I think we've established that Yelp, being the immense concoction of all things Leeds, is…read moretrumpeting the good, the bad and the Indie is a quite frankly fabulous way. Well we also need to mention the inbetween and mass market too. Maybe not as much but here we go, it's the Showcase. When the Showcase opened many years ago now it was well ahead of anything else in the area. It brought mulit-screens to Leeds and all under one roof. However, that was back in the day and when you could buy half penny sweets and munch on flying saucers. Okay it's not that old but it has certainly fallen a bit behind some of the competitors in the area. That said it's not a bad cinema. You'll still get a good choice of big films and reasonable auditoriums but it lacks to punch of some of it's rivals. I find the films tend to be slightly behind the Vue ones and some of the screening areas aren't as big either. The staff are friendly but slightly unhelpful and the savoury snacks are expensive and utter dross. On the plus side, it's free parking and there is plenty of it. You've also got many eateries on site for a quick feed before or after the performance. Not one to avoid but not a place to hurry to either.

because of it's size Showcase always has a good range of films, the individual cinemas vary in size…read moreso that they can show less popular films as well and all are reasonably comfortable. As is often the case with cinema chains it's the catering that lets them down badly, everything is terribly over priced and the service is abysmal (what part of white coffee did he not understand?). Disabled access was good.

Now we're talking, I'm getting all Jonathan Ross on your ass. Maybe without the speech impediment…read moreand huge salary though. So it's the Picureville. Yes, yes I know we're still in Bradford but this is another little pearler that deserves much kudos. It's a fantastic cinema and is a joy to visit. To start with it has a bar. I mean a proper bar here, not your multi-plex excuse of a bar. You can get nice wine, good beer and excellent hot drinks. They'll even serve them up in plastic vessels so you can take them into the show. As for the cinema itself, it's a joy. Simple as that. The seats are all planned to give every viewer a great angle and to maximise your viewing experience. The actual screen has great visual quality and the sound system is also a good draw. For me it's the film choices that really put it hands above many other places in West Yorkshire . You'll be able to see all the Indie films that don't make it across the main stream cinemas and you'll also have a choice of foreign films as well as some of the bigger players. Then you've got the various film festivals that bring in directors, premieres and some of the finest animation available. It's film Jim but not as we know it. Do yourself a favour and check out some delightful films that may otherwise creep under your radar. Immense cinema, that's all you need to know.

I'm about to get very giddy now. I'm like a child at Christmas because I'm about to talk about my…read moresecret love affair...film. When talking about cinematic experiences in the North, let alone the area, one has to shout loud and proud about the IMAX. The IMAX is part of the National Media Museum but deserves it's own proud place in our ever beautiful Yelp listings. It is only one of a handful of IMAX cinemas in the world and it's ours. Go on do a little dance for me, go on. What you get is some unbelievable moments of 3D documentaries and films and also 2D is pretty hot on the massive screen. For me though you have to utilise all of its strengths so definitely check out a 3D option. Especially with the current trend of making everything for the 3D market, you'll soon be spoilt for choice. One of the last Hollywood blockbusters to show there was the last Harry Potter film but I'm more than a little giddy that Alice in Wonderland is next up. I'm so excited about that one that I may need to section myself, sedate myself or run head first into a door. Johnny Depp in 3D and at that size!?! What is not to die happy about? It does get booked up well in advance so make sure you book online or at the museum if you have a specific time in mind. This is how film should be watched, so do yourself a favour and enjoy it to the (I)max. See what I did there, aren't I clever.

The IMAX screen has to be experienced to be believed - it really is MASSIVE, and coupled with the…read morefantastic surround sound system and highly ramped seating, you are guaranteed a good view even if an extremely tall man decides to sit in the seat in front of you (don't they always!) I wouldn't actually recommend your first film is one of the IMAX specials such as to fly and dinosaurs etc as they are quite expensive and also very short (usually about half an hour to three quarters of an hour). Much better would be to see a 'proper' film in it's IMAX version - although only a small percentage of films are shot in IMAX, they really do take your breath away. The Dark Knight has some fantastic IMAX scenes, and at Christmas you really, really HAVE to watch The Polar Express at the IMAX and in 3D too! Oh yes, the IMAX is capable of 3D! It's not your average 3D too, it's actually in-your-face, amazing and quite brilliant 3D! We saw the latest Harry Potter at the IMAX, and even though only some of the scenes were in 3D, the end fight with all the magic and explosions was truly breathtaking. My only quibble would be if you are taking young children to watch a 3D IMAX film, they may be a bit overawed by it all and refuse to put on their glasses which will leave them watching them a blurred image which they'll quickly grow bored of (it happened to one of our party) - but otherwise it's a great experience! Definitely a jewel in Bradford!

