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Re: Lack of free previews...

#81 Post by asamaic » Thu Feb 13, 2014 9:48 am

I haven't actually managed to see The Book Thief. Really miss those 6 for 7 screenings with Sky... I know Sun+ have picked up some of the slack, but I haven't been to the super screen in a while! I guess with the Sky branding, it would be a bit weird if someone else started using that screen. Shame, though...

My train stopped across across from a poster of Liam Neeson's latest film today. It looks about as good as Taken 2. Maybe that's why no screenings? I thought the really crap films either didn't have previews or gave away tickets after opening?

Agree it's been really quiet on the film front. I've been plugging the gap with theatre - a lot starts between 7 and 8, which is ideal for me. Not sure what the non-Londoners are supposed to do though... :confused:
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Re: Lack of free previews...

#82 Post by canadian_turtle » Thu Feb 13, 2014 9:50 am

Yes there's a lack of free previews, but on the upside I don't have to juggle clashes with theatre and other events any longer and I actually have some free time o/ #positivethinking
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Re: Lack of free previews...

#83 Post by scootermcc » Thu Feb 13, 2014 9:58 am

Does anyone know if this page does actually mean that virgin are planning to show free films soon ? Or is it an old page that's not changed in months?

http://customer.virginmedia.com/moviesfirst/

Like this message on another not nearly as good website.

OLD MOTHER HUBBARD

WENT TO THE CUPBOARD

TO GET HERSELF A FILM CODE

BUT WHEN SHE GOT THERE

THE CUPBOARD WAS BARE : THERE'S NO FREE TICKETS TO DOWNLOAD
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Re: Lack of free previews...

#84 Post by RickyRaj » Thu Feb 13, 2014 10:09 am

Have resorted to using the 2 for 1 Odeon tickets you can get if you are a Times+ subscriber to make up the shortfall. Plus an opportunity to catch up on TV Shows :) Enjoyed Fleming last night.
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Re: Lack of free previews...

#85 Post by McG » Thu Feb 13, 2014 10:37 am

RickyRaj wrote:Have resorted to using the 2 for 1 Odeon tickets you can get if you are a Times+ subscriber to make up the shortfall. Plus an opportunity to catch up on TV Shows :) Enjoyed Fleming last night.
I think we will all have to resort to any deals very soon if this lack of free previews continue! :p
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Re: Lack of free previews...

#86 Post by steve9872 » Thu Feb 13, 2014 11:43 am

I have a number of Cineworld vouchers and plenty of nectar points to use at the Vue, so i'm covered for lean periods like this.
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Re: Lack of free previews...

#87 Post by scootermcc » Thu Feb 13, 2014 3:27 pm

In fairness if you look at the schedule of films due to be released up until the end of this month there is not a lot on the horizon. Some of the films have already been previewed. Hopefully March will be better.

http://www.launchingfilms.com/release-schedule
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Re: Lack of free previews...

#88 Post by welshtank » Thu Feb 13, 2014 5:09 pm

getting very disappointed. the only ones I've seen available are for sun+ and the telegraph, and you've gotta p*y for the privilege to see them. I think we've been spoilt, but hope we get some real free screenings soon.
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Re: Lack of free previews...

#89 Post by mupton » Thu Feb 13, 2014 7:50 pm

I have not able to get tickets for a preview since just before Christmas. Things are getting bad. I am desperate. I am ashamed to say it. Please do not judge me. But I might have to p*y to go to the cinema this weekend. :cry:
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Re: Lack of free previews...

#90 Post by idbridge » Thu Feb 13, 2014 8:13 pm

More book thief tickets coming on Times plus tomorrow, I may have to go and see that, even though i dont actually like the look of it
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