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Started by: aitch (5487) 

just had my grand kids with me for the weekend and took them to the pictures in Bolton watching Eragon, really enjoyed but my point is, we went on Sunday morning for the 12 noon show and when the film started there were 8 people watching. Now I know there are 15 screens all starting at different times but surely they cannot be making a profit with so few people attending the shows, now I'm asking everyone one on this site including our colonial relatives when was the last time you attended the cinema and what film did you watch, I must admit since my wife died I have seen more films in 2 years than I saw in the previous 34, up to now the best being the latest James Bond with Daniel Craig Brilliant film!!!!!?.

Started: 14th Jan 2007 at 00:26

Posted by: billy (26053) 

1952
the millionairess, sophie lorren.

Replied: 14th Jan 2007 at 11:04

Posted by: coccium (2569) 

Gone with the wind.
Court or Ritz cinema?

Replied: 14th Jan 2007 at 13:36

Posted by: xrh59 (inactive)

So have the cinemas coccium!

Replied: 14th Jan 2007 at 13:45

Posted by: coccium (2569) 

Lets face it not many good films now, and even less good actors,except for some footballers.

Replied: 14th Jan 2007 at 17:36

Posted by: winder (1293)

Late 1980s or thereabouts.

Took my lad watching The Flintstones, it was showing at The Ritz.

He thought the film was great and was made up with the big screen and really loud soundtrack. Yabba Dabba Doo

Replied: 14th Jan 2007 at 18:51

Posted by: ozzielass (1742) 

Been thinking about this for 2 days, can't remember!

I did want to go to see the Geisha Memoirs but my plumbing got blocked up so I had to wait for the plumber! Ended up getting it out on DVD - loved it.

Replied: 15th Jan 2007 at 10:30

Posted by: xrh59 (inactive)

Zulu,whenever that came out."Oy stop chucking those bloody spears at me" that was my Michael Caine impression,Still one of my favourite films.

Replied: 15th Jan 2007 at 10:43

Posted by: mollie m (7076) 

The latest film Titanic, whenever that was. At the end all the audience did summat I'd not seen/heard since the 60s. Everyone stood up and clapped, and many were skryking as well.

Replied: 15th Jan 2007 at 10:49

Posted by: wiganyankeeron (inactive)

Al Jolson in the 'Jazz Singer' Fantastic. Talking movies.!!!!!!!!!. What next? Movies in colour no doubt????

Replied: 15th Jan 2007 at 12:29

Posted by: getwom (inactive)

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Replied: 15th Jan 2007 at 12:36
Last edited by getwom: 21st Jul 2010 at 19:39:55

Posted by: coccium (2569) 

And Ive heard there is going to be a phone you can use anywhere never!!!!!

Replied: 15th Jan 2007 at 14:54

Posted by: ianmcl (inactive)

All the profit cinemas make Aitch is from the concessions sales - popcorn, hot dogs etc - they make v little from the film itself.

Also in most cases the times and even which screen the film is shown in, is dictated by a central office.

Remember there has to be enough time to show a film and re-thread etc whilst dealing with al the others

And be thankful you were there with 8 others - maybe you even got to hear and see the film!

Replied: 17th Jan 2007 at 17:45

 

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