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First the Lumiere went, the prettiest interior in London, a graceful low-slung cieling shielding a massive screen which played films that Leicester Square wouldn't want to know.

The Metro changed its name, had a refit with fine cream coloured leather seats, then disappeared off the planet with barely a goodbye.

The Lux came, saw, failed to conquer, and was sawn off at the knees.

The Swiss centre was a poor excuse for a cinema, four bite sized screens sandwiched next to one another. However, it also showed the films Leicester Square wouldn't take; and it was accessed by a lift.

Now they're going to re-vamp the NFT. The big screen at the NFT is still a comfortable place to watch a film in. They don't sell popcorn. There are no trailers or ads. The cinema gives you a hand-out with information on the film you're watching. Sometimes there won't be anything on there you'll want to see in months, but when there is, there's nowhere better to watch a film in London. Who knows what kind of audience-friendly developments will be put in place when they re-vamp it to ensure that our viewing experience is enhanced.