Gramaisc
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They have one in Oswestry - https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-hubs/oswestry/2017/12/08/go-ahead-for-new-cinema/
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Stafford Cinema - ups & downs.
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Tilly
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Gramaisc
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I've only ever been there once, to see 3 Mustaphas 3, probably mid-1980s.
Had an interaction with a copper where he was about to swap his helmet for my fez, until his sergeant stopped the exchange.
Tilly
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Gramaisc
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It did have the air of a (damp) set for a spaghetti western.
They probably still speak of the four fez-men who appeared once and were never seen again.
I did get the impression that the cops weren't geared up for gang warfare.
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Tumble weed
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It's admirable that they're giving it a go, but I'm a little unsure that Stafford can sustain two cinemas unless they work together and show different films / films at different times.
You don't want two empty cinemas after five years after both fail.
Regardless, I hope the new owners invest some money and tidy the place up, the whole front needs smartening up.
And it needs naming.
You don't want two empty cinemas after five years after both fail.
Regardless, I hope the new owners invest some money and tidy the place up, the whole front needs smartening up.
And it needs naming.
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Tumble weed
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Their website appears to be www.kinokulture.org.uk
The Notorious A.N.T.
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Niche cinemas can work, look at the Electric Cinema in Birmingham. Just need to offer people something a bit different (decent food, cocktails etc.).
markpa12003
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I'd be more inclined to use this cinema than the new one proposed at Riverside subject to significant improvements being made internally and externally.
kyoto49
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Me too! I love international and independent films. This is so exciting! I won't ever be visiting the new monstrocity to watch vacuous Hollywood films that cater to the masses. But i will go here judging by the Oswestry Kino!
c0tt0nt0p
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If I'm right in thinking the Oswestry one is a new cinema. They would have to spend a shed load of money on the Stafford place and to be honest given the seating layout there I can't imagine what they could do to improve the place enough to make me want to go back....
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Pooryorick
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In the old days we all gasped at the site of a massive organ rising from the stage. Maybe that would bring back the crowds.
gilbert grape
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Tilly
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Lets be realistic
Its a flea pit and will remain so
In Oswestry, Stafford might sèem like the second coming what with its new shopping centre, endless house builds and swanky new theme park
But if they show wall to wall Ealing comedies in the Winter with a Greggs concession-who knows...
Its a flea pit and will remain so
In Oswestry, Stafford might sèem like the second coming what with its new shopping centre, endless house builds and swanky new theme park
But if they show wall to wall Ealing comedies in the Winter with a Greggs concession-who knows...