NURSE, THE SCREENS! The Movie Doctors’ Favourite ‘Hospitals’
THE PHOENIX, EAST FINCHLEY, LONDON One of the UK’s oldest and most revered cinemas, this is where Dr K spent his formative years, enjoying late-night screenings of The Crazies, Eraserhead, The Devils and, of course, The Exorcist. Sublime! www.phoenixcinema.co.uk
SCREEN ON THE GREEN, ISLINGTON, LONDON Nice flapjack. www.everymancinema.com/venues/ screen-on-the-green
THE (OLD) ODEON, HOLLOWAY, LONDON When it was still an ashtray, the curtains were stained and you got chased by drug dealers. www.odeon.co.uk/cinemas/ holloway/97
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BFI IMAX, WATERLOO, LONDON Biggest screen, loudest speakers. Deep joy. www.odeon.co.uk/bfi_imax
THE PLAZA, TRURO, CORNWALL A beautiful independent cinema where 35mm projection still thrives alongside digital, Doom Bar is served in the lobby, and both staff and clientele are true film lovers. www.wtwcinemas.co.uk/truro-theplaza-cinema
THE ELECTRIC, BIRMINGHAM A little gem of a theatre whose rich history dates back to 1909, and which has flourished since a thorough 2004 renovation. www.theelectric.co.uk
WATERSHED, BRISTOL The perfect place to enjoy an eclectically programmed movie and then have an intense discussion about it afterwards in the lively restaurant/bar. www.watershed.co.uk
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THE REX, BERKHAMSTED Lovingly restored, this art deco jewel prides itself on offering the finest viewing experience, with a mission to ‘remind us what we have long stopped expecting from public buildings’. www.therexberkhamsted.com
WARWICK UNIVERSITY FILM SOC Weird, sweet smell most of the time. www.filmsoc.warwick.ac.uk
THE DOME, WORTHING From the time when smokers had to sit on the left. Boy, that helped. www.domecinema.co.uk
HYDE PARK PICTURE HOUSE, LEEDS Billed as ‘the cosiest in Leeds’, this grand cinema – first opened back in 1914 – oozes old-school charm from the stalls to the balcony. www.hydeparkpicturehouse.co.uk
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GLASGOW FILM THEATRE, GLASGOW A programme of international classics and contemporary art house fare keeps the loyal GFT audience entertained, educated and entranced. www.glasgowfilm.org/theatre
MAREEL, SHETLAND Shetland’s only purpose-built cinema screens can be found in this stunning modern building overlooking the waters of Lerwick. Miranda Richardson has been seen dancing a reel in the bar. www.mareel.org
QFT, BELFAST Few places can match the vibrant atmosphere of Northern Ireland’s bestloved cinema, which prides itself on projecting both digital and celluloid with equal dexterity. www.queensfilmtheatre.com
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