Depressed by today’s Sunday papers, which seem to carry about as much human misery as is possible, I thought that I’d take my mind off just how grim things have become in the last year or two.
A trip to the cinema, did the trick, more so than the half bottle of wine I guzzled on getting home from work on Saturday.
Decided this afternoon to go see the film avatar, just to see what you get with a film costing around 200 mill to make. I have to say that nothing is left to the imagination, computer generated images and detail are superb, the 3D is perfect throughout the film.
The films story was a good, as any blockbuster type, and the real test with any film, for me is how often I check the time, typically a bond film will have me wondering how much longer is this going to last at least a couple of times, a classic like pulp fiction not once, as was the case with avatar tonight.
Still middle aged angst is never far from me and a couple of irritations' are with Vue cinema, why do they charge a credit card handling fee on top of the ticket price, also the damn sound, deaf as I might be why is necessary to have it so loud, perhaps as well as 3D glasses they could offer ear defenders.
Mrs Me often falls asleep, but was kept awake initially by the astounding 3D and then the sound system managing to last the near three hours film.
It's not just the sound at Vue that gets me (and I also have a bit of hearing loss), but the screen size. I've only been twice since the cinema opened but now know to sit as far back as I can so that my eyes can cope with the screen size.
ReplyDeleteIt's all so impersonal but then multiplexes always are. Run on the cheap with minimal staff.
The Carlton re-opened at Westgate before Christmas but does anyone know if it is still running as I can't find any advertisements for it nor a website link similar to the one that the previous owners had?
I've been to the Granville Cinema but the screen's poor and the sound none too good so that only leaves the Palace in Broadstairs or the Empire in Sandwich.
It's not just the sound at Vue that gets me (and I also have a bit of hearing loss), but the screen size. I've only been twice since the cinema opened but now know to sit as far back as I can so that my eyes can cope with the screen size.
ReplyDeleteIt's all so impersonal but then multiplexes always are. Run on the cheap with minimal staff.
The Carlton re-opened at Westgate before Christmas but does anyone know if it is still running as I can't find any advertisements for it nor a website link similar to the one that the previous owners had?
I've been to the Granville Cinema but the screen's poor and the sound none too good so that only leaves the Palace in Broadstairs or the Empire in Sandwich.
I don't go to the Vue, it's far too expensive.
ReplyDeleteI go to Westgate, but you are right, I don't know where you can find the listings now.
The cinema in Westgate is definitely open again (I know someone who got a job there last week) but I couldn't find any listings online either.
ReplyDeletePersonally I rarely go to the cinema, but if I did I certainly wouldn't support Westwood Cross (I'm boycotting the place completely in favour of the town centres whenever possible). I'm surprised you're not doing the same Tony.
Also saw Avatar at the Vue. This film has changed the cinema experience for me, the story, screen, 3D and surround sound was fantastic, other films will have a lot to live up to after Avatar.
ReplyDeleteI have been to all of the other cinemas mentioned, unfortunately none of them would have given me the same experience. I am pleased Westwood X has dragged Thanet kicking and screaming into the 21st century!
Here's the new website for The Carlton in Westgate:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.carltoncinema.com/
Many thanks, Peter.
ReplyDeleteWe went to the Carlton from when it opened and have supported it for years so glad it's still up and running.