FWJ Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-51817617 Not sure what I think of this. Bright addition to an otherwise fairly bland and windswept site - or too tall and will stick out like a sore thumb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 I’m not too bothered about the aesthetics (although it’s a big improvement on the other buildings in the square) but delighted for the FH. I’m a member and support the FH/EIFF through charitable donations so it’s great to see one of Edinburgh’s two independent cinemas (and the main supporter of independent cinema as the Dominion’s not really that way inclined) get new premises. Should really help with attracting filmmakers to the EIFF which has struggled in the last decade. And from a purely selfish perspective, the seats will be comfier than the current ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Another daft-looking glass fronted eyesore, if you ask me. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Better than them closing the whole square off for weeks at a time while they put up and take down temporary structures for seasonal events. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Its an eyesore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennedy Bakircioglu Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Would be a great addition to the city and I'm impressed with the design, especially the under-ground element.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Looks cool. I'm in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModJambo Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 I can remember the public bogs being there but what was there before that/behind said toilets? Other than that it looks quite a good addition to the Haymarket area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Order Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 19 minutes ago, ModJambo said: I can remember the public bogs being there but what was there before that/behind said toilets? Other than that it looks quite a good addition to the Haymarket area. It's not Haymarket. It's Lothian Road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 1 hour ago, The Natural Order said: It's not Haymarket. It's Lothian Road. Though it looks a bit like that 13 storey hotel at Haymarket that got knocked back a few years ago. Same architect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Looks fine. But we don't need a new cinema in Edinburgh, we need a new live music venue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 25 minutes ago, hughesie27 said: Looks fine. But we don't need a new cinema in Edinburgh, we need a new live music venue. The idea is that it replaces the current Filmhouse which has outgrown its current venue. But spot on about a new music venue. That big site at Haymarket would have been ideal IMHO. In town and transport everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah O Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Shite and won't happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 11 hours ago, hughesie27 said: Looks fine. But we don't need a new cinema in Edinburgh, we need a new live music venue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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