We had largely given up on going to the cinema in England - not because we don't enjoy films - it was the "going to the cinema" that got to be trial. So much hassle, I always felt out of place right from the queues to buy tickets when, even then, I felt like Methuselah in a disco.
Le Querlys at St Antonin Noble Val is such a different matter. It's a complete gem - a tiny cinema which seats 180 when full ( maybe it gets full sometimes, I've never seen more than 50). It is run by a couple of film enthusiasts who pride themselves on showing films in the original language. Et voilà - we get the chance to see newly released films in English (with French subtitles - great for learning new phrases). The owner greets everyone personally at the door, the seats are huge and comfortable, there is no popcorn or ice cream - just a good line up of films for all tastes.
Tonight's film Pride, a comedy set in the dark days of Thatcher and the miner's strike, has a good cast including Bill Nighy and Imelda Staunton so hopefully it'll be a good night out.
Later that night .................................... Film was great!
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