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.

This is a fantastic intimate theatre that hosts some really great events. I've seen a wide range of…read morelive music, live theatre, mainstream movies along with some great film society selections of classics and documentaries. The cost is very reasonable - most shows are half the price you'd pay in a large city (like Halifax for example), and the facilities are pretty good. It's a historic theatre so keep that in mind - no big fancy comfy seats, but it's got a digital system and they make a great cup of coffee!

My favorite place in Annapolis Royal. Every single event, no matter how big or small is extremely…read morecharming and it's obvious that the people running it are very passionate about what they do. Great service, unforgettable memories watching movies for first time here, especially considering how far away the nearest movie theatre is. Some of my most cherished memories living in Annapolis Royal have been made in this theatre. If you're coming through Annapolis to stay a few days, I highly recommend checking this place out if something is playing. You won't regret it.

I went in early, bought tickets for Ironman. Since it was early we played air hockey a while. We…read morehad lots of time, so we bout snacks and went to the theater. I had bought the extra large popcorn just so i could get the refill. After waiting in the theater for more than 1/2 an hour we ate the popcorn and 5 movie I went for the refill. When I reached the consession stand the clerk told me I would have to pay for the butter. I said i knew that and was ok with it. Then he passed me a bag of popcorn without butter and said they ran out of butter because they were closing. I asked why they were closing 6 minutes into the movie? I did not get a reply. I took the popcorn back to my son. He had a couple, then asked if there w butter on it. I explained how they ran out. Really they put the dispenser away to cean it. He would not ea any more. I ate only a few more, but when the movie was over the bag was full. I left it on the consession counter. I had a poor experience on an evening out with my son due to someone cleaning up the butter dispencer 6 minutes into the movie. Sad to say I may try netflicks because of this. The only reason there are 2 stars is because the movie was good.

Movies outdoors on the Halifax waterfront? Fantastic idea!…read more I especially love when they have singalongs!

This is what makes summertime in Halifax great…read more Watching movies with your pals under the stars with the harbour at your back. It makes me feel all romantic about this sometimes frustrating city. This summer, the fine folks at the Atlantic Film Festival have outdone themselves. The alFresco filmFesto programme will be... The Summer of Murray. Bill. Murray. Six glorious nights of Bill Murray. My friends, this is going to be a magical summer. One can only assume that Bill Murray will smile down upon us and bless our fair hamlet with his wisdom, humour, and grace. And mad golf skills. I cannot wait.

Nostalgia awaits you in Coldbrook, Nova Scotia, one of the few drive-in's left and run by a charity…read moreto boot! If you will be spending a Friday night (in the summer) in the Valley, this is a must on your itenerary. Run by the Lion's Club, they strive to offer the latest movies, but no matter, who doesn't love fresh popcorn and the comfort of being in your own car?

I LOVE the drive-in theatre! It is approximately 1.5 hours away from Halifax (easy to get to,…read moredirections on their website). They have a canteen (prices also on website). Typically they show 2 movies/night on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. You can stay for one or both of the movies. They have a great variety - comedies, scary movies, kid friendly movies. The cost is $25 per carload (3+ people), $18 for a couple, $10 single. Considering it's $10+ for a movie at Cineplex plus their ridiculous food prices... the drive-in is pretty reasonable and is a much more exciting experience! You can stay in your car or bring a portable radio and sit outside. There are washrooms and even a Tim Hortons nearby if you need to grab a coffee for the drive home! If you go to their website you can sign up for emails - the only emails they send are once a week to announce the features playing that weekend and the start time (which changes due to the time the sun sets!). HIGHLY recommended!!!

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.

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.