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Hugh Grant Criticizes Closure of Historic London Cinema

The actor blames streaming and scrolling culture for the shutdown of the Fulham Road Picturehouse after 94 years.

  • Grant expressed his sadness on social media, calling the closure 'strangely unbearable.'
  • The Fulham Road Picturehouse is one of three Picturehouse theaters closing in London.
  • Other British celebrities echoed Grant's sentiments, lamenting the loss of a cultural landmark.
  • Cineworld, the parent company, is restructuring and closing several UK cinemas due to financial challenges.
  • The future of the Fulham Road site remains uncertain, with potential plans to preserve its Art Deco façade.
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