The Phoenix lays claim to being one of London’s oldest cinemas. And with its art deco interiors, it’s definitely one of the prettiest. Read more...

This east London branch (further east than the Hackney Picturehouse) offers a nice, quieter alternative to the ginormous multiplex housed in Westfield. Perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon at the pictures. Read more...

The BFI Southbank, nestling under Waterloo Bridge, is movie heaven for film lovers (the kind who know their Kurosawa from their Kubrick). Read more...

Fans come for the cosy atmosphere and full-on luxury experience, with leather sofas, armchairs and waiter service. Read more...

Here’s the ticket: It’s not just the smell of popcorn (or the welcome air-conditioning) that grabs you when you step inside this Miami theater. There is a familiar, old-fashioned feeling here, but the multiplex also boasts modern movie tweaks including digital surround sound and reclining stadium seating—a special theater features 3D movies. Kids will flock to the video game room Read more...

Here’s the ticket: The lobby’s sleek lounge chairs and dining tables don’t feel like the entrance to your standard megaplex, but inside, the eight theaters boast top-notch technology. A service button at your seat lets you order from a large menu including dishes such as carnitas tacos and pesto pizza. The full service lobby bar invites you to come early Read more...

Here’s the ticket: Located in the outdoor Town Square shopping area a five-minute taxi ride from the Las Vegas Strip, this digital, state-of-the-art theater shows just about every popular film around, plus a nice selection of indie movies. Stadium seating and in-theater bars make for comfortable movie experience, and the mall hosts local events—including free outdoor movies—to check out afterward. Read more...

Here’s the ticket: It’s not just a movie theater, it’s a Hollywood experience. Opened in 1927, the theater was known in its early days for lavish Hollywood premieres and hosting three Academy Award ceremonies. Check out the nearby Hollywood Walk of Fame before watching a flick on the big screen, and when your movie is over, stop by the next-door Read more...

Here’s the ticket: This offbeat Austin theater serves beer, jalapeno poppers, nachos and gourmet pizza—servers come to take orders, so you won’t miss a second of the movie—along with their action flicks and tearjerkers. Go on themed nights—Weird Wednesdays for obscure, quirky picks and Girlie Night for flicks such as Steel Magnolias. Director Quentin Tarantino likes to stop by the Read more...

Here’s the ticket: This giant multiplex—with 25 screens and seemingly never-ending escalators—is in the middle of New York’s Times Square. Seeing a movie at this busy theater comes with the pre-show experience of making your way through the vendors and performers in the chaotic square. The theater has stadium seating, plus frequent showings of almost every popular movie on the Read more...