Unique Indie cinema experience in the Kitchener Waterloo area!…read more It's a rare event when you find out that the town you live in has an Indie Theatre. We found out about this location from our REC 280 course at the University of Waterloo. Although it was part of an assignment to visit this location, the experience was thoroughly enjoyed and as a group we vowed to return at a later date. As students from University of Waterloo we were excited to be supporting local businesses. Additionally, we were offered a discounted price if we purchased out ticket from the turnkey desk at the Student Life Center About Princess Cinemas: From researching online prior to the trip, we found out that this is a true Canadian independent cinema that is privately owned and owner-programmed. They have been open for over 30 years and currently have two locations in Waterloo, Ontario. Planning the trip: We started off by visiting the Princess Cinema website online. Their website was very organized and easy to navigate. The homepage of the website featured the movies that were currently playing at the cinema. This being an Indie theatre there were lots of critically acclaimed and Oscar nominated movies playing. The website was very detailed and provided a summary of the movie and the timings it was playing. Once we decided on a movie and the time as a group, we went to the turn key desk at our student center and purchased the tickets. There is also an option to purchase the tickets online via Paypal for general admission. Experience at the attraction: We decided to drive to the theater. From the University of Waterloo the drive was around 10 minutes. Since the theatre is at a prime location there were lots of parking spots available. Once we arrived at the theater we felt an indie/old-school vibe. There was a ticket booth at the entrance. Making our way inside we decided to purchase some popcorn, as we had read raving reviews of it online. The movie hall itself was very clean and retro looking with red seats. Here, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Post trip: After the movie showing we decided to get some coffee at Princess Café with is conveniently located near the theatre. The coffee was of great quality and the staff were very friendly. The wait time was a bit high due to the place being under staffed but overall the experience was good! Demographic witnessed: movie watchers of all ages, ranging from students to retirees. Price: $9 for students and $12 for general audience (Including Taxes) Quality: Quality of the food and beverages was good as compared to large chain cinemas. Accessibility: Location is in the heart of uptown Waterloo and is easily accessible through driving and busses. Parking is abundant and there were no problems locating a parking close to the theatre. Uniqueness as an attraction: This theatre is a unique experience in the Kitchener Waterloo area since indie cinemas like this one are quite rare in Canada! This place is a must-visit for any tourists in this region.

Amazingly lucky to have a independent theater running regularly just downtown. Not only that but…read moreit's charm is cozy and classy all wrapped under cinema lights and the glowing movie posters outside. When inside you'll see a small cafe perfect for a pre movie snack or after movie cuppa. The theater itself is small, but perfectly suitable for the movies it plays. Part of its goodness are the numerous movies it plays. From nostalgic Wes Anderson's to spicy comedy's it will always be playing something meant for everyone.

So much fun in the summer!! They play the current movies and it's so much more fun than the…read moretheatre. The staff are nice and helpful and there are lots of options at the concessions stand. Sometimes the sound can be a little weird but it doesn't take away from the experience. Bathrooms are kinda bad. Not maintained very well and the sinks are annoying

Been coming here since hs and so nostalgic to be back recently. Not much has changed but the prices…read moreand "no outside food" allowance. Seems like the snack bar has improved since the last time I was here which was over a decade ago Love that it opens rain or shine!

I've said this before. this is the best cinema in town. great prices. great staff, my brother in…read morelaw is a special Olympian, They treat him like family. Thank you All staff.

IMAGINE THE COMFORT!! RECLINING LEATHER SEATS!!! SO AMAZING!!!!…read more So no longer Rainbow, Imagine Cinemas has taken over and improved this theatre ten fold. There are super comfy chairs and improved sound and screen. For this newbie to reclining seats at the movies, I was SO PLEASED. I went to see Guardians Vol 2 for $7 on Tuesday. So worth it. I have no idea if concession food is good or if the washrooms are updated, but two thumbs up for the very noticeable improvements!

