Tomo
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Post by Tomo on Aug 7, 2023 7:37:51 GMT
Everyman take orders before the film starts and then waiters bring it to you. Pretty sure you can't order midway through. Also, vastly preferable to popcorn munchers as sourdough pizza gobblers don't make nearly as much noise.
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Post by Vandelay on Aug 7, 2023 7:55:26 GMT
Must be something weird about your cinema if it doesn't go dark. Certainly do at the ones I go to.
I believe lights are actually often controlled by the film itself, which is why you sometimes get a bit of variety on whether the lights come up immediately when the credits start to roll or they may stay down for the first part of the credits.
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Post by Dougs on Aug 7, 2023 8:40:26 GMT
All those people getting up to go to the loo need to be able to see where they are going. And how else are the rest going to find their phones?
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Post by geefe on Aug 7, 2023 10:26:34 GMT
It's infuriating. There was a Cineworld (now a car park) that just basically left the lights on and the Printworks cinema barely dimmed them the other week for Mission Impossible.
That and I could see the crinkles at the top corners of the screen.
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Post by mrpon on Aug 7, 2023 10:54:14 GMT
Were you on a booster seat?
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Post by Dougs on Aug 7, 2023 10:55:26 GMT
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Post by geefe on Aug 7, 2023 10:57:06 GMT
POTD and it's not even noon
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Post by Youthist on Aug 7, 2023 11:43:35 GMT
I have asked about the lights issue in the past at one screen that was dimmed rather than dark, and was told it was health and safety that they had to keep the lights dimmed, fire exits clearly showing, being able to see the steps properly etc etc. it does seem to be very random between cinemas as to how dark or light the room is.
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Post by drhickman1983 on Aug 7, 2023 13:55:59 GMT
Yeah, I've definitely been to cinemas where the lights are dimmed a bit, and nowhere near the actual dark I've experienced elsewhere.
The bright green emergency exit signs can be annoying too.
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Post by technoish on Aug 7, 2023 15:16:43 GMT
There is very little more in life that I want that I don't have than a decent size proper home cinema. 120inch screen,proper 4k projector, 13 channel audio, acoustic treatment.
Hotdog stand at the back.
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Post by Dougs on Aug 7, 2023 15:42:39 GMT
With that subscription that gives you access to theatrical releases at the same time as your local multiplex.
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Post by Jambowayoh on Aug 7, 2023 15:45:22 GMT
There is very little more in life that I want that I don't have than a decent size proper home cinema. 120inch screen,proper 4k projector, 13 channel audio, acoustic treatment. Hotdog stand at the back. Would you be okay with a sausage in a Thermos? |
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Post by Lizard on Aug 7, 2023 16:25:22 GMT
I have asked about the lights issue in the past at one screen that was dimmed rather than dark, and was told it was health and safety that they had to keep the lights dimmed, fire exits clearly showing, being able to see the steps properly etc etc. it does seem to be very random between cinemas as to how dark or light the room is. Partly down to customers:'too dark, too loud, too cold, too light, too quiet, too warm.' |
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Post by gamingdave on Aug 7, 2023 17:15:35 GMT
There is very little more in life that I want that I don't have than a decent size proper home cinema. 120inch screen,proper 4k projector, 13 channel audio, acoustic treatment. Hotdog stand at the back. I used to have a projector and 110inch screen when I lived up North. Then I moved back to London and now have a 55" TV. It's 4K/HDR and looks stunning, but the impact really isn't anywhere near close. Still got the same sound system, with added upfiring front Atmos speakers, and whilst that adds a lot to the experience, it's just not as good for films (thought does work in the day). Hoping to move into a house again sooner than later and whilst it would certainly be a luxury, i'll be doing everything I can to see if I can get a projector setup again (though would be happy with 5.1.4 or even just 5.1). |
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Post by technoish on Aug 7, 2023 17:53:49 GMT
I do actually have a fake 4k projector and 90inch screen, but the screen I have is one that rolls away, and it is a faff to setup for general watching (and to put away again).
I also have a 120inch outdoor screen, and it is awesome, but needs to be non windy, and also lots of faff to set up (plus due to neighbours we use headphones...).
I'm going to see if I can rearrange the loft to make it a bit more multi purpose, with a nice sofa that pulls out instead of a bed that gets used for a small fraction of the year for guests, and an in ceiling screen.
