Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 11:36am Tue 15 Apr 08
And why shouldn't the South Side have a cinema?
Why is everything always City Centre, City Centre, like everywhere else in the city is non applicable to entertainment and nice places to go or visit?
Funny that, apart from a good few places to eat and drink, the west end is as dead as a do-do, same applies to Shawlands.
Everywhere else is not evem worth talking about
Welcome to Glasgow
And why shouldn't the South Side have a cinema?
Why is everything always City Centre, City Centre, like everywhere else in the city is non applicable to entertainment and nice places to go or visit?
Funny that, apart from a good few places to eat and drink, the west end is as dead as a do-do, same applies to Shawlands.
Everywhere else is not evem worth talking about
Welcome to Glasgow
Posted by: Brad, Glasgow on 12:00pm Tue 15 Apr 08
'cos the city centre is generally quick and easy to get to, TMC. And there people will go is where the money is to be made.
The West End dead as a do-do? Err... even discounting cafes/pubs/restaus (and why would you?) what about the great architecture, good parks, several museums/galleries, sprinkling quirky books/clothing/other stores?
And the cinema.
'cos the city centre is generally quick and easy to get to, TMC. And there people will go is where the money is to be made.
The West End dead as a do-do? Err... even discounting cafes/pubs/restaus (and why would you?) what about the great architecture, good parks, several museums/galleries, sprinkling quirky books/clothing/other stores?
And the cinema.
Posted by: Meep, Shawlands on 12:04pm Tue 15 Apr 08
Totally behind this cinema idea. Will bring more money and people to Shawlands. A win/win scenario. [italic]Now all King has to do his drop his applcation for the Botanic Gardens nightclub, and he will be sweet with Glaswegians again.[/italic]
Totally behind this cinema idea. Will bring more money and people to Shawlands. A win/win scenario.
Now all King has to do his drop his applcation for the Botanic Gardens nightclub, and he will be sweet with Glaswegians again. Posted by: Brad, Glasgow on 12:26pm Tue 15 Apr 08
"Will bring more money and people to Shawlands. A win/win scenario."
Are tourists welcome?
"Will bring more money and people to Shawlands. A win/win scenario."
Are tourists welcome?
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 12:50pm Tue 15 Apr 08
Brad wrote:
[quote]'cos the city centre is generally quick and easy to get to, TMC.[/quote]
Not if Last Bus can help it Brad!
The grosvenor is a small cimema which I'm sure only shows films that don't appeal to the wider public.
Apart from that, I did mention that there was a good few places to eat and drink as you so kindly noted.
I suppose the Nirvana that is the West End isn't that bad in comparison to Shawlands.
My humble apologies to you Sir but it could always be better!
Brad wrote:
'cos the city centre is generally quick and easy to get to, TMC.
Not if Last Bus can help it Brad!
The grosvenor is a small cimema which I'm sure only shows films that don't appeal to the wider public.
Apart from that, I did mention that there was a good few places to eat and drink as you so kindly noted.
I suppose the Nirvana that is the West End isn't that bad in comparison to Shawlands.
My humble apologies to you Sir but it could always be better!
Posted by: Brad, Glasgow on 1:36pm Tue 15 Apr 08
Yes, it could be better, and it might even have been better when there were fewer "style bars" and estate agents. Sadly though, it is - as you noted - streets ahead of most parts of Glasgow.
Yes, it could be better, and it might even have been better when there were fewer "style bars" and estate agents. Sadly though, it is - as you noted - streets ahead of most parts of Glasgow.
Posted by: slam, Glasgow on 2:20pm Tue 15 Apr 08
Great idea!
Posted by: witterquick, Glasgow on 2:49pm Tue 15 Apr 08
Yea, this is good for Shawlands - it'll bring people down and dispel any preconceptions they might have about the place.
I lived in the west end for 6 years without setting foot south of Ibrox and always thought that the further south I went, the worse it would get. The first time I visited Shawlands was to see a flat to rent, and I decided there and then to get it.
