Palace Cinemas are a really good generally and it's no exception here at Brighton Bay. These are…read morevery clean, up-market and well-designed cinemas that suit the Brighton (wealthier) folk as well as the younger types from around the area. These have to be one of my favourite cinemas where I'm a member and it's worth it if you're a regular. It's pretty expensive to see films but with a discount and member benefits it just means it's not as hard on the pocket as usual. It also means that your movie going experience is a little nicer. I'm very found of the bar and being able to take a beer or wine into the nicely set out and roomy cinemas where I love the fact they play some of the "Arty" films as well as the usual Hollywood blockbusters. Brighton Bay Cinemas are probably my favourite along with the Classic in Elsternwick.

Brighton Bay Cinemas are so very Brighton in every which way. To clarify for those who aren't…read morefamiliar with all that this Bayside suburb representes: the settings are lush and expensive and the crowd are equally so. In this part of town you'd expect nothing less than a bit of luxury. A feature light bulb chandelier welcomes you to the foyer of cinemas where velvet lounges reign supreme. The bar is well stocked and there are a number of gourmet snacks on offer. Brighton Bay recently hosted the Lavazza Italian Film Festival, and a great night was had by all.

The Palace Cinemas are great if you're a really big film fan and want to see those movies that…read moredon't get full cinema release. Theses cinemas at Dendy Brighton are really spacious and clean much like the Brighton Bay cinemas. The only difference is this setting on Church St isn't a nice and is a bit smaller. If it's your local cinema though, it will still be miles better than the usual Village or Hoyts cinemas. Full bar and cafe means it's great to have a coffee/wine while enjoying your film.

I went to the cinema 'in person' to renew my membership as stated on the invoice 'to present to our…read morefriendly staff at the Box Office along with your payment'. One guy at the cash register was busy with a customer, the other guy was walking around behind him and refused to lower himself to serve awaiting customers, saying he wasn't logged on to a cash register! When I was finally served I was told that I wouldn't be getting a complementary film for my birthday any more, because there were now too many memberships and film distributors had complained about free films! He then charged me a fee for using the visa machine despite my invoice being told I would not be charged this fee. When I queried it the 'friendly staff member' told me that it had already gone through and that there was nothing he could do about it, so I cancelled my membership and he was then forced to refund the membership and extra fee together. Shame on you Palace Dendy Brighton.

Want to see that movie but Chaddy and Doncaster are booked out? Forest Hill is your answer…read more Having just come out of a full renovation, this cinema is clean, comfortable and modern. The best part's that it's hardly ever full. No more booking ahead!

Hoyts is a good clean movie theater. They usually have a groupon you can purchase online for a…read more$7.50 savings per ticket. You can also join there club and get a free movie ticket.

ACMI, formerly known as the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, is a free museum for everything…read moreabove movies, television and video games. Easy to find in Federation Square. So interesting to wander and see how movies are made as well as props from movies and television shows. Loved the section on animation. Grab a disc to collect information that you can view later about what you experienced. Definitely worth a short or long detour to ACMI.

We were walking around Melbourne and checking out it without a real purpose and saw a sign saying…read morethat entrance was free. You only had to pay extra if you wanted to experience the exhibit they have running at the time, which would probably be worth it. It seems to be a rotating exhibit. The free part was about the moving picture over the years. When you go in they give you this little disk that had a unique code and probably an nfc chip so you can tap it at each exhibit you liked to "collect" it and go to a website later and vote so the things you saw once again. This really makes you want to check more exhibits out and go all around. I think I connected 45 because at the end they have a spot to check how many exhibits you collected. They even had a station where you could create your own flip book. You would stand in front of a screen which would record you mongering for 3-5 seconds and then at the gift shop you could see the flip book and but it if you wanted. My wife and I both bought ours.. a more personalized souvenir. At the end they have a few kiosks where you can tap your cats to donate and we did that because this is definitely an experience that is worth staying around. I ain't it must get really busy on the weekends, but during the day in a weekend, it was the right amount of busy. I would definitely check it out and kids would love it.

With the exception of the Astor (which is really its own class), the Westgarth is my favourite of…read morethe indie Melbourne cinemas. My friends would disown me if they read this, but most of the independent cinemas in Melbourne are a bit shit. It's not their fault, really, it's just the economics. They want to show independent cinema, which doesn't draw crowds. Means they can't compete with the chains on comfort or space, which means they can't pull in large crowds for the more commercial films they show. Why none of this applies to the Westgarth, I don't know. But it's an independent cinema (well, more or less) that combines the stylistic aspirations of the old cinema culture with the comfort and convenience of the new chains. And they still show a whole load of independent film. Final note: on Friday nights, they do a midnight screening of a cult movie every week.

Despite walking past this place numerous times, and planning on going to see a movie here, I only…read moreended up doing so recently, most likely because when I go and see a movie I tend to prefer to watch them at places that are more coveniently located. However, this is one of the Palace Cinemas which means that it tends to be one of the old suburban cinemas that has been bought up and tends to show movies that are a little classier, and more intelectually challenging, that your typical movieplex. The movie I ended up seeing here happened to be the Royal Shakespeare Company's Cymbeline, and having discovered a cinema that is closer to where I live showing such movies I have to admit that I am pretty impressed. The cinema still has its old charms, and you can also take beers into the cinema as well (as long as they come from the candy bar that is).

My first review from the mobile app. A very large cinema in…read morea large shopping centre. The theaters ticketing prices are the same as those few other that I have been to. However this cinemas has a very large number if movies on show each time than others, so those movies that don't seem to be showing at other theaters will most likely be on show here. Other than that, the screens are big, the seats are comfortable and as usual the drinks and popcorn are extremely expensive.

First off, you can't buy tickets online if you don't have an Australian credit card, nor can you…read morebuy them over the phone. So for anyone visiting, I recommend you find another theatre and give them your money instead. Movie tickets are expensive, and concessions are ridiculously expensive. And it was total chaos when we were there - both ice machines were out of ice and it was hard to find anyone to help (and it was 35 outside). Lines were long to pay. Popcorn is boxed up in advance so you're not getting fresh stuff. Sweet only comes in one size, there's no option to mix sweet & salty, and no butter. The theatre seems new and the "Xtreme Screen" was big with excellent sound. The seats are very wide and recline with controls similar to an airplane seat. The bathrooms are far too small for a theatre of this size.

Recliner seats !! Yes... in every cinema and not just lux cinemas! The cinema is newly renovated…read moreand I use to think I would never go to Eastland to watch a movie ..but it's now my go-to cinema! Great to see lots of upgrades with Eastland. The recliner chairs are new and spacious and quite comfortable. Well done Hoyts! Lux cinemas are great as well and comes with complimentary popcorn and soft drink of choice.

Impressive! Recliner…read moreseats and don't have to pay extra, now that's impressive. Will go back more often there now.

Great little theatre for live performance, not too big, not too small…read more Love the restored front facade to this place

The Clocktower Centre has stood as a space for the community from its humble origins as Essendon…read moretown hall, to its current use as a space for the performing arts, local events and ceremonies. Predominantly used as a theatre and concert space, the Clocktower is used by schools, local amateur groups and professional productions.It was also used for my highschool grauation ceremony. Its great to have such a multifunctional space in the area that can really be useful to the local community Its well kept, modern and i a real asset to the area. Check their website for upcoming productions.