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  In the comfy seats at Hoyts
by fishandchips
 
 

The visit to the movie theatre died off several years ago as Videos etc came out and people could watch movies in the own home. There used to be around 6 separate movie theatres in and around the Cathedral Square alone. Now there is only one (Regent) with the Holy Grail bar keeping the big screen from the Avon movie theatre that was located in the same building.

A new style of theatre experience kicked off a hand full of years ago in the small and very cramped Hoyts theatres with a 'pack 'em in and show as many movies as possible in one day' approach. Hoyts nearly got killed off by a new player in Readings who provided an experience with a large comfortable seat with lots of leg room. Hoyts finally changed their ways and have now installed seating with their customers in mind. If you can stand the crowds you can get a cheap deal on a Tuesday otherwise it's around $15 to see a movie at Hoyts - when you add in popcorn etc it's a $50 outing unless you bring your own food. For some movies though it's a must do, experiencing a movie on the big screen!!

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  • Written May 5, 2008
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