members’ information booklet

useful phone numbers

FILMSOC. 275 2981

ODEON 236 0537

C’HOUSE 228 2463

CINE CITY 445 8181

BELLE VUE 220 8765

ARENA 7 930 0700

h.fleming printed this brochure during July ‘97. All information correct at time of going to press, and no responsibility will be taken for any later emendations. the views expressed herein are solely those of this society.

phone : 861 7528(daytime)web:www.man.ac.uk/~mffx5hjf

manchester university

film appreciation society

useful phone numbers

members’ information booklet

h.fleming printed this brochure during July ‘97. All information was correct at time of going to press, and no responsibility will be taken for any later emendations. the views expressed herein are solely those of this society,.

phone : 861 7528 (daytime)web : www.man.ac.uk/~mffx5hjf

FILMSOC. 275 2981

ODEON 236 0537

C’HOUSE 228 2463

CINE CITY 445 8181

BELLE VUE 220 8765

ARENA 7 930 0700also try “talking yellow pages” on 0800 192 192

also try Talking Pages 0800 192 192

manchester university

film appreciation society

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contentsNoticeboard 3Amsterdam 3Andy 5Orange 6+7GUIDE TO MANCHESTER CINEMAS 8-12Video Rental 13Books & Posters 14Libraries 15Useful phone numbers 16

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The University library has a wide and interesting range of books about films, and film theory. It is situated on the fourth floor of Area One. They also have a complete set of “Sight and Sound” onShelf 55 and some copies of “Cahiers de Cinema”, which is about as seminal as it gets, really.The Central Library in St., Peter’s Square has a lot of film books on the second floor. They have a large collection of magazines, including about ten years’ worth of old “cornerhouse” brochures. They also rent literary adaptations on video on the fourth floor. The Dewey code for film books is 791.43The Film Soc.also has a small film reference section, and there are people in the office who know absolutely everything about any kind of film.

libraries

libraries

The University library has a wide and interesting range of books about films, and film theory. It is situated on the fourth floor of Area One. They also have a complete set of “Sight and Sound” on Shelf 55 and some copies of “Cahiers de Cinema”, which is about as seminal as it gets, really.The Central Library in St., Peter’s Square has a lot of film books on the second floor. They have a large collection of magazines, including about ten years’ worth of old “cornerhouse” brochures. They also rent literary adaptations on video on the fourth floor. The Dewey code for film books is 791.43. The Film Soc. also has a small film reference section, and there are people in the office who know absolutely everything about any kind of film.

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The Film Appreciation Society aims to give members an awareness of cinema culture both within and without the University, and to socialise in a cinematic ambience. Popcorn optional.

The Film Appreciation Society aims to give membersan awareness of cinema culture both within andwithout the University, and to socialise in a cinematic

ambience. Popcorn optional.

the author would like to thank messrs. James Graham, John Stroud, Alex Fletcher and Chris Boulter for their assistance and many useful suggestions during the making of this booklet.It was created using the Microsoft “Power Point” program., curses be upon it.H.Fleming did everything you see, including the original artwork.

the author would like to thank messrs. Alex Fletcher, Chris Boulter,James Graham and John Stroud for their assistance and many useful suggestions during the making of this booklet.It was created the Microsoft “Power Point” program, curses be upon it..H.Fleming did everything you see, including the original artwork.2

Other Local Cinemas

Virgin Stockport Wellington Road zzz xxxp

Virgin Salford Quays Harbour Road 873 7155

Both dull multiplexai, but useful for seeingfilms that have left the city-centre circuit.Stockport was the only place still showing “The Fifth Element” in August.

Other Local Cinemas

Virgin Stockport Wellington Road zzz xxxp

Virgin Salford Quays Harbour Road 873 7155

Both dull multiplexai, but useful for seeingfilms that have left the city-centre circuit.Stockport was the only place still showing “The Fifth Element” in August.

