Recently revamped the entire cinema. Wow. Really nice to visit now. Prices still a bit high.read more

So the Geelong CBD has an aged 'classic' theatre converted to a Village cinema, so the Waurn Ponds…read moreReading cinema is the 'new' option for G-town. Unfortunately, with no serious competition, Reading can get away with providing average service and letting their cleanliness slide. The building is only a few years old, which is the only factor keeping this place as a preference from the city-based option. Staff are all school aged kids, some try hard but their heart really isn't in it - so the floors are dirty (seats too but the stains are hidden in the dark) and the bathrooms show the lack of attention. As with all cinemas the ticket prices are outrageous and 'candy' bar items are confoundingly overpriced. But to see the 'latest' movies you have no real option nearby. A better option - stay at home and make yourself a batch of real popcorn, have it with a real coke (not post-mix) and dip your ice cream cone in iced-magic !

This is one of my favourite cinemas to go to. The interior designing is great, They now instead of…read morehaving people behind counters selling You tickets, They have machines to Do it which causes few troubles. And unlike Village Cinemas, Reading Cinemas have huge cinemas. This is truly a great cinema.

My friends and I attended opening night and we had a really fun, yet relaxing evening- it was quite…read morea novelty. It was pouring rain, yet it didn't matter because the cinema is situated in a marquee, right alongside the yarra. The VIP hot tub bling package gets you and 5 of your mates an exclusive hot tub and a waiter to serve you drinks and food from Common Man throughout the movie. The movie did run 45 minutes overtime, which was not ideal on a work night! Free bottled water is included to keep you hydrated :-) This would be a great weekend activity as it kicks on to an after party after the movie finishes.

Beautiful casino on the Yarra River. Was here strictly to drink and check out the decor/views. Head…read moreup to the 2nd floor bar balconies for beautiful views of the Yarra at night. Decor is impressive, on par with the Wynn in Vegas. Casino gets packed on weekends. Blackjack players - house plays Blackjack Plus (house doesn't pay on 22, 22 allows a draw if dealer gets 22 and player sits on 17, 18, 19 or 20).

This is specifically for the Poker room. This was a very nice, big room. I took the game that was…read moreavailable with no list and that was $1/$2 turbo. It was a $100 max buyin. The turbo means that if the dealer feels like you're taking too long on the hand, they'll count down and you only have 15 seconds to act. This rarely came up and it just played like a normal game. Tipping is not allowed and there aren't free drinks either. The only improvement I'd suggest is chargers at the table.

Wait, wait, wait. What's going on here? When did Moonlight become half Gold Grass? And where did…read moreall the food and the bars go? Don't get me wrong, Moonlight Cinemas is still one of my favourite things to do when it comes to summer in Melbourne, but the good ol' days of Moonlight are fading. When we ventured in to the perfectly manicured gardens yesterday eve, I was stunned to find HALF of the viewing area already bean-bagged, a quarter a second VIP area, and the remainder was for the plebs (i.e. you and me.) The Gold Grass area appears to be a whole lot better, with staff catering to your every need, but the rest of us were crammed in to a vastly smaller area. Moonlight I still love you, I just wish I didn't have to sit so close to strangers when I'm with you.

Going to the Moonlight Cinemas feels like a treat. It's in the Botanical Gardens, so you have…read morebeautiful trees & plants surrounding you and in the distance the city-scape twinkling at night. And bats. I love bats. Seeing them fly over the movie screen at dusk delights me every time. Hot tips to make the most of your Moonlight Cinema experience: 1. Bring something comfortable for your bum, or pay $9 for a bean-bag rental. 2. You can BYO, so BYO! (Including alcohol). How great is it that you can chow down on picnic goodies and share drinks with your friends? (For the unprepared, there are also concessions available for purchase.) 3. Know your nearest toilet! Stumbling around in the dark with a full to bursting bladder after following step #2 is preferably kept to a minimum. 4. Save some cash with $12 tickets on Thursdays. 5. Bring an extra layer. Even on warm days, Melbourne frequently cools off in the evening. So bring an extra rug to rug up.