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Reference Type Metro Magazine Unknown
Title Salute to the Sun
Author(s)Cameron Weston
Section Special Feature
Issue 152
Town Melbourne
State VIC
Country Australia
Publication Date 00-04-2007
Citation Date
Page Number 102-103
Comments This article was found in Metro Magazine, a publication for Australian film enthusiasts. The article profiles Michael Smith, who has had an interesting career in the film industry. This piece may be of interest to film enthusiasts, independent cinema operators, or those looking to undertake a similar restoration project as The Sun. It is also quite simply an interesting profile piece, and would appeal to a wide audience.

There is a lot of information given by Smith in the restoration and ownership of The Sun, and would be useful to other independent cinema operators to ensure the longevity and success of their business.

This article is a rare insight into taking on a restoration project to reinstate a building to its former glory as an operating and successful business. It is an excellent engagement with Michael Smith, and his passion for The Sun and the film industry shines through. There is a real feeling in this article, unlike other pieces on The Sun, of hope and longevity for this building and business, and much of The Sun’s fate is credited to not only Michael Smith, but The Sun’s passionate film society who aided much of the restoration project and created ‘a buzz’ in the Yarraville community.

Being an interview piece, much of the content is a first-hand account from Michael Smith, which in itself may be considered a primary source of information. Weston also cites two references at the conclusion of the article to validate figures detailed in the article. (Jessica Meli)

Synopsis This interview piece with current owner of The Sun Theatre, Michael Smith was written 12 years after he purchased the dilapidated building. It is an insightful piece, profiling Smith and all the work he has done around the restoration of The Sun, as well as how he has managed to successfully operate an independent cinema in Melbourne with much competition from commercial cinemas. There are three images featured in this article, a profile of Smith, the façade of the refurbished Sun Theatre, and Smith standing at the front door of his cinema. (Jessica Meli)
tags: alternative films independent cinema Michael Smith restoration The Sun Theatre Yarraville 
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