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our noticeboard

bookshops and posters

bookshops and posters

members can put up notices about films here,such as whether a newly-released film is anygood, or arrangements to see a film withother people for a change. It will also contain the latest Cornerhouse and Odeon listings, ifthey don’t get ripped down all the time...

members can put up notices about films here,such as whether a newly-released film is anygood, or arrangements to see a film withother people for a change. It will also contain the latest Cornerhouse and Odeon listings, ifthey don’t get ripped down all the time...

the new batman filmis complete rubbishfrom end to end meeble drodd

ODEON

film 3pm, 6pmbig film 2pm

4pm 6pm 8pmfilm 5pm

film 11pm

ODEON

film 3pm, 6pmbig film 2pm4pm 6pm 8pmfilm 5pmfilm 11pm

the new batman filmis complete rubbishfrom end to end

CORNERHOUSE

arty film 2pm 4pm 6pmforeign film 4pm 6pmanother film 2pm 4pmold film 2pm 4pm 8pmnew film 2pm 4pm 7pm

CORNERHOUSE

arty film 2pm 4pm 6pmforeign film 4pm 6pmanother film 2pm 4pmold film 2pm 4pm 8pmnew film 2pm 4pm 7pm

if anyone else cango, I would like tosee “Lost Highways”on Thursday. MMF

if anyone else cango, I would like tosee “Lost Highways”on Thursday. MMF

The Film Soc.is showing“Brazil” thisweek - onlya real idiotwould miss it.

The Film Soc.is showing“Brazil” thisweek - onlya real idiotwould miss it.

Waterstones, DeansgateLarge selection of film books on first floor, west wing.Many screenplays and film guides. Also possible tosit and browse without being mithered by staff.

Steve’s Famous Movie Store, Tib StreetThousands of old posters and books. An excellent place for people who like Golden Age films and those5-by-8 stills. He also knows a lot and is willing to chat for ages.

Afflecks Palace, Oldham RoadIf you go through the Oldham St. entrance and up to the first floor, you can find a huge pile of recentposters and postcards. Also a good place for all yourlava lamp and furry cushion needs.

HMV and Virgin, town centreAlways have posters and fresh copies of magazines.Virgin has a good range of soundtracks, and HMVhas a really cool video-wall, which sometimes showsgood stuff. I saw most of “The Best Of Both Worlds”on it, and it looked amazing.

Waterstones, DeansgateLarge selection of film books on first floor, west wing.Many screenplays and film guides. Also possible tosit and browse without being mithered by staff.

Steve’s Famous Movie Store, Tib StreetThousands of old posters and books. An excellent place for people who like Golden Age films and those5-by-8 stills. He also knows a lot and is willing to chat for ages.

Afflecks Palace, Oldham RoadIf you go through the Oldham St. entrance and up to the first floor, you can find a huge pile of recentposters and postcards. Also a good place for all yourlava lamp and furry cushion needs.

HMV and Virgin, town centreAlways have posters and fresh copies of magazines.Virgin has a good range of soundtracks, and HMVhas a really cool video-wall, which sometimes showsgood stuff. I saw most of “The Best Of Both Worlds”on it, and it looked amazing.

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Some good cafes for apres-film debateCafe Pop Oldham Road. Veggie fry-ups and retro clothes & furniture to buy.Top Floor Afflecks Palace. Try the cheeseon toast and stay all day.Isis cafe, The Coliseum. 99 ways to make coffee

Some good cafes for apres-film debateCafe Pop Oldham Road. Veggie fry-ups and retro clothes & furniture to buy.Top Floor Afflecks Palace. Try the cheeseon toast and stay all day.Isis cafe, The Coliseum. 99 ways to make coffee

AmsterdamThe Film Appreciation Society will be going to Amsterdam some time in the Autumn term in order to watch “A Clockwork Orange” (see article page 6) and to absorb the cultural highlights of this cosmopolitan city. The trip will be from Friday to Sunday evenings and will cost around £60, including room.

video rentalIf you really can’t be bothered to watch a film properly, and just want a vapid night in front of the fourteen-inch, here are some addresses of video rental shops in Studentland.

