i actually kinda like this theatre for what it is, low key, never too crowded, and just chill. the…read moreseats are comfy enough, they gently rock back, but don't expect footrests or full on recliners with swivel trays, it's not vip. the a/c hits that balance, cool enough to keep you comfortable without needing a cardigan. tucked inside tinseltown (aka international village mall), this place feels like a bit of a throwback, the mall is dated and rarely busy. it means shorter lines, easy parking, and a calmer vibe overall. with nine theatres and a decent sound system, you're still getting a proper moviegoing experience without the frills. plus, it's close to chinatown, t&t, and a food court if you're craving something other than popcorn. but if you are in a popcorn mood (mandatory at movies for me, regardless of how full i am) theirs is solid (but can be a hit or miss). on this visit, the popcorn was warm, freshly popped, and not too greasy. washrooms were clean, no long line ups, and yes, free underground parking with your movie ticket stub. the movie lineup is diverse, from big studio hollywood blockbusters to indie releases and foreign films. not fancy, nor flashy, but dependable, comfortable, and a great spot to catch a movie.

Terrible service…read more There are two ticket machines out side of door but one of them's transaction machine was not working. I was almost late for movie time and there were long lineup after me. I was sure everyone were so frustrated not to catch the movie on time. I talked to the receptionist/cast member but she was busy for dealing her smart phone (don't bring it at workplace especially while you are talking to the customer) Three hours later, after I watched the movie, the transaction machine still had no sign like out of order. Even they haven't opened physical ticket booth. One other cast member was just walking around telling "Thank you for coming". It doesn't make any sense and no help at all. They pretend they were doing best without any effort.

It was a great movie theater. A few blocks from our hotel in Vancouver and we got to see the new…read morestar wars movie - Mandalorian and Grogu. The staff was nice and very helpful. I would recommend it if you want to kill a couple of hours.

There are many showtimes available everyday. Buying tickets online and at the digital ticketing…read morebooth in person is easy. Regular movies are discounted at about $10 on Tuesdays (compared to $16 on other days). If you want to avoid the crowds, go in the afternoon or Mondays and Wednesdays. The scene points rewards program gives you back about 5% back in the form of points that you can redeem at Shell gas station or Safeway grocery stores. The staff are always very friendly and helpful. They thank us for coming every time and do a good job at cleaning the theatres. This theatre has a few special experiences. The IMAX theatre is very big with excellent sound and graphics. We have watched Tron: Ares, Mission, Impossible: Dead Reckoning and The Bride! in IMAX. This IMAX theatre is a lot bigger than Silvercity Riverport which only has 10 rows. The only complaint I have is that it costs $28. Screen X is a 270 degree experience with 3 screens with selected scenes using all 3 screens. We watched Scream 7 and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple in Screen X. The two side screens are 90 degrees on the side walls and lower resolution. It would be better if the screens were 45 degrees. The side screens usually have some background images. They have two UltraAVX theatres which has enhanced graphics and sound. We watched How to Train a Dragon, Ballerina, Lilo & Stitch, The Black Phone 2, Nobody 2, Wuthering Heights and Reminders of Him in UltraAVX. The action movies are worth paying the extra $6 but we can't tell much difference with the drama movies except for the bigger screen. The IMAX and UltraAVX theatres on level 2 have new leather, high back seating that lean back. Theatres 4-9 upstairs still have old, cloth seats that need to be upgraded. Some of them are broken and still being sold. The other locations we have been to, including International Village, Metropolis, Marine Gateway and Fifth Avenue all have new seats and do a better job at not selling broken seats and taping them off. They have soda machines that have 100+ flavours to choose from including zero sugar and unlimited refills. My favourites are strawberry sprite and pineapple Fanta. It's about $7 for a medium. Getting the large popcorn is worth it as it's a lot bigger than the medium and you get one free refill. Unlimited popcorn topping.

Great place for movies. They always have such great options for international movies and great bar…read moreas well. Their service is great, the staff is well trained and super friendly.

