Deep Dive: Cinemania (2002)
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Cinemania is a documentary that follows five cinephiles in New York City who are deeply passionate about films, watching two to five movies a day. Directed by Angela Christlieb and Stephen Kijak, the film presents the lives of these individuals, including Eric Chadbourne, who prefers musicals and romantic comedies, and Harvey Schwartz, who has a vast memory of film details but lacks discerning taste. Each character's unique relationship with cinema is explored, revealing their obsessive behaviors and preferences.
The documentary captures the daily routines of these cinephiles, such as Jack Angstreich, who sees up to five films daily and lives off an inheritance, and Roberta Hill, who has kept decades of film memorabilia and has been banned from theaters for her behavior. The film provides a glimpse into the world of extreme film obsession, showcasing how these individuals prioritize cinema over conventional lifestyles.
Why Watch
- •Meet Eric Chadbourne, a musical film enthusiast.
- •Follow Jack Angstreich's extreme film-watching habits.
- •Discover Roberta Hill's extensive film memorabilia collection.
Did You Know
•Jack Angstreich claims to have seen over 1,000 films in eight months.
•Harvey Schwartz can quote the exact running time of every film he's seen.
•Roberta Hill has kept film memorabilia for over five decades.
Perfect For
Film enthusiastsDocumentary loversCinephiles