The best cinema experience I have had in ages. My son goes here all the time and swore we would…read morehave a great time seeing a new film here, and he was absolutely right. We went to see "See How They Run" last year while in town and I had almost forgotten how enjoyable it is to experience a new film with an appreciative audience. Definitely plan to visit again. Plus, the neighborhood is delightful. You can't go wrong on Lygon Street.

Welcome to the art house complex for film! Do you feel like getting all dressed up as an ode to…read more being artsy? In the mood to watch a widely reviewed festival film? How about catching that movie you've had on your radar and it just so happens that it's not showing anywhere else, but Cinema Nova? What about that moment you just wanted to watch a movie make it a little bit better with some vino and a homemade choc top? Yes, yes! You can do all this and more when you come on down to Cinema Nova! No, this isn't the type of theater that feels the need to keep with the times trying to impress the audience with the wows of modern cinema. This cinema is too cool to even care that others are competing with each other. Cinema Nova sits back and does it's own thing. The hipster of cinemas, if you will. It smirks at the idea of fancy reclining seats, shrugs off allocated seating, laughs in the face of extra leg room, and rolls it eyes to 567000 surround sound systems. All Cinema Nova calls for is simple, film goers and what going to movies used to be all about, film. It's a classic theater and will continue to stay that way and stand it's ground, the exact way cinemas should be, focusing all about what's on the screen.

Nice rooftop overseeing the city view!…read more There's a rooftop lounge area for cinema time and a time for sitting around to just simply relax while sipping on drinks! They provide the bar food of burgers and etc., if you want munchies. I was enjoying the sun and city landscapes here! It's quite a communal place to be and overseen to get up here! The ground floor entry is easy to miss and exterior is dull. Cheers to chill vibes!

Food: 5/5 Service: 4/5…read moreCleanliness: 4/5 Decor & Style: 5/5 This is a really neat place. I did not watch a movie here, however, I enjoyed the craft beer and the burger which was both very good! I love the concept of watching an rooftop, outdoor movie with good food and drinks. There should be many of these worldwide! Very relaxing place yet also excellent upbeat vibe at the same time if you know what I mean. I would love to come back here.

This place is pretty pricey, but then again I've come to expect that from some of the cinemas in…read morethe inner city. I guess I'm spoilt when it comes to cinemas. Still, despite it being a mainstream cinema, it does actually have some pretty decent movies on offer, namely of an international flair. In fact, they will even run a series of film festivals, and if you like your Asian cinema, then they also have some pretty good offerings as well. I'd give it points for its international selections, but knock off points for the price of a ticket.

Watching a movie at Hoyt's Cinema Melbourne Central is not as painful as it used to be. There are a…read morefew things that they offer which makes the experience more appealing. 1) Online purchasing of tickets & seat selection. 3) Validated Parking ( Up to 3hrs.) 4) A bean bag cinema 5) Self serve check in stands which can also be used to purchase tickets to avoid queues.

Discount for parking. Next to museum and royal exhibition park…read more Treats for kids and libations for adults. As a museum volunteer we paid $30 for snacks, tickets and parking instead of $150. Always a treat for IMAX and an amazing deal for us.

Pew pew pew! IMAX Melbourne now has a state of the art, world class, absolutely amazing laser…read moreprojection system. Thankfully the lasers don't really make that sound during your movie watching sessions. I'm a massive fan of cinemas and movies, from a technical side, IMAX does some incredible things. If you are into Scientific documentaries about the Amazon, space, oceans or stories about cute animals - IMAX has you covered with their exclusive lineup of movies made just for them. They also have a massive range of Hollywood blockbuster films in converted IMAX 3D which can be interesting. The films shot for IMAX show of the capabilities of this hardware more (specially made custom screens built for the room are just one of them!). The seats are large and comfy and as it's designated seating you can book online and find a nice central seat. I wouldn't recommend sitting too far forward as you will be craning your neck up the whole movie. The sound is brilliant too. IMAX is a great experience, even if their lasers don't make that sci-fi sound.

Gorgeous old theatre that I feel is sadly under-used and a little neglected…read more I had the pleasure of working here a few times during the recent Melbourne International Film Festival and the decor is simply stunning inside the theatre. It was so nice to see patrons actually stop at the top of the stairs and take a moment to take it all in. Capacity is about 600 people and for this reason I guess it isn't ideal as a cinema - too much movement and I found it quite light, even with all the lights off. I understand RMIT now use it for lectures and special events. I would suggest taking a jacket if you're attending anything here - 'a bit chilly' is being kind - unless you are right up the back - then it's boiling!

Historic theatre with good sound, unobstructed views and cushioned seats…read more Often referred to as RMIT Capitol Theatre, this venue is popular at Comedy Festival time. I find the seats to be more comfy than many other comedy festival venues where you are often sitting on wooden or vinyl bench or flip type seating. The architecture is definitely a feature having been built in the 20's in a "chicagoesque" style. The foyer is adorned with posters advertising current and upcoming shows. Disappointingly there is no snack or drink bar.

Come early to enjoy the market or come fashionably late as other reviewer suggested, the show don't…read morestart until well after sundown. I've timed an hour after their scheduled start time before we actually started seeing trailers and other ads. The bats stars flying out soon after dark and provides amazing sky show. The bar sells amazing crepes, or get a satisfying feed from the market outside. Pack snacks and don't forget your blanket, it gets really chilly.

Really fun date place. I cannot stress this enough - BRING BLANKETS. MANY BLANKETS. DRESS WARMLY…read more The bats come out around sundown so that's quite a fun show before the actual show comes on. There's a little alcohol bar and a coffee bar inside where the ping pong tables are. This is such a cool set up for people to hang out before the movie starts. Also if you don't like the food that the truck is serving that night (we didn't), head over to Lentils As Anything! We had a delicious meal and then a fabulous time at Shadow Electric :)

The Palace Westgarth was originally built in the 1920s and following later Art Deco additions and a…read morerecent $4 million overhaul this historically significant cinema now plays host to a decidedly eclectic selection of films catering to everyone from film nuts to novices. Boasting a licensed bar offering coffee, food and some pretty damn good ice cream, The Palace Westgarth is notable for its all inclusive and highly eclectic film programme which runs the gauntlet from Hollywood blockbusters to European film festivals and countless indie flicks in between. This particular outpost of the boutique Palace chain also has special events such as its Friday night 'Cult Vault' screenings showcasing classic and cult cinema. A must visit for its three state of the art screens, diverse film programme and culturally significant location.

The Palace Westgarth Cinemas are in many ways the hub of the Westgarth community. Situated in the…read morecentre of the township with it's highly recognizable heritage building - people from all over Melbourne know this place. Unfortunately I have to say that the Palace Westgarth does not always show movies to warrant people from all over Melbourne knowing it's presence. Don't get me wrong the Palace Westgarth does show many great movies and has a number of great film festivals throughout the year - including the Spanish and French ones of most note. It has the Friday night film vault where they show old school movies usually of the horror or other cult genres at the stoke of midnight. However, most of the time I personally feel that they don't show a great selection of films. They don't show many blockbusters, which is fine, but they also don't show that many independent films either. In fact it seems to me that a large component of their catalogue includes kids movies, second rate British romantic comedies and cheap Hollywood films. All this means is that I find I never end up going all that often to a cinema which I desperately want to support.