Advantages: Comfortable seats and large choice of films Disadvantages: public transport and poor service
There are two Showcase Cinema complexes in the Glasgow area. One is in Paisley (which I'm sure could be argued is not part of Glasgow but that's a different discussion) and the other is in the Coatbridge area (which is really Monklands and not Glasgow, confusing isn't it). The latter is my nearest cinema and is the one I will discuss (having never visited the other.
The Showcase in Coatbridge is officially called the Glasgow East Showcase and that ... ...is the same for all Showcase cinemas. There are two ticket buying areas at each of the two entrances and there are only queues at the peak cinema going times but they go down quite quick. Ticket prices I assume are the same everywhere, I thinks it's either £4 or £4.50 for adults and £3.25 for concessions but I may be wrong (I'm embarrassed at forgetting this as I've been often enough, if I'm wrong it's only by 25p). Service here is normally quick.
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Davie123 13.03.2001
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Advantages: serving the East end of Glasgow Disadvantages: only accessible by road
This cinema doesn't really know whether it is Coatbridge, Bargeddie, or Glasgow...
In the newspapers it is advertised as Glasgow (East), but is closer to Coatbridge and its address is Bargeddie!
Located and visible at the A8 between Shawhead (A725) and Bailleston (M73).
Reduced "early bird" tickets are available to screenings before 13:00, and concessions at all other times. However, in Glasgow this is the most expensive Multiplex (in the area), ... ...£4.50 (prices correct at 01/06/02).
12 screens covering 16 films (varies). A central severy is available, and like the tickets, is priced higher than others available. You are permitted to bring your own food/beverages.
Even though this is another relatively new cinema the fixtures and seating are surprisingly worn. I have made several visits and had to change seats prior to a film commencing.
Adverts run at all times, with the main feature starting ...
MJKerr 03.06.2002 (04.06.2002)
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Advantages: Large cinema, surrounded by restuarants, bars, bowling and arcades. Disadvantages: Awkward location.
...cinemas, and the Glasgow East Showcase is one I go to fairly often.
The name is fairly confusing, as it is probably nearer Coatbridge than Glasgow, but it is only part of a much larger park which contains a bowling alley, arcade, KFC, McDonald's, a couple of other eating places and a pub.
The cinema itself is fairly eye-catching as you drive by it on the motorway, with huge neon signs attracting your attention from the windows. However, it is quite ... ...it is larger.
The Showcase isn't the best cinema I've ever been to, but it certainly does the trick if you want a wee night out. The restuarants in the park are handy if you want to go for a meal or a drink and then follow it up with a film, although the location of the park is rather awkward to get to. I would recommend it, but I wouldn't advise someone to go out their way just to see a movie here, as it is a pretty average cinema. ...
Guru-On-A-Mountain 30.09.2004
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Advantages: Customer Service Disadvantages: High prices for drinks and snacks
...have only been to the showcase cinemas based in Leeds. I have been a few times and have been happy viewing movies there. I went to see one tonight with my partner and we found that the picture had all the black dots across the screen where dust had got on the reel and the sound kept on skipping, but it was watchable. We had paid £3.00 to view this movie each as it was a tuesday night. At the end of the night we decided to tell someone about the poor ... ...viewers. We did this and they gave us two tickets in compensations to see any movie at any time. Good service eh! The only bad thing about the cinema that I can think of is the price of their drinks and snacks. At £1.99 for a regular pepsi, it really is a rip off. £2.35 for a hot dog and £2.35 for the smallest pop-corn. the prices are sky high, so i would reccomend you take your own snacks, or you'll spend £10 on a couple of drinks and 2 hotdogs! ...
GR-Design 27.09.2000
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Advantages: Wide range of screens and times and the food is great Disadvantages: A bit extortionate but most can live with it
Very Americanized and attractive places to watch movies. A wide selection of snacks and times to see movies throughout the day. The one snag is that it is very expensive. The thing that balances it all out though is that it is by far the best cinemas around for, cleaness, friendliness, movie selection and food. I went to London once and a lot of the cinemas there are dedicated to one film which is utter pants. Scotland has buy far the best cinemas ...
djstu13 20.02.2001
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Advantages: Paisley Showcase is near to M8 motorway Disadvantages: Very Expensive and Appalling Staff
...aged 12 along to the Showcase Cinema in Paisley, I asked the girl on the desk for a film which would suit all of us I was directed to a film called The Haunted Mansion, in their revue it says " family entertainment Comedy" There was nothing funny about this film both of my children and myself were scared stiff so scared in fact we had to leave. The staff were completely unhelpful and we left completely upset that our once a fortnight trip to the ...
jillybean123 27.02.2004
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