Demolished: Whoville Set at Universal Studios

Once a staple of the backlot tour, the Whoville set from the 2000 production of How the Grinch Stole Christmas at Universal Studios Hollywood was demolished in 2020. These images were captured right before the park closure during the pandemic that year. 

 

Monarch Theatre Turns 113 Years Old

On this day 113 years ago, on December 21, 1911, Canada's (now) oldest, surviving, purpose-built movie theatre opened its doors to the public and screened its first films that very night.

The story of the Monarch Theatre in Medicine Hat, Alberta has largely flown under the radar for over a century, but I happen to think a documentary about this place would be a cool watch. Might even win an award or two.

Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal, Quebec

Dedicated in 1829, the Notre-Dame Basilica in Old Montreal, Quebec is regarded as one of the finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture in the world. Attracting approximately 11 million visitors a year, the basilica is one of the most visited monuments in North America.