New Cinema for Lordship lane?

[Earl Aelfheah]

Blimey, that long? I guess it makes sense- lot's of work to change it into a cinema. Guess this is the kind of thing they'll be able to clarify at the 'open days'.

[Earl Aelfheah]

That sounded like I was commenting on the amount of time it takes to be asked for 50P (cross posted) - I meant a whole year before the cinema might open.

[*Bob*]

No worries RRR - Works both ways.

[Mick Mac]

I think for people with kids (lots of them in ED) it will be a great help to have a local cinema - you don't want to be paying a babysitter for the time it takes you to travel to and from Brixton/Peckham etc.

Also - being able to have a drink before or after and walk home is a big advantage.

Edited to say - the kids will enjoy the cinema too - I forgot about that.

[EDdownunder]

Terrific news, maybe a nice big ED working bee to move the project along.

Thanks for the updates James and for your part in making this happen. Well done.

[Louisa]

So by thia time next year we will have a Franco Manca, M&S Simply Food and a new Picturehouse Cinema. I'm considering staying now.

Louisa.

[Mick Mac]

Louisa.

Please ..... stay for good this time.

Voice of Paul Young....

[StraferJack]

Wait, what? Louisa likes pizza now?

[Ms Blueberry]

What would we like our first film to be?

[Jah Lush]

A Clockwork Orange.

[PokerTime]

That's a great question Ms Blueberry. If it were opening today, I's ask for '20 feet from Stardom' to be on the bill. But in a years time, what's out there and current will be different. What I would like to see, apart from the money spinners (needed to keep the business open of course) is a commitment to independent documentary and UK filmmaking. I can think of many films that would find an audience in ED, without major distribution. This part of London is full of film makers and a fair few big players in the film industry too. I can't think of a better comapny than Picture House to embrace that.

[*Bob*]

(Posted by Louisa 26 November, 2013 16:05)

Best hot pizza locally - without question, Go Go's East Dulwich Grove. Plus you can get coleslaw and mix match the base sauce, unlike the poncey allegedly authentic Italian chain eateries who charge the earth of basically cheese on toast. I quite like the cheese and baked bean pizza in Iceland too. Let the insults come my way

Louisa.

(From the Franco Manca website)

The pizza is made from slow-rising sourdough (minimum 20 hours) and is baked in a wood burning 'Tufae' brick oven made on site by specialised artisans from Naples. This oven produces a heat of about 500c (930f). The slow levitation and blast-cooking process lock in the flour's natural aroma and moisture giving a soft, easily digestible crust. As a result, the edge (cornicione) is excellent and shouldn't be discarded.

[*Bob*]

*slow hand clap*

[Millhaven]

Ms Blueberry Wrote:

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> What would we like our first film to be?

Passport to Pimlico

I think some of the residents of East Dulwich/Peckham will identify with the themes of history, displacement, identity and alienation.

[PokerTime]

That's a great film Millhaven. Hmm I think a classic cinema afternoon would be a great asset.

[shell]

Ok .. i'm sure I'm being thick but where is this proposed to open? Is it st thomas moore or is it the church on Barry rd ( which I thought was called Christ church )

[James Barber]

Thomas Moore hall at 116A Lordship lane

[shell]

Thanks James .. so thats the proposed site for the cinema not just the talk venue?

[philosophie]

So incredibly excited about this! Good work, James.

[motorbird83]

This is great news!

[James Barber]

Yes shell.

It is exciting. My choice for the first film would be Cyrano de Bergerac. Great on DVD but haven't seen it on a big screen for many year. I'm almost tempted to learn French or really get it.

[Earl Aelfheah]

Weekend at Bernie's

[Otta]

Ghostbusters!

[cam2hall]

Fantastic news! I am a member of Picture House Cinemas and this has made me very happy.

[KidKruger]

I too thought (don't know why) Passport To Pimlico.

Also Kotaanisqatsi would be fun on a big screen locally.

I guess the guys running the venue will have their own ideas and may run to a formula they already use.