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Because it would cost 50£ to attend the cinema and also because of said new born I like to be in bed at 9pm.

I agree it is odd. This is why I have contacted the cinema’s management via email. Right now, they are implementing it by not showing films with a maturity rating of greater than PG.

The staff in there told me about today, as I went in the ask what happened to the schedule. They don’t have anything official written up. please feel to email them inquiring about the issue and or complain. [email protected] customerservice[at]picturehouses.co.uk I for one was really looking forward to seeing some films in the coming months.

I was surprised to learn that East Dulwich Picturehouse now only screens PG-rated films for their baby-friendly showings, unlike other Picturehouse branches. Apparently, this change happened after a complaint to the council about showing films above a PG rating to infants. Afaik, this policy only applies to this branch. As a local parent, I find this frustrating. It limits our options, especially when many of us would love the chance to watch a wider range of films while caring for our little ones. For example, during Oscar Week, only one vintage film is being shown. Are we really expected to only consume toddler-focused content, like Cocomelon? I also worry about the precedent this sets. If other institutions, like the Tate or the National Portrait Gallery, applied similar restrictions, parents could be left with only child-oriented content. Babies under one don’t fully comprehend adult themes, so shouldn’t there be more flexibility? I’d love to hear what others think—should this policy be reconsidered?