Cinéma Moderne presents an intimate, cozy setting with a strong film program, a warm coffee bar, and latte art that earns compliments, all in a small hall that invites lingering before and after screenings. Reviewers highlight the thoughtful repertory, occasional bilingual trigger warnings, and brief staff introductions that add personality. Concerns include high prices at the bar and cafe, the lack of flexible options for cancellations or credits, and seating that is not as comfortable as hoped, though improvements appear to be underway. Overall the atmosphere is friendly for cinema lovers seeking a distraction free experience and for those drawn to indie, art house, and retrospective titles, with many noting the venue as a must see and a reason to return. Suggestions for the future include better chairs, more budget friendly drinks, and broader language options in film selections.
Washed the Classics cinema over a year in the old school manner & had a wonderful time. The snacks are amazing, the size of the places is perfect, not too much noise or distractions. It is clean enough could be better, but I don't have much complaints. The movie was nice too. & the seats were good.
So happy to have discovered this cool little repertory cinema! The front area is a chill café, cozy & aesthetic. The theatre space is in the back. One of the employees introduced the film ('One Battle After Another'), offering some background on the director & the main actor, & inviting us to share our thoughts on the film with them afterwards. Felt so personal & inviting, a throwback to another time. Easy to get to - about a 10min walk from Metro Laurier... or can take the 55 bus up St-Laurent. A Montreal gem :)
Love this place but it's kind of wack that they don't offer any options to change your dates or give you a credit for a different film if you have to cancel.
Reminds one of the good old days of independent cinema theatres before the 1990s. Excellent repertoire & small, cosy hall. Particularly appreciated are the mini introductions to each film made by staff - super brief but they add a sense of personality.
It's great that they have a bar & mini cafe as well, & I would be happy to support it more if only the prices there were even somewhat more reasonable & friendly. The cocktails are painfully more expensive for what you get than even at fancy cocktail bars & something like a cortado is up to two dollars more than at any cafe. Yes, it's a premium offering & gives patrons somewhere to sit & wait for a movie but it leaves a sense of having been squeezed that taints an another highly positive experience there.
Un cinéma de répertoire, excellentes sélections. Des cinéphiles extrêmement respectueux (Pas de cellulaire durant le film!) On peut y prendre une consommation alcoolisée ou non & manger. Un cinéma à découvrir! Je serai de retour très bientôt! Merci!
Un endroit parfait pour les cinéphiles !
On peut y prendre un verre avant ou après une séance dans une ambiance sympa !
Le cinéma moderne propose une programmation originale avec certaines retrospectives.
My first time here was to see Perfect Blue. Small & cozy place. The people working here are kind & even though I've seen the movie before & knew what to expect, I appreciate that they took the time to give a trigger warning in French & English before the film. It's a pretty intense film & not everyone is prepared for how heavy it becomes.
Theatre was very clean which I appreciate. My only issue is with the seats. Not super comfortable, & not much support. But I read in another review that's a WIP, so I'm glad they're working on that to ensure guests have a great experience :)
I love everything about this place-except the chairs. They're honestly some of the most uncomfortable, back-breaking seats I've ever used. I'm not even that tall & still had almost no neck support. At times, my back hurt so much I couldn't even focus on the scenes. I really hope they invest in better chairs soon
Ça fait du bien d'aller au cinéma & pas avoir à se soucier de distractions comme les retardataires & les cellulaires. Écouter un film c'est sacré je l'ai toujours dit!
Super sélection de films trouvables nul part ailleurs. Ça vaut la peine de jeter un coup d'oeil à la programmation pour remplir nos temps libres. Bon drinks & bonne bouffe aussi, surtout'L'autre' (c'est sur le menu). Bon film!
