CFP: THE HISTORY OF FILM EXHIBITION AND THE IMPORTANCE OF MOVIE THEATRE PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION. The SW/TX Popular Culture & American Culture regional associations will meet at the Sheraton Oldtown Hotel with an entirely renovated hotel and more meeting rooms in Albuquerque, March 7-10, 2001. For additional information on the SW/TX PCA and ACA visit the website at http://www2.okstate.edu/swpca/ Papers wanted on the historical, social, cultural, and financial impact of film exhibition in communities outside major metropolitan areas, as well as papers on local theatre restoration or preservation projects. Topics might include: The role of small town "picture palaces" in homogenizing American culture Community perceptions on the influence of movies on children Local film censorship efforts Film exhibitors as War Bond vendors or civic "boosters" The small town theatre as a "news" source The conflict between independent exhibitors and regional film exhibition companies The economic impact of movie theatres on Main Street The "talkies" come to town Restoration and preservation efforts Theatre design Drive-ins and changing lifestyles The rise of the multiplex Papers treating any aspect of the topic are welcome. Deadline is 1 November, 2000 Please respond to the Area Chair: Deborah Carmichael Oklahoma State University English Department 205 Morrill Hall Stillwater OK 74078 405-372-1883 [log in to unmask] ---- Screen-L is sponsored by the Telecommunication & Film Dept., the University of Alabama: http://www.tcf.ua.edu