This theatre has been my trip 3 desperate times. All times I have noticed a trend of filthy and…read morenever cleaned counters where the condiments and straws are. There is always food garbage everywhere on countertops, and I have noticed this both on the way in and out of this theatre. For an experiment I left some garbage laid out at the back of some counter napkins (but obvious to anyone cleaning) and 2 hours later they were still there after my AFTERNOON movie! Really work on your cleanliness since you are serving food. I stopped going there and now go to a different theatre. I might go back and post some gross photos just to prove my point. Sell Food = Clean up countertops Just my own opinion.

Who doesn't love the movies? However this cinema needs great improvement for wait times. The AVX…read moreis awesome and worth the extra bucks in my opinion. The entire Cineplex chain is crazy expensive for snacks...that's what happens when they have a monopoly.

Got physically assaulted by a group of teens/young adults because I shushed them, and then asked…read moremanagement to tell them to keep it down. Absolutely the worst experience I've ever had, and I would rate 0 stars if I could. This theatre used to be a wonderful place to spend an evening. When I mentioned it to the manager they just said that this happens on Tuesday nights, and that they get rowdy. They did at least compensate my ticket. Please hire enough staff and security that things like this won't continue to happen. It should not be a big ask to be able to go to the movies and enjoy the film I paid for without people talking through the whole experience and then getting something thrown at me hard enough to bruise.

Not all cities have a theatre as centrally located as Halifax's, so being able to walk or easily…read morecommute to it is a big bonus over not having to go out to the 'burbs. It's got all the basics, although if you're looking for IMAX or those fancy/expensive bells and whistles and food vendors, you'll have to go elsewhere.

What's that - you've never heard of Carbon Arc? Well, I can't say I'm all that surprised. This…read moreindependent, weekly film festival of sorts is about as close to a secret society as you can get in Halifax. How so? I'll explain. First, the secret hideout. The Khyber Club is that building you've walked by countless times on Barrington Street but never really knew what happened inside. Be brave, push past that front door, and start climbing up the historic stairs and you'll find the home of Carbon Arc. Second, the 'right place, right time' factor. It might not be exactly 'Skulls' material, but here's the one rule you need to know in order to earn entry to Carbon Arc: Thursday nights are screening nights. You'll have to keep your ear to the ground (Twitter and Facebook make this easier than it sounds) to hear what you'll find there from night to night, but it certainly won't be your average night at Empire. Third, the in-crowd. Simply put, there isn't one. There was not one distinguishable demographic that held true throughout the entire crowd when I visited and that seemed to work just fine. Some artsy, some mainstream, some old, some young, some even in costume - they were all welcomed the same by a Carbon Arc volunteer's preamble to the show. Need more? Fine. Films are screened on an entire wall with great clarity as you sit in poor man's stadium seating, crafted by the volunteer organization themselves. You can nab popcorn, candy and even beer if you bring cash. Stay alert to catch wind of a flick that's up your alley, or at least close enough to your alley to be worth a shot, and enter the world of Carbon Arc. The city needs more of this.

Carbon Arc at the Khyber has only been running since July 2010, but it has…read morealready attracted a lot of attention because of the fantastic films it has been screening. It's also special because it occupies the former Wormwood's space--an independent theater I always wished I could have experienced. Alas, I was 13 and thought Armegeddon was the best movie ever. Carbon Arc is a permanent theatre space run completely by volunteers. Their goal is to have the space used as much as possible--right now they're holding screening every Thursday. A great thing about Carbon Arc screenings is that someone attached to the film, whether it's a crew member or simply a devotee, will speak before the movie starts and give you something to think about while watching. Director Sook-Yin Lee introduced her film, Year of the Carnivore, while Carbon Arc volunteer Allan Collins introduced David Cronenberg's The Brood--a film he edited. For a film fan, this place feels like home, and I look forward to attending many more of their weekly screenings.

The movie was not great the snacks were over priced but it's the same in any theater, but what made…read morethis theater stand out was the comfortable rocking chairs exceptional sound and stunning visuals. The bathrooms were small though but a great experience notheless. Would 100% recommend but chose a good movie

For context: My movie was starting at 6:50 so I came 30 minutes early to order food and buy my…read moreticket. After I bought my ticket and poutine I had to wait over 25 minutes for my poutine as the worker in the food area was conversing with and making food solely for his coworkers.

Tonight marks the end of a glorious month - the first season of alfreSnow filmFesto! This winter…read moretwist on outdoor movie festival, alFreso filmFesto, saw the screening of four classic Hitchcock films on the big screen in Neptune Theatre's studio. Murderous Monday, Hitchcock 'o Clock, whatever you call it, it was awesome! With a suggested donation of $8, this was a cheap night out on the town with a super cool scene of people. Not only do you get to watch the film in comfortable balcony seating, you also received a Hitchcock 101 based on each flick from a prominent member of the local film industry. This was my favourite part for sure. Even if you knew nothing about the movie (which, let's face it, I never did), you got great context not just for the story, but for the actors, the film's style, impact, and current blockbusters that drew from it for inspiration. I'm very happy to have been able to take in the "Dial M for Murder" and "Strangers on a Train," (headed there tonight!) and loved the genre so much that I rented one of the others that I missed ("Rope") on iTunes. Thanks to Neptune and the Atlantic Film Festival for putting on this stellar crash course in Hitchcock. Can't wait for more this summer and hopefully again in winter 2013!

