Larsen B Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 I saw the Star Wars trilogy as a triple bill at the Odeon (now a gym circa 1985.Charlie Love out of The Dreaming/Tinderbox was sitting in front of us, he was in my brother's year at school.I believe he taught one of my sisters at school too, which is why I was always hearing them! (Or I'm utterly confused) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Amy* Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 I used to love The Belmont but must confess that I haven't been since seeing Alice In Wonderland last year (March/April). I got an Unlimited Cineworld card as a Christmas gift and have a LoveFilm account so between those two, I tend not to want to spend 7+ on a cinema ticket. I find the building quite drab (I know it's the films you go to see, not the building) and the screens too small. Saying that, the seats are the comfiest in Aberdeen! Also, I have found a couple of members of staff to be rather gloomy, borderline rude, over the years (thought having not been in a year, I am unsure if they still work there).It would be sad to see it go, but as the saying goes, use it or lose it. How many of the people signing the petition go on any sort of regular basis? Should it be bought over, given a lick of paint and introduce some deals/film seasons as suggested, I would be tempted to happily head back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted April 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 I went in today as part of my "Go to the belmont more often" promise. Had a nice quiet latte in the bar downstairs then went to see Source Code. Lovely, in a nice intimate wee room and no big sprawling aircraft hanger full of noisy cunts, and no dearer than the other cinemas Spoke to Colin who wrote the blog above who is hopeful of a deal being reached soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltz Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 I went in today as part of my "Go to the belmont more often" promise. Had a nice quiet latte in the bar downstairs then went to see Source Code. Lovely, in a nice intimate wee room and no big sprawling aircraft hanger full of noisy cunts, and no dearer than the other cinemas Spoke to Colin who wrote the blog above who is hopeful of a deal being reached soon.Colin's a great chap. It'd be a huge shame to see him made redundant.And all of the staff, I guess. Next up on the Obvious Hour... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Jack Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Not looking good.Deal to save Aberdeen cinema breaks down - Evening Express Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted April 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Aye. Sounds like squeaky-bum time."Aberdeen City Council can confirm that Filmhouse is no longer involved in the tendering process. We are committed to ensuring that the Belmont Cinema continues to operate in the city and are exploring different options to secure the future running of the venue". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkaline Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 If i had money i'd run it. Always wanted my own cinema. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca_gere Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Pretty high level of unprofessionalism going on in Belmont cinema facebook updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted April 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Pretty high level of unprofessionalism going on in Belmont cinema facebook updates.Unprofessional is preferential to Unemployed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroopy121 Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 The Room is being shown here on May 16th and 17th. If you only watch one movie this year, make it The Room.xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca_gere Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Unprofessional is preferential to Unemployed.They are still a business and should operate as such.Whining about the council as if it is one big meanie that everyone hates is nae cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain America Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 When people through rational thought and caution to shit, it's often a bad sign of how likely they find their unemployment to be.What?678 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain burrito Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 One of the worst sentences I've ever read.I can understand the cinema employees frustration at being [possibly/potentially] made unemployed, but to convey this via silly Facebook status updates paints them in a bad light. Instead of wasting their time with that, they should be chapping on some office doors and asking for an explanation of certain decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted April 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 They are still a business and should operate as such.Whining about the council as if it is one big meanie that everyone hates is nae cool.Disagree with this. If I was facing the very real possibility that my place of work was going out of business, leaving me and my friends without a job, and there was a chance, no matter how small, that I could stop this happening by posting Facebook updates and raising public awareness of it online, you can bet your fuzzy ass I'd be doing exactly the same thing. I certainly wouldn't just sit in silence while some halfwit from the council decided my fate. More power to them I say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca_gere Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 I can understand the cinema employees frustration at being [possibly/potentially] made unemployed, but to convey this via silly Facebook status updates paints them in a bad light. Instead of wasting their time with that, they should be chapping on some office doors and asking for an explanation of certain decisions.Phew, so it's not just me that thinks this way. I'm getting pretty put off by it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Disagree with this. If I was facing the very real possibility that my place of work was going out of business, leaving me and my friends without a job, and there was a chance, no matter how small, that I could stop this happening by posting Facebook updates and raising public awareness of it online, you can bet your fuzzy ass I'd be doing exactly the same thing. I certainly wouldn't just sit in silence while some halfwit from the council decided my fate. More power to them I say.Agreed.It doesn't sound like the Council have been showing a whole lot of decorum, leaking details to the local rag before telling the people that work in the cinema what's happening. So fuck 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca_gere Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Disagree with this. If I was facing the very real possibility that my place of work was going out of business, leaving me and my friends without a job, and there was a chance, no matter how small, that I could stop this happening by posting Facebook updates and raising public awareness of it online, you can bet your fuzzy ass I'd be doing exactly the same thing. I certainly wouldn't just sit in silence while some halfwit from the council decided my fate. More power to them I say.You're quite right. But i'd do it under my own name not the one of the organization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain burrito Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 What are the chances that anyone from the council or whatever is going to look at the cinema's Facebook page and think "WHAT HAVE WE DONE?!?!"? Pretty slim I bet.If they have grievances, then they should transmit this via their personal Facebook accounts as ca_gere mentioned. The council may not have operated with much decorum, but to lower oneself to that level is fairly playground. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cool Thinker Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 I personally think the screens in the cinema are too small so I use the multiplex's for new films. I really like there independent films though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltz Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 I personally think the screens in the cinema are too small so I use the multiplex's for new films. I really like there independent films though.Cool Thought 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootray Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 It certainly is a Cool 1 that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Jack Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Delight as Belmont cinema saved from closure | Aberdeen City News | STV Local Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootray Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 First thing I'd do would be sack the manager.I hope they've got a better business plan than what they've done in the past otherwise it's just a waste of money again. I hope it's not just a case of "Oh shit, there's no-one else to run it, let's accept third rate and hope people come". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monster Zero Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 I haven't paid too much attention although I did sign the petition but it kind of reminds me of when The Lemon Tree was closing a few years back - a good idea in principle but run by folk who possibly aren't best suited to the venture...bitching about it on Facebook = stoopid IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootray Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 TwitterI'll direct you here.Oh and this tweet caught my attention the other day..."Great films at The Belmont this week - LITTLE WHITE LIES & SUBMARINE. Awful films at The Belmont this week - RED RIDING HOOD & SUCKER PUNCH"Brilliant sales technique this lad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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