The Shawshank Redemption gets 4K restoration and cinema rerelease
by Lauren Miles | Mar 15, 2022 | News
Frank Darabont's 1994 masterpiece The Shawshank Redemption has been restored in 4K and is showing in Vue cinemas from Friday 18th March. ...
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Cineworld and Picturehouse announce £3 cinema tickets this Saturday only
by Lauren Miles | Feb 24, 2022 | News
Cineworld and Picturehouse cinemas have announced that they are selling all cinema tickets for £3 this Saturday (26th February)....
Do you walk out of films at the cinema early if you don't like them?
by Simon Brew | Jul 26, 2021 | Feature, News
No matter how bad the film is, why do so many of us stick it out at the cinema and refuse to leave early? A few thoughts right here....
Restrictions to lift fully on English cinemas from 19th July
by Simon Brew | Jul 13, 2021 | News
Boris Johnson and Sajid Javid confirm an easing of restrictions, that will allow cinemas to go full capacity from next week....
Has cinema programming now just gone back to normal?
by Simon Brew | Jul 09, 2021 | Feature, News
It's a familiar story if you head to a multiplex this weekend, with two films dominating the majority of screen space....
The small films not to miss now that big screens are open again
by Brendon Connelly | May 20, 2021 | Feature, News
Outside of the big blockbusters, there's a host of interesting smaller movies coming to the big screen - here are some to watch out for....
Why are we shortchanging the value of a cinema release?
by Simon Brew | May 19, 2021 | Feature, News
Does a big film have quite the same impact when it doesn't get a full cinema outing? A few thoughts on just how underrated the big screen might be....
The big films lining up for the return of cinema
by Andrew Moodie | May 13, 2021 | Feature, News
With cinemas re-opening, Andrew wonders if new releases like Peter Rabbit 2 and Fast And Furious 9 will reignite the cinema industry....
Am I a bad film fan for being scared of the cinema?
by Clare Brunton | May 12, 2021 | Feature, News
As cinemas are reopening, I find myself questioning whether my fear of returning means I need to denounce my film lover status....
A new 9-screen cinema is heading to Blackpool
by Simon Brew | Feb 04, 2021 | News
A brand new multiplex complex, boasting the biggest cinema screen in the north west of England, is heading to Blackpool....
Your scandalous stories of trying to sneak into the cinema underage
by Simon Brew | Feb 01, 2021 | Feature, News
Scandalous stories of people trying to sneak into the cinema underage - with not always successful results....
How cinema staff of the 1990s spotted people trying to get in underage
by Brendon Connelly | Jan 28, 2021 | Feature, News
One former cinema employee shares his secrets as to how people trying to sneak into films underage often got caught....
Going to the pictures: memories of a 70-something
by Tony Shelton | Nov 18, 2020 | Feature
Tony Shelton takes us on a journey into his filmgoing past, as he tells us the story of going to the movies from the 1950s onwards....
The end of pick 'n' mix at the cinema?
by Simon Brew | Nov 06, 2020 | Feature, News
Cinemas are changing before our eyes, and whilst it’s not the world’s biggest priority, we've got a few thoughts on the pick 'n' mix counter. A...
A plea to support UK cinemas (from someone who works for one)
by Jordan King | Oct 05, 2020 | Feature, News
The words of one UK cinema employee on the problems currently facing the industry, with a plea for support and help as well....
Community cinemas, and keeping people going during lockdown
by Sally Nolan | Aug 06, 2020 | Feature
The story of how a community cinema in Leigh has been responding to current circumstances, and how you can help too....
The companies putting new films into UK cinemas now
by Simon Brew | Jul 24, 2020 | News
Just because the blockbusters have abandoned the UK cinema industry, it doesn't mean everyone has: meet the companies still willing to put their...
The multiplex cinemas opening around the UK this weekend
by Simon Brew | Jul 03, 2020 | News
Here's a list of the multiplex cinemas in England that will be opening their doors from Saturday 4th July....
July 4th looks like the target date for UK cinemas to consider reopening
by Simon Brew | May 12, 2020 | News
UK cinemas are heading towards a possible opening of their doors in July, in the light of the latest government guidance....
First signs that exclusive cinema window might tighten
by Simon Brew | Mar 16, 2020 | News
The cinema-exclusive window of four months could be altered as the film industry looks to respond to Coronavirus....
The size of non-cinema screens: how our tellies are still getting bigger
by Film Stories | Jan 23, 2020 | Feature
As filmmakers caution about not watching films on our phones, Simon Brew discovers our tellies are getting much, much bigger anyway....
What's driving Manchester's cinema boom?
by Tobias Soar | Jan 08, 2020 | Feature
Tobias Soar uncovers why Manchester is the place to be for indie cinemas and cinephiles alike...
Movie studios could be allowed to own cinemas again
by Simon Brew | Nov 19, 2019 | News
The days of block booking, and studios owning cinema chains, might be about to return....
The cinema bringing a 35mm projector back to life
by Martin Greaves | Nov 11, 2019 | Feature
Martin Greaves on the cinema that’s reverted back to 35mm....
Cinemas, luxury seats, and getting us to pay more
by Simon Brew | Oct 23, 2019 | Feature, News
Do you pay for the premier seat at your local cinema? They're becoming a useful source of revenue for multiplexes....
Putting Northern Ireland cinema on the movie map
by Hamish Calvert | Oct 22, 2019 | Feature, News
Hamish Calvert celebrates the films that are continuing to raise the profile of Northern Ireland cinema....
The filmmakers resisting streaming in favour of a cinema release
by Simon Brew | Oct 08, 2019 | Feature
The movie makers who are holding out for a big screen release over streaming services....
Indie cinema of the month: Zeffirellis, Ambleside
by Dan Cooper | Oct 04, 2019 | Feature, News
We head to the Lake District, as we salute another of the UK's finest independent cinemas - this time, Zeffirellis....
The Romesh Ranganathan column: watching Spider-Man in 4DX
by Film Stories | Oct 03, 2019 | Feature
Romesh recalls his summer trip to see Spider-Man....
Indie cinema focus: The Kinema in the Woods
by Dan Cooper | Sep 16, 2019 | Feature, News
Dan Cooper highlights another of the UK's terrific independent cinemas - and this time he's off to Lincolnshire....
The morality of taking your own sweets into the cinema
by Film Stories | Sep 02, 2019 | Feature
Smuggling snacks in, or paying over the top prices to support your local cinema - what's the best to do, asks Simon....
Indie cinema focus: Theatr Colwyn, Colwyn Bay
by Film Stories | Jul 02, 2019 | Feature
A salute to another quality British independent cinema - this time in Colwyn Bay....