Blockbuster VideoBirchfields Road, Fallowfield 225 9188435 Barlow Moor Road, CCH 881 380097 Lapwing Lane, W. Didsbury 446 2464988 Stockport Rd., Lev’hulme 257 3847

Other OutletsJack Beanstalk142 Burton Road, W. Didsbury 445 9570Global Video (many foreign films)436 Wilbraham Rd., Chorlton 881 7314

The “Blockbusters stores have a large range of recent films, with the Fallowfield and Chorlton branches being largest. The other places have fewer copies, but are cheaper and tendto have a more unusual selection.

If you really can’t be bothered to watch a film properly, and just want a vapid night in front of the fourteen-inch, here are some addresses of video rental shops in Studentland.

Blockbuster VideoBirchfields Road, Fallowfield 225 9188435 Barlow Moor Road, CCH 881 380097 Lapwing Lane, W. Didsbury 446 2464988 Stockport Rd., Lev’hulme 257 3847

Other OutletsJack Beanstalk142 Burton Road, W. Didsbury 445 9570Global Video (many foreign films)436 Wilbraham Rd., Chorlton 881 7314 The “Blockbusters stores have a large range of recent films, with the Fallowfield and Chorlton branches being largest. The other places have fewer copies, but are cheaper and tend to have a more unusual selection.

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*New Store !* The Box VideoUnit 17, The Coliseum, Church Street. 970 3286

This place has a truly startling selection of art videos to rent, and some books also. Probably the only place in the world that will rent you “Industrial Symphony” by David Lynch.

*New Store !* The Box VideoUnit 17, The Coliseum, Church Street. 970 3286

This place has a truly startling selection of art videos to rent, and some books also. Probably the only place in the world that will rent you “Industrial Symphony” by David Lynch.

Uh...there’s a kind of neat theme day planned for March or something.Like installations of soup tins andsome really great video projectsand stuff. And six hours of footage from the Maths Tower, as it slowly fades in the dusk. Spacious. Oh, and in the evening they’ll also show that great movie called “I Shot Andy Warhol” with that Lily Taylor and Steven Dorff as a trannie. Come and, like, help us.

Andy Warhol Day

AmsterdamThe Film Appreciation Society will be going to Amsterdam some time in the Autumn term in order to watch “A Clockwork Orange” (see article page 6) and to absorb the cultural highlights of this cosmopolitan city. The trip will be from Friday to Sunday evenings and will cost around £60, including room.

Uh...there’s a kind of neat theme day planned for March or something.Like installations of soup tins andsome really great video projectsand stuff. And six hours of footage from the Maths Tower, as it slowly fades in the dusk. Spacious. Oh, and in the evening they’ll also show that great movie called “I Shot Andy Warhol” with that Lily Taylor and Steven Dorff as a trannie. Come and, like, help us.

Andy Warhol Day

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You may have noticed that there is a cinemain the Student’s Union. They have one screenwith good Dolby sound and pleasant ushers.The seats aren’t anything great, but you canhave an actual beer (or smoke) during the film.In fact, the bar is next door.The programme is wider than a wide thing, withfilms from Estonia and Lapland showing along with stuff like “A New Hope” and “The Fifth Element”.On the down side, it is sometimes hard to remem-ber to get guest tickets for friends, and the hallthat shows the films has poor blackout. The loos are rather basic, and the ladies is hard to get to.They sell a bewildering range of ice-cream products and all the projection is done by students.This actually leads to better quality projection thanat many local cinemas, because they really care.

PROMOTION: The first 250 people to join the Film Appreciation Society get £1.00 off member- ship of “Film Soc.”

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You may have noticed that there is a cinemain the Student’s Union. They have one screenwith good Dolby sound and pleasant ushers.The seats aren’t anything great, but you canhave an actual beer (or smoke) during the film.In fact, the bar is next door.The programme is wider than a wide thing, withfilms from Estonia and Lapland showing along with stuff like “A New Hope” and “The Fifth Element”.On the down side, it is sometimes hard to remem-ber to get guest tickets for friends, and the hallthat shows the films has poor blackout. The loos are rather basic, and the ladies is hard to get to.They sell a bewildering range of ice-cream products and all the projection is done by students.This actually leads to better quality projection thanat many local cinemas, because they really care.

