Landmark Keystone Art Cinema — Local services in Indianapolis

The Art Cinema is hosted within the Keystone Fashion mall. It's unique among other theaters in the area because it focuses on small independent releases that you won't be able to see anywhere else in the city on the big screen.

Ticket prices are about the same as most theaters, perhaps a little cheaper by a dollar. There are some discounts available for some early showing times, about 30%.

They have concessions, but these are quite limited. Only soda, popcorn, candy, and ice cream. Also, no free refills. They also serve alcohol and have a bar setup (though it was shut down because of COVID).

The theater rooms aren't quite as advanced as what you'd see with AMC, but the padded seats were still comfortable and the room was clean. The sound quality was actually great, though, which helped with immersion. There are no reserved seats, so first come first serve.

The staff was quite friendly, and quarantine procedures were practiced, including seating...

It's an old school type theater that unfortunately attracts an old school type audience; the type that comes from money and thinks the world revolves around them, doesn't understand the concept of an inside voice, and will spend more time on their phone and will make sure everyone around them knows it! It's a shame, too, because this theater tends to show the limited release or Indie films that you normally have to travel out of town to see. You pick your seats when you walk in the theater, so be prepared to relive the days when its just you and a mostly empty theater, some dude still wants to sit right next to you... If you value the theater experience, this probably is the place you would go to if you were in a pinch, but by no means would this be your 'go to.' Normally clean, reasonably good staff, pretty expensive, just a 'meh' type of place that contradicts its surroundings; this the Fashion Mall...

My mom and I have always loved coming to this theater—it’s been one of our favorite spots for years. Unfortunately, our experience tonight was really disappointing. The lobby was a mess, with popcorn all over the floor and even on the serving station. The candy selection was shockingly sparse—only about five options—and the glass case looked like it had been cleared out entirely.

There were only two employees working, one of the registers wasn’t functioning, and the theater itself was dirty and uncomfortable. It’s clear the place is struggling, and that breaks my heart because this has always been a special place for us.

I’m writing this because we truly care about this theater and hope someone will step in to give it the attention and care it desperately needs. We want to keep coming back, but it needs some help to return to the great place...