

We're writing here to announce a new project commemorating the Circle Cinema, which has been a Brighton landmark since 1940. The theater, and its iconic CIRCLE sign, are scheduled to meet the wrecking ball later this year.

We are a photographer and a sociologist who have teamed up to collect memories, photos, and opinions of the theater and its sign (positive, negative, indifferent). We are also looking to interview folks with stories to tell about the theater. Was your first date at the Circle? Work the concession stand in high school? See a memorable film there that has stayed with you ever since? We want to hear from you.

Please connect with us by commenting here or on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/longlivecirclecinema), where you can read more about our project by clicking on “About.” And we invite you to "like" the page to follow project updates. If Facebook isn't your thing, you can email us directly at [email protected].

The Brighton Allston Historical Society has agreed to be the repository for whatever we collect.

Thank you!