Okay, this may not be quite 'as good as it gets' for a public square - but it has a lot of value to…read moreme since I live nearby, and it's one of the city's very few meaningful public spaces. It's a very well designed area, reaching the corner of Main and Queen streets - the heart of downtown Brampton, and occupies a good amount of space. Several business have direct access to it, such as: The Works, Starbucks, T By Daniel, Little Shop of Ice Cream, and there are of course many other businesses nearby. Realistically, most of its use is during the late Spring and Summertime. There's a wonderful Winter Festival which completely packs out, and a handful of other things in the fall - otherwise, this place is alive in the summer. There's a few concert series which takes place here, and other festivals. What has recently brought up the profile and crowds in the last year is the giant screen they've installed. Yeah, it took a screen to draw the crowds, but it's still a lot of fun regardless, and has a very unifying, community feel. At least twice a week during the summer, they play mostly throwback, fun movies. There's great picture quality, and the sound is far better than what you may expect. It's also been used for big sporting events, such as Blue Jays and Raptors playoff runs, and at the time of writing: the 2016 Euros. What a great way to enjoy supporting your team with others, and for no cost. It's also been a great way to help support the downtown businesses - which are mostly local and independent. More and more is happening here, and importantly: it's increasingly successful. For example: this year they started doing free workout classes, such as yoga and zumba. Not my thing personally, but they've been pretty well-attended. There's a growing sense in the city that this is a great place to be. It's a remarkable alternative and achievement for a city often known for sprawl, lack of activities and lacking culture. I hope that sense of community and supporting local would spread throughout the city, but I'm happy it's at least in one place for now.

Here you're among the bustle of a busy city core yet able to relax right in the centre of it…read more Perfect central accessible location. Makes a better meeting spot for any reason whatsoever. Find Moskoka chairs and patio sets to schmooze any time of the day. When doing a cross-town bike ride it is a great mid-ride break station. Transit hub near and free evening/weekend parking in the Rose Theatre garage.

Starlite Drive In Theater…read more While I never went to the DriveIn as a Kid, this is my Second Time here. Only found out Today it has 3 Screens. Seeing -Drop -The Woman In The Yard -Novocaine Gate Dude was Super Pleasant. He's been here 4 Years. It's nice to be in a Rural Setting on a Holiday Weekend and listen to the birds chirp while you wait for the films to start Snack Bar has a a teeny arcade and TON of Food Options - All Fried Of Course Just found out Thursdays are Carload for $20. So, even if it's Two Folks you'll save $5 Bucks Enough for a Small Fries at the Snack Bar. Cuz, you gotta get in at least one Fried Food a Day! Side Note April is not Warm. Bring a Blanket and Pillows...

Came for a movie night with hubby looking forward to a good night…read more They opened 1/2 late, then went for food wow $38.00 for 2 burgers 1fry and 2 drinks with a popcorn and a chill dog, by the time I got food hot dog was cold chilli was more like sweet ketchup burgers now they were good but ir took 1/2 hr to get the food. At least the movies should be good.

It was so much fun coming to the drive-in :-). It's been soooo long since I came here. Today was…read moreopening night and it costs $15 per person and you can watch 2 movies. Tune your car radio to 104.9 and enjoy the movie

The movies are good but the mosquitoes are really bad like so bad it's annoying I will come again…read morebut will definitely have to bring 20 things of bug spray. I was basically hiding under my blanket most of the time there. The mosquitoes are bad I thought about leaving 6 times during the first movie they need to invest on spraying for mosquitoes

I booked a VIP ticket and was not served, despite pressing the call button multiple times. I find…read morebeing confrontational difficult, so I kept hoping the button would work. It didn't. I would recommend their VIP theatres.

Probably the nicest Movie Theatre in the city of London. It was just re-built right behind…read moreWestmount Mall last summer I believe? and features an amazingly nice VIP section (Although I have yet to go, but I will!) with full bar with decor that rivals some of the nicest bars in the city as well, I can't comment much more on the VIP other than what I've seen from the front but it looks impressive with full lounge complete with fireplaces and nice leather seating. I can however comment on the rest of the theatre as I came here to watch Sherlock Holmes over the Christmas break. The rest of it is nice, and redone although it doesn't seem to be as big as the Silver City located in the Masonville Area. But it does however make up for that with it brand new reclining seats, yeah that's right I said reclining seats at a movie theatre! Although has brand new big screens with brand new equipment and sound to match. So in other words the movie experience is amazing! even if your not 19+ and able to go into the VIP (Although I am, lol, but don't worry I will go to VIP one of these days and make a review based on that too.) The concessions sport your usual movie fare including the usual popcorn, pop, nachos, chocolate bars, etc. Although they seem to be on the pricey side, make sure you get a large for free refills! Lots of debit machines and automated ticket machines if the lines are too big, which they can tend to get on holidays and weekends. Oh and not to mention half price Tuesday are a zoo! But if your in the area by far the best theatre whether your sitting in VIP or regular, period.