Task 6 – Cinemas The comparison of independent and mainstream cinemas

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!

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

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)

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.

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.

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 Novemberthis 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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