Movies in Calgary
It doesn’t matter what part of Calgary you are staying in you will find several theatres to choose from.
The cinemas in Calgary are strategically located, so if you don’t have transportation that really won’t be an issue. There are several different ones to choose from. You will see some of them are stand alones, others are a chain. Some have lots of screens whereas others only consist of a few. “Moviedome” is a favorite as it has a nice atmosphere and is conveniently located.
They run matinees for the younger ones and have several movies running at different times. They normally try to schedule a series of different types of movies so the whole family can have their choice.“Famous Players Westhill 10” is another cinema in Calgary that takes great pride in servicing both their residents and their visitors.
They too keep a whole selection of movies running at the same time. It is convenient when all the members of the family can watch their favorite movies all at the same location. All of the cinemas in Calgary have great concession stands to pick up some great treats to enjoy during the movies. This of course includes the most favored, which is the freshly popped popcorn and pop.
Uptown Stage & Screen The
We are in the process of becoming Calgary's most diverse Arts Centre consisting of the Uptown Screen (movie theatre), the Uptown Stage (movie theatre & live performance venue), Mezzanine Level Bar- The Marquee Room, and visual art gallery (in the works). There is also a treats concession and box office. Located in the Barron Building, on 8th Avenue in downtown Calgary, the theatre was built in 1951 by Mr. Jacob Barron, a Calgary lawyer and owner of National Theatres, a chain of local movie houses.
| Address : | 612 8 Avenue SW,Calgary, AB T2P 1G4, Canada |
| Telephone : | +1 403-265-0120 |
| Website : | http://www.theuptown.com |
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Globe Cinema The
It must be great to be a projectionist at this downtown movie house. Instead of changing the reels on Hollywood's latest high school prom flick, you get to handle the kind of films first seen at festivals, or overseas in foreign languages. This two-screen cinema typically shows critically acclaimed films from around the world—with the occasional French farce thrown in so as not to seem too pretentious. The Globe is for those who like to think over their popcorn.
| Address : | 617 8 Avenue SW,Calgary, AB T2P 1H1, Canada |
| Telephone : | +1 403-262-3308 |
| Website : | http://www.landmarkcinemas.com |
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Plaza Theatre
Avoiding the hollow glamor and violence of typical Hollywood productions, the Plaza Theater caters to a more thoughtful crowd by showing films renowned for their artistic and intellectual content. A supporter of the local arts community, the Plaza hosts press screenings of new movies and shows unusual films that the larger cinemas do not. If you are tired of the shallowness and glitz of megaplex theaters, this movie house offers a refreshing look at cinema as art rather than just entertainment.
| Address : | 1133 Kensington Road NW,Calgary, AB T2N 3P4, Canada |
| Telephone : | +1 403-283-2222 |
| Website : | http://www.theplaza.ca |
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Empire Theatres Studio 16
This Famous Players cinema complex, located in the northwest section of the city, is brand new to Calgary. The complex is equipped with 16 big screens to view the latest and the greatest movies. Be prepared to pay CAD11 to see a movie, though. Silver City seats close to 4,000 people and each of the cinemas has floor-to-ceiling screens. Two party rooms can be booked in advance for children's parties.
| Address : | 300-388 Country Hills Boulevard NE,Calgary, AB T3K 5J6, Canada |
| Telephone : | +1 403-686-8491 |
| Website : | http://www.empiretheatres.com |
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