I'll begin by saying it is good to have a movie theater at the mall again!…read more For the last couple years, many of us who wanted to go see a movie had to go to another town to see it. I was definitely one of those people. My last movie when Regal was here was Sonic 2, and this last night I went, the movie I had gone to see was Sonic 3. Every movie I had gone to see between these 2 movies I had to buy a ticket to go see in Norwalk, and sometimes I would have to call Ubers to make part of my trip home from a movie. Avatar 2, Transformers Rise of the Beasts, and the Furiosa movies were the movies in which I had to employ this method. So yeah, I am thankful to have had Apple Cinemas move here. But don't think that will get you an automatic 5 because, well, it's not. See, when I got here last night, this theater looked like a ghost town. The pocket areas where we could go to the bathroom were closed off, so if you need the bathroom, you have to go into the mall itself. This can quickly become a problem if the main mall had already closed for the night. You can however still go to the bathroom after you pass through the checkpoint where you get your ticket okayed to go. The lobby is basically scorched earth because there's nothing there anymore. I used to love coming in early and playing the arcade machines to kill time before the movie. It was one of the best things about movie nights. Even the old location of Apple Cinemas had something for me to do when I went to that location for the last time. But now there's nothing. Come on! Bring these back! They were so much fun! Concessions are back-to-basics in terms of what's available, but buying concessions are a bit of a pain now. They need to simplify this if they expect people to buy popcorn or any other kinds of snacks. The recliner chairs thankfully are still here. They do look messy when you walk in, but they still work fine. I'll give them a 3. This place still has their kinks to work out and hopefully Waterbury residents can stay in town for their movie nights going forward. My main things this place needs to improve on is their methods of purchasing concessions and they REALLY need to bring back the arcades!

They need to start cleaning after every film, before the next one starts. The floors are…read moredisgusting, and all the seats are left greasy and dirty.

This place holds a special place in my heart for being the one place I really got into movies with,…read moreI wouldn't be studying cinema if it wasn't for it. But my one complaint is this place never shows anime movies, I remember the last anime movie I saw here was ONE PIECE red. But I guess most cinemas don't do that. But despite that I still cherish this place to death.

Way better than that hot garbage amc theater in danbury. Large and spacious. Friendly staff…read more Slightly cheaper concessions and i say cheaper loosely. I just wish you could refill popcorn that wasnt large. If you want to sit somewhere its first come first serve which could suck if you dont get there early enough. I also have to complain about how cold it was in the theater. The heated seats didn't help. Sucks that I have to drive 20-30 minutes to see a movie because people don't know how to run businesses in danbury.

ORIGIN: The site of the Bantam Cinema & Arts Center is said…read moreto be the oldest movie theater in Connecticut. A local grocer, Domenico Evangelisti, opened the then named Rivoli Theater in 1929. Apparently equally visionary, the owner of neighboring Bantam Ball Bearing Company had periodically entertained employees with silent movies, and sold the projector to Evangelisti's son before shifting manufacturing out-of-state to be near the emerging South Bend automobile industry. CONCEPT: Their vision has since been sustained by local aficionados of the arts -- most recently a dedicated group of community members who established non-profit status for the historic theater in 2021. EXPERIENCE: Expect to see viewers reconnecting and chatting before and after the showings. The Cinema remains a community space. TIP: Enjoy dinner, sweet, and/or drink at neighboring restaurants -- La Catrina, Arethusa, Materia.

Attended an amazing 20 year anniversary The Devil's Reject screening with a Q&A with Rob Zombie and…read moreSherri Moon Zombie. I must say the event was handled very professionally. The parking had check-in on arrival . Entering the cinema there was a quaint concession stand that supports local breweries, LOVE THAT ! I enjoyed a Kent Hills Pilsner "The Hollow"- a clean, crisp, and hoppy canned beer . Reasonable prices for freshly popped popcorn topped with REAL butter . Cookies , candies other goodies for sale. This cinema is a non profit organization run by some awesome people . It was a pleasure supporting such a wonderful event and local community.

What a wonderful theatre, run by an absolutely fabulous couple, who are hugely talented. It is a…read morereal gem. So comfortable inside, with great plays season after season. It is a great night out at a very reasonable sure to not disappoint.

This is now the Phoenix Stage Theater. Always puts on a wonderful show. We are seeing Fools…read moretoday.

