Editorial Review
The Landmark offers compelling independent cinema in a decidedly for profite atmosphere. The five comfortable auditoriums, three with stadium-style seating all offer luxurious seating and the latest state-of-the-art sound technology, including Dolby Digital EX in the main theater. The Gourmet Concessions complete the atmosphere and offer a full Espresso bar and fresh, locally-baked pastries and cookies.
Built in 1898, the Sunshine Cinema building was formerly the Houston Hippodrome motion picture theatre and a Yiddish vaudeville house but for over 50 years it had been shuttered serving as a hardware warehouse. Landmark has restored the theatre back to its artistic roots and now offers the art-house film lover five brand new state-of-the-art screens dedicated to first-run independent and foreign film as well as non-traditional studio programming. The theatre also offers attractions such as a Japanese rock garden and a viewing bridge that offers some unique city views from the third story glass annex. The restoration was a team effort—floor plans by TK Architects and interior design by architects Tony Pleskow and Tom Rael of Pleskow + Rael.
The renovation of the Sunshine Cinema continues Landmark's long tradition of building and restoring unique structures. Each of the art-house theatre chain's cinemas is of a different architectural design giving audiences the rare opportunity of experiencing exceptional independent films in an only-one-of-its-kind environment.
