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06/28/2022

06/14/2022

When Hattie McDaniel took the stage at the 12th Academy Awards in 1940, she was the only black woman in the room. The 46-year-old actress from Gone With the Wind was the first African-American nominated for an Oscar, but with the ceremony held at the segregated Ambassador Hotel, producer David O. Selznick had to petition for McDaniel to be allowed into the hotel’s glitzy Cocoanut Grove nightclub. While costars Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable sat together, McDaniel, wearing a blue gown and gardenias in her hair, was seated at a separate table with her date. After her name was announced as Best Supporting Actress, she rose to receive the plaque given to all supporting-actor winners at the time, eschewed the speech Selznick had prepared for her, and delivered one she’d written with the help of black writer Ruby Berkley Goodwin, a close friend. “It has made me feel very, very humble, and I shall always hold it as a beacon for anything I may be able to do in the future,” she told the crowd. “I sincerely hope I shall always be a credit to my race and to the motion picture industry.”
It was a historic moment, but it would take nearly a quarter century before Oscar crowned another black actor, when Sidney Poitier won for 1963’s Lilies of the Field. McDaniel’s own career floundered. Black audiences criticized her for perpetuating negative stereotypes, and white filmmakers cast her only in domestic-servant roles. “I’d rather play a maid than be a maid,” she famously told her critics, but by the time of her death in 1952, she was a polarizing figure, forever associated with Mammy, Scarlett O’Hara’s feisty house slave.

06/11/2022

Party time is coming! We made a list of 5 iconic Hollywood cocktails! Mix any and enjoy backyard movie night in the comfort of your home!
1. French 75 from "Casablanca"
It recreates the classic atmosphere from the movie “Casablanca“, with French 75, a mix of gin, champagne, lemon juice and sugar.
Add the gin, lemon juice and simple syrup to a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a Champagne flute. Top with the Champagne. Garnish with a lemon twist.
2. Old Fashion, Film: “Mad Men”
A sugar cube dissolved in bitter, mixed with bourbon and garnished with a cherry and an orange, this classic cocktail has come to the forefront thanks to the series “Mad Men“.
Add the sugar and bitters to a rocks glass, then add the water, and stir until the sugar is nearly dissolved. Fill the glass with large ice cubes, add the bourbon, and gently stir to combine. Express the oil of an orange peel over the glass, then drop in.
3. Cosmopolitan from “Sex and the City”
It reached its height of popularity in the 1990s, when the HBO show “Sex and the City” was at its peak.
Add the vodka, Cointreau, lime juice, and cranberry juice cocktail into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.
4. White Russian and “The Big Lebowski”
The White Russian’s starring role in the 1998 Coen Brothers classic, “The Big Lebowski,” catapulted the drink to cult-classic status.
Add the vodka and Kahlúa to a rocks glass filled with ice. Top with the heavy cream and stir.
5. Manhattan and “Some Like It Hot”
Stir the ingredients in a stirring or mixing glass with ice for about 30 seconds, then strain into a chilled Martini glass. Garnish with a Maraschino cherry with a stalk (or skewer it).

06/10/2022

Hey, friends! It is National Movie Night!
Pop some popcorn, grab a blanket and your favorite buddy, put away the cell phones and tablets, and then queue up a string of movies for a fun night of entertainment. National Movie Night on the second Friday in June encourages us to start (or restart) a tradition of movie nights with friends and family.
We are planning to spend this night with company! What about you?
Maybe you want to book a backyard movie night? 😉 Tell us about your plans to celebrate National Movie Night today!

06/10/2022

Rooftop movie party is the best ever idea! Let's set a huge a movie screen and let your show begins! Summer nights are so seductive and captivating that you do not want to spend time in a closed space. go out on the rooftop and watch your favorite movies under the stars and the moon!
DM or call us for more information about Rooftop!
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06/09/2022

National Drive-In Movie Day marks the day when America’s first drive-in theater was opened in New Jersey by Richard M. Hollingshead Jr. The drive-in was created for seniors who found it hard to comfortably sit in indoor movie theaters. He made a small drive-in theater for his mom in his driveway and placed a big screen in his backyard with a Kodak projector on his car.

Later, in 1932, he used the same technique to open his first patented drive-in theatre. It had a parking space for 400 cars. The goal was to cater to the entire family in the open air. The first movie that was played in the theatre was the popular British Comedy “Wife Beware.”

