I didnt realize it until i got there that i was at the. The belmont districts movie madness has been a home for portlands movie buffs since 1991, when founder mike clark began consolidating what has become a collection of over 80,000 movie titles to rent to the public. Located a few blocks from southeast hawthorne boulevard, belmont boasts its own mix of vintage and indie shops, coffee houses, bars and food carts. Pied cow isnt the only business in a converted victorian home. The movie madness video store has become a portland institution. Cinephiles flock to local cultural institution movie madness, a movie rental shop stocked with rare and hardtofind cinematic treasures. Doubling as a sort of movie prop museum as well, it is a hoot to visit, it has the widest selection you could possibly ask for, very. Yes, i knew it was a movie rental place and i stopped. Hawthornebelmont, portland, oregon a hawthorne and belmont are two bohemian streets running in parallel, in one of the hippest corners of the city. A portland institution probably wont be closing down after all.
Movie madness video and more portland 2020 all you. Belmonthawthorne area is a vibrant part of portland with great character. Owner and portland native mike clark has also assembled a collection of more than 100 movie costumes and props for our museum. The area developed around the first trolley line in east portland, established in 1888 and converted to a bus line in 1949.
One of portlands oldest cemeteries, lone fir invites visitors to connect with the past through a quiet stroll or on a monthly guided tour that highlights some of the graveyards famous residents, like one of the city founders, asa lovejoy. Jan 09, 2019 the movie madness video store has become a portland institution, but now that owner mike clark plans to retire, the hollywood theatre is trying to keep the vast collection intact by taking over. Portland, or mikes museum of motion picture history. The food carts and neighboring businesses add to the hustle and bustle of this particular stretch of belmont, but when you enter movie madness you are walking into a oneofakind museum of movie history. Oct 11, 2017 the hollywood theatre wants to save film historybut first, it needs to save movie madness the fate of portlands favorite video store depends on an ambitious kickstarter. Movie madness was voted best independent video store in the world by the hollywood, calif. Devoted to rare and obscure films, this video rental. Belmont is the sleepy little brother laid back, but growing up. The hollywood theatre wants to save film historybut first, it needs to save movie madness the fate of portlands favorite video store depends on an ambitious kickstarter. Portland residents like to keep portland weird and try all the craft brews they can get their hands on. Feb 27, 2020 possibly the best selection of movies to rent on the whole planet movie madness, portland, or, musicvideo store, gallery. Movie madness video is a video rental shop and museum of film history in portland, oregons sunnyside neighborhood, in the united states.
This gorgeous belmont district, one bedroom upper level unit sits above movie madness and features a private entry, spacious carpeted living room dining room combo and kitchen with pantry, glass top range, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, disposal and. Even in the age of netflix and chill and countless other streaming options, movie madness reigns supreme. Movie madness is an epic adventure everything portland. Why movie madness owner mike clark doesnt feel threatened by netflix belmont s beloved 26yearold video store stocks the largest vhs and dvd rental collection in oregon. What the community has to say about movie madness video. The sprawling shelves are jam packed with old vhs tapes, dvds, and blurays, all intricately sorted into very specific genres and categories. Along with an impressive collection of monsters at the checkout counter, movie madness is a fun place to visit on a rainy portland day, even if you arent there to rent a movie. This gorgeous belmont district, one bedroom upper level unit sits above movie madness and features a private entry, spacious carpeted living room dining room combo and kitchen with pantry, glass top range, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, disposal and windowed cabinet doors. Hollywood theatre close to keeping movie madness alive katu. Movie madness, in portland, or portland, oregon movie. Channel zero introduces horrorlovers to modern cryptids, and urban legends.
They have a vast collection of movies on blueray, dvd, and vcr. But he poured all his savings into the shop anywaystarting with just 2,000 vhs tapes in a. Jan 27, 2020 belmont hawthorne area is a vibrant part of portland with great character. Find movie madness video and more in portland with address, phone number from yahoo us local. Some of portlands best stories can be found at lone fir pioneer cemetery, just north of belmont. Additionally, had several rifles and pistols that were used in films. Movie madness video and more portland 2020 all you need. The good news is the art form of renting videos does still exist in pockets of the us, and one of those pockets is portland, or you shouldnt be surprised at all. Portland, oregon mikes museum of motion picture history movie madness is a unique movie rental and sales store.
That cinematic world of yesteryear is definitely not what you will experience when you step into one of portland, and the nations, few remaining video story rental businesses, movie madness. Movie madness is a unique movie rental and sales store. The belmont districts movie madness has been a home for portlands movie buffs since 1991, when founder mike clark began consolidating what has. Amelia is located in the alberta arts district in northeast portland, oregon. Known for its vast collection, knowledgeable staff, and display cases full of legendary film props, the iconic belmont storefront has a wellearned reputation as one of the best video stores in the country. Public transportation is easy and accessible, and we are just few minutes from downtown portland and pdx. Belmont neighborhood guide portland neighborhood guide. Movie madness video and more in portland movie madness. They have rare and hardtofind movies that no other video store carries.
A visit to belmont collective in southeast portland is a good starting point for learning about the citys cannabis culture. Feb, 2020 some of portlands best stories can be found at lone fir pioneer cemetery, just north of belmont. Hollywood theatre to buy movie madness portland monthly. Jun 01, 2015 customers come and go in a steady stream.
Every genre is represented in the archive, along with hundreds of movie props, costumes, and other memorabilia that takes. Belmont has plenty of entertainment, both in the form of the electric castle wunderland with fivecent games and movie madness. Help the hollywood theatre save legendary portland video store movie. Movie madness, a video store thats been on southeast belmont for 26years, is getting new life. Sitting on the corner of belmont and 44 th in southeast portland is my happy place. View all hotels near movie madness video and more on tripadvisor. The movie madness video store has become a portland institution, but now that owner mike clark plans to retire, the hollywood theatre is trying to. Save movie madness campaign aims to preserve a portland video. Looking for a long lost favorite that netflix doesnt appreciate. Save movie madness campaign aims to preserve a portland.
Devoted to rare and obscure films, this video rental store is also a museum, displaying original costumes and props from classics like the wizard of oz and the sound of music. Movie madness video is a video rental shop and museum of film history in portland, oregons. Portland, oregon mikes museum of motion picture history. Hollywood theatre is raising funds for save movie madness on kickstarter. All around the store you will also find amazing movie memorabilia from some of the classics. Save movie madness by hollywood theatre kickstarter. When mike clark left hollywood to open movie madness in his native portland in 1991, it seemed like a dubious bet. The latter is the largest video rental store in the state, with over 80,000 titles and an integrated movie theater. Known for its vast collection, knowledgeable staff, and display cases full of legendary film props, the iconic belmont storefront has a wellearned reputation as. I have 74 costumes and 30 props, says mike clark, owner of movie madness. Possibly the best selection of movies to rent on the whole planet movie madness, portland, or, musicvideo store, gallery.
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