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Review of The Screen On The Green
12 Oct 07, 23:30
No Green Screen At Screen On The Green 
If you need reminding that there are films made outside of Hollywood, re-consider your usefulness in life. Oh, and get yourself to Screen On The Green. Otherwise, if you already acknowledge the 10:1 crap-to-less-crap ratio of most mainstream cinema, you will thoroughly appreciate this picture house. Clearly the owners are focused on showing less commercial pictures, opting for foreign/art-house and British films over spoon fed story-lines and copious amounts of special effects. The cinema reaffirms my confidence that not everyone forgets films are art, where a powerful story and great cinematography make a captivating piece of work, and help you forget the seats are a little uncomfortable.
Approaching the start of the main feature, Islington's original cinema auditorium quickly fills up, giving a sense of excitement and atmosphere, that should precede a film. Perhaps, it is because the audience know they are about to see a great picture, or that they are amongst similar minded viewers: the build-up factor definitely adds to the experience.
The small shop at the entrance sells everything you need to supplement your film watching experience. The bagged popcorn is far tastier than warm, freshly popped corn and is just the right amount.
If you enjoy real films and happen to be in Islington, this is a guaranteed great night out...
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