Curious Curzon Visit for Father Robert’s Review

27 March 2008

A priest of the Clifton Diocese visited the oldest, purpose-built, continuously operated cinema in the world.  Father Robert King visited the cinema as part of his new voluntary role as reviewer for a radio show. 

‘Father Robert’s Review’ is a weekly feature on ‘Face to Faith’ - a new show looking at spirituality, faith and inspiration on Bristol’s BCfm. 

You can tune into ‘Face to Faith’ on 93.2FM in Bristol or listen online. ‘Face to Faith’ is broadcast every Monday at 3.00 pm and repeated on Tuesdays at 11.00 am and Sundays at 4.00 pm.  ‘Face to Faith’ covers a wide range of issues and has already included features on the 150th anniversary of the first apparition in Lourdes; the St James Priory Project - run by Catholics and helping addicted people in Bristol; Clifton Cathedral’s Sound of Many Waters; and listeners have been treated to live music from St Nicholas of Tolentino’s One World Choir leader Alphonse Daudet Touna. 

Father Robert has reviewed BBC One’s drama ‘The Passion’ and a top art exhibition at Bristol’s City Museum.  He went to the Curzon to see ‘No Country for Old Men’, which he went on to recommend on ‘Face to Faith’. 

The Curzon is in Clevedon on the North Somerset coast - and only a few miles from Bristol.

The Curzon’s manager Gareth Negus gave Father Robert a fascinating tour of the unique venue.  The cinema is a community facility and that aims to suit the needs of local people by providing films appealing to the local audience.  For instance the Curzon is ideal for those who can’t drive and on Wednesday mornings it puts on screenings for parents and babies under 12 months - and there’s free tea and biscuits during matinees!

There’s a special open day on 20 April from 11.00 am to 4.00 pm to celebrate the Curzon’s 96th birthday.  They’ll be a guided tour through areas of the building usually unseen by the public.  Entry is free.

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