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

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

well get me on the BBC right now. I am a true film legend. I speak the truth. Okay, head out of the…read moreclouds now but I tell you we have another little gem of a cinema and that is the Cubby Broccoli. Named in memory of Cubby Broccoli, the producer of the James Bond films, this cinema complements the Pictureville Cinema and provides depth to many of the film seasons. Oh and do they have film seasons and festivals ahoy. We're talking Bite the Mango Festival, focusing on South Asia, Africa, East Asia, the Middle East and South America, as well as films made by black and Asian filmmakers in Europe and America. We're also talking animation of the highest order. We're also talking some of the best in Bollywood. It's a cultural combination of pleasure and film feasting. The cinema itself homes 100 seats and is a truely great cinematic experience. It's so refreshing to get away from those somewhat soul sapping multi-plex affairs and chill out here. The national Media Museum definitely know their film and they also know their cinemas too. Check out one of the many Indie films and enjoy some critic lovers' film watching. That's a wrap and an excellent one at that.

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.

£17 for tickets for two. £16 for popcorn and a drink for two…read more£51 parking fine. No parking fines for last 5+years and now they just send it in the post. A complete con. Never runs out of spaces, nothing nearby to park and go see, just a post Covid rip-off. Thanks for making my return to the cinema so rubbish. Never going back.

This is a large multiplex cinema. It has a lot of screens, a popcorn/ junkfood stand and a large…read moreseating area with noisy arcade games. There's nothing unusual or special about this place. If you want to see a film at the cinema and live close, then here is as good a place as any. It does have a lot of parking space, and it's not bad for buses either. It's close to a major bus route out of Bradford. But then again, so is the cinema that is actually IN Bradford city centre. It's a very bland place to review. No very negative qualities, but nothing that makes it stand out either. Except perhaps the aroma of chlorine from the swimming pool next door.

We're about to fire up a big boy here. I don't have any digestion problems but I do have one fine…read moremuseum to shout about. Now the reason I've held back from unleashing this baby before is because it's in Bradford . Not that there is anything wrong with Bradford but I'm a Leeds lover. This however needs to be visited. How many places in Yorkshire can actually stick the world National in their title? Exactly, that's why we need to spread the word. To begin with it's a bargain. All you pay is a donation that you feel happy with. Win, win! Don't be cheap now; you know it's worth it if Cheryl Cole is. Then it's time to explore. It's a celebration of most things television, film and photography. You'll find several floors exploring each genre and it's hands-on fun for kids and big kids alike. By far the best bit is reading the news and playing with the cameras and auto cues. You may disagree with that if you love your Thunderbirds and the like though with exhibits and various shows to watch. The photography is diverse and the exhibitions change every few months or so. Don't miss out the interactive exploring zone either and even have a peak at some Radio Leeds people doing their thing, as one of their remote studios is housed in the building. Don't be put off; this is a top quality museum and one that should be explored.

Very fine media museum, Bradford's No.1 tourist attraction…read more This modern museum devoted to photography and broadcasting is just 5-7 minutes from the central station, and it should be your No.1 stop when you're visiting Bradford. Each floor is dedicated to a different form of media or media content, and I do recommend you start in the basement, which is the Kodak history of photography exhibit. It's easily the most impressive part of the museum. There's a plethora of historic cameras, with tons of information on the technological development of photography from metal plates to modern digital cameras. It's all lovingly presented, and there's a special presentation for the small fry several times a day. Another floor deals with the history of radio and television, again supported with a large number of historic TV cameras and radio transmitters. All very well done. The top floor is dedicated to media content, namely exhibits from some of Britain's most popular TV programs, from Dr. Who and the Daleks to Wallace and Gromit (including the only surviving miniature set from the original short films - the studio was destroyed in a fire some years ago). There are even some puppets from Gerry Anderson's 1960s animated sci-fi shows (like Captain Scarlet). Some illustrations from Tom & Jerry and other animated films will inform you about how this kind of shorts/films was made in "the old days". A temporary exhibition during my visit was a sparse but intriguing collection of items from the films of French avantgarde artist Jean Cocteau.

The New Picture House cinema is exactly what Dewsbury needs. The cinema is organised by volunteers…read moreas part of a community project and has injected some much needed culture and fun into the town. The venue is opposite the bus station, an old office building. The venue works really well with a grungy run down feel, it feels as though you are going to some secret place. Upstairs the bar is small but well equipped with beers/wine, pop corn, buns and a tasty dal that I tried. The prices are cheap and affordable. The cinema is smaller than your average but has a friendly feel with blankets, really good sound and visibility. Movie choice is good with new films on Fridays and more arty choices on Sunday's. At the end of the showing the old office has a great atmosphere with drinks, candles and a view over the town. Overall I love this place and concept!