Melbourne cinemas
The Astor
Melbourne cinemas
The Astor Theatre is a cinema in the grand, old manner. The theatre’s proud boast is Fine Films and Atmosphere and the varied programme and “old-world” charm reflect this. The cinema was built in the 1930s and still retains the art-deco charm of that period. You are greeted by soft lighting and gentle music - you can relax in the somewhat-overstuffed chairs and enjoy some of The Astor’s famous cake. The Astor Theatre is a classic, single-screen cinema with stalls and a dress circle - the overall seating capacity of 1,150 is reduced from the original 1,700 - and the auditorium has the same, soft ambience that you will have enjoyed in the foyers. Beautiful curtains cover the screen - there are no jarring, advertising slides to greet you! But there is nothing “old-fashioned” about The Astor’s facilities. The fully-air-conditioned cinema boasts a state-of-the-art sound system and a new, giant screen. The Astor specialises in 70mm presentations but the general programming is for a different double feature on most evenings of the week with extra matinees on Saturdays and Sundays. There are also some special, single-feature sessions. The Astor Theatre presents a mix of older films and recent releases along with special seasons of major re-releases such as Ben-Hur and Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window. The aim of everybody at The Astor is to give you a movie-going experience that is second-to-none!
The Astor : 1 Chapel Street, St. Kilda
Website : www.astor-theatre.com
Phone : (03) 9510 1414
IMAX Melbourne
Melbourne cinemas
IMAX is the largest and most exciting film format in the world. With crystal clear images, ten times larger than traditional cinema format, the IMAX experience draws you in with pictures so real you want to touch them, so powerful you can feel them. The IMAX experience takes an image rich in clarity and definition, throws it onto the world’s biggest screen and wraps the viewer in digital surround sound.
IMAX Melbourne : Carlton Gardens, Carlton
Website : www.imaxmelbourne.com.au
Phone : (03) 9663 5454
Cinema Nova
Melbourne cinemas
Cinema Nova offers the very best in new release arthouse films together with upmarket commercial releases, regular special film events and festivals, all in a warm, intimate environment of architecturally challenging design. Cinema Nova had its beginnings as a twin arthouse cinema when it opened in August 1992, and has been expanding in size and diversity since. Two years after opening, the Nova doubled in size to a four screen complex; they added a fifth screen a year later, and December 1999 saw Cinemas 6, 7 and 8 open to the public. In 2004 three more screens opened, bringing the total to 11 screens.
Cinema Nova : 380 Lygon Street, Carlton
Website : www.cinemanova.com.au
Phone : (03) 9347 5331
The George
Melbourne cinemas
The Palace George Cinemas play a critical role in local film culture. Its innovative programming policy has seen it play host to Melbourne’s annual premiere short film event - The St Kilda Film Festival, the AFI Awards, and an eclectic mix of key art films as well as a dash of quality mainstream cinema. Event highlights have included the annual Alliance Francaise French Film Festival, The Spanish and the Melbourne Underground film festivals. The George’s three cinemas are fully licensed.
The George : 135 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda
Website : www.palacecinemas.com.au
Phone : (03) 9534 6922
Cinema Como
Melbourne cinemas
Centrally located in the heart of chic South Yarra, the new Palace Cinema Como is one of Australia’s premier venues for quality international arthouse foreign language and cutting-edge cinema, and each year hosts many highly-acclaimed events, including the Italian and Greek film festivals. Cinema Como features four new luxury cinemas with a plush foyer and bar, making it the perfect venue for a quality night out. The bar has a wide selection of local and international wines, beers and spirits. Serving fresh Lavazza coffee and Italian cakes.
Cinema Como : Cnr Toorak Road & Chapel Street, South Yarra
Website : www.palacecinemas.com.au
Phone : (03) 9827 7533
Chinatown Cinema
Melbourne cinemas
The Chinatown Cinema is one of the last Chinese cinemas outside of Asia (the others are the Long Shong in Vancouver, and the Four Star in San Francisco). As such, it’s a bona fide Melbourne treasure. There are three screens in the complex, showing latest release Hong Kong films as well as classic fu, Bollywood, Korean films and Japanese animation.
Chinatown Cinema : 200 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Website : www.heroic-cinema.com
Phone : (03) 9662 3465
