Cinema in Kingston: From Muybridge to the Multiplex

July. 13,2022      
Rating:
5.5
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An oral history exploring the development of film projection and cinema in Kingston-on-Thames - from resident innovator Eadweard Muybridge through the heyday, decline, and re-emergence of cinema. Features interviews with historians, projectionists and usherettes as well as cinema-goers with rare footage and images from Kingston’s cinemas.

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Reviews

Perry Kate
2022/07/13

Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

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Ensofter
2022/07/14

Overrated and overhyped

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Pluskylang
2022/07/15

Great Film overall

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Aspen Orson
2022/07/16

There is definitely an excellent idea hidden in the background of the film. Unfortunately, it's difficult to find it.

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