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    The Nightlight

    4.8 (47 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    The front. Skip the minuscule street parking & opt for the garage just across the main road. Short walk.
    George G.

    Warm fuzzies from my young adulthood! The Nightlight is an indie movie theater in the heart of a funky Akron 'hood. When I was a younger man, I fell in love with an indie/art theater in Montclair NJ known as The Clairidge. There, I was exposed to the artistic visions of a wide range of cinematic viewpoints. Then, I moved to the heart of The Rustbelt. This is a great place to live, don't get me wrong. But the exposure to artistic opportunities are not what they are in more cosmopolitan regions. Enter The Nightlight in Akron. This hole-in-the-wall (and it IS a hole in the wall) theater is obv passionate about the art of cinema. They curate their film lineup with great care. I love people who have passion, and the staff fits this bill like a glove. When you walk into the foyer, you're greeted with what can only be described as a DIY aesthetic. There is a plaque commemorating the founder(s) of the place, as well as a decently apportioned bar. The theater room itself is a throwback.The seats left my middle aged back screaming (although there were recliners positioned at the front of the tiny space; get there early if you want to grab one). Before our film started, we were greeted by a host who thanked us for coming out and explained what we were about to see. How cool is that? I love indie cinema and I want places like this to survive long term. The Nightlight does it right, and it is a great place to expand your mind, people watch, and see a film that doesn't involve insipid super heroes.

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    Kim K.

    Fantastic night out. They've got a small theater, and bar where you can get mixed drinks or wine. The prices are reasonable and it's a wonderful place to support. I saw the documentary by quest love, on Harlem Woodstock. Loved it.

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    Luciana S.

    This theater is a cute location! The site works with local and regional groups to show films that often get neglected! They have very comfortable chairs and a lovely concession stand! Aside from parking being limited to the street, this is a great theater for you to attend with a friend or date!

    Marc C.

    This place is an absolute favorite for the casual movie-goer and cinephile alike! They feature many independent films in a cozy setting that is accompanied by a full bar and snacks. They are a registered non-profit and also offer student pricing for tickets!

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    Nancy C.

    We love this theatre and sadly do not take nearly enough advantage of it as we should. Has a bar with cocktails and spirits..wine and craft beer and candy and popcorn .. so we will enjoy the comfy chairs and put our feet up and enjoy fat heads bumble berry and thirsty dogs old leg humper and share popcorn.

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    Kent Plaza Cinemas

    3.2(23 reviews)
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    Amazing local theatre with good ticket prices and a special popcorn that you can mix with flaming…read morehot Cheetos, very yummy. The seats are comfy and reclinable, definitely support this local treasure!

    I make this review as a message to the management of this theatre hoping that it will get their…read moreattention. I grew up going to this little theatre, and the addition of the luxury seating options a few years ago truly leveled it up. I have never had a problem with Kent Plaza; it might've been rough on the outside, but the inside was clean, well staffed and the food was good. In my last few visits, it has been increasingly evident that the place is being neglected. The bathrooms are in dire need of updating and the luxury seating is breaking down (one seat didn't recline and another the back was lose). The ticket counter is never open leading to asinine concession lines, and as minor as it may seem, the screens above the theatres never have what is playing displayed. While all of these things may be small, it speaks to a lack of effort to keep this business alive. As someone who loves this theatre, I beg whoever is managing it to please put a little more effort into the dignity of this theatre. Do not become a theatre or business that just puts the bare minimum amount of effort into keeping it afloat. I recommend bringing back birthday parties as they're a great way to draw in customers and make a little bit of money. IF YOU ARE A POTENTIAL CUSTOMER PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: This theatre is amazing and has the best discounts in the area. The quality is okay and you will not have a bad experience going here. To whoever is running this place, I beg of you to put a little more effort into keeping the dignity of the theatre intact. -A Kent local and Kent plaza frequent costumer

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