Good standard of cinema showing all the new releases etc. I think it has about 14 screens. It's…read morepart of a complex with bars, restaurants and bowling. Does have cheaper days - I think on Tuesdays and Wednesdays so it's worth looking in to that if you are thinking of going. As you would expect, refreshments are pretty pricey.

Bradford Leisure Exchange, Vicar Lane,…read more Bradford , BD1 5LD ADVANCE BOOKING BY PHONE 0871 200 2000 phone booking isnt recommended as it is such a hassle. based in the busy leisure exchange this cinema gets very busy at times so be prepared to queue for the more popular films there are 16 screens, one of which is deluxe for which you pay about a quid more but it does have its own toilet facilities and a bar which isnt normalls stocked and you do have to go out to main bar and order from there which is quite a hassle.the deluxe is comfier and you get more leg room but not many films are shown on it the cinema has full disabled access and spaces for wheelchair users down the bottom of the screens. the screens are quite large and there are up to date speakers and hearing loops in mostthe seats are quite comfy but not much leg room ticket prices vary on which time and day you go but are usually about £5 for kids and students and about £6 for adults, except on wednesdays when most tickets are about £3 for kids and £4 for adults you can buy a card that gives you unlimited monthly access for about £17 which if you are a frequent cinemagoer it is well worth it the food/drink is quite dear but they have just alately began adding cheaper versions of icecreams and vending machines for bottles of pop, which is much better. the staff are always on hand and there are security guards about incase you want help dealing with unruly ignorant cinemagoers.they do a check every so often in each screen which helps

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This very new cinema is modern & spacious. Good sound & picture quality, seating is vip or normal,…read moreboth comfortable. A number of eating establishments within the complex

Love this hidden gem. The owners are really nice as are the staff. This venue needs supporting more…read moreby the locals and tourist. I think it has a much better atmosphere than the bigger cinemas

The palace cinema used to be a great place to go, but since then they have made what used to be…read morequite a large screen (for a small town anyway) into two separate ones. When it first had its grand reopening it was really busy but on the first showing it was so hot that most people had to leave, one person even fainted! It was much better before they split the screen up. Now it is much too small to enjoy a film as much.. On the upside, it is cheaper than most of the major cinemas and it doesn't get the new blockbusters too much later than the main ones, but obviously can't show as many at once so doesn't get all of them. The seats are comfortable, drink/food is relatively cheap if you compare it to a normal cinema, but still expensive.

It's great that this cinema has now been back open for a number of years now. It has two screens…read moreboth with loads of character you heven have an usher come in to the cinema to sell ice cream after the previews have been shown. Very reasonably priced and tends to show the most popular films

I went to the Keighley Picture house for the 1st time last week. It wasn't too bad, reminded me of…read morethe old Unit 4 cinema in shipley that closed down years ago. Screen is incredably small compared to the ones in bradford and leeds so I wouldn't go and see a blockbuster there but it's fine for seeing a comedy or kids flick. Also the entry price is so much cheaper than the multiplex's and parking is free if you go to the BaltiChef carpark after 6pm. The 'interval' between adverts and actual film was cute, a chance to buy a choc ice!

Tell me why the whole of Deadpool 3 was blurry on screen 9 at 2:30pm?…read moreNot only that but the ads went on for 30m?!?!? Me and my friend paid £8.99 for VIP tickets, but was it worth it? NO!! Also the person at the till did not believe i was over 15 and asked for ID?! What bullshit cinema. WOULD NOT RECOMEND!

Good little cinema. Not good as cineworld in Bradford though. Doesn't have the same atmosphere.read more