Best film shops
 |
| Angels |
The Film Shop
Superlative rental shop with a vast range of DVD and (whisper it) VHS. Their commitment to supplying complete back catalogues of key directors means they also have a few imports knocking about the place too.
The Film Shop, 239 Liverpool Road, Islington.
The Cinema Store
-Soundtracks, posters, magazines, DVDs, lifesize cardboard cut-outs of Captain Janeaway: The Cinema Store will cater for all your cinematic needs.
The Cinema Store, Upper Saint Martins Lane, Covent Garden.
Feature continues
Flashbacks
Tucked away in a Soho sidestreet, this unassuming, cavernous little shop sells a vast array of vintage film posters from across the globe as well as lobby-card sets and other promotional film ephemera. Very knowledgeable staff too.
Flashbacks, 6 Silver Place.
VinMagCom
Film and cult TV memorabilia store that stocks everything from Hitchcock fridge magnets to ‘You talkin’ to me?’ Travis Bickle T-shirts. They also have a massive range of antique magazines and posters.
VinMagCom, 39-43 Brewer Street.
Forbidden Planet
Hulking sci-fi merch store which sells comic books, graphic novels and a fine range of horror, fantasy and sci-fi DVDs. Go in wearing Klingon ears for a 10% discount (not really).
Forbidden Planet, 179 Shaftesbury Ave.
Stage & Screen
Having trouble tracking down that hard-to-find Ex-rental VHS copy of Dudley Moore’s 1984 laugh riot ‘Best Defence’? It’s highly likely that S&S will be able to sort you out.
Stage & Screen, 34 Notting Hill Gate.
Today is Boring
Super trendy rental shop that’s run by an ex-pole dancer. Specialises in 'artsy, intellectual and frivolous titles'.
Today is Boring, 15 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch.
The Cornflake Shop
Specialists in the design and installation of “audio/video home automation”, so if you got a few quid lying around, they can turn your house or flat into a giant stereo system.
The Cornflake Shop, 37 Windmill Street.
Angels
A shop-sized dressing-up box that supplies film costumes to the great and good.
Angels, 119 Shaftsbury Avenue.
Nicholas
Vintage projectors and camera equipment available for those looking to make their own old-school movie masterpiece.
Nicholas, 15 Camden High Street.
|
|
The best of London in your inbox
|
|
6 comments
what about pall mall barbers,27 whitcomb st
www.pallmallbarbers.com
Best bookshops eh? I feel Biblion, the Antiquarian bookshop at Grays Antique Market should of been included! Its a treasure trove. Truly helpful staff, amazing diversity of books and in an Antiques Market! Its full of character and in a great location!
What about
Best Sunday Afternoons in spring/ summer/ autumn/ winter
once again - using the 'print' feature of this feature results in text obliterated by fotos in the layout.......
I would add St. John's Bread & Wine (in Commercial St.) to 'Best Breakfasts'. Brioche, porridge with prunes, delicious fresh rhubarb - it's all amazing. In fact, I think I'm gonna go tomorrow...!
Best barbers? Ya... They are also for women? (!!??) Please, let me know about the best hairdresser! I'm new in town (I'm portuguese), and really dont know where to cut my hair. With style, of course!