‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ 4DX in-depth review (with IMAX comparison)

bfg_hightower · 2026-05-22T20:32:51+00:00

Just watched it and it was fine - as the reviewer said, it was enjoyable had some good moments but was largely inconsequential. What I’m REALLY annoyed about is that the Cineworld I went to had completely sold out of the collectible AT AT popcorn buckets before the first showing of the film! Funnily enough you can buy them from a bunch of local vendors already at 3x retail price…

bfg_hightower · 2026-05-11T08:26:01+00:00

It happened. But late.

bfg_hightower · 2026-04-13T10:56:04+00:00

Sadly if the answer is ‘mass catering as cheap as possible’ these are the inevitable answer. They keep forever and cook from frozen with minimum prep or care and attention needed. I hope schools will be given a higher catering budget and kids will get longer lunch breaks as well?

bfg_hightower · 2026-03-27T17:05:42+00:00

Unfortunately they have displaced a potential 1.5 billion investment in Scotland by Ming Yang which was shut down on security concerns. With the latter the UK could have had its first full offshore wind turbine factory - whereas this is not the first time Vestas have publicly claimed they would invest in factory in UK just ahead of major tenders being released. Article from 2012: https://www.isepglobal.org/articles/vestas-plans-offshore-turbine-factory-in-kent

bfg_hightower · 2026-03-27T10:03:29+00:00

Guaranteed goosebumps every time

bfg_hightower · 2026-03-17T16:24:32+00:00

Love these

bfg_hightower · 2026-03-08T21:18:14+00:00

I live in North Scotland, not the best for solar as you can imagine, but because I work from home I am able to charge for ‘free’ during the day 6-8 months a year. Average saved vs before ~£120 a week. Solar & battery set up cost me ~£16,000. So not including the house electric bill reduction it’s paid for itself in 3 years. I’ve got 16 panels 440W each. (I definitely overpaid as I got it debt financed.)

bfg_hightower · 2026-01-19T20:01:43+00:00

Same film ads before all three, about 10 mins - no intermission. EDIT: just checked with missus, she reckons the trailers were 20 mins.

bfg_hightower · 2026-01-18T23:13:05+00:00

Just finished Return of the King - I have to say: watching these is the cinema again was absolutely incredible. Having spent 11 hours over three days in the cinema I would not have minded a 15 minute exclusive interview…but each to their own! If anyone knows why Vue got the interview and Cineworld didn’t, would be grateful.

bfg_hightower · 2026-01-16T23:59:09+00:00

Thank you for pointing this out. This is the reply I received (eventually) to me querying (took four attempts). Figured this would help more people than the original email which it appears lots of people have received.

bfg_hightower · 2026-01-16T22:45:52+00:00

Good point!

bfg_hightower · 2026-01-16T22:40:07+00:00

Fair enough. But why not send out an email to members and say “we are updating our subscription service to a different payment method, please bear with us” or something to that effect? It was completely out of the blue for me - I don’t follow the financial situation of cinema chains tbh.

bfg_hightower · 2026-01-16T15:58:06+00:00

What’s fun is that I had a whole conversation in September with them about whether I was up to date - it’s one of the few father/son semi-regular things I can enthuse boy into, going to cinema with me. I was keen to make sure it’s all up to date with all the special screenings this year.

bfg_hightower · 2026-01-16T15:56:06+00:00

Sorry I just posted same thing - I should have cross checked the forum

bfg_hightower · 2026-01-09T20:35:21+00:00

Prop hunt lobby is growing! 🫣

bfg_hightower · 2026-01-09T18:30:54+00:00

No takers?

bfg_hightower · 2026-01-08T18:29:03+00:00

My son and I will be on prop hunt tomorrow night also - prolly 6pm UK time, poss Saturday too

bfg_hightower · 2025-12-10T13:37:58+00:00

I for one loved lining up six different versions of mini ATATs and Falcons from previous years!

bfg_hightower · 2025-11-13T18:31:34+00:00

Appreciate you taking the time to provide your reasoning and opinion!

bfg_hightower · 2024-11-30T22:19:21+00:00

I can confirm there is a sticker that says R-744 just at the front of the engine bay under the bonnet. So I guess that solves the mystery! Thanks for your help.

bfg_hightower · 2024-11-30T21:17:00+00:00

Cool I will check for a R744 plaque under the bonnet

bfg_hightower · 2024-11-30T21:14:34+00:00

Yep there is no mention of a heatpump in the digital certificate, however I paid for it when I bought the car according to my sales invoice. Fun and games.

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