Orang Utan
They cannot crucify you if your hand is in a fist
It was a sequel not a remake
The future of cinemas
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Orang Utan
They cannot crucify you if your hand is in a fist
They do make lots of great films. I still go at least twice a month, sometimes twice a week.
Agree. Though I think coffee/alcohol should be allowed. (Not slurry coke cup things though.)Unpopular opinion: it would damage profits, but popcorn should be banned in cinemas as should any other food that makes noise to eat or unwrap.
IIRC the BFI bans all food and drink except water.
You go to the cinema to watch films not eat ffs
ska invita
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soft reboot remake by the sounds of things - supposedly it hit the same story beats? i havent seen it, but thats what a review i read said
Orang Utan
They cannot crucify you if your hand is in a fist
It’s a sequel. Similar story beats but still a sequel. If it was a remake they would have recast Maverick as a young trainee
ska invita
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point being its hardly an original new film - a sign of hollywood scraping barrels
i'm amazed it was a hit
Orang Utan
They cannot crucify you if your hand is in a fist
It’s pretty good tbf
skyscraper101
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I was making the point about tired ideas and franchises and things being worth seeing on the big screen. Whether something is a sequel or a remake isn't really the issue.
A quick browse of my local Odeon multiplex shows 4 children's films (Disney/Pixar etc), Indiana Jones (fifth in franchise), Insidious: The Red Door (fifth in franchise), Mission Impossible (seventh in franchise). And some 'sex comedy' called 'No Hard Feelings' It's a hard no from me.
A quick browse of my local Odeon multiplex shows 4 children's films (Disney/Pixar etc), Indiana Jones (fifth in franchise), Insidious: The Red Door (fifth in franchise), Mission Impossible (seventh in franchise). And some 'sex comedy' called 'No Hard Feelings' It's a hard no from me.
ska invita
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i agree with your point and would add avatar 2 and top gun 2 to the list, which have been the two biggest grossing films of late
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Orang Utan
They cannot crucify you if your hand is in a fist
The better films aren’t to be found in multiplexes though, unfortunately.
T & P
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Judging by news reports and social media chatter in the last 48 hours, it feels like the whole world and their dog are going to the cinema this weekend due to the Barbenheimer phenomenon (me included). Already talks of this weekend possibly being the busiest for cinemas in many years. Good news for the industry.
furluxor
snake with a claw
What's going on with Picturehouse? All mentions of Film Club (the £1 films) have been removed from their website, Monday screenings went up from £8.50 to £8.99 (other screening prices probably did, too). A guy at my local cinema said he thought Film Club would remain, just go up to £2, but it's not looking good.
As my membership is coming up for renewal, I think the cinemas are probably no longer worth bothering with, sad as it is.
As my membership is coming up for renewal, I think the cinemas are probably no longer worth bothering with, sad as it is.
Lord Camomile
Yipchaa!
Timely bump, as a friend shared this, earlier.
www.theguardian.com
Cult London film venue Prince Charles cinema under threat of closure
Much loved for its screenings of hard-to-find films, the venue claims its landlord wants to alter lease, leaving it able to shut down the business
Christ
Ah, this is a better thread for it (shared it on the films you've seen at the cinema thread earlier).Timely bump, as a friend shared this, earlier.
Cult London film venue Prince Charles cinema under threat of closure
Much loved for its screenings of hard-to-find films, the venue claims its landlord wants to alter lease, leaving it able to shut down the business
Christ
And yes, this is bad.
Elpenor
The World Turned Upside Down
Yeah I’ve noticed the price increases. Monday has gone from £5.20 to £5.99 for members at my local. I tend to go on the cheap days.
I agree it’s the programming changes that irk me the most. I have seen so many great films from the Discover / Rediscover / Film Club strands and if these aren’t continuing then I won’t be renewing. Particularly missing the seasons of different genres, and the classics, these are a great way to get a feel for a particular era or style. Perhaps they don’t make them enough money. My local only has two screens so I suppose anything not a current release takes up a higher percentage of slots
If I don’t renew then the more commercial side of films I can see cheaper elsewhere and nearer to home. The leaning towards arthouse stuff which is what I’m generally more interested in there are a few other options locally both of which are more community focussed.