To Catch a Thief is one of my favorite movies, but I haven't seen many other of Hitchcock's work so…read moreI was happy to catch a few of the films. I was able to see Dial M for Murder, I Confess and Strangers on a Train. I love ole Al's stylistic shots. A lot of his humor still holds up, though there are some times when the laughter is unintended. The admission price was reasonable and I enjoyed the preamble from the Film Fest crew. 7:00 pm was a good time to hold the films, just enough time to get downtown and have a cocktail and some pre-movie snacks with fellow movie goers. Hope this happens again soon!

I like the Sackville theatre because there are rarely crowds even on opening night so you can go…read moreenjoy a movie without being packed in.

Came to Al Whittle Theatre last month while on my first ever trip to Nova Scotia…read more The Al Whittle Theatre was hosting films for the Devour Fest in Wolfville and what a treat it was. The venue was comfy, large enough for the festival yet intimate. The sound was great and the stage perfect for a cast discussion afterwards. The coffee shop attached, Just Us Cafe, is lovely and quite inviting with large glass/roll up bay doors that must be heavenly in the warmer summer months. A true gem in Wolfville! Loved it!

Great theatre space with 160 pretty comfy seats, a movable lighting grid and good sound space with…read morebaffle control. CBC has recorded concerts here. It is used frequently as a movie theatre utilizing their digital projector with cinema server. Some presenters have put satellite into the theatre and are receiving live broadcasts from elsewhere on the planet (dance, theatre, music, etc). The Fundy Film Society is one of the main presenters and brings in cinema that you rarely see in the larger cities, let alone in a small burg like Wolfville. The fall Slow Food Film Festival, DEVOUR, is also presented here. And it is a venue for the Deep Roots Music Festival. And Summer Valley Theatre. And Night Kitchens plus various CD release events. Just Us Cafe is the front of the building and acts as the concession for the various events, although they do close early so there's no hanging around after the show for coffee-fuelled discussions; it's next door to Paddy's Pub for that. The theatre lobby does provide an intimate after-screening venue when needed, or a wine & cheese gathering, as it always has art displayed on its walls, doubling as Jack's Gallery. The space is fully decked out for the 21st century and is bringing "the world to Wolfville". The Acadia Cinema Coop is the building co-owner, with Just Us Cafe as another co-owner, plus hundreds of locals who have bought shares in the operation. They are the facilitators but do not present productions themselves, other than the occasional freebie or fundraiser (of which there are many here). A good venue for entertainment or town hall type meetings.

In October we had the pleasure of meeting Richard. We hired him to provide music for our son and…read morehis husbands wedding. Richard was very professional and took the time to meet with myself, my husband and the grooms. He explained all the different services that his business provided. Richard explained to the grooms different ideas that he provided for other events. He kept all the guests on their feet with a wonderful selection of music for all. We also used the lights that Richard had available and it looked fantastic! I would highly recommend the services that Kraken Entertainment provides. Thank you Richard for helping to make lasting memories!

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This year was a stellar year for the Nocturne crew. Considering it's all volunteer, it was VERY…read morewell planned and perfectly executed. Their use of social media was outstanding this year (which last year lacked). Facebook and twitter were a buzz with Nocturne posts. The atmosphere on the street was awesome. Happy, relaxed, and just plain 'ol fun. It was easy to tell the "bar goers" from the "Nocturne crawlers" from the way they were dressed, Nocturnites were sporting layers, whilst the bar people sported mini skirts that could have been belts (not that I'm complaining). Many small businesses stayed open late to accommodate the 20,000+ people that hit Halifax for the evening. It's good to see a city pull together for an art event, now that we see the cities potential we need to do it more (not just art events). 5 stars all the way Nocturne! Already looking forward and planning next year!

Wow! How can you not give this event a strong five. The work alone that was put into it, I thought…read morewas fabulous. This was my first time being part of this event and what a night it turned out to be. I was amazed at the amount of people that filled out streets, around five thousand I believe. My favorite was the "Car Wash", that song along brought back memories. The waterfront had a fabulous outdoor acrobatic event. Also - we went to where you could talk on a cell phone to people around the world, our person was in Cambodia. I will say, I think they need to make it a two day event next year. There was too much for us to cover and it had so many zones in all areas of the downtown core, it even expanded to Dartmouth which I hear had a roller rink, how cool is that. One thing Please: Put the map and details up sooner on the website for everyone to look at so you can map out your evening or you could do as us, roll the dice and hope you hit something you like. I loved the DD bus to get from zone to zone. See you on the streets!