Providence has two excellent independent cinemas, and at least one multiplex in the Providence Place mall downtown. So far I've seen movies at all three theatres. One of the independent ones is a cinema and coffee shop in one, called the Cable Car Cinema. When I went to get my coffee there, I could see the huge movie reel in the middle of the cafe. One night a few exchange students and I went to see a movie there. The movie itself was pretty good, not so great, "Becoming Jane", but the movie theatre was super. The coffee is pretty good too.
When you walk in, it just looks like a regular coffee shop with fun chachkas, but towards the back is a popcorn machine and doors that open to the cinema.
The seating is unlike any movie theatre I've been to: comfy loveseat-type sofas, perfect for two. Perfect for sitting in like you would when sitting in a couch watching a movie at home, which is pretty dangerous because I found my eyes trying to close a few times during the movie.
It is a great place to watch a movie, and I think more businesses ought to try running an independent cinema like this: part coffee shop, part theatre, I think it works out really well. Also, they have a wonky mirror (Annabel from New Zealand and myself).
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