Sep 19, 2023

Monarch Theatre Has Finally Been Sold

At last night's city council meeting it was finally made public that the Monarch Theatre has sold and is now on track to reopen! You can only imagine the barrage of messages I've already received asking if I knew about this, what this means for the documentary, and does this mean the movie premiere is finally a go? Original post here.

In short, for the better part of this year I was aware this deal was in the works. I finalized the documentary in July only after this outcome became certain, but was still at the mercy of the news becoming public before I could say anything. It's been a long, long wait, but yes, this outcome has fulfilled the ending I'd been holding out for for so many months.

While dates are yet to be determined and there are many more discussions to be had, I am thrilled to announce that we've already confirmed the grand reopening event at the Monarch Theatre will be the premiere for Your Cinema Needs You.

More details to come soon.


 

Aug 28, 2023

Vintage Monarch Theatre Movie Ad Prints: Series 1

Part limited-edition print release, part official merch drop for my upcoming documentary, today I released a collection of 10 cardstock prints featuring custom-restored movie ads from the Monarch Theatre in Medicine Hat, Alberta.

Created as part of the production for "Your Cinema Needs You", the soon to be released feature-length documentary about Canada's oldest surviving cinema, these prints feature stylized ads spanning the Monarch Theatre's history from the silent era up into the 1980s.



Each print is 5x7" and is printed on a heavy cardstock, matte laminated on the image side, and features the documentary film logo and description on the reverse. These prints were restored from uncovered negatives, were custom edited and stylized for "Your Cinema Needs You", and each one specifically references the Monarch Theatre and just some of the notable films that played there - because of this process, this collection does not exist anywhere else.

The collection of 10 prints is available for $60 and includes a free pop & popcorn enamel pin set in addition to free shipping. Full details for this flash sale are on the Editing Luke Facebook page as of today (while stock lasts).

Prints in series one include: Silent Era 1, Charlie Chaplin, Silent Era 2, Wizard of OZ, King Kong, Gone With the Wind, Mid-Century 1, Mid-Century 2, Jaws, and Raiders of the Lost Ark.













 

Aug 22, 2023

Milwaukee Art Museum in Wisconsin

The Burke Brise Soleil winged sculpture sits atop Windhover Hall at the Quadracci Pavilion, marking the impressive centerpiece of the Milwaukee Art Museum along the shores of Lake Michigan in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The sweeping lines, expansive glass, and natural light filled spaces made this dynamic art museum a pleasure to explore and photograph.

Milwaukee Art Museum Wisconsin

Milwaukee Art Museum Wisconsin

Milwaukee Art Museum Wisconsin

Milwaukee Art Museum Wisconsin


Milwaukee Art Museum Wisconsin
Milwaukee Art Museum Wisconsin

Milwaukee Art Museum Wisconsin
Milwaukee Art Museum Wisconsin

Milwaukee Art Museum Wisconsin

Milwaukee Art Museum Wisconsin

Milwaukee Art Museum Wisconsin

Milwaukee Art Museum Wisconsin


Milwaukee Art Museum Wisconsin

Milwaukee Art Museum Wisconsin

Milwaukee Art Museum Wisconsin

Milwaukee Art Museum Wisconsin

Milwaukee Art Museum Wisconsin

Milwaukee Art Museum Wisconsin

Milwaukee Art Museum Wisconsin