SteveAWOL
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Inspired by these articles, I'm curious as to which hidden gems are frequented by AVForumers...
51 brilliant independent cinemas in the UK | Den of Geek
Coolest Cinemas In The UK | ShortList Magazine
51 brilliant independent cinemas in the UK | Den of Geek
The defining narrative about cinemas in this country is that they’re overpriced chain monstrosities beholden to showing the latest Hollywood blockbuster and nothing else. But that doesn’t really tell the whole story.
While they may be a little harder to find, there are incredible indie cinemas all across the country. Many are part of larger arts centres, some are beloved local institutions saved from closure by campaigns. A few are even owned and operated by the civic authorities. All though, are unique places to enjoy a wide variety of films.
Coolest Cinemas In The UK | ShortList Magazine
For all the pleasures of slurping down a soft drink the size of the moon, or injuring your neck staring upwards at an IMAX screen, you just can't beat a classic, old-school cinema, can you?
Especially with the rise of independent and boutique venues, offering a mix of foreign and indie cinema as well as the chance to take a wine or ice cold brewskie into the room without fear of being thrown out. Then there's the comfort: some screening rooms are so snug it's like you're sharing a sofa with 100 strangers, and not in a weird way.
So whether you're after the next place to seek out some obscure subtitled documentary about Eastern European tractors during World War One, or just want somewhere a bit s****ier to watch the next big Hollywood release, here are the UK cinemas you need to know about.