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Post by zisssou on Jan 3, 2024 11:48:13 GMT
We went to see Wonka over Christmas at our local Odeon Luxe (ohh fancy). I forgot it was fairly expensive, as I saw Dune there, but nothing else since. Anyway the fucking price each was £16! As we went into the screen, I thought surely there won't be much riff raff in here for that price, but no of course you've got some whispers at the back... Anyway it's probably the nicest cinema I've been to, but the price doesn't really justify it.
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Post by mrpon on Jan 3, 2024 12:06:58 GMT
Vodafone Rewards have two Luxe tix for £13 or two standard for £8, may not apply to you sozlike.
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Post by Dougs on Jan 3, 2024 13:05:12 GMT
My kids were bought Cineworld vouchers for Christmas by a rellie. There's fuck all that they will want to watch for months.
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Post by nazo on Jan 3, 2024 13:24:49 GMT
Also I've just found that you can get cheap Odeon / Luxe tickets for Mon - Thurs through Amazon Prime.
Sky VIP also give 2 free Vue tickets / month valid Sun - Thurs. Despite this I still can't be arsed to go.
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Post by geefe on Jan 3, 2024 13:40:01 GMT
Just sit close to the telly FFS
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Post by darkling on Jan 3, 2024 13:43:42 GMT
Everyman take orders before the film starts and then waiters bring it to you. Pretty sure you can't order midway through. Also, vastly preferable to popcorn munchers as sourdough pizza gobblers don't make nearly as much noise. Do they bring the food during the film, to eat in your seat? Isn't this very disruptive? I'd like to see the return of film intervals. It'd give people chance to go to the toilet without missing the film, eat their pre-ordered pizza, or order another drink. There'd be negatives for the cinema chain, such as additional policing of tickets, and a reduction in the number of showings possible per day, but I think overall it'd be a win-win situation for everyone. It may ruin the flow of the film, but maybe cinemas could also do interval-free showings of the same film, to give people the option. |
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Post by zisssou on Jan 3, 2024 13:51:18 GMT
And there's me thinking you were all useless. Well done guys. Now I'm going to watch... oh like Dougs said, there's nothing on.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2024 13:55:02 GMT
Everyman take orders before the film starts and then waiters bring it to you. Pretty sure you can't order midway through. Also, vastly preferable to popcorn munchers as sourdough pizza gobblers don't make nearly as much noise. Do they bring the food during the film, to eat in your seat? Isn't this very disruptive? I'd like to see the return of film intervals. It'd give people chance to go to the toilet without missing the film, eat their pre-ordered pizza, or order another drink. There'd be negatives for the cinema chain, such as additional policing of tickets, and a reduction in the number of showings possible per day, but I think overall it'd be a win-win situation for everyone. It may ruin the flow of the film, but maybe cinemas could also do interval-free showings of the same film, to give people the option. Everyman is a game changer for cinemas. Order before the film and it comes out before it starts, good menu choice and great drinks. And the cinemas themselves are top notch and really comfy, it's like a treat day going to it. Made me think back to being a kid and how cool it was to go to the cinema. Pricey but worth it and the price usually keeps the plebs away. |
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Post by Jambowayoh on Jan 3, 2024 14:10:27 GMT
This is the thing that's always confused about people who go to the cinema to look at their phone for the running time or have a conversation or whatnot. You've paid for this movie, it's not especially cheap these days too. Why?
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Post by mrpon on Jan 3, 2024 14:14:37 GMT
To check if the car park gates are about to close.
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Post by zisssou on Jan 3, 2024 14:30:49 GMT
This is the thing that's always confused about people who go to the cinema to look at their phone for the running time or have a conversation or whatnot. You've paid for this movie, it's not especially cheap these days too. Why? I honestly think the phone thing is an addiction. They can't concentrate long enough without picking up their phone and having a quick look. |
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Post by mrpon on Jan 3, 2024 14:46:28 GMT
 Probably posted it before, this is me with the GF. |
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Post by Jambowayoh on Jan 3, 2024 15:21:51 GMT
She looks lovely!
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Post by mrpon on Jan 3, 2024 15:24:40 GMT
She never likes her photo taken.
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Post by zisssou on Jan 3, 2024 15:31:58 GMT
That's what you get for making her watch Battleship Potemkin.
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