It's a nice Cinema (and the multi-level viewing experience is exciting for those of us who don't…read moreget out much), but I can't be the only one who finds the idea of getting booze before/during a film odd. That's not a negative mind you - I've never had my ticket checked when attending and I suspect that's because the staff are partial to a bit of booze themselves! Recommended for students in particular given that they offer cheaper tickets.

Very cute, small neighborhood movie theater. Best thing is that if you like them on Facebook, you…read morecan get the occasional movie for 8 bucks. Normally it's 13 which is decent compared to the city. It's an older theatre with a lot of charm and character. Located conveniently at the Spot in Randwick.

Sometimes you just need to get away from the paparazzi and enjoy watching a movie with other people…read morewho understand that its tough being a VIP.... if you fit into this category than Gold Class Cinemas are for you. Tucked away from the hussle and bustle of the "normal" patrons, you can enjoy your pre- screening experience by waiting in the Gold Class lounge..... here you can order champagne and food as you wait for your movie session time to begin.... but wait, what if you can't get there early to enjoy the pre-movie snacks.... don't worry - you're a VIP.... someone will bring them to you during the movie.... When you check in, you can decide if you want food delivered to you during the film and when.... perhaps you want Nachos in the first third, champagne in the middle and an ice-cream sunday in the final act.... then the at Gold Class will make sure you get what you want.... And because it's super exclusive - you wil be one of about 30 people in the cinema with a reclining couch seat that lets you lie down... It's first class all the way....and if it wasn't so expensive I'd see a movie this way everytime.

Awesome experience at this movie theater when we came for a Filipino movie. The reclining seats…read morewere very comfortable and the movie was fantastic so the overall experience was great. The screens aren't as big as the usual theaters I go to in the US though.

This place is a joke! Firstly, $21 so see a movie... So $63…read morefor the family... Then a small popcorn and a coke, $17... Are these guys serious? Seeing a 3 hour movie but they will only validate parking for 3 hours... So we are over by 10 minutes and have to pay another $7 for parking. After $87 you would expect an awesome movie experience right? Wrong... We get put in cinema 12 with a screen smaller than my TV at home. Crackly audio that was echoing... Absolutely terrible experience! No wonder people download movie at home!

Apparently the drop in attendance has made them desperate enough to ignore large unsupervised…read moregroups of rowdy obnoxious teens into theaters where they disrupt the viewing of everyone else in attendance. Despite having attendants come in and "warn" the rowdy group of tweens twice...nothing was done. And the whole experience sucked as a result. 100% advise you to find a different theater to view movies unless you enjoy idiots disrupting the film.

Went to Gold Class to see a movie here recently, the seats are quite comfortable. They could do…read morewith a clean. VMax seats are awesome. When you come to a Chicks At The Flicks event here, come just after 6pm (these monthly movie events start at 7pm) and enjoy a few simple, delicious canapes at Set Bar. Great views of the harbour and a not too bad Midori Lemonade. Highly recommended cinema.

Chauvel Cinema offers a different perspective on traditional mainstream cinemas such as Event or…read moreHoyts. Chauvel Cinema attempts to brings it patrons back in time to an era where cinema was something we did only on special occasions. The cinema offers patrons wine and beers as opposed to large cokes. Their combo deal is popcorn and a beer or coffee with a slice of panettone cake. The lounge area is decorated beautifully complete with vintage movie posters and memories from the cinematic ghosts of the past. The cinema foyer is indeed beautiful, complete with gorgeous ceiling lighting. The cinema is in the historic Paddington Town Hall building and locals petitioned to keep this building open when it temporarily shut its door a few years back. The cinema has two rooms. They aren't as big as the other cinemas but if your after something different this is the place to go. They offer more arty films so think films that would be show at film festivals such as Cannes or Sundance.

