North Finchley cinema starts film 30 minutes late despite advertised showtime
A North Finchley Vue cinema sold tickets for a 7.15pm screening but didn't start the film until 7.45pm, with 30 minutes of ads and trailers beforehand. Journalist Jeffrey Ingold argues cinemas should honor advertised start times, citing a failed 2025 Connecticut bill requiring accurate movie times. He proposes eliminating assigned seating to incentivize early arrival before pre-show advertisements.
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Published 17 Oct 2026, 09:00 UTC · Updated 17 Oct 2026, 09:10 UTC
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