So how about a reminder of why the industry is a world that we love and one which deserves support.
And that love goes right back to the days when we had Saturday morning clubs for children, two-film showings and superstars of Hollywood on the screens in our towns.
Take a look at these scenes as we take a journey back to the days of Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh.
1. Pictured at the boys and girls club
Boys and girls clubs were a must at the pictures and were usually held on a Saturday morning. Here's on in 1963 at the Gaumont. Photo: Shields Gazette
2. On the bill
On the bill at the Savoy. Which was your favourite picture house? Photo: sg
3. An epic show
The Dam Busters film showing at The Savoy in 1955. Add in a tub of ice cream, a second film and popcorn and it's the perfect day out. Photo: Shields Gazette
4. What a choice!
Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh and Leslie Howard in Gone With The Wind at the 'super Regent' or Burgess Meredith and Dulcie Gray in Mine Own Executioner at the Savoy. Photo: sg