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  • Groupon Cinema Tickets Offer at “Vue”

    Groupon Cinema Tickets Offer at “Vue”

    Groupon is offering discounted cinema tickets for Vue locations nationwide with savings claimed to be up to 43%.   This may be ideal for anyone wanting to see a few films. You can buy 2, 5 or 10 tickets and use them for yourself and others at Vue locations. Once purchased,…

  • October – Major Cinema Releases/Trailers

    October – Major Cinema Releases/Trailers

    Here are the release dates and trailers for the more major films in October 2026. It all feels a little calmer than the September release schedule. Digger Release Date: 2nd October Length: 128 Possible unconfirmed rating: 15 Verity Release Date: 2nd October Length: 117 Possible unconfirmed rating: 15 The social…

  • National Cinema Weekend – Avoid Or Embrace?

    National Cinema Weekend – Avoid Or Embrace?

    While I can see the benefits to the industry of offering low-ticket admission to attract large numbers to view films, does it sideline regular film enthusiasts? Maybe, but only for a very short time. As a regular at my local cinema, there is little incentive to get a £4 ticket…

  • 2 For 1 Movies And Other Promotions

    2 For 1 Movies And Other Promotions

    We all like a bargain and a cheap way to watch films. Many have cinema passes, but other methods to get cheaper tickets also exist. Below is a list of possibilities that we are aware of: Meerkat Movies – Gives you 2-for-1 cinema tickets every Tuesday or Wednesday when you…

  • National Cinema Weekend

    National Cinema Weekend

    The National Cinema Weekend, takes place next weekend on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6, 2026.   Tickets are slashed to just £4 (or local equivalent) across participating venues.   The discounted price applies to any film, any seat, and any format (including premium screens where supported), giving filmgoers greater flexibility…

  • 4DX Review – Cineworld Cheltenham

    4DX Review – Cineworld Cheltenham

    My local Cineworld doesn’t feature 4DX, so while visiting Cheltenham recently, I finally booked a screening to test out the format. For the uninitiated, 4DX is an immersive motion seat and environmental setup designed to sync with the action on screen using movement, vibration, and atmospheric effects like wind and…

  • Film Censorship In Cinemas – An Opinion

    Film Censorship In Cinemas – An Opinion

    Many of you will have seen news reports that campaigners are targeting UK cinemas, urging them not to screen the upcoming Ali G: Who Iz I? film. There are possible unverified claims that one major cinema chain has already pulled the title, though it remains unclear whether they simply have…

  • Classic Cinema Film Re-Releases – Is There One Drawback?

    Classic Cinema Film Re-Releases – Is There One Drawback?

    I remember a time when the only films you could see in a cinema were brand new releases, or at least, older screenings were rare, likely because cinemas years ago typically only had one or two screens. It always felt a bit odd that older classics were locked away from…

  • The Cinematic Evolution of “Batman”.

    The Cinematic Evolution of “Batman”.

    Batman is one of those characters in the world of superheroes that is not a superhero. In point of fact, Batman is a normal person, reliant on cool gadgets, well trained reflexes and superior detective skills. Yet something was lost in the cinematic versions of this character, something that defined…

  • August/September Release Schedules- “Feast or Famine!”

    August/September Release Schedules- “Feast or Famine!”

    With the summer blockbuster period now finished, we head towards a very full-on release schedule. After a long period featuring titles playing for weeks on end, and very few new releases during some weeks – cinemas are suddenly hit with about seven new releases this week alone. The following two…