We just went here last night for the first day of the Vancouver Film Festival. We saw Ghost Trail…read moreand it was a really nice movie i enjoyed it, something different for us that we saw. The event workers were really nice and guided us to where we needed to go. It was clean and the seats were comfy. I saw a past review about mice and tbh that freaked me tf outttt but no there was no mice thank god. It was super clean they had popcorn we didnt get any snacks though, just enjoyed the movie

I love this cinema so much. I began frequenting The Cinematheque in 2010, drawn in by the obscure…read moreart house + French-language films. They are the venue partner for several larger festivals--VIFF, DOXA, VLAFF--but the true allure is their year-round programming, highlights include filmmaker retrospectives, contemporary Canadian cinema, new restorations of old classics and cult, moving-image art (DIM Cinema), and a family matinée with your favourite obscure childhood classics (Film Club). They also often show films on 35mm. The box office and concession are largely volunteer-run, which gives the place a very warm and inviting atmosphere pre-screenings, and there's even a functioning pay phone in the lobby! Their popcorn is the best in Vancouver--real butter, 12+ free seasonings. They also have an archive of films and print, and an outreach department that runs youth filmmaking camps. They require a $3 annual membership because most of the films shown aren't rated, but ticket prices are fair. Discounts for students + seniors, and their volunteer program grants unlimited free access to films. The Cinematheque is not only the perfect theatre for longtime cinephiles; it's the best place to learn more about essential art-house cinema.

A small theatre that regularly has to rely on fundraisers to stay afloat, Cinematheque has the best…read morepopcorn of any movie theatre in the city and gives you the option of topping your snack with hot sauce, nutritional yeast or spices. They also use real butter as a topping for their kernels and not some transfat substitute. I agree with Michael's review regarding the seats, but it's a small operation and can't afford the luxury couch-style seating of Vancity Theatre. I had the opportunity to volunteer here during VIFF this year and the community of people who run the venue is made up mostly of volunteers who spend their time keeping the place open year-round. A great place to see arthouse and indie films when you're sick of the blockbusters that make their way to the large corporate multiplexes in the Vancouver area. Definitely worth supporting!

I attended The Odyssey special presentation in 70mm. The staff were friendly and polite and they…read morehad a film projectionist present at the screening. The 70mm picture was sharp, contrasty and bright. The sound was balanced (tough for a Nolan film). I highly recommend this location for 70mm event showings. It's clear that attention was paid to the technical aspects of the presentation.

This place is pretty special to Cambie Village. It's old and needs an upgrade but there's something…read morenostalgic and cozy about it. The screen is huge and the popcorn (ask for fresh) is good. Glad to have this place in the neighbourhood.

