Entertainment

Merril and Jay Osmond are keen movie-goers: meeting John Wayne was one of the most amazing experience in their infancy Recollects Jay Osmond: “One cinema that immediately comes to mind is Coleman’s Motor-Vu, a great little drive-in, in North Ogden, Utah. As kids in the late ’50s and early ’60s, […]

Norman Wanstall, the famous sound editor, has no doubts: his favourite cinema is the Odeon Worcester: “The staff are always fantastic!” I’d never really given much thought to my favourite cinema. But I guess the one I patronise the most is the Odeon Worcester. It invariably shows the films I […]

Rita Coolidge, famous country, jazz and rock singer, tells us about her favourite cinema and the genre of film that she can’t stand Having only just moved to Tallahassee, FL – where I’m so new in town that I’m still waiting for my removals truck – I guess my favourite […]

Michael Grade, newly-appointed Chairman of the BBC, recalls his favourite cinema: the Blue Hall. “It was that small single-screener on the east side of the main Edgware Road” «As a schoolboy, I lived in the Edgware Road in London, near Marble Arch. There were the usual circuit houses, of course: […]

EU Commission Vice President and former Labour Party leader, Neil Kinnock, speaks about his favourire cinema, which was the Workmens’ Hall, Tredegar European Commission Vice President and former Labour Party leader, Neil Kinnock, speaks about his favourire cinema. Some memories on the Workmens’ Hall, Tredegar, South Wales. «My favourite cinema is beloved, […]

Actor and comedian John Thomson reveals what going to cinema means to him: “It’s not only escaping from reality. It’s also research”. His loves the Parkway cinema, in Camden «I would say my favourite theatre is the former Camden Parkway cinema – actor & Comedian John Thomson says. – I […]

The Mike Hurley Column today faces the theme of running a movie theatre. An owner of a cinema tells us about all troubles behind the curtains Owning and running a movie theatre can be a lonely business. Few know the troubles we’ve seen. People spend hours at movie theatres, and […]

Lindsay de Paul experienced some terrible evenings in local cinemas, so can’t stand them. But she was astonished when she was invited to join a BAFTA panel in Princess Anne Theatre, London Like millions of people, I love film. Almost every genre except ‘big action-packed, little-dialogue, pyrotechnic FX’ films. However, […]

Steve Furst, who plays ‘Mr Burnley’ in the Orange Film Finance Board ads., explains why he’s a regular at the Electric Palace, Hastings in Sussex I often go to the Electric Palace Cinema, Hastings, in Sussex. When, five years ago, my wife had our first child, the regular cinema nights-out became […]

Former Cannon Films’ actress Robin Sherwood loves the Alamo Drafthouse cinema, Central Park Ave, NY. “It’s clean and they apply fair behaviour rules” While I’ve only in fact been there the once, along with a troupe of film buffs, my favourite theatre is the Alamo Drafthouse, in Yonkers, NY. One […]

Singer & Co-founder of Live Aid, Midge Ure, loves the Little Theatre Cinema, St. Michael’s Place, Bath There is a beautiful old cinema located in Bath, where I live, called The Little Theatre. I think it’s my favourite cinema. You can go there and see alternatives to the constant barrage […]

“The first time I’d been to the Atrium Cinema without my parents, that became my own ‘Independence Day’”, Simone Suko says- Her favourite cinema today is closed «My favourite cinema is the one that I remember when watching my first movies as a child – Simone Suko says. – My […]

Ex-Stranglers’ frontman, Paul Roberts has three favourite cinemas: the ABC Hammersmith, where he went with friends; the Odeon, where he was brought by his father. And the unforgettable Notting Hill Coronet Ex-Stranglers’ frontman Paul Roberts speaks about his favourite cinemas: «As a Chiswick lad, my first cinema experience was at […]

Star Wars’ Actor, Warwick Davis says his favourite cinema is the ABC/Cannon in Ewell, in Surrey Warwick Davis, what’s your favourite cinema? It’s difficult to think of any one favourite cinema. But I do have some particularly fond memories of the former ABC/ Cannon in Ewell, in Surrey. I’d started […]

BBC Midlands Today anchorman, also presenter & chat show host, Nick Owen, says he loves the Rex Cinema in Berkhamsted, Herts. «The Rex Cinema in Berkhamsted, Herts., was the scene of my first kiss – Nick Owen reveals. – I was sitting in the back row watching the Elvis Presley […]

«From the very moment you walk in, it’s a beautiful cinema and a gorgeous restoration of an Art Deco building». That’s why Tony Hawks loves the Rex Berkhamsted «My favourite cinema has to be the Rex Berkhamsted, in Herts – Tony Hawks says. – My first – and, to date, […]

Ray Brooks is fond of Britain’s oldest cinema: the Duke Of York’s, in Preston Circus. «Being under-age for some of the films, meant you’d often had to ask queuing patrons if they’d take you in. Or else try to creep in unnoticed» Ray Brooks has no doubts about what his […]

The Theatre Company has always been a family business. Alan Frank, Samuel’s heir, is still keen on running cinemas Teethed on the back of a theatre seat, Alvin Frank beams: “I’ve had the movie theatre urge since I was old enough to walk. When I was just a tot, my […]

Tv’s Fifth GearPresenter, Tiff Needell, likes going to the Harbour Lights Picturehouse cinema, Southampton, with his wife and their three sons We’ve interviewed racing driver & Tv’s Fifth Gear Presenter, Tiff Needell. He often goes to the cinema with the his family. His favourite theatre is the Harbour Lights Picturehouse, […]

Sir Teddy Taylor loves the Odeon Southend Cinema, at Victoria Circus. But his job often prevents him from going there Sir Teddy Taylor, MP for Rochford & Southend East, loves the Odeon Southend Cinema, at Victoria Circus. Here he explains why he does. «My favourite cinema is also my local, of […]

