There's no denying Melbourne is a city full of film buffs – which means, unsurprisingly, our cinema game is strong. In the last twelve months alone, St Kilda's Astor Theatre has ranked among the ten most beautiful movie theatres in the world, an Australian-first dine-in cinema opened in Brunswick East and it's just been confirmed that Melbourne Central is about to get a massive new IMAX screen. Oh, and the city is also home to the Melbourne International Film Festival – one of the oldest film festivals in the world.
Now, a former Sherrin football factory in the inner-north has transformed into a cool new independent single-screen movie theatre: Eclipse Cinema. The 64-seater, owned by former film projectionist Mark Walker, offers five to six daily screenings and spotlights A24 flicks, new indie releases hot off the festival circuit and niche director-driven programming.
Perhaps it'll be the quirky MIFF hit Lesbian Space Princess to catch your fancy, or Pedro Almodóvar's 2016 gem Julieta. You can find out which films are currently screening and book your tickets here.
A cinema is only as good as its drinks and snacks offerings – and fortunately, you're sorted. Take your pick from a select range of craft beers, wines and bubbles, with popcorn, oat milk ice cream sandwiches and housemade choc tops on offer, too.
Whether you're a firm fan of independent cinema or you're planning an intimate date night, pop this one on your list, stat.
Eclipse Cinema is located at 32 Wellington St, Collingwood. Find out more at the website.
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