Prime Time

I like this video club and I know it’s 2008 but DVD club just doesn’t seem to have emerged as a mainstream enough term despite the obvious fact that Prime doesn’t sell/​loan any videos at all.
It’s the choice I like here. They have all the blockbusters, the Hollywood stuff starring Ben Stiller and Leo but they also have old movies, plenty of black and white, a few stands of thrillers and horrors, a good amount of shelves for world cinema, classics and TV box sets.
The also have a stand for their staff recommendations — look out for Carlos’ choices — he’s got really eclectic taste and has some really interesting choices including, the other night, a half decent film with Katie Holmes in it — Pieces of April.
Having said all this the only nights I entertain renting from here are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday — for price reasons. Mid week it’s 2 movies for 2 nights at £5 while other night it’s £3.25 a night whatever the film. Rent on those 3 days though and it’s a decent enough deal for a central London video club.

There is nothing as good then having a dvd shop around the corner where you can borrow your favourite movies! This is my ideal evening — cancelling everything and just having ‘me’ time.
I am still someone from the dinosaur generation regarding my video recorder, but the selection of videos has expired and I more and more just start watching the dvd’s on my laptop.
Prime time has a good selection of movies, especially on the comedy side. The ones you just missed in the cinema. Their staffs normally have good recommendations. Prime is open until 12pm, therefore enough time to decide what your plans are that night. Part-​time working for Prime Time I always find tempting, imagine sitting there all evening watching the most current movies…
They also have the typical cinema supplies to sweeten up your evening with maltesers, coke, ice cream and op corn — relax! Also, if you have an emergency and your internet is not working — they have a well equipped internet coffee, where you pay by minutes. There are also print facilities (expensive).
Having a member ship is worth it (you even can have more then one name on it) and is a good way to escape from London life!