PROMOTION: The first 250 people to join the Film Appreciation Society get £1.00 off member-ship of “Film Soc.”

manchester university film society

Appipulai!Valo massa...Chacha hamas.Soun domo kala chon hammas! Ikset-kiba. Me imanetaba oum dalat.Ouacra cocha o dayadomo binay ouacra mo cocha ferji akba ligounai makta keratapla. Tsouk, tsouk, Topometimbackta selovoy. Nealla dindo djalla boum, bada boum. Envolet, eto, akta gamat. Minoi akta etoi. Domo danku.Appipoussan!

The Internet is an endless source of information for the film fan. Especially if the films you like feature spaceships.

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http://www.mufs.man.ac.uk/ Film Soc sitehttp://ftp.sunet.se/pub/pictures/tv.film/ Pictureshttp://corona.bc.ca/films/mainFramed.html Rumourshttp://uk.imdb.com/ Much informationhttp://www.ica.net/pages/axl/starwars/

starwars.html SWhttp://jake.chem.unsw.edu.au/~michaels/Orange/

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http://www.mufs.man.ac.uk/ Film Soc sitehttp://ftp.sunet.se/pub/pictures/tv.film/ Pictureshttp://corona.bc.ca/films/mainFramed.html Rumourshttp://uk.imdb.com/ Much informationhttp://www.ica.net/pages/axl/starwars/

starwars.html SWhttp://jake.chem.unsw.edu.au/~michaels/Orange/

orange.html Orange

The Internet is an endless source of information for the film fan. Especially if the films you like feature spaceships.

Appipulai!Valo massa...Chacha hamas.Soun domo kala chon hammas! Ikset-kiba. Me imanetaba oum dalat.Ouacra cocha o dayadomo binay ouacra mo cocha ferji akba ligounaimakta keratapla. Tsouk, tsouk, Topometimbackta selovoy. Nealla dindo djalla boum, bada boum. Envolet, eto, akta gamat. Minoi akta etoi. Domo danku.Appipoussan!

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Withington Cine City wilmslow road, withington. M2o 445 8181

This is a rare example of a surviving suburban cinema. Recently reopened, it shows current hits, and modern classics. It also has an extensive 11pm programme. Cine City has three screens, all small but charming. The cleaning is a little infrequent and the sound is uneventful, but it is worth it to go to such an interesting old place. The seats aren’t great, so bring a cushion for long films. Tickets are also very cheap, and the Withington Arms is next door.

Belle Vue Showcase Hyde Road, Belle Vue M12 220 8505

This is the epitome of multiplexes. It looks like a box, it has

about 12 screens, and none of them have any character. You

never know which one you’re in. They do have little neon

signs above each door, saying things like “Lost” or

“English”, to let you know where your film is. The chairs are

bouncy. The air-conditioning is too dry and irritating if you

wear contact-lenses. This could be a plan to make you buy

more drinks from the foyer. John Stroud

Belle Vue ShowcaseHyde Road, Belle Vue M12 220 8505

This is the epitome of multiplexes. It looks like a box,it has about 12 screens, and none of them have any character. You never know which one you’re in. They do have little neon signs above each door, saying things like “Lost” or “English”, to let you know where your film is. The chairs are bouncy. The air-conditioning is too dry and irritating if you wear contact-lenses. This could be a plan to make you buy more drinks from the foyer. John Stroud

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Film directors are funny people. They havean enormous responsibility to their actorsand producers, and then they have to listento idiot newspaper critics calling them depraved.David Cronenberg has had to cope withthe British press recently, but in 1973 itwas the turn of Stanley Kubrick. His film“2001” had been a massive success, andhis collaboration with Arthur C. Clarkemeant that he lived in Britain.His next project was “A ClockworkOrange”, based on another British novel(by an alumnus of this university).It was always going to be controversial,as it dealt with sexual violence and closeidentification with a bad person. However,it was released to some critical acclaim,and went on to gain three Oscar nomin-ations including “Best Director”. Then thestories began about “copycat” crimes, andterrifying gangs of youths roaming Britain

dressed as the characters.

