Screening of the 1954 musical 'White Christmas' with snow falling inside the theater as a multisensory special.
White Christmas is coming to the Texas Spirit Theater on Wednesday, December 9, as part of a multisensory special presented by the Paramount Theatre. The main event is a screening of the 1954 Technicolor musical, and the theater is adding a bit of atmosphere to the mix: snow will fall inside the theater while the film plays.
White Christmas runs 120 minutes and stars Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye as a male song-and-dance team who find themselves romantically involved with a sister act. It's a classic of the era, and seeing it in color on the big screen is a good way to experience it. The film was directed by Michael Curtiz, who had a range that's hard to wrap your head around—he also helmed The Mystery of the Wax Museum, The Adventures of Robin Hood, and Casablanca, so he could do everything from horror and swashbucklers to the romantic drama that made him a household name.
If you're a fan of the old-school musical, this is a solid way to get into the holiday spirit. The screening is a DCP projection, so the picture will be clean. And since the snow is happening inside the theater, you get the winter vibe without actually having to step out into the cold. It's a straightforward, cozy night at the movies.
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The screening runs from 7 PM to 9 PM, with doors opening at 6 PM, so you've got plenty of time to get settled before the film starts. If the 9th doesn't work for you, the Paramount has further screenings scheduled for December 13 and 17, so you can pick the night that fits your schedule best. The theater is at 1800 Congress Ave in Austin.
