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Bring back The Cinema Field


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I really missed the cinema field this year.

The relocation of the indoor cinema was a bad idea in my opinion.

And I didnt like the new rules of having to exit everyone and then go and cue again!!

Was a shame to loose the outside cinema too, was good going there after the bands finish and chill out with a wax flare and a blanket :)

Hope they re-adress this next year

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I have to say it was a bit annoying that large fence round that area that was apparently for 'crew' camping, I had a peek through a gap in the fence only to see those bloody pod pads! Making us walk the long way round so the rich can be fenced off from the rest of us was a bit of a pisser,

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I also thought it was a shame that the cinema tent had moved - it made the Acoustic field seem really small, and at times, sitting just outside the Acoustic tent, I couldn't hear the performers over the noise from the cinema. But hey ho, they have to try these things i guess.

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I also thought it was a shame that the cinema tent had moved - it made the Acoustic field seem really small, and at times, sitting just outside the Acoustic tent, I couldn't hear the performers over the noise from the cinema. But hey ho, they have to try these things i guess.
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Have both.

The tent was good but you had to get there early and queue - we went for Bolt, and got told that once in we wouldn't be able to leave for a wee; given the number of small kids this seemed a tad ridiculous! Got turned away for Madagascar, on the Thursday, cos it was raining and packed.

The tent was just too small for the number of people at the festival!

I can totally see the appeal of an outdoor cinema as well.

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It was lovely and cool in In 7 years I'd never been to the outdoor cinema stage, but I think its better having it indoors, this year wasnt an issue but on a muddy year it'd be nice to know there was somewhere you could go inside for a bit
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Yes only since bringing my daughter have we watched films together as a special treat and last year we loved the outside cinema. Lots of room and being outside made it special. I hadn't been in the inside one before - with all its big slanting poles if you are not queued up at the start you are not going to get a good view.

We managed to get to see Mamma mia (Great atmosphere apart from one woman in her char with her partner who asked the security guard to tell the people who couldn't get in but still waiting outside in the downpour to be quiet! Which he did!) But we were scattered all over - Daughter at front to get a good view. Me at the back trying to get my husband in and him outside in the thunderstorm ( I got him in in the end but it took some doing!) Also they cancelled I think the first 2 of the kids films on Thursday as we went along for Madagascar and it was off and so was bedtime stories - not a real problem but a bit of a disappointment for my daughter.

The 2 of us also went down on Sunday for UP and queued nice and early - she again wanted to be near to front as possible this meant trouble for me as I had to try and get comfortable in a tight space - i specially positioned myself near an obstructing pole just to give my self a bit more room - It was hell for me - The film on the other hand was fantastic and I cant wait to see it again in comfort in October - very pleased they gave out the proper 3D glasses and cleaning wipes but as I was fidgeting near the end so much (down to pain) that i had to take mine off!

I say make room for both Indoor and Outdoor Cinema again next year PLEASE! otherwise I will probably give it a miss - it was mighty stuffy in there too.

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The warm weather this year would have helped with the outdoor cinema, previously it has been a bit wet and cold to sit out at night. That bloody fence also add miles to my weekend walking, all so some rich twats who hadnt even paid can get a nice spot and it wasnt even half full.

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Yeah I really missed the Cinema Feild - very happy memories watching the Goonies there a few years back, atmosphere was awesome. I agree though that it is weather dependent and was too cold/ wet in 07/ 08 to fully enjoy.

I presume it will have to come back in some capacity next year to deal with potential world cup matches

Perhaps they could incorporate some sort of cinema into Flagtopia?

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  • 2 weeks later...

I was just about to start a thread with this very title, until I did a quick search.

Really missed the cinema field.

It had a become a bit of a Glastonbury tradition for us to wander over there late on the Wed or Thurs night to huddle together, have a drink and watch some classic eighties comedies (Goonies, Ghostbusters etc). It was also the place where we'd meet latecomers arriving from the bus before helping them pitch their tents.

Bring back the outdoor cinema!

Now, as someone with a press pass, I was camped in the hospitality area that took its place. I know, conflict of interest and all that. As someone mentioned before, half of it was pretty much igloos and pods and yurts and wendy houses and whatever the hell else they offer to mud-phobic Tamaras these days.

Balls to all that, I say.

Bring back the cinema field, Eavii!

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The 'hospitality' thing is way out of hand. It's becoming a two tier festival, especially with all the backstage bars and entertainment. Way out of hand, and somehting, imo, needs doing about it.

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