Last scene plays for popular Durban cinema
STER Kinekor Gateway closed its doors this morning (May 9), and staff took to social media to express their sadness while movie-goers reminisced about their experiences at the cinema.
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Ashveer Singh said: 'A sad day for the cinema experience as a whole. I've watched dozens of movies at Ster-Kinekor Theatres Gateway Theatre of Shopping VIP and created so many memories over the past 20 odd years. But let's face it, for a middle income family of four, a night out at the movies including snacks averages at least R1000 at a time – who has that disposable income these days? Perhaps mall management has another vendor available, fingers crossed their prices are affordable, because everyone should experience cinema on the big screen.'
Ryan Austin Basdew commented on Singh's thread: 'Man, this is heartbreaking. Especially with the line-up this year. Mission Impossible, Final Destination, Ballerina, Superman and Fantastic Four. Not getting to see them in the Imax takes away so much.
Navin Ramsamuj added: 'That was the main one in Durban after Musgrave closed.'
Renaldo Kell said: 'It's sad to see Ster Kinekor close down at Gateway. Thank you for helping release my film last year. I wish you weren't closing.'
The only Ster Kinekor that's left in Durban is now at Watercrest Mall in Waterfall.
Comment from Ster Kinekor could not be obtained at the time of publishing.
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