Lord Camomile
Yipchaa!
You have to assume that's the reason. Although, sometimes there's something about 'the kind of customer/product they want'. Maybe audiences at more mainstream movies spend more on concessions, so it's about not making enough money.
furluxor
snake with a claw
Cult London film venue Prince Charles cinema under threat of closure
Much loved for its screenings of hard-to-find films, the venue claims its landlord wants to alter lease, leaving it able to shut down the business
That is a massive blow, it's my favourite cinema in the UK and proof that interesting affordable oddball places run by enthusiasts can still have a place in London
Sadly, my only other option near home is Everyman, which sucks in a similar way (+ people eating hot food whilst watching). There's a little community cinema night with hard chairs and £5 tickets that I love but it's only on once a month and on a day that doesn't work for me. I might have to invest in a new projector and watch at home but ofc it's not the same.
ska invita
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I think theyre on the way out too arent they?
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Local indy cinemas are doing really well right now. Mine are noticeably much busier than they used to be. And when I've ventured in to central London arthouse cinemas during the week, they've been way quieter than before. I'm guessing it's at least partially due to the rise in WFH.
ska invita
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yes exactly.indie cinemas like everyman charge more, make more money inside from a more middle class customer base (food and drink)....megaplexes and many shopping centres meanwhile are fading...partly as hollywood is out of steam also plus slow death of bricks and mortar shopping.
not all but feels the dominant trend
Elpenor
The World Turned Upside Down
I did hear a member of staff say they didn’t make much on the bar / cafe when it was a film club night. But the cinema was often full. I sometimes have a glass of wine but it’s very expensive really.
Picturehouse is a 20 minute drive for me mostly via motorway, though it’s in the city I work in so I tend to timetable my days in the office around what I want to see. Must be a 32 mile round trip. There is an arts centre and an independent community cinema which both have a lot of stuff on the BFI rerelease circuit plus current releases though they often arrive a few weeks after general release.
Picturehouse have closed a few other sites - Bromley and Ashford so seem to be letting go their less profitable estate when leases expire.
Sure, but it wasn't an indy cinema so when Cineworld decided they weren't making 'enough' money, they'd no compunction in closing it.Alas that doesn't re-open Stratford Picturehouse
My local is a proper independent and doesn't do food (apart from popcorn etc). I saw The Brutalist last night (pretty much sold out) for £6. It also does lots of local events (there's a LGTBQT film club a couple of times a month, a Turkish film festival, it's a venue for the London Short Film Festival (on at the moment) and Doc n' Roll). I go there a lot.
ska invita
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Elpenor
The World Turned Upside Down
I wouldn’t call the Picturehouse or Everyman independent cinemas, the former has some non-mainstream programming but as said upthread is owned by Cineworld and shows plenty of commercial films. Never been to an Everyman as not one locally but it’s sort of middle class couples date night vibes isn’t it, and when I’ve looked at what the one in Plymouth shows it’s much the same as a Vue.
furluxor
snake with a claw
Picturehouse has nice marketing and design, but I'm not a fan of either it or Everyman. When there I feel like a mug, like they think I'm some immature tech worker with an oversized salary that they can fleece by selling me organised fun and daiquiris with my fellow clean hipsters. Honestly, even Odeon/Vue/etc with their crumb-coated CarpetRight floors and Cola-slurpers is preferable. At least it is what it is.
brogdale
Coming to terms with late onset Anarchism
Couldn't disagree more; just saw the Brutalist at the new(ish) Epsom Picturehouse and it's comfortable, cheap and has a good range of screens. Mind you, I'm there in the day with about 5 other Silver Screeners, so I can't speak about night-time screenings etc. tbh the free coffee & biccies I get are probably worth about 80% of my total ticket price.
furluxor
snake with a claw
Happy for you, Silver Screener! Maybe I'd feel differently if I was in your demographic. I have previously remarked that it sounded like a good offering for older folks.
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