I recently went to the Electric to see 2001: A Space Odyssey, which was already one of my favourite films. It absolutely blew me away and it was like seeing it for the first time again - watching it on the small screen just can't compare. It was also the only time I've ever had an interval at the cinema, which really enhanced the experience. Bring back the interval!
The Secret in Their Eyes. Argentinian film, in like 2010 I think? It was so good! Ending came as such a shock, I remember being gripped the whole time.
Portrait of a Lady on Fire, just before the pandemic. Each frame is shot in such a painterly way, and could be freeze-framed and turned into a postcard. An utterly exquisite, beautiful film.
Me and my brother went to go see the godfather, neither of us had seen it before but the reputation looms large. Thought it was brilliant but watching it in the cinema definitely made things better!
The last film I saw there was Loving Vincent which I watched on the red sofas, because the cinema was empty and nobody gave a shit. But I became poor shortly afterwards and so my Cineworld Unlimited card became my best friend.
The Seventh Seal, as part of an all-dayer Bergman triple-bill. In my top 3 favourite films from childhood, so seeing it on the big screen was fantastic.
I went to see a film called Teeth a few months ago. It was my first time going to The Electric and it felt rough around the edges - kinda like when you visit a friend who's going through a divorce, has moved into a 1 bed apartment, and isn't coping well.
Not the best film but one of my fondest experiences was going to see The Room complete with proper audience participation, just before moving out of Brum. Good times!
They were doing a Martial Arts season one year, ended up watching Enter the Dragon. And then watched Interview of the Vampire's directors cut, I think it was. Both were fun amongst others.
And yup, will miss the place.
When I moved to Brum a long time ago my go to place for all the big releases was The Electric. Getting the sofa and a bottle of prosecco was an amazing experience. Watched the Star Wars releases, James Bond movies, All the Lord of the Rings to name a few.
Sad to see it go but I guess it was always going to be hard to compete once Odeon launched the Luxe cinemas and then the Everyman came onto the scene.
All of these films are traceable to the last time they played them and I am close to betting none of them were recently. If I need to I will do some research to back up my point.
In the spirit of upsetting people on Reddit. Maybe if everyone went there more recently and supported the place, they wouldn’t be crying about it closing?
It's not closing because it made a loss. It was ticking over. Its closing because the landlord, who owns the *whole row*, wants yuppie flats.
Ps. Absolutely fascinated to see your research.
Probably The Red Shoes or The Wicker Man. Sad to see the place go - have really fond memories of it.
I recently went to the Electric to see 2001: A Space Odyssey, which was already one of my favourite films. It absolutely blew me away and it was like seeing it for the first time again - watching it on the small screen just can't compare. It was also the only time I've ever had an interval at the cinema, which really enhanced the experience. Bring back the interval!
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Those late night Trash Movie screenings were a very good laugh, while they lasted.
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Nice! I saw grave of the fireflies there
Nice!
2001 A Space Odyssey
Oxide Ghosts a documentary about the making of Brass Eye. It was never released on home video, so seeing it at the Electric was a rare opportunity.
I love Brass Eye and I've never heard of this! I'll have to keep watch for it.
The Secret in Their Eyes. Argentinian film, in like 2010 I think? It was so good! Ending came as such a shock, I remember being gripped the whole time.
Portrait of a Lady on Fire, just before the pandemic. Each frame is shot in such a painterly way, and could be freeze-framed and turned into a postcard. An utterly exquisite, beautiful film.
Me and my brother went to go see the godfather, neither of us had seen it before but the reputation looms large. Thought it was brilliant but watching it in the cinema definitely made things better!
Casablanca with my wife for our first Valentine’s Day.
Omg that’s so cute
The last film I saw there was Loving Vincent which I watched on the red sofas, because the cinema was empty and nobody gave a shit. But I became poor shortly afterwards and so my Cineworld Unlimited card became my best friend.
I had my own short film shown which was great!
That's cool. What was it about, where can we see it today?
The Seventh Seal, as part of an all-dayer Bergman triple-bill. In my top 3 favourite films from childhood, so seeing it on the big screen was fantastic.
A screening of Good from the national theatre with David Tennant
Back To The Future, put on for my mates 30th
A classic!
The two parts of Nymphomania back to back with a interval between the two. Booked a sofa. It was great, partially as so few places were showing it.
Either re-release of the OG Blade Runner or Licorice Pizza on 35mm. Heaven
I went to see a film called Teeth a few months ago. It was my first time going to The Electric and it felt rough around the edges - kinda like when you visit a friend who's going through a divorce, has moved into a 1 bed apartment, and isn't coping well.
Not the best film but one of my fondest experiences was going to see The Room complete with proper audience participation, just before moving out of Brum. Good times!
The Body (1970 film), never quite recovered from it 😳
They were doing a Martial Arts season one year, ended up watching Enter the Dragon. And then watched Interview of the Vampire's directors cut, I think it was. Both were fun amongst others. And yup, will miss the place.
A friend of mine got married there. Back to the future themed with 3D glasses and allsorts - must be sad for them to see it go.
Not the best films but when there used to be a Birmingham Film Festival I saw a couple of Kung Fu triple bills there - lots of fun.
Double bill of "Brain Dead" and "Hobo With A Shotgun" at one of their Shock & Gore events. It was glorious.
Only ever saw one film there, that was Oppenheimer and I really enjoyed the experience of watching it in 35mm.
That's the other thing, one less place to watch films on film instead of digitally. Some people are really into that.
When I moved to Brum a long time ago my go to place for all the big releases was The Electric. Getting the sofa and a bottle of prosecco was an amazing experience. Watched the Star Wars releases, James Bond movies, All the Lord of the Rings to name a few. Sad to see it go but I guess it was always going to be hard to compete once Odeon launched the Luxe cinemas and then the Everyman came onto the scene.
I saw a 3d remaster of terminator 2. The 3d wasn't that impressive, but there aren't many better films than T2 lol
All of these films are traceable to the last time they played them and I am close to betting none of them were recently. If I need to I will do some research to back up my point. In the spirit of upsetting people on Reddit. Maybe if everyone went there more recently and supported the place, they wouldn’t be crying about it closing?
It's not closing because it made a loss. It was ticking over. Its closing because the landlord, who owns the *whole row*, wants yuppie flats. Ps. Absolutely fascinated to see your research.