I’ve been wondering yet again about the UGC Cinema pass. It’s a 12 month minimum subscription pass that gives apparently unlimited cinema screenings. Pay £10 a month and see every film if you so desire.
I’ve been wondering about this for a while now. As I see it there are advantages and disadvantages:
Advantages
- £10/month is less than twice the evening ticket price
- I would see more films if there is no additional cost per film
- The UGC is a good cinema with nice screens and plenty of showings
- It would be really good if people I know also get one which some already have and several are talking about
Disadvantages
- I would have to see everything at the UGC unless I want to pay again
- UGC showing times can be a bit odd sometimes
- I have to get to the UGC which does cost money and take time. Fountainbridge is some distance from me
- 12 month minimum term direct debit (or presumably £120 payment).
At the moment I’m a bit undecided. I think I’ll probably go for it if enough of my friends also do, because that would make a lot of sense if we all had passes and went to the same cinema. I might also cancel VideoIsland (dvd rentals) because I think I’m not watching enough DVDs (I keep missing the post).
I’m thinking of getting a pass this week too. If anything, it would give me an opportunity to see the films I’m undecided on, such as “Bride and Prejudice” and “Layer Cake”.
Later.
I’m strongly considering getting a pass too. I spend a fantastic amount (admittedly in student fares) watching films individually at the UGC and would therefore save a lot. As for the films in the last comment by Leynos I’d stay away from them personally.