If offered a free place in either the West End of Shawlands, it'd be the latter, without a doubt!
Yea, this is good for Shawlands - it'll bring people down and dispel any preconceptions they might have about the place.
I lived in the west end for 6 years without setting foot south of Ibrox and always thought that the further south I went, the worse it would get. The first time I visited Shawlands was to see a flat to rent, and I decided there and then to get it.
If offered a free place in either the West End of Shawlands, it'd be the latter, without a doubt!
Posted by: gailiebabes, Glasgow on 3:00pm Tue 15 Apr 08
Excellent. I hate those big chain cinemas and only go to the Grosvenor if I fancy seeing films. I live in Shawlands, so the sooner the better. I like the G1 group venues and am not against them at all. G1 - world domination but in a nice way :-)
Excellent. I hate those big chain cinemas and only go to the Grosvenor if I fancy seeing films. I live in Shawlands, so the sooner the better. I like the G1 group venues and am not against them at all. G1 - world domination but in a nice way :-)
Posted by: Fiona, GLASGOW - g53 on 3:51pm Tue 15 Apr 08
I was lead to think that a new big cinema was being built in Pollok at the silverburn centre . If this is true do we need to cinema halls so near to each other
I was lead to think that a new big cinema was being built in Pollok at the silverburn centre . If this is true do we need to cinema halls so near to each other
Posted by: Ian, Glasgow on 4:59pm Tue 15 Apr 08
[quote][bold]Brad[/bold] wrote:
"Will bring more money and people to Shawlands. A win/win scenario." Are tourists welcome?[/quote] Ha ha
Brad wrote:
"Will bring more money and people to Shawlands. A win/win scenario." Are tourists welcome?
Ha ha
Posted by: Ian, Glasgow on 5:04pm Tue 15 Apr 08
[quote][bold]The Missing City[/bold] wrote:
And why shouldn't the South Side have a cinema? Why is everything always City Centre, City Centre, like everywhere else in the city is non applicable to entertainment and nice places to go or visit? Funny that, apart from a good few places to eat and drink, the west end is as dead as a do-do, same applies to Shawlands. Everywhere else is not evem worth talking about Welcome to Glasgow [/quote] Nah, I don't agree TMC.
The West End is pretty much non-stop any time I go there and I've been there quite a few times over the last few months.
Shawlands is also pretty good. Good restaurants, pubs and clubs and it has a good vibe about it. I think a cinema in Shawlands would be an excellent idea.
The Missing City wrote:
And why shouldn't the South Side have a cinema? Why is everything always City Centre, City Centre, like everywhere else in the city is non applicable to entertainment and nice places to go or visit? Funny that, apart from a good few places to eat and drink, the west end is as dead as a do-do, same applies to Shawlands. Everywhere else is not evem worth talking about Welcome to Glasgow
Nah, I don't agree TMC.
The West End is pretty much non-stop any time I go there and I've been there quite a few times over the last few months.
Shawlands is also pretty good. Good restaurants, pubs and clubs and it has a good vibe about it. I think a cinema in Shawlands would be an excellent idea.
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 5:11pm Tue 15 Apr 08
[quote][bold]Ian[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]The Missing City[/bold] wrote: And why shouldn't the South Side have a cinema? Why is everything always City Centre, City Centre, like everywhere else in the city is non applicable to entertainment and nice places to go or visit? Funny that, apart from a good few places to eat and drink, the west end is as dead as a do-do, same applies to Shawlands. Everywhere else is not evem worth talking about Welcome to Glasgow [/quote] Nah, I don't agree TMC. The West End is pretty much non-stop any time I go there and I've been there quite a few times over the last few months. Shawlands is also pretty good. Good restaurants, pubs and clubs and it has a good vibe about it. I think a cinema in Shawlands would be an excellent idea.[/quote] Yes Ian, well a little further down the page, there is a wee convo which goes further into the discussion.
