Glasgow's much-loved independent cinema, the GFT, has been voted among the top 50 cinemas in the UK and Ireland by arts and entertainment bible Time Out.
The Rose Street institution, which first opened as The Cosmo back in 1939, came in at second place in the list behind Dublin's Stella Cinema - which features everything from 'dreamy picture palaces to historic art houses to wallet-friendly multiplexes'.
About the GFT, Time Out wrote: "Back in 1939, Glasgow Film Theatre – back then called the Cosmo – was the first purpose-built arthouse cinema to open outside of London.
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"These days it’s one of many, but it remains a unique jewel in Scotland’s movie-going crown, with its innovative edge, state-of-the-art projectors and a diverse programming philosophy.
"Things have mostly gone digital these days, but the GFT is also the place local Nolan and Tarantino devotees come to see new releases in 35mm and 70mm on the biggest of its three screens, and is a base for the Glasgow Film Festival every year. Oh, and the buzzy Café Cosmo does a killer cheesecake too."
On hearing the fantastic news, GFT tweeted: "We're in great company on this cracking list from Time Out Film. Chuffed to have made it all the way to number 2."
Fully deserved I'm sure everyone in Glasgow will agree! To view the full list, click here
