The Cinedom is a large multiplex Cinema at the centre of the mediapark in Cologne, a former Railway…read moresiding converted into a futuristic park. The Cinedom itself has three floors of cinemas, as well as a pizza hut and Casablanca, a small open restaurant themed round the Humphrey Bogart classic. As well as this various stands sell the more typical cinema fare, such as popcorn, nachos and drinks, and a Ben & Jerry's ice cream stand. The Cinedom has been chosen for a number of German and international film premieres, with the likes of Tom Cruise attending.
The Cinemas themselves are comfortable, and feature the latest technology, including digital projection and hi-fi sound. They're fairly clean as well, which is a nice surprise compared to some multiplexes where, if you pick a late show, you have to wade through a sea of popcorn left by previous inhabitants.
Although it is very much a mass-entertainment kino, they also host a number of film and TV festivals, including the Fantasy film fest and the Cologne Comedy Film fest, and limited-run Art-house films are catered for by the Black Box. If you're looking for English-languages films, though, you're best-advised to look elsewhere.
Unfortunately, as it has become the main centre for film-going in Cologne, it suffers from its own popularity. Long queues are often common, for both the tickets and for food, and if you're thinking of getting a meal there you best set aside enough time, otherwise you'll have to rush to catch your film. Tickets can also be expensive, and so you best look out for mid-week specials.