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Cinéma Moderne

Cinema featuring a sleek cafe-bar & a curated selection of art films shown in a compact theater.
Mile-End
4.6$
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Cinéma Moderne will have the mission of "promoting independent cinema from here and elsewhere through projections and parallel activities"

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Reviews for Cinéma Moderne

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Review Summary

Cinéma Moderne is described as an intimate, small repertory cinema with a strong program of independent, art-house and world films and occasional retrospectives that invite discovery. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, with a bar and cafe that serve good coffee and beers, popcorn, and brief staff introductions to films that add a hint of personality, even as some find the drink prices high and the overall value not always matched by the cost. Seating is a common point of contention, praised for its coziness but criticized for uncomfortable chairs and limited neck support, with some reviewers noting a desire for upgrades while others appreciate the charm of the space and the focus on the film; a few comments mention minor issues like occasional bugs and the need to arrive early due to a small venue. The programming and audience culture are often highlighted, including a no-phone policy during screenings, a respectful crowd, multilingual trigger warnings, and the chance to explore titles not easily found elsewhere, which makes it ideal for cinephiles and those seeking a quiet night with friends. A practical caveat is the venue's cancellation policy, which does not offer refunds or exchanges for cancellations, a factor to consider given the advance booking required for this intimate setting.
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It was a very cozy & nice cinema with bar. The IPA was awesome! & we enjoyed the outdoor seating while waiting for the movie to start! Just one thing downside, we didn't like was there were some bugs inside the theater room, hovering around our food, & we think we might've eaten some with our popcorn. Also the chairs are a bit crowded & don't have good neck support. Other than those, it was a great experience!

Jul 26, 2025
on Google

Nice little hipster indie art haüs film spot with popcorn & beer.

Jul 6, 2025
on Google

I love this place. The smell of coffee during a movie for me > way better than those big cinema places. I also love that i can experience' old' movies on a big screen for the first time, like Princess Mononoke in Japanese ! Super cool. The employees are always nice too. The latte is pretty decent too. Popcorn was good last time I went

Jul 4, 2025
on Google

Best collection of independent films in Montreal. I love coming here spontaneously to see whatever is showing.

Great beers on top, pretty good coffee, I always grab a big bowl of popcorn.

Be on time to the film, they're not so accommodating for late arrivals. The film starts immediately, no commercials.

Best rows are the two farthest back (F & G). Even the middle rows you still look up a bit at the screen.

Be aware of the language designations:

VOA - English audio, no captions
VOF - French audio, no captions
VOSTA - original audio, English captions
VOSTF - original audio, French captions

Mar 9, 2025
on Google

I had been looking forward to going back to Cinema Moderne after a few years. The movie we went to see was great, & this was not a surprise because they have a great film selection. Unfortunately, my experience was soured as, two key elements of movie going were lacking. There was no popcorn & no air conditioning, which because it was a Summer day, upon entering the theatre it just smelled like sweat. -- J'avais hâte de retourner au Cinéma Moderne après quelques années. La film qui nous sommes allés voir était excellent, & ce n'était pas une surprise car ils ont une bonne sélection de films. Malheureusement, mon expérience a été gâchée par l'absence de deux éléments clés d'une cinéma. Il n'y avait pas de pop-corn & pas d'air conditionné. Comme c'était un jour d'été, en entrant dans la salle ça sentait la sueur. En tant que cinéma indépendant, je souhaite qu'il réussisse, c'est pourquoi je n'ai pas donné trois étoiles.

May 20, 2024
on Google

This is a very good theater to see movies that disappear from the mainstream movie houses downtown too soon or others that don't get shown anywhere else. It's a relatively small place but the seats are comfortable. Also there is a good variety of snack food, sandwiches & beer as well as popcorn.

Apr 14, 2024
on Google

Imagine going to a theater & ordering a drink that comes in a glass, & a popcorn that comes in a stainless steel bowl. Then you get to sit in a theater with your pal & watch a well projected, good sounding movie.

Apr 10, 2024
on Google
4.0

Saw some good shorts. Nice popcorn.

Oct 28, 2023
on Google