The Trylon Cinema — Local services in Minneapolis

The Trylon is the only movie theater that makes sense. Most theater goers are terrible, myself included. Most movies aren't worth seeing. The theater seats these days make you feel like a monarch. You can never leave through the right door.

The Trylon has none of these problems-ish. I qualify it with -ish because some of the movies they show probably aren't worth seeing, but they're worth seeing at the Trylon. The only three reasons to go to a movie theater are: (1) atmosphere, (2) films you can't see elsewhere, or (3) film curation.

(1) Atmosphere. There were a bunch of old guys who came on their own, and they all gathered in the lobby afterwards to laugh at inside jokes or people, probably.

(2) Films You Can't See Elsewhere. I have yet to recognize a trailer.

(3) Film Curation. The owners understand that the action is always at the fringe. Their themes are wonderful, guys. My first trip was for Ozploitation. Not Mad Max - I missed that - but something about aborigines and rain. There's something coming up about roller skate...

Hands down the best movie-going experience in the Twin Cities, and so much in 35MM, which is getting harder and harder to find. The new remodel means comfier seats (and more of them), cheaper concessions than you can get ANYWHERE ($3 organic popcorn!), and programming provides something for everyone (outside of first-run blockbusters). I have particularly loved their 70's dystopic film series, Horror anthology series, Tarkovsky, Bacall series- you get independent foreign film, classics, and then fun things like the Indiana Jones Trilogy weekend or ongoing series like Tape Freaks, Trash Film Debauchery, Sound...

Fun small venue for movies! Cash only for concessions and on-site ticket purchases--ATM in the lobby. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Tiny parking lot but lots of side streets where there's generally something available. Tasty popcorn, typical canned/bottled drinks and candy, very reasonable prices. The seats are comfortable and have cupholders. Clean space and friendly staff! A little hidden behind the coffee shop, but Google Maps knew exactly where I should go and there were some helpful signs as well. If you preorder your tickets online, you give your name at the...