点评:There is so much to love about this theatre! It is in my opinion, the best theatre in Hamilton. This Art Film House started as a Vaudeville House in 1914 and it has been beautifully restored by keeping the original plasterwork, and structure, while adding a neon/led sign that perfectly finishes off this classic historical gem. It has all the historical charm, with the benefit of modern amenities. It has 280 seats that are new with arms that lift up for those that need a wider fit (like me). They do not recline, but they are very comfortable. There is a modern projection and sound system, with the added benefit of having the ability to screen 35 mm prints, when desired. There is a small charming book store attached that is a nice touch.
Occasionally musicians book the venue, but more often than not, there are terrific films that are critically acclaimed with a mix of Hollywood modern gems, classic films, international/foreign language films and on occasional screenings with a director and/or actors that attend for a Q & A. What you can be guaranteed when attending, is a first class film and one that does not always screen at the big Cineplex Cinema. If you are looking for the newest Vin Diesel film with fast cars, explosions and no real story line, you won't find it here. When Academy Award time comes around you can reflect back on the past year's screenings and find that most have played at the Playhouse including the shorts. A true testament to the films that owner Jacob Tutt brings in.
For those with disabilities, they have a ramp coming in, a raised platform, and a roomy accessible washroom with an automatic door that opens and closes with the push of a button. You need not worry about climbing any stairs.
The theatre offers non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, and more than just your average cineplex offerings, while still giving you the option of popcorn for all those traditional movie watchers.
Parking is abundant (unlike the Westdale Cinema - Hamilton's other art cinema house, which is also wonderful, but in my opinion falls just short of the amazing Playhouse). You can find abundant free parking in front and beside the venue, and when it is a popular screening there is a parking lot directly across from the cinema with very reasonable rates at 50 cents per hour. Speaking of reasonable rates, film prices at $13.50 or $9.50 for members with a yearly membership of $14.00.
My wife and I love this cinema house and attend it as much as we can. Thanks Jacob for bringing a beautiful theatre back to its original glory, while adding all the modern amenities. Stop supporting the big box cinema multiplexes and support the little guy, that knows how to offer a film experience in a much bigger way than your corporate multiplex theatre.
翻译:这个剧院有太多值得喜爱的地方!在我看来,这是汉密尔顿最好的剧院。这座艺术电影屋始建于 1914 年,最初是歌舞杂耍屋,经过精心修复,保留了原有的灰泥和结构,同时添加了霓虹灯/LED 标志,完美地修饰了这座经典的历史瑰宝。它拥有所有的历史魅力,并拥有现代化的设施。它有 280 个全新座椅,座椅扶手可以抬起,适合那些需要更宽的座位(比如我)。它们不会倾斜,但非常舒适。这里有一个现代化的投影和音响系统,还有一个额外的好处,那就是能够在需要时放映 35 毫米的印刷品。附有一家迷人的小书店,感觉很不错。
偶尔会有音乐家预订场地,但更常见的是,这里有一些广受好评的精彩电影,混合了好莱坞现代瑰宝、经典电影、国际/外语电影,偶尔也会有导演和/或演员参加放映。问与答。您在观看时可以保证看到的是一流的电影,而且并不总是在大型 Cineplex 电影院放映。如果您正在寻找最新的范·迪塞尔电影,里面有跑车、爆炸且没有真实的故事情节,那么您在这里找不到。当奥斯卡颁奖典礼临近时,您可以回顾过去一年的放映,并发现大多数影片都在剧场放映,包括短片。这是对老板雅各布·图特 (Jacob Tutt) 带来的电影的真实证明。
对于残疾人来说,他们有一个入口坡道、一个升高的平台和一个宽敞的无障碍洗手间,洗手间配有自动门,只需按一下按钮即可打开和关闭。您无需担心爬任何楼梯。
剧院提供非酒精和酒精饮料,不仅仅是普通电影院提供的饮料,同时仍然为所有传统电影观众提供爆米花选择。
停车位充足(不像韦斯特代尔电影院 - 汉密尔顿的另一家艺术电影院,这也很棒,但在我看来,它与令人惊叹的剧场相比稍显逊色)。场馆前面和旁边都可以找到充足的免费停车位,当放映热门影片时,电影院正对面就有一个停车场,价格非常合理,每小时 50 美分。说到合理的价格,电影价格为 13.50 美元,年费为 14.00 美元的会员则为 9.50 美元。
我和我的妻子很喜欢这家电影院,并尽可能多地观看。感谢雅各布让这座美丽的剧院恢复了原来的辉煌,同时增加了所有现代化的设施。停止支持大型影院多厅影院并支持小家伙,他们知道如何以比企业多厅影院更大的方式提供电影体验。