Amherst Cinema is a locally-owned theater showing the best of modern independent films, both American and foreign, in an intimate, comfortable theater. They also hold retrospective film events, and sometimes bring in speakers related to their films. Worth the trip.

They get a good mix of the smaller new releases, and pick interesting revivals too. Ticket prices comparable to the bigger places, and the concessions are tasty. I wish the screens were a bit bigger, but there's not much to be done about that. One thing that I find annoying is not their fault, but it's amplified by the small... More

Always something I want to see there. It feels European with the concessions. Only problem...if you're local, you're going to meet a lot of people you know!

Enjoy independent films in three comfortable, stadium seating theaters. Best popcorn ever! Beer and wine available.

Great movies, wonderful little theatres, fresh popcorn. The Amherst Cinema Arts Center consistently offers the best of the Indy and Alternative movies.

We saw Moonrise Kingdom here and really enjoyed it. The theatres are small and intimate (though a little tight.) They serve wine and local beer and are also a non-profit showing independent films. We visited on a Wednesday night and it was packed - so get here early! The movie was great too!

Skip the chain theaters and go to Amherst Cinema when you're in town. The offer a nice selection of indie and independent films, film series, in addition to some of the big movies. The concessions offer a variety of yummy snacks you won't find in the big theaters. My only warning would be that the theaters are small and there's... More

I've visited many large cities (in 3 countries) that aren't fortunate enough to have such a well-run theater showing independent film. The special events are particularly wonderful -- the nonprofit that runs Amherst Cinema (and Pleasant Street Theater across the river in Northampton) brings in directors frequently during the academic year to present and discuss their films. Last month, in... More

You won't find the latest blockbusters here at Amherst Cinema, but you will find thoughtfully done films with general appeal. Stadium seating is fairly comfortable but lacking adequate legroom. Concessions are delicious: REAL butter on the popcorn, for starters.