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Main Street Cinemas

4.0 (1 review)
Closed • 6:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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FilmScene

4.7(26 reviews)
47.8 mi

This is a hidden gem downtown. You literally could walk right by it and never know you had…read more FilmScene is a small, non-profit theater that lives in the pedmall. It shows over 300 feature films a year boasting a two-screen venue and a really cool rooftop. It's a small theater, for sure-- but with the Chauncy being built-- this is JUST the beginning. (I read over 200 seats, and three additional screens will live in the bottom two stories of the high-rise. I can't wait!) The movie going experience is exactly what you want it to be, but never really get anymore. Each theater is small with fabulous sound. There are small couches in the front row, and comfortable chairs in the back. The ads as you wait are silent and not at all gimmicky. All I could think was... the sense of community I felt as I watched. And that is rad. FilmScene boasts vegan popcorn, candy, hot drinks, soda, multiple local brews and wine. (With free refills on large popcorn and large sodas) Also, their membership programs look very reasonable. Between discounted ticket prices, discounter (or free) concessions and even 10% off at a handful of local restaurants. So much is done right. I'll leave you with this final amazing number. My family of four recently attended a kids movie. It was their first film of the day, sure-- but we bought two adult tickets, two kid tickets, a coffee, a large (refillable) popcorn and a water. We spent $21 total. Yes, you read that correctly-- with admission, we spent what you would on a bucket of popcorn at MOST theaters. All I know is, during the summer, their rooftop is open to enjoy a drink pre or post screening. And while I haven't done that, I will sooner than later AND YOU SHOULD TOO.

What can you say about this gem of a theater but has not already been said? Having worked at movie…read moretheaters throughout college I can tell you that the pressure for the big movie theaters to play the biggest movies that will sell out or bring it the largest crowd is, is immense. Those theaters rarely take any kind of risk with a small movie that may or may not be the next Hollywood blockbuster. Honestly, they really are a blockbuster hit but are often really good movies that have a voice which should be heard. That is where Film Scene comes in. It fills the void created by monstrous movie theaters which are more concerned with the quality of their heated reclining seats as opposed to the quality of the movie. Now, you should know, when you go to see a movie at this theater, do not expect super comfortable seats. There are some good seats in the back of the theater but the closer you get to the screen, the worse they are, so be sure you get there early. The concession stand is reasonably priced with a good selection of candy, decent popcorn, and a wonderful selection of beer. I would also highly recommend the rooftop viewing of any movie they show. It is really awesome up there. Get some tickets, grab some popcorn, twizzlers, a cold beer, and enjoy a really good movie lovingly presented by true film lovers.

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