Such a Fascinating cinema I almost felt I was time-traveling back to the 50's - 60's. The front…read morearea is huge, well-carpeted resting area where we could sit there at any time as wished. Total in 6 movie theaters, upstairs is even more impressive, like a memorabilia hall of fame, full of movie posts back in the golden age time. Concessions including a bar & restaurant, upstairs balcony open air service bar, it is welcomes even you simply just wanna have a drink! Highly recommend cinema No. 1, it has most sophisticated Atom Full Surround effects, most of the blockbuster premieres are showing inside first. Such a pleasant experience, cheers!

After its long awaited refurbishment in early 2000, The Rivoli Cinemas opened its doors to the…read morepublic boasting an 8 screen multiplex (originally 2). The complex really is a realignment of the old and the new, with the art deco architecture style being defined through out its interior extending to its rooftop bar area and remaining the focus of the building in its entirety. Aside from being able to view the screens latest hits, The Rivoli screens many other films with less exposure and usually of an Art House genre. By far its real selling point and often a great place to entertain includes the Rivoli Rooftop Bar: Open Friday, Saturdays & Sundays - subject to change depending to weather. Rivoli roof garden and heritage foyer are also available for functions.

The Astor is one of these Melbourne icons that needs to be a stop on everyone's list. The…read moreatmosphere is always ecstatic, whether you are there to emerge yourself in a true Rocky Horror experience, or see a classic screening of Gone with the Wind. New movies are also shown there in recent times - the latest entries to the Star Wars saga stand out as real treats in such a grand old cinema. The choc-top ice creams are also rather special. A staple that have been around for decades, they are specially made for The Astor and you aren't seemingly able to get them anywhere else! Make your next movie a screening at The Astor. It might change your life.

Yeah, this theatre is nothing short of awesome, but then again it does happen to be a Melbourne…read moreicon. Okay, it probably has lost some of its lustre, but honestly, since ownership changed hands, the new corporate owners have done their best to maintain the tradition of this theatre. In fact, the Astor goes an awful long way to try and maintain the aura of the golden age of cinema. Oh, and some of the movies that they show here are absolutely awesome - classics the lot of them (as well as a number of new ones).

Nice rooftop overseeing the city view!…read more There's a rooftop lounge area for cinema time and a time for sitting around to just simply relax while sipping on drinks! They provide the bar food of burgers and etc., if you want munchies. I was enjoying the sun and city landscapes here! It's quite a communal place to be and overseen to get up here! The ground floor entry is easy to miss and exterior is dull. Cheers to chill vibes!

Food: 5/5 Service: 4/5…read moreCleanliness: 4/5 Decor & Style: 5/5 This is a really neat place. I did not watch a movie here, however, I enjoyed the craft beer and the burger which was both very good! I love the concept of watching an rooftop, outdoor movie with good food and drinks. There should be many of these worldwide! Very relaxing place yet also excellent upbeat vibe at the same time if you know what I mean. I would love to come back here.

I cant remember what movie I saw here last and it was probably because I was more engaged with the…read moreactual theatre itself rather than what was screening. How could you not?! This place is beautiful. The Sun theatre was established in 1938 and since then many refurbishments has made it the amazing art deco structure it is today and worth admiring... Its also located in a great spot among gorgeous coffee shops, restaurants and boutiques and if you've got time to spare before hand there is also The Sun Book Shop (used to be a candy bar) where you can easily bury your head and forget time for a while...

This place is such a nice change from the standard movie theatre experience. It was fully renovated…read morea few years ago in keeping with its original deco features and each of the cinemas has its own theme, style and name. The bathrooms are really plush too which is important, no? You can only pay with cash here so make sure you leave enough time to sprint to the ATM before your movie starts. The Sun Theatre is surrounded by really nice places to eat that are inexpensive and easy to get a table at so it is a nice spot to have a relaxed evening. Tickets are only $11 on Tuesday. Oh and there is a really nice bookstore next door that is worth a look if you have a spare few minutes before or after your movie.

One of the best retro-art deco cinemas I have ever been, and it is right few steps away from my…read moreresidence! You can come in through that etching glass door, walk through that soft and colorful Art Deco style carpet, and just sit in these flannel covered couch, order an ice cream cone or a beer, no one is looking unless you purchase a movie ticket! Just hang out there for nothing if you will! Interior is even more convincingly comfortable, it's more Art Deco and the super advanced multi-channel Atom Surround system will knock you out of the seat...so to speak:) Highly recommend this cinema, only just the only,it is a historical site!

My love affair with the Rivoli has survived many makeovers and overhauls. My first visit was when I…read morewas eight to see The Witches. Back then it was a dark cinema reminiscent of traditional movie houses (complete with balcony) Fast forward twenty years and the Rivoli is part of Village Cinema's complete with newly opened Gold Class Lounge and cinemas. Their rooftop bar is also a great place to grab a drink before or after your movie. Despite the new developments the Rivoli retains art deco furnishings and old world feel. The cinema screens are hidden by a curtain and the seats are very comfortable (great for those three hour movies.) This large art deco cinema complex shows are range of popular movies with particular emphasis on art house releases and world cinema. For the price of a movie ticket these days you want more from your movie going experience and the Rivoli is one of the best. They are also host many Melbourne Movie Premier's so if red carpets are more your speed then watch their website for details.

