Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the Movie Palace (2019)

If you’ve ever looked up at a gilded ceiling in an old theater and felt a shiver of awe, this documentary is a love letter written just for you. *Going Attractions* isn’t just about architecture; it’s about the collective magic of sitting in the dark with strangers, when the movies themselves felt like cathedrals of dreams. It expertly balances nostalgia with a bittersweet edge, tracking the fall of these palaces while celebrating the passionate preservationists fighting to save them. It’s a must-watch for cinephiles, history buffs, and anyone who believes that how we watch a story matters just as much as the story itself.