They have all been part of the cinema experience in Sunderland over the years.
But did our Sunderland Echo photographers get you in the picture in one of these photographs from Wearside cinemas over the years?
Take a look and get in touch with your own picture house memories.
1. The annual superhero minicon at Empire Cinema
Michael Bird and son Jack (11) and Lisa Johnson with nephew Mylon Smith (9), from Sunderland, at the annual superhero minicon. Remember this at the Empire in 2019? Photo: Kevin Brady
2. Chipsters at the movies
Members of the Echo Chipper Club are pictured before a showing of the film Herbie Rides Again. Can you recognise anyone you know in this 1974 photo? Photo: Sunderland Echo
3. Time for superheroes
Anna Rocks, 7, pictured having her face painted at the annual superhero minicon at Empire Cinema. Remember this from 2019? Photo: Kevin Brady
4. Back to 2004
Are you in the picture in this 2004 scene at Sunderland Cineworld? Photo: PB