Brief Encounters - Episode 14

Matthew Sweet transports listeners into cinemas located around the world with a series of short features, eavesdropping on their stories, their characters and occasionally trying the snacks - today Sydney, Australia. From the multiplexes of the western world to some of the most remote locations on Earth, the act of going to the cinema speaks volumes. This series captures the passions, problems and popcorn habits of filmgoers as they indulge in an activity that unites the planet. In this edition, the story of a thousand seater cinema, The Ritz, built in the 1930s and standing just a mile from Sydney's Bondi Beach. Bought by a property developer it nearly suffered the fate of so many old picture houses, but this one survived, just! Producer: Sara Jane Hall.