Owing to American’s love for movies, more drive-ins were set up in the country. By the late ’50s, more than 3,000 drive-ins could be found in the U.S. New York had the biggest drive-in theater. It could accommodate up to 2,500 vehicles. This drive-in also had a restaurant and a playground for kids. An indoor seating arrangement was also available.

The drive-in industry capitalized on the fact that they were convenient for families and romantic for couples. When color television, cable TV, and VCRs became popular during the early ’90s, the trend of drive-in theatres began to decline.

06/07/2022

Our shortlist of best Pride movies! Enjoy
1. Moonlight
As visually striking as it is heartbreaking, Moonlight follows protagonist Chiron, played by Travante Rhodes as an adult, Ashton Sanders as a teen, and Alex Hibbert as a child, through three stages of his life—as a young boy and teenager in Miami, and then as an adult in Atlanta. Moonlight is the first LGBTQ film with an all-Black cast to win Best Picture, and a nuanced and compassionate exploration of sexuality, masculinity, identity, and addiction.
2. The Handmaiden
The Handmaiden is first and foremost a supremely unnerving psychological thriller in three parts about forced marriage, sexual exploitation, and a very long con. Set in 1930s Japanese-occupied Korea. The fact that it’s also a gay love story between Lady Hideko and her handmaiden Sook-Hee.
3. The Way He Looks
This sun-dappled Brazilian romance follows Leo and Gabriel, teenagers navigating the sweet awkwardness of first love. Leo, who is blind. When Gabriel moves to town and begins accompanying them, romance blossoms. With movies and TV rarely telling the stories of disabled people, The Way He Looks is a meaningful moment of representation, though it’s always worth noting that disabled actors play disabled characters best.
4. But I’m a Cheerleader
A major contributor to Natasha Lyonne’s legacy as a “straight gay icon,” and an essential part of q***r canon, But I’m a Cheerleader is a slightly surreal story set in a pastel-hued gay conversion camp. Megan, a high school cheerleader, is sent to the camp when her parents become suspicious of her passion for vegetarianism and Melissa Etheridge—only to find herself falling in love while she’s there.
5. Welcome to Chechnya
The third film from Academy Award-nominated documentarian David France, Welcome to Chechnya takes viewers on a guerilla-style investigation into the anti-gay purges that still plague the constituent republic of Russia.
Not only does the explosive project detail the abhorrent policies created by Vladimir Putin and Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov to criminalize homosexuality, it also delves into the insidious culture the government has instilled in its citizens to encourage hate crimes.

06/04/2022

We are sharing with you best ever backyard campfire strawberry 🔥🍓 recipe! Try tomake it with your friends or kids! It's really delicious and the process is fun!
INGREDIENTS:
🍓🍓🍓 as much as possible + Marshmallow Fluff
How to make:
1. Pierce strawberries with a skewer.
2. Place Marshmallow Fluff in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melty, maybe about 5 seconds.
3. Dip strawberries in marshmallow fluff.
4. Roast on a flame 🔥 until toasted and serve.
5. Enjoy!

06/03/2022

Hey! Today is National Donut Day! 🍩

This day has special significance, and this goes all the way back to the events of the World War I. NDD came to pass, in part, due to the efforts of a doctor in the military, who sought to brighten the day of the wounded soldiers he worked on. On his first day to the Military Base, he purchased 8 dozen doughnuts and gave one to each soldier he worked on.
After giving one to a soldier, who received it with great mirth and appreciation for the doctors work, Doctor decided to start a fundraiser to provide doughnuts to his patients. This fundraiser began working together with the Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army sent 250 volunteers to France to help put these huts together, which soon became a mainstay of military life. One record of a day in the huts recorded up to 300 doughnuts and 700 cups of coffee being served as part of their service. Due to the majority of the workers being female, the Salvation Army workers started to be known as “Doughnut Dollies.”

Back at home, in honor of the work that had been created for the brave soldiers on the front line, people used ‘National Donut Day’ to raise awareness about the war, and to raise funds for the Salvation Army. This tradition to raise money for the organization still happens today.

The history of the doughnut isn’t clearly known, but what is known is that their iconic look started making an appearance in the United States in the mid-19th century.

