Avon Cinema

An enjoyable trip back in time

Everything about the Avon Cinema is like it would have been decades ago. The historic looking marquee announcing only a few movies showing due to only having one screen. The theater doesn't have any ...

Not a multiplex - thank goodness

The sole remaining art house in Providence that shows interesting indi films and “live” performances mostly from the National Theatre in London. A throwback although the popcorn is still too expensiv...

Historic cinema in Providence

Since high school, I've seen multiple movies at Avon Cinema, many of which never had a mainstream release. I feel fortunate that I'm able to see these movies or documentaries and thrilled that they're...

Not your standard Multiplex

There aren't enough of these around any more, so the 30 minute trip to Avon Cinema in Providence is worth it. They show independent films in an old-style theatre; no reclining seats, but who cares? T...

Unique, old time cinema experience

Thrilled to find Avon Cinema as the only local venue for a documentary been wanting to see (The Eagle Huntress). First visit. Found it to be an old time cinema that has not been updated with wide scr...