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An afternoon at the historic Regent Street Cinema
Other | Monday 24th August 2015 | Francesco
Regent Street Cinema is truly one of the historic places of London.
It was an afternoon in late February of 1896 when a group of people decided to sit in a small theatre on Regent Street. There was little to suggest to this audience that for the price of a shilling they would be part of cinematic history.
After 35 years since the Regent Street Cinema closed its doors, the venue has been restored with a multi-million pound three-year project. I had the pleasure of stepping by in one of these summer dates, and I loved it. From the kindness of the ticket office, to the stylish bar at the entrace, the cinema has a unique vibe.
Under The Skin and The Legend of Barney Thomson were both part of the Thursday's line-up, a special double-bill promotion. You pay for one ticket and you watch two movies.
Under The Skin, directed by Jonathan Glazer, is set in Scotland and tells the story of a mysterious woman who seduces lonely men in the evening hours. But the story takes an unexpected turn as she begins a process of self-discovery. With remarkable cinematography and a fascinating story, Under The Skin drags you down a mysterious rabbit hole, trapping you in these obscure Scottish landscapes and hushed characters.
The Legend of Barney Thomson stars Robert Carlyle, who also directed, and it tells the story of an awkward and strange barber who lives a life of mediocrity in Glasgow. After a terrible accident, he starts a new grotesque life as a serial killer. Not as captivating as Under The Skin, TLOBT sitll has a unique way of storytelling and is worth a watch.
I spent a lovely afternoon in one of the most stylish and interesting cinemas of London. You should definitely have a look at their line-up and catch a film at the Regent Street Cinema.