Palace Cinema in Westgarth is centrally located with easy PT options and street parking available…read more The actual building is beautiful and the restorations have really done it justice. They serve all of the usual treats you need with the added bonus of barista coffee and alcoholic beverages that can be taken into the cinema. Plus the popcorn is healthy!! They don't tend to show all of the blockbusters but they do show a wide range of films including some art house and foreign films.

They changed the program with no advance notice, and it's a long way out of town on the tram so…read moreit's problematic to find out that the film that was advertised isn't being shown after getting there. To add insult to injury, the guy at the box office said we must have misread the ad. I pulled it up on the Internet, and I had not misread it, but showing the box office staff didn't get any apology for their assumption that the customers don't know what they're doing.

Lido. A small town movie theatre with lots of colour. My ticket said it was the lime door I'm…read moreafter, but there's more than one... Built up there's three levels. At the bar the cheapest thing is $4 coffee. Popcorn is a standard $8. In the movie theatre the letters are engraved into the side of the aisle sear... Instead of on the ground in gold, making it hard to find your seat. On Tuesdays tickets are $7 before 4pm and $9 after. Though Wednesdays they have a student offer if you go to Swinburne.

I have a new favourite cinema, hello Lido…read more Lido appears to be the final piece of the puzzle in the rejuvenation of the Glenferrie Road precinct. The team behind the Cameo in Belgrave and The Classic in Elsternwick have done a fabulous job of bringing this old dame back to life again, keeping some touches of the by-gone cinema area, while adding touches of modern to formulate a new cinema experience. We went the first week and a new cinema smells like fresh paint. It's almost as good as the new car smell. The popcorn machine hadn't even arrived when we first were there. Since then, we have visited Lido and experienced the Jazz Bar - for $10 on a Friday or Saturday night, watch a band perform in an intimate space under a cinema. The jazz bar has table service and on the night we went, the second set had free popcorn, which was devoured. There is a great mix of old and new movies here, plus special screenings and Q & A. I feel like I work for Lido with this review, I really do like it here, so much so I became a member and you can find me there at least once a fortnight. Welcome to the neighbourhood Lido, we are going to be forever friends.

The Cameo Cinemas in Belgrave are a step back in time for the modern urbanites of generation Y…read more Established in 1935, and refurbished many times since, the cinemas are a local icon. Boasting eight screens including one massive outdoor screen that operates between December and March every year, the Cameo manages to keep up with the modern cinemas like Village and Hoyts. Screening a combination of mainstream, blockbuster, art house and foreign films there is always something for everyone. Seating isn't allocated and they provide the traditional candy bar - complete with extra salty popcorn. The outdoor cinema is really cool - patrons get deck chairs and scatter themselves on a gentle hill to watch the latest hit on a huge screen set just in front of the Belgrave train line. So far every time I have been a train passing has never interrupted the screenings but if that were to happen I get the feeling that it would only enhance the experience. Ticket prices are really cheap which is a massive bonus. Concession tickets are $13.50, Adults $16.50, Seniors $9.50 and Kids $12.00. They have a tightarse Tuesday when all tickets go down to just $8.00! Totally awesome. If you're really cheap like me then you will want to sign up for their Cameo Card. This allows you cheap tickets all the time as well as discounts at other business in Belgrave. With this card ticket prices go down to $11.50 for Adults, $9.50 for Concession and $7.50 for Kids and Seniors. The card costs $15 and you get a free movie ticket upon signing up - who could complain about that? The cinema opens ten to fifteen minutes before the first session and closes five to ten minutes after the last session. Session times vary from week to week - check their website or the old fashioned billboard out front for these. These cinemas have a really great atmosphere that the bigger chains simply cannot emulate. Parking is really close by and if you're travelling by train it's only a five minute walk from Belgrave station. See you there?

Retaining the theatre feel of the old days, and in the same league as the Astor with it's deep…read morehistory in the community, Cameo Cinemas in Belgrave is a classic 1930's cinema that values the good feeling you get when going to see a film. One of the highlights of this cinema occurs in summer, when the large outdoor screen kicks into gear. Moviegoers are given the option of a beach style lounge chair, or a spot on the grass, as you recline on the hill and watch your film under the stars. Instead of speakers, each patron gets a set of headphones to wear, personalizing the experience and ensuring chatting moviegoers are kept unheard. The cinema invites you to bring your own picnic, and we like to take a bottle of wine along to sip away at in the warm night air. Showing all the latest films, plus special screening s of more indie titles, expect to pay the standard rate of about $16 for an adult, and $8 for a child. Join up to the Cameo club and you'll get $5 off your ticket if purchasing an adult pass.