Unfortunately, alcohol is a no–go here, but that shouldn't be much of a deterrent. Tickets are pricier than your average movie (around $15), but imagine watching Rogue One-which is currently playing-on the enormous curved screen! Imagine the overstimulation! If that’s not worth $15, I don’t know what is. No, this is an IMAX DOME, where the movie screen reaches 180 degrees around you, providing an extremely immersive experience.
Now, this is not your boring hometown movie theater’s IMAX, where you essentially pay a premium for a slightly bigger screen. What it's like: This theater rests on a gimmick, but it’s a cool gimmick! The Franklin Institute screens science–related movies, nature documentaries and some large blockbusters-all in IMAX. The Franklin Institute's Tuttleman IMAX Theater
Go here when: You want to enjoy a retrospective of an esoteric foreign director-or you want to publicly drink somewhere classier than Beijing. Tickets run for $12 with a student discount. Additionally, every Wednesday night, the theater holds a BYO, where they provide glassware for you to enjoy a movie while sipping wine with your friends. Along with screening the newest indie movies, this theater holds special screenings of previously released films (like 12 Years a Slave) and smaller, international movies. Unlike at AMC, you have to pay extra for premium formats and there’s a fee for online reservations. What it's like: Nestled among the various stores and restaurants in Rittenhouse, the Roxy is a hidden gem for film lovers. Go here when: You want to see that quiet Sundance drama that your Cinema Studies–majoring friend won’t stop talking about. All three theaters offer tickets with student discounts for $7.75, an okay price to pay for their no–alcohol policy. La La Land, Moonlight, Manchester by the Sea and Jackie are all currently playing at these locations. They’re located all the way in Old City, so you'll spend a little extra on the Uber, but it's worth it for the relaxed ambience and selection of limited–release indie films. What it's like: These theaters, all owned by Landmark Theatres, are essentially triplets-they’re just a few blocks apart.
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