No cinema in Sunderland
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Fat_Dragon
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Times are changing, streaming is the future.
RedAsABeetroot
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Can't remember last time I went to a cinema. I'd rather watch at home.
supermfc
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Not true, they had the Empire until a few weeks ago!
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/new...lands-empire-cinema-closes-immediate-27276584
Zoophonic
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Has the North East got any boutique cinemas? I know Harrogate has one. The cinema industry down here has been rejuvenated with the advent of cinemas that make it a pleasure to sit in with food decent bar and facilities. That’s perhaps the way to go in the future.
Marvanelli
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Not for me.
Can understand why Cinema's could be struggling - prices are insane and the easy streaming available at home (legally and illegally) is too convenient.
However, watching a film at the cinema's is 100 times better than watching it at home.
jeff_potato
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Just Newcastle I think, there's the Tyneside and Everyman too.
No but I always though the Regent Cinema in Redcar would have been perfect for that when it was redeveloped.
Chutney
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And don't forget the magnificent Jam Jar Cinema in Whitley Bay. A literal 3 minute walk from my back door, 3 screens, pay what you want pricing policy, fully licensed bar and you can take your drink in with you.
ThatFragranceGuy
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Depends what you consider boutique
Showcase is unrecognisable from back in the day, it isn't cheap but has comfortable seats that make cineworld seem like a peasant experience
Then Northallerton has the Everyman
Everyman has recently opened in Northallerton as well.
Jan_Aage_Fjortoft
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There's also an Everyman opening soon in Durham if it's not open yet. I can't remember the dates for it. Captain Cooks Square is supposed to be getting a boutique cinema too.
Redwurzel
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The point with somewhere like Sunderland not having a cinema is how cinema had declined in recent years away from areas without lots of young professionals/well off retired. Many people in areas like Londnon and Hollywood can be unaware.
The BBC4 programme was an interview with the director of Oppenheimer, talking abiut the state of film and cineman. The BBC correctly pointed out all is not rosy in cinema. Iyt was implied cinema has been the backbone of the film industry for over 100 years.
The BBC4 programme was an interview with the director of Oppenheimer, talking abiut the state of film and cineman. The BBC correctly pointed out all is not rosy in cinema. Iyt was implied cinema has been the backbone of the film industry for over 100 years.
NoloBoro
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Agreed, it was great inside, fond memories of what locally was called ‘the flea pit’ the ceiling was awesome, as a kid, probably about 6-7 I remember worrying it would cave in.
I remember a queue about half a mile long for Ghostbusters, cannot remember a time when I was so cold!
I was also punched in the face in there, absolutely deserved.
I can also remember smoking in there, crikey how times change.
I went to see a movie, came out and an enormous tanker had washed up in the beach, surreal.
Sorry for rattling.
NoloBoro
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Forgive me if someone has said this already:
One way to help would be a longer delay between big screen and small screen.
Also, better films, there seems to be a real lack of imagination, how many times can you remake Spider-Man, Avengers or similar.
Not often I see something listed that I think is a must see
One way to help would be a longer delay between big screen and small screen.
Also, better films, there seems to be a real lack of imagination, how many times can you remake Spider-Man, Avengers or similar.
Not often I see something listed that I think is a must see
ThatFragranceGuy
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Streaming will become the dominant source I imagine. Already happening with some streaming services. Quality isn't as good yet - anyone with iptv that thinks they're enjoying full quality is definitely not, and even official services only stream like 25ish Mbps bitrates whereas full Blu-ray audio and video is about 140Mbps max. People's broadband will trend faster though and the lure of losing physical stock costs will tempt companies away sort from a few as collectors. Some will always want physical.
Disney recently announced in Australia they're stopping Blu-ray releases. The downside to this is they occasionally deprecate videos as tax write offs so then short of piracy or a used copy you have no way to view it
Some films warrant a good cinema, but there aren't many around. People's set ups are getting better at home although even with the biggest TV's I doubt many people can match the big screen experience and sound in a cinema.
I've got full Dolby atmos and a subwoofer which weighs about 50kg and I'm more than happy to watch most films at home but occasionally still go to the cinema
If cinemas were better locally that would be more regular but cineworld seating is actually gross now, if I'm paying for a movie I want comfort.
Disney recently announced in Australia they're stopping Blu-ray releases. The downside to this is they occasionally deprecate videos as tax write offs so then short of piracy or a used copy you have no way to view it
Some films warrant a good cinema, but there aren't many around. People's set ups are getting better at home although even with the biggest TV's I doubt many people can match the big screen experience and sound in a cinema.
I've got full Dolby atmos and a subwoofer which weighs about 50kg and I'm more than happy to watch most films at home but occasionally still go to the cinema
If cinemas were better locally that would be more regular but cineworld seating is actually gross now, if I'm paying for a movie I want comfort.
ThatFragranceGuy
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There used to be huge delays, think that just drives piracy.
If I have to wait a few months to watch a US movie or TV show it does on the download list. Shorter delays makes them more money as less sales lost to piracy.
Makes cinema's business model more difficult though as usually operate at a loss until later in the films run
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