mjmooney Posted March 15, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted March 15, 2021 10 hours ago, John said: Talking of cinemas, this one had the largest screen in Europe: In the 1960s (pre-home video era), its main claim to fame was that for several years (yes, years), it showed nothing but "The Sound of Music". Several screenings a day. Every day. There were people (mainly old biddies) who competed with each other, bragging about how many times they'd seen it. Mad. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted March 15, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted March 15, 2021 36 minutes ago, mjmooney said: In the 1960s (pre-home video era), its main claim to fame was that for several years (yes, years), it showed nothing but "The Sound of Music". Several screenings a day. Every day. There were people (mainly old biddies) who competed with each other, bragging about how many times they'd seen it. Mad. Did this continue into the 70s? My mate told me that when he was younger his mum took him to watch The Sound of Music about 8 times at The Cinema. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted March 15, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted March 15, 2021 Just now, sidcow said: Did this continue into the 70s? My mate told me that when he was younger his mum took him to watch The Sound of Music about 8 times at The Cinema. Maybe it did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted March 15, 2021 Moderator Share Posted March 15, 2021 5 minutes ago, sidcow said: Did this continue into the 70s? My mate told me that when he was younger his mum took him to watch The Sound of Music about 8 times at The Cinema. 4 minutes ago, mjmooney said: Maybe it did! Quote Over two million people saw the 70mm roadshow presentation of “The Sound of Music” at the Gaumont when a 168 week run began in 1965, and ended in July 1968. Cinema treasures 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted March 15, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted March 15, 2021 31 minutes ago, bickster said: Over two million people saw the 70mm roadshow presentation of “The Sound of Music” at the Gaumont when a 168 week run began in 1965, and ended in July 1968. Yeah, that would be when I remember it. My Mom went to see it there - she loved the film, but had no interest in multiple viewings, she thought people who did that were nutters. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted March 15, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted March 15, 2021 The ABC Cinema I did used to go to was Bristol Road, now a McDonalds. I do remember that it had rainbow coloured decals running down the side of the auditorium which seemed pretty funky at the time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choffer Posted March 16, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted March 16, 2021 Trying to remember the name of the shop I spent all my money in during my youth. I think it was on Stephenson Street by the back entrance to New Street station. Full of all the (then) cool 90s brands like Hooch, Mambo, Stüssy etc. Every Saturday I was in there and then up to Oasis to grab some vinyl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choffer Posted March 16, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted March 16, 2021 10 hours ago, sidcow said: The ABC Cinema I did used to go to was Bristol Road, now a McDonalds. I do remember that it had rainbow coloured decals running down the side of the auditorium which seemed pretty funky at the time. The sheer delight of getting in there to see Top Gun when I wasn’t old enough. I remember being gutted when they pulled it down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 13 hours ago, mjmooney said: In the 1960s (pre-home video era), its main claim to fame was that for several years (yes, years), it showed nothing but "The Sound of Music". Several screenings a day. Every day. There were people (mainly old biddies) who competed with each other, bragging about how many times they'd seen it. Mad. My nan took me there to watch Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music and Lawrence of Arabia (once each, I hasten to add). As I recall, a lot of young children were there with their nans at those matinees. Happy days for all of us to look back on now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 14 hours ago, sidcow said: Did this continue into the 70s? My mate told me that when he was younger his mum took him to watch The Sound of Music about 8 times at The Cinema. I remember Emmanuel being on for about 5 years straight at the Jacey, Station St. Apparently The Electric now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted March 16, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted March 16, 2021 1 hour ago, rjw63 said: I remember Emmanuel being on for about 5 years straight at the Jacey, Station St. Apparently The Electric now. Oh yeah, the Jacey. Was it originally all kids' cartoons and then switched to porn, or was it the other way round? Either way, another casualty of home video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted March 16, 2021 Moderator Share Posted March 16, 2021 1 hour ago, rjw63 said: Apparently The Electric now. It's all poshed up these days. Plush seats and wotnot like a luxury hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sidcow Posted March 17, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted March 17, 2021 30 minutes ago, John said: Isn't it the oldest cinema in the UK. I well remember it looking like that, it's a little more up market now. Gentrification Pffhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sidcow Posted March 17, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted March 17, 2021 I've just seen that The Tichborne Claimant starred Anita Dobson as Fanny Loder. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 14 minutes ago, sidcow said: Isn't it the oldest cinema in the UK. I well remember it looking like that, it's a little more up market now. Gentrification Pffhh I believe so, first opened in 1909. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted March 17, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted March 17, 2021 The Electric lets you book a sofa and order food via text, it's great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted March 17, 2021 Moderator Share Posted March 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, Chindie said: The Electric lets you book a sofa and order food via text, it's great. So does the Everyman Chain, I believe there's one in the Mailbox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lichfield Dean Posted March 17, 2021 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2021 6 hours ago, bickster said: So does the Everyman Chain, I believe there's one in the Mailbox Yes, but that's still just a fancy chain. The Electric is an independent cinema that does fantastic events that are more than just film screenings (like q&a sessions with directors and longer events with films and documentary pairings, and collaborations with restaurants). They do themed drinks that match the films being shown. Basically, it's great. And it's the oldest working cinema in the country. If you haven't been you're missing out 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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