THE PONDICHERRY
Located just on the brink of the bustling core of Sackesugar, the Pondicherry Cinema provides a place for film screenings without snobbery – which may seem incongruous with its known-to-be-pompous proprietor, Teddy Aynesworth. But however toffee-nosed the nymph may be in general, she is entirely democratic when it comes to film and is truly pleased to offer the town a decent movie house.
The Pondicherry boasts two full-sized theatres, the Haldi (yellow) and the Mirchi (red) with all the usual deluxe image/audio fittings as well as plenty of adjustable seating and light levels for its supernatural patrons. There are also smaller screening rooms that are available for teaching or community groups.
Sleekly designed washrooms, ceilings and light fixtures, and the lobby with its focus piece statue set the scene with charcoal and ivory tones that are continued on through the vaulted cafe, replete with greenery and plenty of light. From there the decor warms into the dark wood of the bar fixtures and the ‘club’ rooms, where patrons are welcome to imbibe, converse, read, or whatever else they desire.
Please note that local filmmakers are welcome to hold screenings at the Pondicherry and that the premises are available to let for special events. Ms. Aynesworth’s vision involves, among other things, keeping admittance fees low, taking into consideration requests from the public for certain films, and offering hot buttered popcorn and actual artisanal water gratis to all guests.
