Camilla Meoli is the co-owner and creative director of Cinelounge, a movie theater concept that brings back the thrills and experience of seeing films—both new and classic—on the big screen.
What do you do?
I run movie theaters with my husband and make movies, and I’m currently developing my directorial feature, Terrortoma.
Where do you live?
Tiburon—where our first Cinelounge is located.
How long have you lived in Marin?
Closing in on three years.
Where can we find you when you’re not at work?
I love taking my daughter to Belvedere Park and Blackies Pasture. I’m also a fan of Fox & Kit in San Rafael, who have created something really cool for parents with small children.
If you had to convince someone how awesome Marin is, where would you take them?
I might be biased, but I’d take them to our theater in Tiburon. Outside of that, breakfast is big in my family, and we love going to Salt & Pepper for breakfast. Perry’s in Larkspur or Buckeye Roadhouse are both great.
What’s one thing Marin is missing?
Here’s a light and fun answer: Folks here could use a bit more color in their wardrobe. Some bright pops of color can really liven things up and might inject a bit more swagger into their day.
What’s one bit of advice you’d share with your fellow Marinites?
I can’t imagine that anyone will lay on their deathbed and fondly remember all the nights they spent watching Netflix on their couch.
If you could ask anyone to join you at dinner, whom would you invite?
Truman Capote. I’d have him there for some gossip and pizazz. Elizabeth Taylor, Norm MacDonald and Andy Cohen. Also Rodney Dangerfield, so we could both commiserate how we get no respect.
What’s some advice you wish you knew 20 years ago?
What other people think of me is none of my business, and if you hear weird noises in the night, make weirder noises to assert dominance.
What’s something that 20 years from now will seem cringeworthy?
Bedrotting. I mean, get out of the house, people.
Big question. What’s one thing you’d do to change the world?
Reduce the amount of instant gratification we currently expect. I remember having to wait a whole day to hear the messages on my answering machine, or six months for a movie to come out on VHS. I don’t know if time has made it seem more romantic and nostalgic, but I miss it.
Keep up with Meoli at @camilla_meoli and cineloungefilm.com
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