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Awesome little hidden Yorkshire gem of a place, half the price of a multiplex, really comfy seats,…read moreno noisy chavs, 50p for a coffee, easy to get to off M62. If this was in london it would be stuffed with nodding media types ironically enjoying retro chique for four times the price, but it's just a historic cinema (1912!) with a very dated but charming decor showing good films for next to nowt, even have an interval in the films so you can nip out for a fag. Well worth the trip, i'm a convert. Cracking, Grommit.

Great, comfortable and cheap. It feels a little like you're…read morestepping back through time but this adds to the experience of watching a movie there. Its a small cinema with a big personality. Inteval with refreshments available. And a good customer service.

Not the usual cinema you'd expect to be visiting!…read more Seem to have the older films showing but still reasonably priced to reflect this. Over two floors and seems quiet most evenings apart from when they have a particular event on such as local bands etc. Even a lady to serve ice cream when the lights come on for the interval. Located in the centre of Hebden Bridge so easily accessible for walkers, cars and both bus stops and train station.

I absolutely love this place! I've been going to this cinema…read morefor years and it really has a special place in my heart. It's so adorably classic and has a very homely feel to it, and is easy to access. The only downside that I've found is the increase in price, which has made it almost as expensive as a large cinema with multiple screens, but I suppose in order to stay open, it does need the extra money.

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!

Xscape Yorkshire is in a great location, just off the M62 in Castleford. It's a great place for…read moreleisure activities or to grab a bite to eat. There are many things to do here, which would certainly be suitable for families, adventure seekers, cinema lovers and co, including Tenpin bowling, a Cineworld Cinema. There is also a gym and rock climbing area. For food and drink, you're also tempted by a wide array of brands including Nando's, Ask Italian and Pizza Express. There is also a Starbucks here, although it didn't look too welcoming. It felt so uncomfortable that they openly admitted they did not trust customers to have food items in the fridges, and kept them all in the back - I totally understand loss prevention but I've never seen any Starbucks locations do this other than this one. The car park is HUGE, it felt way too big, but I'm sure due to the varied things to do and eat here, it can get quite busy, especially in such a peak location, being right off the motorway it makes it easily accessible through all points of the country. PRO TIP: If you're going on a longer journey, make this a stop off to get a bite to eat or something to drink, you have a selection of brands and you're not paying the high prices of motorway service stations. There is a small selection of shops here too, but nothing too special, this isn't really a place you'd come to shop. There's a sporting goods store and a WHSmith Travel location as I could recall, that's pretty much it. 4* - I like this place, it's pretty cool and certainly a good spot for a family day out.

Good shopping/recreational centre but very expensive. Fun for all the family. The 4D golf was a bit…read morerubbish.

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.

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!

The Apollo Cinema in Burnley is situated at the top of Manchester Road and is in an ideal situation…read moreto meet friends from all over the area. It is only five minutes from the bus station and within the site there is also The Hollywood star restaurant which serves food and a drink before or after the film. the cinema always have a full programme of films to appeal to all ages and tastes, you can book tickets online or over the phone which cuts down on waiting time. there are serveral screens and the audotoriums are always clean and warm, both the sound and screen have always been good. there is ample parking in the immediate area

Visited recently to see Igor with my seven year-old son! An excellent afternoon, the Apollo is…read morealways clean, warm and comfortable. It's a shame the prices of the sweets and drinks is so high!

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.