About Pictures
Pictures is the definitive cinema calendar for London cinephiles. We aggregate listings from 61 independent cinemas into one unified view, helping you discover screenings you might otherwise miss.
What We Do
London has an incredible independent cinema scene, but finding what's showing across different venues can be frustrating. Each cinema has its own website, its own calendar, its own way of presenting information.
Pictures solves this by aggregating listings from 61 cinemas into one searchable, filterable calendar. Whether you're looking for a specific film, browsing repertory screenings, or just seeing what's on near you tonight, we make it simple.
We update daily, pulling the latest listings from each cinema. Our data includes film details from TMDB, making it easy to learn about films before you book.
Cinemas We Cover
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pictures?
Pictures is a cinema calendar that aggregates film listings from 61 independent London cinemas. We update daily with the latest showtimes from venues like BFI Southbank, Prince Charles Cinema, Curzon, and more.
Which cinemas does Pictures cover?
We cover 61 independent cinemas including ArtHouse Crouch End, Barbican Cinema, BFI IMAX, BFI Southbank, Castle Sidcup, Cine Lumiere, and more.
How often is Pictures updated?
Pictures updates daily, scraping the latest listings from each cinema. Screenings are typically available 2-4 weeks in advance.
Is Pictures free to use?
Yes, Pictures is completely free. We aggregate listings to help film lovers discover screenings across London's independent cinema scene.
Data Sources
Film metadata is provided by The Movie Database (TMDB). Screening times are sourced directly from each cinema's website. While we strive for accuracy, always verify showtimes on the cinema's official site before booking.
Contact
Questions, feedback, or suggestions? Get in touch at jdwbarge@gmail.com.