Sick of listening to others' fond memories of how they first saw various movie 'classics' on the big screen? Well, the Astor gives you the chance to see it like they would have: in a cinema built in the 30's. Not only do they show an interesting array of both old and new films, with a tendency towards cult classics and an openness to art-house, but many of these films are shown back-to-back as 'double-features' - an anachronistic sitting-marathon, sure to blister the derriere and pull a few muscles in the modern-day attention span. However, the double-feature also happens to be great value if you stay for both movies... and even if you don't (or can't), the prices are still cheaper than major cinemas. The Astor has other little touches to remind moviegoers of its vintage uniqueness: high ceilings, low screens, fairy-lights entwined with the balustrades overlooking an old-fashioned box office, seats without neck support, chandeliers, ornately detailed pillars beside ...read more
