Moxie Cinema — Attraction in Springfield

The Moxie is a block away from my favorite multiplex, but sometimes the movies I don't get to see until Blu-ray don't get shown there. So it's worth keeping an eye on The Moxie, which runs special events and short runs of independent movies, or the smaller ones that aren't raking in millions at the box office but have a lot to say and can be quite the experience.

I attended a screening of Judy and bought a small popcorn to enjoy. The Moxie only has two auditoriums, which are on the smaller size, but are clean and have comfortable seats. I sat in about the middle of the auditorium and had a nice, clear view of the screen and enjoyed the audio. I enjoyed that pre-trailer commercials were simply slides and not annoying videos. There were only three trailers before the movie.

The Moxie's tickets are modestly priced at $9 for adults, with discounts for kids, seniors, students, etc. The small popcorn was only $3.50 and delicious. They also offer drinks and candy, but I decided not to partake this time.

I'll definitely be...

Moxie Cinema provides the best film-viewing experience in Springfield, MO: a daring selection of independent, foreign and classic films presented in elegant facilities on a human scale. The places boasts two confortable theaters equipped for digital projection. To top it off, the staff is friendly and passionate about cinema. Although they appreciate the popcorn business, the concession prices are kept reasonably low and the selection includes nice brews, quaint sodas, awesome coffee and other local treats. If you reside in the area, it is also important to note that Moxie Cinema is a non-profit with a great membership system. Becoming a member gives sweet perks and allows you to make a tax-deductible contribution. Supporting the art of cinema in the Ozark is a privilege only Moxie Cinema...

Great place if you like hard-to-find movies, and then listening to people talk throughout the entire thing. Seriously, 9 times out of 10 it's the absolute worst crowd you could ask for. Pretty sure the guy behind me was chewing sunflower seeds for the last hour of the movie. And the staff will make absolutely no effort to ensure that human adults will act like human adults and stay quiet throughout the movie. I'd rather sit through Gone With the Wind in a room full of infants than any given movie here with adults, because at least then I could say the infants don't know any better.

Only reason I'm going here is because I determined to watch all Oscar nominees this year, and unfortunately this about the only place you can. As soon as the Oscars are over, though, I'm never...