Definitely more needs to be done!
Ian wrote:
The Missing City wrote: And why shouldn't the South Side have a cinema? Why is everything always City Centre, City Centre, like everywhere else in the city is non applicable to entertainment and nice places to go or visit? Funny that, apart from a good few places to eat and drink, the west end is as dead as a do-do, same applies to Shawlands. Everywhere else is not evem worth talking about Welcome to Glasgow
Nah, I don't agree TMC. The West End is pretty much non-stop any time I go there and I've been there quite a few times over the last few months. Shawlands is also pretty good. Good restaurants, pubs and clubs and it has a good vibe about it. I think a cinema in Shawlands would be an excellent idea.
Yes Ian, well a little further down the page, there is a wee convo which goes further into the discussion.
Definitely more needs to be done!
Posted by: brianscottie43, Toronto, Canada on 11:50pm Tue 15 Apr 08
I lived in Shawlands in the 50/60's and remember the Elephant well. There were two other cinemas, The Embassy and The Waverley so a new 4 screen facility would only be returning to those days. We have many large multi-screen movie houses here but one has to, for the most part, go by car. I recall there was a bus stop about 20 yards from the Elephant and with the population within walking distance I can see nothing but success.
I lived in Shawlands in the 50/60's and remember the Elephant well. There were two other cinemas, The Embassy and The Waverley so a new 4 screen facility would only be returning to those days. We have many large multi-screen movie houses here but one has to, for the most part, go by car. I recall there was a bus stop about 20 yards from the Elephant and with the population within walking distance I can see nothing but success.
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 9:22am Wed 16 Apr 08
[quote][bold]brianscottie43[/bold] wrote:
I lived in Shawlands in the 50/60's and remember the Elephant well. There were two other cinemas, The Embassy and The Waverley so a new 4 screen facility would only be returning to those days. We have many large multi-screen movie houses here but one has to, for the most part, go by car. I recall there was a bus stop about 20 yards from the Elephant and with the population within walking distance I can see nothing but success.[/quote] Yes, we had some mentally backward people running the show in Glasgow back in the day.
Then you had your shady MP's at Westminster
Its good to see a bit of what has been missing for many years, if Mr King [bold]does[/bold] go ahaead with the intended plan.
brianscottie43 wrote:
I lived in Shawlands in the 50/60's and remember the Elephant well. There were two other cinemas, The Embassy and The Waverley so a new 4 screen facility would only be returning to those days. We have many large multi-screen movie houses here but one has to, for the most part, go by car. I recall there was a bus stop about 20 yards from the Elephant and with the population within walking distance I can see nothing but success.
Yes, we had some mentally backward people running the show in Glasgow back in the day.
Then you had your shady MP's at Westminster
Its good to see a bit of what has been missing for many years, if Mr King
does go ahaead with the intended plan.
Posted by: Bob Millar, Shawlands on 9:29am Wed 16 Apr 08
I think this is a very positive development for Shawlands. As a long time Shawlands resident there has always been an excellent selection of bars and restaurants and the addition of this cinema will hopefully lead to further regeneration of some of the shabbier areas, particularly on Kilmarnock Road.
If only something could be done about the hideous Shawlands Arcade and the derelict shops in and around it...
I think this is a very positive development for Shawlands. As a long time Shawlands resident there has always been an excellent selection of bars and restaurants and the addition of this cinema will hopefully lead to further regeneration of some of the shabbier areas, particularly on Kilmarnock Road.
If only something could be done about the hideous Shawlands Arcade and the derelict shops in and around it...
Posted by: Brad, Glasgow on 1:39pm Wed 16 Apr 08
There was talk a while back about the redevelopment of the Arcade, Bob. Not sure where it's got to though. These big enclosed shopping centres haven't tended to be a success in the longer-term.
There was talk a while back about the redevelopment of the Arcade, Bob. Not sure where it's got to though. These big enclosed shopping centres haven't tended to be a success in the longer-term.
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