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: “My favourite cinema is the Odeon Worcester”
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: “My favourite cinema is the Edwards Temecula Stadium
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: “My favourite cinema was a ‘flea pit’, but I loved it”
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: […]
Neil Kinnock: “My favourite cinema was the Workmens’ Hall”
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, […]
John Thomson: “The Parkway cinema in Camden was a real gem”
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 […]
“Running a movie theatre is not easy”. All the troubles the owner of a cinema
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 […]
Lynsey de Paul: “I can’t stand local cinemas. But BAFTA was amazing”
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: “the Electric Palace cinema is a key point of my district”
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 […]
Robin Sherwood: There’s nothing better then the Alamo cinema”
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 […]
Midge Ure: “My favourite cinema doesn’t show blockbusters”
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 […]
Actress Simone Suko: “I still remember the Atrium Cinema, Stuttgart”
“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 […]
Paul Roberts: “All my favourite cinemas were local”
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 […]
Warwick Davis: “My favourite cinema was almost set on fire”
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 […]
Nick Owen: “The Rex cinema was the scene of my first kiss”
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 […]
Tony Hawks: “the Rex Berkhamsted is the only cinema with loyal followers!”
«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, […]
Britain’s oldest cinema: the Duke Of York’s in Preston Circus
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 […]
Alvin Frank: “My life and my family are dedicated to the Theatre Company”
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 […]
Tiff Needell: “Going to the cinema is a family matter!”
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: “My favourite cinema is Odeon Southend, at Victoria Circus”
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: “My favourite cinema is Cinelux, Swaziland”
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 […]
Leslie Phillips: “Absolutely, my favourite cinema is the Odeon”
Another admirer for the Odeon, Leicester: after Christopher Biggins, also Leslie Phillips thinks it is his favourite cinema Leslie Phillips, what’s your favourite cinema? Actually I don’t have a regular or favourite cinema as such. But I do visit the London ones and particularly the flagship Odeon Leicester Square, which in fact I attend quite frequently. Rather […]
Celebrity Kiki Dee: “I miss the Coronet cinema, London”
Kiki Dee’s favourite cinema is the Coronet, in Notting Hill, London. She used to go there with her best friend, to breathe its special atmosphere «My favourite cinema is the Coronet, Notting Hill – Kiki Dee says. – While I lived in London, I often attended it with Jenny, my friend […]
John Torode and the Master… cinema Clapham Picturehouse, London
MasterChef judge & co-presenter John Torode elects the Clapham Picturehouse cinema, Southwest London, as his favourite «I am lucky that I live in Southwest London and have the great Clapham Picturehouse close by». John Torode has no doubt: that’s a really good cinema. «There’s always a great selection of films […]
Holli Dempsey: “I love going to the cinema. But it’s too expensive”
Holli Dempsey’s favourite cinema is the Curzon Soho, London W1. She criticizes the increasing prices of tickets and snacks It’s still exciting to recall my first memories of cinema-going. My mother, brother and I would catch the bus to our local cinema, in a part of London that was once […]
Billy Murray: “When the queue for the Odeon East Ham lasted one hour”
Actor Billy Murray remembers his childhood: as there wasn’t any tv, going to the cinema was necessary. And to enter the Odeon East Ham, you had to queue for more than one hour! «My local cinema was the former Odeon East Ham» Billy Murray says. Then he explains: «It was […]
Julie Christie: “Going to my favourite cinema was an adventure”
We’ve asked Julie Christie what is her favourite cinema: for the world-wide actress, a good theatre has to be “anarchic and political” Electric [Cinema] in Notting Hill «It was always the Electric [Cinema] in Notting Hill in the old days. It offered a real cinema experience, so anarchic and political […]
Jess Conrad: “When I walked on my knee to enter the Brixton Ritzy cinema”
Now a famous actor, as a child Jess Conrad used to crawl in round by the side of the cashier of the Brixton Ritzy cinema My life was always in cinemas, never at school! I was lucky to grow up in Brixton with so many great cinemas around me. I recall […]
Jonathan King: “Love the atsmosphere at the Gate Cinema, in Notting Hill”
It looks like a proper old-fashioned theatre, and that’s why I like it. Jonathan King speaks about his passion for the Notting Hill Gate cinema Gate Cinema, Notting Hill Jonathan King: “I have two favourite cinemas, both of them in London. For convenience, there’s the 8-screen UCI in the Whiteley’s […]
Jimmy Osmond: “I finally fell in love with my wife in The Scera Theatre”
Jimmy Osmond is particularly fond of the Scera Theatre: that’s where he understood he wanted to marry his girlfriend Jimmy Osmond, what’s you favourite cinema? There is a little movie theater called The SCERA Theatre that I particularly liked. It’s out on South State Street in Orem, just south of […]
Mark Mardell: “My favourite cinema is the Uci Sutton”
BBC Ten O’Clock News Chief Political Correspondent, Mark Mardell, loves the UCI Sutton, in Surrey. He likes going to his favourite cinema with his family Mark Mardell, what is your favourite cinema? As a youth, my favourite cinema was an old triple-screen affair just around the corner from where we […]
Barbara Windsor: “Going to my favourite cinema was my reward”
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: “I prefer open-air cinemas, especially the Pallas, in Greece”
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 […]
Ken Russell: “My favourite cinema is the Harbour Lights in Southampton”
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 […]
Huw Edwards: “The Palace cinema was great and charming”
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 […]
Julie Dray: “My favourite cinema is… a restaurant!”
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: “The Apollo is my favourite cinema”
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: “My favourite cinema is the Assembly Rooms!”
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 […]
Christopher Biggins’s favourite cinema: “Don’t touch the Odeon Leicester Square”
«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. – […]
Air-Conditiong in cinemas: the advantages of remote control
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 […]
Gaby Roslin: “I’m in love with the magical Lexy Cinema”
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: “The Paragon Odyssey is my best friend in cold winters”
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 […]
Bobby Davro: “My favourite cinema is the Everyman in Esher”
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. […]
Glen Matlock, Sex Pistols: “All the cinemas of my life”
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: “Save my favourite cinema!”. A brief history of the Walthamstow
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 […]
Arabella Weir: “I couldn’t live without the Everyman cinema, in Hampstead”
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, […]
Hayley Hasselhoff: “Dreamin’ on the iPic Theatre, Pasadena”
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: “My favourite cinemas and the film I like most”
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 […]
DJ Mike Read “I believe the Dome is not only a cinema. It’s an institution”
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 […]
Adam Hart-Davis: “The Orpheus is the best cinema I’ve ever gone”
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. […]