The Coolest Movie Theater in Every State. Between 3- D, 4- D, luxury, and IMAX theaters, there’s no shortage of ways to see the latest blockbusters. But for the real movie nerd — the person who wants to take in indies, foreign films, classics, and perhaps even blockbusters — what are the best theaters in the country? Cosmopolitan. com did some digging to find the quirky cinema pubs, tiny art- house theaters, and historic landmarks across the country. Most are locally owned or nonprofit, and all share the same goal of bringing a unique movie- going experience to their guests. View Gallery. 50 Photos.

Alabama: Crescent Theater. This small, independently owned theater, located in Mobile, only shows one movie at a time, including mainstream and indie picks, but customers rave about its charm and the hospitality of its owner. Bonus: You don’t need to worry about your movie being disturbed by latecomers — the theater, which also serves beer and wine, locks its door as soon as the movie starts. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. Alaska: Bear Tooth Theatrepub & Grill.

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The Bear Tooth Theatrepub & Grill is a favorite "dinner and a movie" spot in Anchorage. The 2. 75- seat theater has tables in front of the seats so moviegoers can have their meal — pizza, burritos, salads, and more — delivered right to them as they watch a second- run or independent film. In addition to a dine- in experience, the theatrepub serves its own craft beer, Broken Tooth Beer, along with wine and margaritas. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. Arizona: Film. Bar. While Arizona has no shortage of multiplexes and luxury theaters, Film.

Bar in Phoenix is a quirky hidden gem. The theater only has one screen, on which it shows a variety of indie films, cult classics, and documentaries. The bar serves wine, a broad selection of on- tap beer, and food, and moviegoers are also allowed to bring in snacks of their own. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. Arkansas: Movie. Lounge. This locally owned, two- screen theater in Fort Smith is an upscale dine- in venue that mainly plays recently released mainstream films; it also offers live comedy and music events. Food- wise, you can scarf down things like loaded fries, steak bruschetta, crab cake caesar salad, BBQ cheddar burgers, and skillet mac ‘n' cheese.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. California: TCL Chinese Theatre. California is filled with unique movie theaters but the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood is too iconic to leave out.

Since its grand opening in 1. Chinese Theatre has been home to countless premieres of some of the biggest films in movie history. Plus, many of its original, ornate designs and Chinese artifacts — including temple bells, pagodas, and stone Heaven Dogs — are still intact. Visitors to the theater can also see the Forecourt of the Stars, where celebrities from Marilyn Monroe to Meryl Streep have left a permanent imprint as testament to their legacy.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. Connecticut: Prospector Theater. Registered as a nonprofit, the Prospector Theater in Ridgefield gives employment opportunities to people with disabilities, teaching transferable skills that can lead to meaningful careers. Watch Twins Full Movie. In addition to having an awesome mission, the theater has four screens and offers advanced technology, like closed- captioning glasses and headphones that stream dialogue and descriptions of scenery. You can also enjoy their café, which serves coffee, lattes, wine, beer, and "thematic adult beverages." Advertisement - Continue Reading Below.

Delaware: The Clayton Theatre. The last operating single- screen theater in Delaware, the Clayton Theatre in Dagsboro holds a nostalgic charm for moviegoers, especially with its preserved art- deco exterior and interior. Despite its dated appearance, the movie shows first- run films on a daily basis — and offers weekly classic film screenings at a reduced rate for those who want to relive the golden age of cinema.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. Colorado: Sie Film. Center. Home to the Denver Film Society, the Sie Film. Center screens over 6. It also hosts the International Denver Film Festival and regularly puts on mini- film festivals like “Cinema.

Q,” a curation of the best in recent LGBTQ films, “Cine. Latino,” and “Women+Film."Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. Florida: Enzian Theater.

This single- screen, locally owned cinema café in Maitland stands out from the huge multiplex movie theaters in the Orlando area and has become a go- to place in Central Florida to see the best independent and foreign films. The Enzian offers a number of unique special programming events, like a free cinema series in a park, and hosts the Florida Film Festival, among other events. Customers can also enjoy the Eden Bar, an outdoor dining space. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. Georgia: Plaza Theatre. The Plaza Theatre opened in 1.

Atlanta. It isn’t the place to catch the latest blockbuster film — the two- screen theater mainly shows independent, foreign, or arthouse films — but its historical significance and retro vibes keeps moviegoers coming back. Additionally, the theater hosts special events, like a weekly midnight showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and “Cineprov,” a monthly comedy show that makes fun of cheesy movies. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below.

Hawaii: Movie Museum. This tiny Honolulu theater has fewer than 2. Patrons are allowed to bring in whatever they want — food, drinks, blankets and pillows — to ensure a cozy and enjoyable viewing experience.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. Idaho: The Flicks. Founded in 1. 98. The Flicks is a four- screen theater that shows independent and arthouse films, along with the best of mainstream new releases. The theater is known in the Boise community for its friendly staff and comfortable atmosphere, as well as its high- quality concessions, which includes full meals and desserts, an espresso bar, and a selection of local beer, wine, and cider.

Another fun fact: The Flicks is committed to being energy efficiency and in 2. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. Illinois: Music Box Theatre.

Built in 1. 92. 9, this Chicago theater has maintained its original architecture and interior design, which includes its "night sky" ceiling with shining stars and walls resembling an Italian courtyard. The theater has two screens — the original, 8. Music Box Theatre also hosts special events like the Blue Whiskey Film Festival, and in 2. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. Indiana: The Historic Artcraft Theatre. Another theater built during the 1. Historic Artcraft Theatre in Franklin was originally built as a vaudeville house and silent movie theater.

Now it's is managed by a nonprofit historical preservation group, Franklin Heritage, Inc., and mainly shows classic films ranging from Singin’ in the Rain to Dirty Dancing to Hocus Pocus. All of the films begin with a skit or a classic cartoon, and a ticket only costs around $5.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. Iowa: Fleur Cinema & Café. This locally owned business screens independent, foreign, and Hollywood films that Des Moines residents can’t always find at a typical chain. They can also enjoy beer, wine, coffee, espresso, cheesecake, muffins, and dessert bars at the café.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. Kansas: Plaza Cinema. The Plaza Cinema makes this list because it claims the title of "America’s Oldest Operating Cinema." According to its website, the Ottawa- based theater has been projecting movies since 1.

Its film lineup isn't anything out of the ordinary but there’s a small movie memorabilia museum — housing original scripts, props, costumes, and posters — located in the theater, and admission to the museum is included in the cost of your ticket. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. Kentucky: Kentucky Theater. The historic Kentucky Theater is beloved by the city of Lexington.