The beloved Chauvel Cinema has lived in the former Paddington Town Hall ballroom since 1977. When…read moreit closed its doors in 2005, passionate cinema and independent cinema supporters bombarded council with pleas to rescue this bastion of Australian cinema. Just 7 months later the Chauvel reopened to a passion equivalent to if it had been closed for years. The Chauvel remains an important part of our cultural landscape, with the foyer refurbished innovatively using recycled toilet pipes as chandeliers (I like to think they are not literally recycled but remnants or off-cuts!) and a fabulous programme of new arthouse releases, film festivals, and cult cinema nights. They sometimes throw a band on in the foyer if its in keeping with the film that's screening. Grab a drink at the bar and sit on the balcony if you can get a spot, and thank the Palace cinema chain for restoring the Chauvel to its' former glory.

We were very early arriving at our hotel and they had no rooms for us to check-in early so we had a…read morelot of time to kill. Even though we had just travelled about 24 hours, we decided a movie would be a nice way to kill said time. I thought it would be a nice nap time but the movie was interesting and none of us slept. This theater is odd but interesting. You buy tickets at the concession stand. I wish I had tried the popcorn but I assumed I might not be awake so eating was out. The theaters are spread around the floor in different pockets of the area, so it's more like walking to a different shop. Even though it was a matinee, we were told it was mostly sold out and that we'd have to sit in the second row. This worried me but the person selling the tickets said it's where they prefer to sit and, again, I assumed I'd sleep so we agreed. We sat in theater 11 and lone behold, it wasn't going to be a problem because the screen is far away and there's a good amount of space between the front row and the screen. The other unique thing about this room was there was a large window. I've never seen this in a movie theater before and it was cool. Don't worry, the drapes, once closed, were nice and thick and let no light in. The seats were comfy and did manually recline. I only like to recline if there's a leg rest though so I didn't do that.

Came here for a $5 movie deal. I believe they market themselves as a boutique kind of movie cinema…read more I dont think there was more than 25 seats, and the screen is not as big as your typical cinema. But the chairs were clean and comfy. I am not sure if I would want to pay full price for such movie experience...but their "award winning olive oil" popcorn is delish :)

Are you ready to STEP BACK IN TIME to an age when men were dapper, women were genteel and cocktails…read morewere potent? Come then, friends, down to Golden Age Cinema. Attended their first birthday party last night and got to see some of the reasons this place rocks socks. Like the tiny, old-school cinema with all the original touches, like low-slung wooden chairs, green velvet walls, and the coup de grace, the unbelievable old film projectors that they found in the basement of the Paramount Building (when film reels had to be changed every 20mins during a movie). The main bar is low-lit and great date territory, the cocktails are inventive (maple pecan Old Fashioned, anyone?) and they do a small range of big-taste toasties. Oh and there's a secret mirrored performance stage hidden behind a remote-controlled curtain in the main bar.

I came here with a friend after he recommended it for a catch-up venue. Golden Age Cinema & Bar is…read morea really lovely little place to have an intimate night with a friend (or probably a date... great mood lighting!). The bar had a delicious-looking cocktail menu and a nice range of pre-cinema snacks to choose from. It's only a small venue but it's perfect for a couple of drinks and conversation before you head in to watch a film. The actual cinema is really cute. Older-style seating and a pretty small screen might put some people off... but I loved it. Overall Golden Age made me feel like Sydney is finally "growing up"... it's a venue less concerned with trying to look cool and more focused on being a quality, enjoyable option for anyone and everyone. I highly recommend it!

Part of the NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art) complex, the Parade Theatre seats around 700,…read morein a very steep three-tier horseshoe format. It is used by the school, which puts on very professional performances with casts that in the past have featured some of Australia's best known stage performers. The theatre is also available for rent to the public, and is used by dance and performance schools from all over Sydney for their annual recitals. In its spacious foyer, there are often interesting exhibits of art and costume, and there is a bar selling the usual quite-pricey theatre drinks and snacks. Parking can be tricky, though the streets behind the theatre are residential and have kerbside parking that is only limited during the day. Inside the theatre, acoustics are good, and whilst the upper tiers do make you feel like you are watching from an eyrie, visibility for the almost the entire stage is fine. It is however very dark inside, so even once the lights are on for intermission, don't expect to be able to read your program.