LIDO CONNECT

Rama I Road LidoConnect.com

Along with the nearby Scala, the Lido Theater was one of the choices for moviegoers back when names like Major and SFX weren’t around yet. Lido carries with it a lot of history having been built in 1968 and when it announced its closure in 2018, it made clear that the cinema would close for good. Fast forward a year later and the revamped Lido Connect opened, retaining some of its classic charms though clearly having a fresh new look. To many people’s surprise, one of its cinemas remained in operation. Lido 1 continues to screen films from documentaries like Aswang to more recent films like The Mauritanian. Their schedule is announced weekly so make sure to follow them on Facebook (fb. com/LidoCinema) for updates. After watching a film, you can also grab a bite to eat, do a little shopping on the ground floor and admire the renovated space while reminiscing about the good old days when yellow-jacketed ushers took your ticket stubs.