Last weekend we made our first visit here in several years was a good one. The theater was clean,…read morethe staff was friendly and courteous, and the seating was comfy. The movie we saw was pretty entertaining, too. We were in a small theater seating maybe 40 people including several for handicapped visitors. The seats recline easily and we liked that. There is a large attached swing arm that holds drinks and food. The concessions aren't cheap (were they ever?): Popcorn prices are between $9-13 depending on size, drinks $7 and $8. Free refills come with the largest sizes. Matinee tickets are $11. You can buy tickets online or at the theater. The men's restroom was spotless, the women's room a little less so, but not dirty. Overall a good experience.

Clean, and love the reclining seats, with a tray!!! Very comfortable.Staff friendly and helpful.read more

Cinestudio is an independent film theater that opened on the campus of Trinity College in Hartford,…read moreConnecticut in February 1970. It was founded by a group of Trinity College students that included Peter Stott, Ted Kroll, Peter McMorris, Charles Rumsey, James Hanley, Anne Risdon, Larry Stires and Randy Man. The group of film-obsessed students made a home for themselves in a little-used lecture hall inside the Clement Chemistry Building. The room, unfortunately, possessed troubled acoustics. Within two years, and with the help of Ralph Mauro from National Theater Supply and Lonny Jennings at Dolby, the sound issues were rectified and the room was transformed into a recreation of a 1930s film house. The grand opening (a double feature of "Alice's Restaurant" and The Beatles' "Yellow Submarine") was sold out. Cinestudio screens a variety of second-run, independent, foreign, and classic films. The single-screen venue has a seating capacity of approximately 485, 4K Digital Cinema systems, as well as 35mm and 70mm film projectors for use in studio archive presentations. Cinestudio features a spectacular gold Austrian screen curtain that rises at every show, real balcony seating, and the gold lion courant insignia. I recently visited Cinestudio for the first time. I read about it and an online article and couldn't believe that I had never heard of it before. I parked in a small parking lot on Summit Street and followed the sign which led me through a stone archway. As I walked along the Main Quad, I saw the neon color-changing lights of Cinestudio. Entering Cinestudio is a blast from the past. I purchased my ticket at the Fred Pfeil Memorial Ticket Booth (only $10 a show) and then headed to the concessions area where I purchased a giant bucket of popcorn for only $5. A volunteer told me, "The balcony is nice, but if this is your first time here then I recommend the lower level. You can hear the sound system much better." The interior of the theater was absolutely gorgeous with red accents. The film that I was seeing during my visit was the 1978 remake of "Invasion of the Body Snatchers": part of the theater's ongoing series "Our National Nightmare: 2026 Anxieties in 1970s American Film". Many screenings at Cinestudio are introduced by a guest speaker; this one featured Roger Benham. Although I have seen this film a number of times before, this was my first time seeing it on the silver screen....and it was so much more frightening now. This was my first visit to Cinestudio, but it certainly won't be my last!

I love Cinestudio, I will support this place foreverrrr! I got to see the secret agent which really…read morewasn't playing anywhere else in my area, besides one showing at AMC that I couldn't make. Cinestudio is now my go to spot for films that don't have large releases or general indie films. The theater is also so beautiful and classic! I can't wait to come back and bring friends.

The food is great. Service is excellent and seats are comfortable. I would suggest getting there…read moreearly to order/receive food by the time the movie begins

It's a cool experience. Dinner and a movie, all in one! At the push of a button, someone will be…read moreyour side so you can order a number of real food items and a fair selection of drinks. Seats reclined. Theatre was overall clean and spacious, and a huge step up from your typical movie theatre. Cons (which are minor) involve: Some of the seats needed to be re-postered, as the leather was clearly worn, and some of the plastic around the cub holders were significantly peeling away. Normally I wouldn't say anything but for a a theatre with a premium feel I feel like I had to mention. In addition, we went in the winter and theatre was very warm. A coat-check also would have been nice considering the premium vibe of the theatre. Still, I'm nit-picking. It's a fun time for date. Would recommend.

I LOVE THIS PLACE! It is my dream job, as I spent my career as a high school work-study and…read moretransition coordinator. And I am a huge movie guy so what a perfect way to combine my passions in one place. I have been twice but if I lived closer I'd be going all of the time. I love the mission, and I love the way that the staff takes pride in the work they do. Top to bottom a top shelf experience!! This is worth driving out of your way to go to. I was staying in Stamford and made a special trip just so I could experience it. I LOVE WHAT YOU GUYS ARE DOING - KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!

Wonderful theatre! Great service and delicious snacks! Clean bathrooms…read moreAnd comfortable seats