The Curzon is calling on the public to support it to get to its 100th birthday before it says its last goodbye to the town.
The independent cinema in Langney Road announced last week it is being ‘killed’ by the new Cineworld in The Beacon and will likely have to close next year.
Roy Galloway has owned the cinema since 1987. Reflecting on the Curzon’s fate he said, “It’s a great shame. It sounds as if the writing’s on the wall but not for a few months. People still come here and enjoy the films. We plod on.
“We are carrying on though. Our prices are very competitive. We are still hoping we can reach 100 years and have a special celebration, but it becomes more difficult each month.
“Eastbourne is losing all its old buildings. It’s getting quite dreadful how many places have closed. We are going to keep on keeping on.”
When asked his thoughts about making the cinema into more of an arthouse project, Mr Galloway said he always wanted to put on films to entertain, not just as an ‘intellectual exercise’.
Steve Milsom, who works at The Curzon, said, “It takes people back to their childhood. It’s where some people had their first kiss. One couple in their 80s met here and they are still coming.”
Source: Eastbourne Curzon: Cinema’s rallying call for help to reach its 100th birthday – Eastbourne Herald