Richard Grant says he has three favourite movie theatres. «First, the Cinelux cinema in Mbabane, Swaziland, where I grew up» Richard E. Grant’s new film, Wah-Wah, set in 1960s Africa, offers an insight into colonial life in Swaziland. It will be distributed worldwide on DVD and VHS later this year. This […]

We’ve interviewed Barbara Windsor about her relantionship with cinemas and theatre. She explained us that, when she was a child, going to her favourite cinema was a sort of “reward” Barbara Windsor, what is your favourite cinema and when did you start to go there? Well, my whole life has […]

Melia Kreiling loves the atmosphere of the open-air cinemas. Her favourite theatre remains the Pallas, in Syros, Greece When we asked Melia Kreiling what is her favourite cinema, she answered like this: «At most cinemas, the audience usually gives the screen its undivided attention. But some parts of the world […]

Veteran Film Director, Ken Russell speaks about his favourite cinema: “I love the surrounding scenery and the films they show” My favourite cinema is the Harbour Lights in Southampton in Hampshire. The main reason is that they show a whole mix of films including lots of independent and classics, as […]

BBC Ten O’Clock News anchorman, Huw Edwards, fondly remembers the Palace cinema, Market Street, Llanelli «I have wonderful memories of the Palace cinema, or ‘Vints’, as it was known locally – Huw Edwards says. – It wasn’t Llanelli’s main cinema however – that was called the Classic, and was a […]

Actress Julie Dray literally fell in love with the Nitehawk Cinema, Metropolitan Ave, NYC. Besides being her favourite cinema, it also offers a complete restaurant service My most favourite cinema is the Nitehawk, in Williamsburg, in Brooklyn, which I discovered this summer. I was spending two months in New York […]

Andy Parsons reveals: “My favourite cinema is the Apollo Paignton, Devon. Why? It allows you to take very something important with you…” We’ve asked Andy Parsons, BBC 2’s Mock the Week comedian, what is his favourite cinema. Here is his answer: My favourite cinema is the nine-screen Apollo right on […]

John Challis, aka the Boycie’ from Only Fools and Horses, explains the pros of his favourite cinema: “You can catch up with all the latest releases John Challis is best know as ‘Boycie’ from Only Fools and Horses. We’ve asked him what is his favourite cinema. Read his answer: «My […]

«Going to the Odeon is like being on the red carpet – Christopher Biggins says – the manager is a friend of mine and I love its great entrance. It’s definitely my favourite cinema» «I love going to big cinemas for the luxury they afford – Christopher Biggins says. – […]

Need the best air-conditioning system for your cinemas but don’t know where to start? Duncan Biggins explains why choosing the right, energy-efficient system should be more than just a lot of hot (or cold) air We all know that maintaining a great brand image for cinemas is essential. Visitor comfort […]

Local, generous, unconventional: that’s why Gaby Roslin loves the Lexy Cinema, in London «I nominate the Lexi in North London as my favourite cinema – Gaby Roslin says, with no exitation. – It’s a simply wonderful place and I love its philosophy. This cinema launched about six years ago as […]

Alexander O’Neal reveals why he likes going to the Paragon Odissey IMAX: “It’s where I go to relax with my wife when outside it’s cold!” My favourite cinema of all time has to be the Paragon Odyssey IMAX 15 in Burnsville, MN. It’s the same theatre, in fact, where my […]

Actor, Comedian & Impressionist Bobby Davro reveals which is his favourite cinema: the Everyman. He likes the special event The Everyman Esher, Surrey «My favourite cinema also happens to be my local cinema: The Everyman in Esher, in the High Street». Bobby Davro is sure, and here he explain why. […]

We’ve asked Glen Matlock, guitarist of the Sex Pistols, what is his favourite theatre. In this article, he lists all the most important cinemas of his life «Over the years, there’ve been many London cinemas I’ve been to. So it’s quite hard to choose a favourite – Glen Matlock says. […]

Alan Davies, actor and comedian, feels shocked. His favourite cinema, where he spent the best years of his childhood, has become a Church «Loughton, my home town, is a suburb on the London-Essex border. So it didn’t have a cinema – Alan Davies tells us. – The nearest one thus […]

A small talk with comedy writer/performer and author, Arabella Weir. Her favourite cinema is the Everyman, in Hampstead, West London «My favourite cinema is the Everyman, in Hampstead, West London» Arabella Weir says. She is what you may call a multitasking woman, being a comedy writer/performer and author. «It’s very, […]

Actress and fashionista Hayley Hasselhoff loves going to the drive-in. But her favourite cinema is the luxurious iPic Theatre in Pasadena Hayley Hasselhoff, do you like going to the cinema, theatre and drive-in? Well, when I can, I really like going to drive-in movie theatres. They are now so hard […]

Debbie Harry, american singer and actress, reveals what are her favourite cinemas. She also tells us about an unforgettable Fellini’s film that totally absorbed her AMC Kips Bay 15: Second Avenue & The Ziegfeld Theater: 54th Street, New York City. The cinemas I particularly think of as being among my […]

The Dome cinema is an Edwardian building with an unlucky story. But dj Mark Read believes it’s very important to preserve it Dj Mike Read, tell us about your favourite cinema. My favourite cinema has to be the Dome at Worthing, which opened in 1911. Since Grade II-listed, it was […]

The Orpheus in Westbury Park, Bristol, is Adam Hart-Davis favourite cinema. He still remembers the pub just in front of the entrance «My favourite cinema is also my local: the Orpheus in Westbury Park, Bristol – Adam Hart-Davis says. – It’s only a mile from home – so almost walkable. […]