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Withington Cine Citywilmslow road, withington. M2o 445 8181

This is a rare example of a surviving suburban cinema. Recently reopened, it shows current hits, and modern classics. It also has an extensive 11pm programme.

Cine City has three screens, all small but charming. The cleaning is a little infre-quent and the sound is uneventful, but it is worth it to go to such an interesting old place. The seats aren’t great, so bring a cushion for long films. Tickets are very cheap, and the Withington Arms is next door.

Film directors are funny people. They havean enormous responsibility to their actorsand producers, and then they have tolistento idiot newspaper critics callingthem depraved.David Cronenberg has had to cope withthe British press recently, but in 1973 itwas the turn of Stanley Kubrick. His film“2001” had been a massive success, andhis collaboration with Arthur C. Clarkemeant that he lived in Britain.His next project was “A ClockworkOrange”, based on another British novel(by an alumnus of this university). It wasalways going to be controversial, as itdealt with sexual violence and closeidentification with a bad person. However,it was released to some critical acclaim,and went on to gain three Oscar nomin-ations including “Best Director”. Then thestories began about “copycat” crimes, andterrifying gangs of youths roaming Britain

dressed as the characters.

The Cornerhouse

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...another place to search for elusive information is on the Film Appreciation Society website. This will not be fully functional until November, but the address is: www.man.ac.uk/~mffx5hjf

Naturally, the British press went wild.They were successful this time, because Kubrick withdrew the film from release in Britain. He also denied access to it on video and even to private film clubs. He did nothing in the rest of the world, where it went on to be a cult hit. Fans are especially keen

on the Seventies’ set design and electronic Beethoven soundtrack. On the Internet Movie Database (address http://uk.imdb.com/) it reached a score of 8.5/10. Pity it can’t be seen in the country where it was filmed.However, plans are afoot to whisk a group of film appreciation members to Amsterdam where they have more liberal laws, and less ridiculous newspapers. More news later.

This is Manchester’s official arthouse. It showsforeign and independent films, and has somebooks and magazines in the foyer.

SCREEN ONE This will not re-open until October,when it will apparantly have digital sound and“Improved Sightlines”.

TWO AND THREE are pitifully small. Two less so, but Three could kill a claustrophobic. Screen Three even slopes to one corner. The seats are cramped, and the projection iffy. However, this isthe only arthouse in town and you are madeto suffer if you want to see something different.

The loos are faar away, and full of drunks from thewine bar. The brochure is very informative. The cafeis expensive but does a nice bread-pudding.. The artgalleries are always worth seeing. No popcorn, though-art films are above such things.

Arena Seven inside Victora Station, M2

930 0700

This is a mini multiplex, which has a good range.They showed “Microcosmos” for ages, and it hasa better atmosphere than some sheds I could mention. Don’t have the “Quencher”-it’s overpriced orange squash.

Arena Seven inside Victora Station, M2

930 0700

This is a mini multiplex, which has a good range.They showed “Microcosmos” for ages, and it hasa better atmosphere than some sheds I could mention. Don’t have the “Quencher”-it’s

overpriced orange squash.

Naturally, the British press went wild.They were successful this time, because Kubrick withdrew the film from release in Britain. He also denied access to it on video and even to private film clubs. He did nothing in the rest of the world, where it went on to be a cult hit. Fans are especially keen

on the Seventies’ set design and electronic Beethoven soundtrack. On the Internet Movie Database (address http://uk.imdb.com/) it reached a score of 8.5/10. Pity it can’t be seen in the country where it was filmed.However, plans are afoot to whisk a group of film appreciation members to Amsterdam where they have more liberal laws, and less ridiculous newspapers. More news later.

...another place to search for elusive information is on the Film Appreciation Society website. Thiswill not be fully functional until November, but the address is: www.man.ac.uk/~mffx5hjf

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the cornerhouse70 oxford street, M1. 228 2463

the cornerhouse70 oxford street, M1. 228 2463

This is Manchester’s official arthouse. It showsforeign and independent films, and has somebooks and magazines in the foyer.