The Rio Theatre, located on Broadway at Commercial Drive (which is extremely transit convenient),…read moreis a fixture of the Commercial Drive neighbourhood. I don't know the entire history of the theatre, but apparently it was built in 1938. The Rio is known for screening cult classic movies and live shows, and in 2012, it fought the outdated BC Liquor board so that movie theatres could serve alcohol -- a big win! In the past, I have gone to a handful of shows (mostly movies showing at the Vancouver International Film Festival), but I didn't go often for two reasons: many of the movies I was interested in started way too late for me (such as at 9:30pm or 11pm), and years ago, I had a really negative experience. I don't recall when the incident happened -- perhaps it was after they had acquired a liquor licence -- but you had to be 19+ to go (that's the legal drinking age here), and while I was much older than 19, apparently I looked young, so I used to get so much shit for my appearance. Shortly before the event, my ID had expired and I was waiting for a new one to come in the mail. In the meantime, I was using my passport as ID. The person at the door was extremely rude and aggressive and made a big deal of specifically asking ME for ID -- from his tone, I think he didn't expect me to be of age. I pulled out my wallet from my purse to grab my ID, then remembered that I didn't have it as it was being renewed, so put it back into my purse and reached for my passport. As I was reaching for my passport, the rude and aggressive employee sneered, "Oh, you forgot your ID, I see, huh?" Yes, even thought this was nearly 15 years ago, I still remember this incident, and it always upset me. The guy was so fucking rude. Also, they used to insist on stamping your hand, and I hate having the inside of my wrist stamped because the ink rubs off on the side of my shirt, so prefer to have the top of my hand stamped. This guy was also rude about this. Anyway, due to events not working with my schedule and my encounter with the rude employee, I had little interest in going to the Rio unless it was for the film festival. However, recently, there have been several events I have been interested in: a screening of The Shawshank Redemption with a Q&A with Gil Bellows in July; a screening of The Room presented by Greg Sestero in August; a screening of Clue in October; a screening of the original Carrie presented by Mike Flanagan in October; and a film festival movie in October. And each time I had a great experience -- no more rude and aggressive employees! The most recent event I went to was John Waters live on December 3. My husband is a huge John Waters fan, so I bought tickets for his show. However, I had only bought the regular tickets, and my husband then told me he would have liked the VIP tickets (better seats, a signed poster, a post-show Q&A). On the Rio website, they clearly state that all sales are final and that tickets cannot be returned or exchanged. So what did I do? Emailed them asking if I could exchange the regular tickets for the more expensive VIP tickets, despite their policy. Their answer was an enthusiastic "absolutely!" and it was easy to exchange the tickets. Amazing customer service! I am a fan of the Rio and I look forward to seeing more shows and events! [Yelp collections: Theaters]

One of my favourite classic theatres for classics and oddball films! They do shows too but I mostly…read morehere for the movies! Theatre is old but very maintained. Definitely a visit if you are looking for a good classic movie to watch!

It's been a while since I have ripped it up in a night club and the Fox Cabaret was a very…read moreentertaining surprise. The Fox is located in Mount Pleasant on Main St. near 7th ave, in an old movie theater. The projection room has been transformed into the dance floor! It's a long and narrow building with two levels. Upstairs you will find a balcony with a great view of all the party goers below, a second bar and some cosy spots to get your chill on. Next door is another smaller room called the Cabaret room, and of course the main room downstairs, The Projection room. The Projection room has tables and bench seating which is great, because I often want to sit, drink and people watch, as well as a large bar, and small dance floor. Overall it is a more intimate venue and rather unique! I love that they maintained some of the Cinema decor and made it work as a bar/club. They have weekly events with live bands and performers, such as Wednesday night stand up comedy and Sunday night improve. Of course Thursday, Friday and Saturday's are your nights to shake your booty with different DJs or live bands. We visited for a friends birthday, and although I may have already had my fair share of drinks, I was quite pleased with a few factors with this venue. The first, we did not have to wait in line! It was a Saturday night at about 12:30. Super huge plus because I have little patience for line ups. Next, the cover was $12, which is probably pretty standard these days, but my opinion is there should be a live band or DJ to warrant that fee. The DJ was fantastic!!! Worth every penny. I had one drink and had to hit the floor! I don't know who he/she was but it was epic!! ‍ They have drink specials which are prepared by easygoing bartenders, but.....I am taking a star away for the fact that they only accept cash. There is a bank machine which charges you $3, plus your bank will charge on top of that. It's 2018, time to up your game with portable debit machines!! Honestly, they would only make more money and inconvenience patrons less. Also, the ladies bathroom was a bit on the small side.

The event are super fun! And everybody is so respectful here ! A must go in vancouverread more

Very cool space to watch a movie in. Perhaps the coolest space I've ever been in for a movie…read more For $10 a movie & drink (wine was my selection), and you are seated in these very comfy red leather seats (plus footrest!) It was like watching a movie at home (the comfort level), but with cinema sound/ screen. Happens every Tuesday, check out their website for upcoming shows.

Intersections is a non-profit that is located upstairs at District 319 and they hold movie nights…read moreevery Tuesday night there at the ultra-cool private theater. $10 buys your ticket and a free drink (who doesn't like beer and a movie?) and this past Tuesday I went to see Capote. Comfy leather chairs and good company. All the while you're actually contributing to helping youth get started in the film industry.