Rumor has it that Elizabeth Gregory, a New England ship captain’s mother, made a delicious deep-fried dough treat to feed her son and his crew. She made them as they could easily be stored onboard, and it was thought that the goodies she produced could help ward off colds and the prospect of scurvy. She put walnuts in the center where the dough couldn’t cook through, and she (quite rightfully so), named them doughnuts.

The origin of the hole, or say legend says, is when Harrison, out of a distaste for the undercooked centers and greasiness of the existing shapes and options, punched a hole in the center with a tin pepper box. And voila, the traditional shape of the dessert you crave and love today was born.

06/02/2022

I bet you know how hard to make a really great children party! Probably, planning your kid B-day you spend days and hours of searching for entertainment companies, animators, candy bars and so on. Well, we have a better idea! 🙃

💡 Backyard Cinema Under Stars is a great opportunity to invite kids and their friends to a private cinema. This package was specially designed so that children can comfortably watch 2 of their favorite movies at once. 6 hours of show time at a very competitive price. All little guests will receive a sweet movie night snack box, a pack of popcorn and…

🎁 Surprise! We will bring a dozen delicious donuts for your little guests!

06/01/2022

Yay! Tuesday Movie Trivia is in action! Today we a looking back in 1939 (oopsy! that was a clue) Try to remember, who was the first African American actor to win an Oscar?
Put your comments down! 👇

06/01/2022

How popcorn became the iconic movie night treat?
Between 1920 and 1930, an initial wave of 20,000 movie theaters opened across America, with attendance reaching 25 million weekly movie-goers in 1925. Enterprising snack vendors took note: Those who normally camped out at sporting events or festivals began to set up shop outside of movie theaters, drawing the ire of the venues’ owners. In an effort to avoid sticky, greasy spills, most theaters banned snacks and soda outright.
But this ban would soon be overturned. In the late 1920s, sound—dialogue, music, and sound effects—came to the movies, and the industry experienced an enormous boom. Weekly movie-going soared to 90 million people in 1930, ushering in the Golden Age of cinema, thanks in part to the fact that illiterate Americans could finally enjoy movies, too. Unfortunately, the shift to sound caused growing pains for the industry.
Pressure mounted as the Great Depression set in. As millions of Americans lost any sense of financial security, popcorn became their go-to “affordable luxury” at 10 cents per bag, writes Smith. Desperate to stay afloat, movie theaters finally caved and began renting portions of their lobbies to popcorn and snack vendors. Depression-era stories of wealth amassed through popcorn sales began to flourish.
Theaters eventually began to offer their own refreshments, marrying concessions and movie tickets once and for all. They were even willing to take losses on tickets to boost attendance, encouraging guests to spend their money on the more profitable concessions. That legacy continues today: Theaters sell popcorn at a markup between 800 and 1,500 percent, since distributors claim a substantial cut of ticket sales. As popcorn became a fixture in movie theater lobbies, its aroma became inextricably tied to the movies.
Interesting, isn't it? If you want to know more, please read a wonderful book Popped Culture: A Social History of Popcorn in America by Andrew Smith.

🌽We have a wonderful retro popcorn cart for renting on your movie night event! A lot of hot and crispy popcorn with 4 condiments on your choice! Make it real!

06/01/2022

You are looking for a bombshell idea for a romantic date? We think we found a secret part for the most memorable date - make a romantic backyard movie night just for two of you!
First thing first: let your kids have fun without you! All the week long with school, homework and here you are again on weekends? No way! Grannies and Grandpas will be so happy to have them! 😉
You are half way to have your outstanding magic movie night with boho teepee, inflatable matrass, fluffy pillows and many-many lights. Here is the best part! Special for both of you we will create movie tickets with your names, occasion of event and the date. Let this wonderful memories be with you forever! 💜
Now the last step: booking! That amazing detail that makes Lumen Maxima different from any other company: we do everything for you! You are a guest on your event!
How to book your romantic Backyard Movie Night for Two?
🌐 Thru the website www.lumenmaxima.com
📞 Call us 747-286-8495
💌 Send us a Direct Message

06/01/2022

Hey there! We are happy to announce 🏆⭐
How to play? Very easy! On Tuesdays we ask a tricky question about movies! You answer in comments! On Wednesday in the reels we talk about the right answer! Easy as pie! Let’s go!
❓ What actually is the legendary green code from The Matrix?

