If you're looking for a real movie experience, not the loud, sticky-floor, corporate version,…read moreAperture is it. My wife and I have been coming to Aperture several times over the years, and every single visit has been great. We're actually here tonight to see Wuthering Heights, a movie she had to drag me to but if history tells me anything, I'll end up loving the experience anyway. That's what this place does. It makes you glad you came. The staff is always genuinely friendly, not the forced, robotic kind. The snack selection is excellent, and the beer options are consistently solid. It feels curated, thoughtful, and intentional--just like the films they choose to show. Anytime my wife suggests we go see a movie, I immediately say, "Let's go to Aperture," instead of one of the big box theaters. It's just a better vibe. You're in the heart of downtown Winston-Salem, surrounded by great food spots, so it's easy to make a full night out of it. If you appreciate independent film, a relaxed atmosphere, and a theater that actually feels like part of the community, Aperture is the move. We'll keep coming back.

My husband and I LOVE this theater! We came across it while trying to find a showtime for Clown In…read moreA Cornfield. a/perture was the ONLY theater in NC showing it at the time. We loved having the small theater to ourselves! The snacks/drinks are a little pricey, but that's what you get with most movie theaters. This one offers some of the best snacks though! Some stuff you don't see usually. They also serve beer/wine along with sodas, and they allow you to bring in coffee from the shop they share space with. We just visited again to see Superman and we're in a bigger theater (it seated 82). Again, an awesome experience. If you haven't checked it out, you should! They don't play every movie that comes out, but it's worth the trip if they're playing something you wanna see.

Rainy Sunday what to do? Go to a see a movie I've been wanting to see before it's gone! The…read morehousemaid is a book I'd read and wanted to see and I found it playing just 2 shows on a Sunday , something called a Final Cut feature. A $5 movie program they have here where each week they spotlight a movie for limited run with one or two showings, a chance to see a hit movie before it leaves theater. I got lucky ! Great not to have to spend a fortune as you can at the movies. They also give you a coupon when you buy your ticket for a popcorn and drink combo at discount price. Everything is done by self check out for tickets, with a person there to tell you where your theater is. They have a lot of concessions here too. Bathrooms clean, and the theater was pretty empty for my show. They have all the newest movies here and imax available. Lots of parking, and easy to navigate. This was a nice break in my rainy day, I'll be sure to see what's on their Final Cut showings in future.

Went and saw the new Spider Man movie after not coming to the Grand for years and I cannot believe…read morehow bad this place has gotten. The screen had marks on the top left corner. One was a dead pixel I think or something in the projector, I don't know but it looked like it wasn't maintained. There was a fly flying around the whole time I'm watching and the air conditioning was extremely loud and noticeable during the film. But yet drinks and popcorn are extremely expensive. Also they don't have apple pay which is not good. A lot of people use Apple Pay. This has become the worst movie theater in Winston. In the last year, I've had better experiences at Marketplace and AMC.

The best place in town to see a movie. The screens are fantastic and the sound is always top-notch…read more The seats are very comfortable and the wide aisles make it easy to move back-and-forth as needed. I've never had a complaint about my movie experience with the exception of the snacks. About half the time when I get the popcorn, there's no seasoning on it. Don't expect a lot of seasoning because they want people to be able to choose how their popcorn tastes by seasoning it as needed, but there needs to be at least a little bit when it's cooked for basic flavor. I recommend you check your popcorn as soon as you get it to see if it needs seasoning, especially if you're getting it to go.

I only go to the movie theater a few times a year, this was the first time I have been to a theater…read morewhere you check in at a concession stands. I was a little confused but the person behind the counter was very nice. Enjoyed the IMAX theater, although I was surprised it did not have reclining seats, they were more like rockers. At least they were cushy-comfy.

We've been living in WS for over two years and we just discovered this theater!…read more I was checking movie showtimes when Marketplace Cinema popped up as the closest one. I was like, "Where is this???" We drive down that road all the time and had no idea it was even there! What we loved about it is that it's not one of those fancy theaters. It's an independent local theater that's definitely a little outdated, in the best vintage way! We don't need reclining seats or 3D to enjoy every movie. Sometimes all you want is a big screen and theaters like Marketplace Cinema are getting harder to find these days. The best part? Tickets were only $9 for us and just $7 for my college son! We'll definitely be back. I love finding and supporting local places like this.

Greensboro meets Winston-Salem when The Idiot Box Comedy Club takes over Marketplace Cinemas. With…read more$7 shows, a wide variety of refreshments sold (from beer and wine to popcorn and assorted candies) and an all-male comedian roster, this was truly a treat that left its sold-out crowd guffawing and gagging, literally, over the deliverances of jokes that ranged from raunchy adult to downright childish and silly! These groups of comedians did not come to disappoint as they approached everything from crowd interactions to tongue-in-cheek monologues performed. Marriage, modern day behaviors and protruding manholes were just a boisterous bit of memorable subjects discussed, leaving the crowd both stunned and stuck in their seats, doubling over with laughter. Myself (and my friends that I brought along) arrived just 15 minutes before the sold-out show only to enter a jam-packed theater house full of comedy-lovers. Seated directly in the front row (because there were absolutely no other available seats), I confess to feeling a tad bit anxiety over the possibility of becoming one of the comedians' targets to tease... but as the show commenced, I/we was/were left more than thrilled to have the best seats in the entire house! Would I go again when these "idiots" return to the soapbox & silverscreen in Salem? Uhhh, duhhhhh! Should others be sure to check out whenever they do make their way back to perform? At that affordable price, you'd be an idiot not to!