Criterion Cinemas at Greenwich Plaza 3
2 Railroad Avenue, 203.869.4030
Greenwich's
remaining commercial movie house. Use it or lose it. General Admission $10.50,
Children (11 and under) $7.50, Seniors (62 & over) $9.00.
Focus on French Cinema
203.698.2742 or
Renee Ketcham, 203.629.3644
Held at Pepsico
Theater, Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, this annual 3-day
event is organized by Alliance Francaise of Greenwich. Last year over
2,000 people attended. All films are in French with English subtitles. This
exciting film festival, held at the end of March or early April,
includes films not usually available in the US and gives a unique insight
into the French film industry. Not only do you get to see great films, but
the audience has the opportunity to meet actors and directors.
Greenwich Classic Film Series
914.725.0999
Now in its 36th
season and with over 700 members, it has two 6-film series. Movies
from the 30s through the 70s with lectures by guest film critics are shown
at the Bow Tie Movie Theater, Saturday mornings at 10 am and Monday
evenings at 7 pm. Membership is $125 for a 6-film series. Join
their mailing list by sending your e-mail address.
Greenwich Library
Friday Films
101 West Putnam
Avenue, 203.622.7910
On most Friday
nights at 8 pm (doors open at 7:40) in the Cole Auditorium, the Library shows
award-winning US and foreign films. Admission is free. Call or
use the web site to get a schedule and verify that a film is being shown.
AMC Loews 14
40 Westchester Avenue, (Waterfront Place) Port Chester NY, 914.510.1000
Lots of free parking and 14 screens in the new Waterfront complex.
Avon Art Films
272 Bedford Street, Stamford, 203.967.3660
The Avon Theater
is a fully restored classic movie theater. Built in 1939, the Avon was run
by Crown Theaters until it closed in 1998. In 2001 it was purchased by
a private investor from Greenwich. The theater was fully restored
and reopened January, 2004 and shows independent, art and foreign films
as well as Hollywood classics.
Bow Tie Cinemas Landmark 9
5 Landmark
Square, Stamford, 203.324.3100
Bow Tie Cinemas
Majestic 6
118 Summer
Street, Stamford, 203,323.1690
The newest
theater in Stamford and right in the heart of the restaurant district.
Garden Cinemas
26 Isaac Street, Norwalk CT, 203.838.4504
Great movie
theater for foreign movies you won't find in local multiplexes. The theater has lots of leg
room.
IMAX Theater
At the Norwalk Aquarium, 10 North Water Street, SoNo, 203.852.0700
The screen is six stories high and eight stories wide and the visual effects are stunning. See full description under CHILDREN, FAMILY OUTINGS.
Hours: Open daily, 10 am - 5 pm.
State Cinema
990 Hope Street, Stamford, 203.325.0250
One of the least expensive theaters in the area. A good place to take a group of children and your best bet for avoiding long lines.