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Where do I watch films?

I usually stick to watching films at home, or at friends' houses. I go to the cinema about once a month, but am trying to go more.

What devices do you use to watch films? How does this change the viewing experience?

Mainly my laptop and SkyTV at home.  This maximises comfort and means I can resume or pause whenever I need to. It also gives me a lot of choice. 

Are there certain films you prefer to see at the cinema? If so which?

Action, fantasy and sci-fi is best to watch at the cinema. Anything that comes under 'epic', that significantly strays from reality is best in the cinema, as it allows you to fully immerse yourself in a relatively unfamiliar setting, and get the most out of the film.

With whom do you watch films?

Friends - but I try to only keep to those who have a critical outlook and are genuinely interested in film. Otherwise I find myself having to re-watch certain movies, because I was too distracted by my company. 

Pick a film. What attracted you to the film? Why did they choose to see it? (The social aspect of watching a film is important as it can affect your attitude towards it. Have you been ‘pressured’ into seeing a film you weren’t interested in by a friend etc?). Is it a hotly anticipated film (i.e. Star Wars Episode VIII) or one that only serves a niche audience?

I saw "The Danish Girl" recently; it took me a long time to come around to it and I missed the hype and controversy.

How did you respond to the film? Was it a spectacle, moving, frightening etc.?


It was moving and generally enjoyable as it raised some challenging issues, but I felt it was overhyped and at times dull.

Following our trips to the Ritzy and the IMAX. Discuss the recent changes to digital projection.


The Ritzy and the IMAX are drastically different in their design, the films they put out and their target audience. The modern iMAX typically focuses on big budget Hollywood sci-fi or superhero films. They show a lot less films per year than cinemas like the Ritzy, which is an arty smaller establishment that often shows smaller budget arthouse films.

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