Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Cinema multiplexes are spread throughout central Melbourne, and there are quite a few
treasured independent cinemas in both the city centre and surrounding suburbs. Outdoor
cinemas are popular in the summer. Don't forget to grab a choc-top (ice-cream cone
dipped in chocolate).
Australian Centre
CINEMA
for the Moving Image
(ACMI; 03-9663 2583;
www.acmi.net.au
; Federation Sq, Melbourne; 1, 48, 70, 72, 75, Flinders St)
ACMI's cinemas screen a diverse range of films. It programs regular events and festivals
for film genres and audiences, as well as screening one-offs.
Cinema Nova
CINEMA
1, 8)
The latest in
(
03-9347 5331;
www.cinemanova.com.au
; 380 Lygon St, Carlton;
Tourist Shuttle,
arthouse, docos and foreign films. Cheap Monday screenings.
Rooftop Cinema
CINEMA
(
www.rooftopcinema.com.au
;
Level 6, Curtin House, 252 Swanston St, Melbourne; Melbourne Central)
This
rooftop bar sits at dizzying heights on top of the happening Curtin House. In summer it
transforms into an outdoor cinema with striped deckchairs and a calendar of new and clas-
sic favourite flicks.
Astor
CINEMA
( 03-9510 1414;
www.astortheatre.net.au
; cnr Chapel St & Dandenong Rd, Windsor; 5, 64, 78, Windsor)
See a double feature for the price of one. Screens a mix of recent releases, art-house films
and classics in art deco surrounds.
Kino Cinemas
CINEMA
( 03-9650 2100;
www.palacecinemas.com.au
; Collins Place, 45 Collins St, Melbourne; 11, 31, 48, 109, 112)
The Kino screens art-house films in its comfy licensed cinemas. Monday is discount day.
IMAX
CINEMA