SCREEN ONE This will not re-open until October,when it will apparantly have digital sound and“Improved Sightlines”.

TWO AND THREE are pitifully small. Two less so, but Three could kill a claustrophobic. Screen Three even slopes to one corner. The seats are cramped, and the projection iffy. However, this isthe only arthouse in town and you are madeto suffer if you want to see something different.

The loos are faar away, and full of drunks from thewine bar. The brochure is very informative. The cafeis expensive but does a nice bread-pudding.. The artgalleries are always worth seeing. No popcorn, though-art films are above such things.

a g u i d e t o m a n c h e s t e r c i n e m a s

a g u i d e t o m a n c h e s t e r c i n e m a s

The Odeon, Oxford St., Manchester.236 0537

The Odeon has seven cinemas of varying size andcomfort. They show mostly mainstream films, butare willing to take risks and show slightly more“arty” films than a multiplex would. They also havespecial deals for students, and have been known to show things like “Ghost in the Shell” and “Gridlockd”

SCREEN ONE is a palace. It has a huge screen, a dress circle, and DIGITAL SOUND, which is reallyamazing. This is the only place that really merits buying the “premium seats”, as they allow you tosit in the dress circle and practically float in front ofthe screen. On the downside, the men’s loos are“miles away”.Sometimes with a new film, it appears to be on tentimes a day. This means the Odeon are showing it inboth One and Five. If so, phone the Real Person line(000 0000) beforehand to make sure you go toScreen One. Remember-digital is worth it!

TWO, THREE AND FOUR are three little screens all in a row. It is quite possible to come back from the foyer and enter the wrong one. Loos far away down an endless corridor..

The Odeon, Oxford St., Manchester.236 0537

The Odeon has seven cinemas of varying size and comfort. They show mostly mainstream films, butare willing to take risks and show slightly more“arty” films than a multiplex would. They also havespecial deals for students, and have been known to show things like “Ghost in the Shell” and “Gridlockd”

SCREEN ONE is a palace. It has a huge screen, a dress circle, and DIGITAL SOUND, which is reallyamazing. This is the only place that really merits buying the “premium seats”, as they allow you tosit in the dress circle and practically float in front ofthe screen. On the downside, the men’s loos are“miles away” up a flight of stairs.Sometimes with a new film, it appears to be on tentimes a day. This means the Odeon are showing it inboth One and Five. If so, phone the Real Person line(000 0000) beforehand to make sure you go toScreen One. Remember-digital is worth it!

TWO, THREE AND FOUR are three little screens all in a row. It is quite possible to come back from the foyer and enter the wrong one. Loos far away down

an endless corridor.

SIX and SEVEN are tiny things in the basement some- where. Screen Seven is about eight seats wide and has bare brick walls. Nice for low-budget films, but not the best place to see space-operas perhaps.

The food in the Odeon is mixed. They have piles of sweets and popcorn, and they even serve real coffee. However, the nachos come with a scary yellow substance which is supposed to resemble cheese. They have a large foyer with arcade machines, but no chairs.

It is advisable to leave promptly after the last screening, as it has been known for people to get locked inside the building, and have to break out, which sets off the burglar alarm-so be warned.

FIVE is a miniature version of One. It has an excellent slope for short people, and the screen is really close. The ladies’ loo has beautiful Thirties’ dressing-tables and mirrors.

FIVE is a miniature version of One. It has an excellent slope for short people, and the screen is really close. The ladies’ loo has beautiful Thirties’ dressing-tables and mirrors.

SIX and SEVEN are tiny things in the basement somewhere. Screen Seven is about eight seats wide and has bare brick walls. Nice for low-budget films, but not the best place to see space-operas perhaps.

The food in the Odeon is mixed.They have piles of sweets andpopcorn, and they even servereal coffee. However, the nachoscome with a scary yellow substancewhich is supposed to resemble cheese.They have a large foyer with arcademachines, but no chairs.

It is advisable to leave promptly after the last screening, as it has been known for people to get locked inside the building, and have to break out, which sets off the burglar alarm-so be warned.