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Clapham Picture HouseNewest Review: ... wine into the cinema with you. Of course, popcorn, sweets and drinks are also available. There are five screens in total in varying sizes and all seem to employ state of the art technology with films shown in digital quality and surround sound. Picturehouse Cinemas are often found in university cities, such as Bath, York and Oxford where there is a higher demand for niche arthouse and ... more |
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by - written on 05/02/09 (Very useful, 118 readings)
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In this country we have seen the almost 'McDonaldisation' of cinemas over the past couple of decades with many of the multiplex chains offering a uniform environment which ever city or town you happen to be in. Although 'Clapham Picturehouse' is part of the City Screen Group, each cinema opperates almost independantly from the other 17 picturehouses across the country. City Screen Group was formed in 1989 and has aquired existing cinemas and has built new ones, the first being Clapham Picturehouse in 1992. Their strategy has been to build cafes and bars within the Picturehouses to enhance the cinema going experience. There are not many cinemas in ... Read the complete review
by - written on 03/01/06 (Very useful, 373 readings)
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Clapham Picture House underwent a major refurbishment in the 1990's. It now has four screens as well as new seating, and a licensed cafe/bar in the adjacent premises. > Screens I have never had a bad view of a screen or an uncomfortable seat in any of the years I have been coming here. Unlike like the somewhat impersonal experiences I have had visiting a multiplex, the atmosphere is warm and friendly. The seating areas are much smaller than in a chain cinema, but it feels like a more intimate experience. If you live locally, you stand fair chance of bumping into someone you know! > Listings The range of films is good, ... Read the complete review

