COOL OFF AT OUR LOCAL MOVIE THEATERS

Atlanta’s independent theaters host different types of films from foreign movies to classics and the latest blockbuster. Our theaters are one of the many unique things about Atlanta so catch a flick and experience a local favorite.

BY GRANT MERKEL

Plaza Theatre www.plazaatlanta.com

Plaza Theatre off of Ponce de Leon Avenue is Atlanta’s oldest operating cinema and features a large assortment of different films. From old films to new movies, the Plaza has them all, including the Silver Scream Spook Show, which features a live stage show and classic horror film.

Fox Theatre

The historic Fox Theatre hosts a summer film festival featuring current movies and classic films. www.foxtheatre.org

Landmark Midtown Art Cinema

Located in the Midtown Promenade, the theater shows art films, current movies and other popular films. Snack on themed cocktails, baked goods and gourmet candies.

www.landmarktheatres.com

Springs Cinema and Taphouse

Springs Cinema in Sandy Springs is sure to give you a unique movie experience. The cinema has large screens and reclinable seats with heaters. The cinema also hosts themed movie parties like Back to the ‘80s and Fright Nights. Sometimes an actor from the featured movie even comes to visit.

www.springscinema.com

Rialto Center for the Performing Arts at Georgia State University

The Rialto Center Downtown just added a new digital film projector and cinema screen for movies, going back to its roots as a movie palace starting in 1916. The center hosted the Atlanta Film Festival in April and will introduce more film events.

rialto.gsu.edu

Tara Theatre

After closing in November of 2022, Tara Theatre reopened in May. The theater now has updated technology to better show new films, hold special events and more.