06/01/2022

For almost a hundred years, cinema has brought families and generations together to have fun or make good use of their time. Films teach us and force us to think about serious problems, films amuse and encourage us.
Lumen Maxima will help you organize Backyard Movie Night on a new level: a large screen with high image quality (Full HD 4K) and cool sound. Your home will turn into a real open-air cinema. Your family and friends will have an incredible experience, and after watching it there will definitely be something to discuss!
How to book your Backyard Movie Night?
🌐 Thru the website www.lumenmaxima.com
📞 Call us 747-286-8495
💌 Send us a Direct Message

06/01/2022

Books give us endless source of inspiration! Every month we name by Lumen Maxima. Thirst of all it will be a book you can actually WATCH on huge screen on your backyard or poolside.
Out first choice is The Witcher! This 7-books novel about Gerald of Rivia won hearts of dark fantasy fans thanks to subtle combination of polish and East Europe folklore and contemporary dark fantasy genre.
The Witcher cycle belongs to the subgenre of “postmodern” fantasy, a direction that noticeably deviates in general style from the “canons” of the genre, set by works in the subgenre of “epic” fantasy, and is a more rigid and naturalistic variety. The author retains traditional fantasy scenery in the style of the European late Middle Ages. However, the way of thinking of the characters, their psychology, experiences and motivations often deliberately contradict the environment in which they are placed by the author's intention, and rather correspond to our contemporaries. The same applies to the problems raised in the work and issues that are quite relevant for the modern reader: progress and the price for it, the pressure of civilization on the environment, the clash of civilizations, racial intolerance, genocide.
The Witcher is one of the best book series I have eve read. And before you say something, tv show is nothing compare to books. So if you have never think to read The Witcher, you should probably give these books a chance!
And we are always ready to make dark fantasy Movie Night for you! Just give us a call!

06/01/2022

Today we are movie-traveling to Tunisia! Home planet of Luke Skywalker!
Filming for the original Star Wars film first began in Tunisia in March of 1976 near the Sahara desert. Star Wars creator George Lucas had originally planned for Tatooine to be a jungle planet, and locations had been scouted in the Philippines, but it was later decided that Luke Skywalker’s home would be a desert-filled world.
A construction crew took 8 weeks to transform desert locations in Tozeur into a convincing otherworldly landscape, while filming took place in Chott el Djerid and in the sand dunes near Nafta. The fictional city of Mos Espa, home to a young Anakin Skywalker, was constructed from scratch in the desert near Tozeur, and traditional Berber architecture in the Tataouine area was used to portray the slave quarters where Anakin lives with his mother.
Main Attractions:
🌕 Djerba Island: Mos Eisley Cantina, Obi-Wan Kenobi's House
Head to the coastal town of Ajim to see the buildings used for the exterior shots of the Mos Eisley Cantina, visited by Luke Skywalker and Obi Wan-Kenobi in "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope."
⭐ Ksour – These traditional fortified granaries in the Tatooine area were used to represent the Mos Espa slave quarters in the prequel trilogy and are instantly recognizable for their multi-storied vaulted rooms. Two separate Ksour were used for filming, the Ksar Haddada, and the Ksar Oued Soltane, one of the biggest in Tunisia.
🌟 Matmata – This small hamlet near Tunisia’s southeastern coast was used as a stand in for the Lars homestead, where Luke Skywalker was raised by his aunt and uncle.
✨ Nefta – This tiny desert-bound town is home to the distinctive entrance dome to Luke Skywalker’s homestead. As it was rebuilt for Revenge of the Sith, the structure is in good condition and the perfect spot for a photo opportunity at sunset.
💫Ong Jemal is one of the best-preserved and most extensive Star Wars sets in Tunisia deep in the depths of the Tozeur desert, where the town of Mos Espa still stands intact. True Star Wars fans will want to take their time to wander among the surreal buildings and enormous moisture vaporators.

06/01/2022

Welcome Lumen Maxima! We organize fascinating Backyard Movie Night Parties for families, friends and colleagues! Superb video quality (4K FHD), huge screen and a professional sound system (BOSE) will turn your event into a magic Backyard Movie Night. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook!

05/16/2022