Tyneside Independant Cinema (Newcastle)

Tyneside is a very special cinema that everyone wishes they had but unfortunately don't. It mainly shows independent and foreign films some of which you might be hard pressed to find a dvd of let alone see in a mainstream cinema. They do occasionally show blockbuster films here, for instance Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones and Watchmen have all received showings here. Their prices are about the same as mainstream cinemas except that their student prices are generously about half the price. You get much more for your money here, because their seats are very comfy and in one screen they actually have sofas you can sit on to watch the film. The ...  Read the complete review

Address: 10 Pilgrim Street Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne and Wear NE1 6QG Box Office: 0845 217 9909 website: www.tynecine.org The Tyneside Cinema in Newcastle Upon Tyne is an independant movie house. They specialise in screening movies that won't necessarily be available to see at your Odeon, Vue or Empire cinemas. Foriegn films, independently financed films, locally produced films and arty films that are critically acclaimed although have a reduced commercial appeal are commonly shown. In addition to these the cinema now also usually shows one main movie that will normally also be showing at a local cinema, although ...  Read the complete review