1. Task 6 – Cinemas
The comparison of independent and mainstream cinemas
2. 1. Genesis, London
This cinema shows indie films.
It has a high number of friendly
staff, a cocktail bar and has cinema
screens that have exceeded the
most high-end of multiplexes.
It independently celebrates its very
own GenFest. Plus you can also get
married there!
3. 2. The Rex, Berkhamsted
‘It has been called luxurious. It is better. It is
civilised’
It plays a wide range of films from around the
world in its gorgeous art deco buildings.
Rex is the fact that people dress up in their
best and you get to sit round cabaret style
tables (in swivel chairs) in the stalls. It’s cinema
as an intimate club night, and driven by pure
love of what a night out at the pictures
should represent
4. 3. The Cornerhouse, Manchester
It was a former furniture shop, now a charitable
cross-media powerhouse.
It has many facilities including its three screens,
three galleries, café and a bookshop bar.
It shows all kinds of films although mainly the best
independent films, slightly auteur focused
Hollywood films and also live scores and
discussions about films.
A place designed to inspire debate
Hosted:
The premiere of Reservoir dogs
Viva! Spanish( one of the best film festivals in the
UK)
5. 4. Watershed, Bristol
Opened in 1982, the Watershed was the UK's
first dedicated media centre.
The Watershed is the type of cinema which
plays host to wide-ranging international films,
and finds time to dedicate several days to a
celebration of composer Philip Glass and his
film scores. They also do a pretty decent
podcast, so even if you’re not a Bristol resident
you can still benefit.
6. 5. The Tyneside, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
The Tyneside lays claim to being the
artistic showpiece of the city.
It still retains much of its old look, and
with a £7 million restoration allowing it
to open better than ever in 2008
The cinema has pure English class
perfect for film and cinema lovers.
it also still shows newsreels – the only
cinema in the UK to do so.
7. 6. Hyde Park Picture House, Leeds
Not owned by Picturehouse/Cineworld,
Hyde Park Picture House is a true
institution going strong in the heart of
Leeds. It turned 100 years old on the 7th
November
this council owned cinema has a vocal
and dedicated fan-base and mixes
gorgeous Edwardian touches such as gas
lighting, an outside box-office, and
balcony seating, with bang up to date
Dolby Digital.
8. 7. BFI Southbank, London
The cinema is truly amazing down to
its conic building, iconic location,
great bar, incredible programme of
films and events, always interesting
patrons (and the odd film royalty).
It shows various indie films and also
occasionally givens money to
directors to hep produce their own
films.
9. 8. Everyman, Chelmsford
At everyman it shows a selection of
independent indie films and also
blockbuster hits, this is due to the cinema
needing to bring in a profit, therefore the
showing of mainstream films means
people are more likely to buy their tickets
and they can also guarantee a profit.
It contains comfy sofas to sit on whilst
watching the film and also has waiters who
deliver your food and drink. Giving you the
best possible experience of going to the
cinema.
10. 9. Odeon, Chelmsford (multiplex)
Odeon is a mainstream cinema and
shows all the blockbuster films that are
on newly release.
In has many screens all similar in size.
Although it doesn’t serve you your
food and drinks, it has a selection of
sweets foods and drinks in the
reception area.
11. 10. Cineworld, Freeport Braintree (Multiplex)
This cinema also shows the
blockbuster films.
The tickets are cheaper than in an
independent cinema as you don’t
receive the special details that the
independent companies put into
the experience.
12. Comparison
Pros:
- Cheaper tickets
- Always are showing the new films out
- More screens so has more choice of
films
Pros:
- Perfect for film lovers as it shows a variety of
films, as shows lesser known films
- The films shown make you think and are
intellectual( perfect for people of a higher
class)
- Gives you a change, is a different cinema
experience
Multiplex Independent
Cons:
- Seats can be uncomfortable and ruin the
experience
- There are no lesser known films Cons:
- If you're not a film lover the films shown may
not be of your interest
- Tickets are more expensive
