There are plenty of options for catching a flick in Boston. There are the huge multiplex type cinemas as well as some wonderful old world theatres screening cult, classic and foreign films. Most ticket prices are under $10 and some have discount days. Not all cinemas offer student discounts.
AMC Fenway
Modern cinema with surround sound and reclining streets, very popular with students. 401 Park Drive, Fenway (617 424 6266).
AMC Loews Boston Common 19
Features 19 screens showing all the new release blockbusters. 175 Tremont Street (617 423 3499)
AMC Loews Harvard Square
More of the same chain that show mainstream releases as well as some independent films. 10 Church Street, Harvard (617 864 4580)
Brattle Theatre
You can catch some classic thrillers here and film noir. 40 Brattle Street (617 876 6837)
Coolidge Corner Theatre
An old theatre that screens classic films, independent movies and often have special event screenings. (617 734 2501)
Landmark Kendall Square Cinema
You can catch popular foreign films here and some independent movies as well as mainstream releases. 1 Kendall Square (617 499 1996)
Mugar Omni Theatre
Has Imax screening of space and science related documentaries, and is located at the Museum of Science complex. Science Park (617 723 2500)
Simons Imax Theatre
If you like your movies on screens that are 6 storeys high and are in scary 3D then this is a good option. Central Wharf (617 973 5200)
Somerville Theatre
A classic old theatre that even has a balcony, often has special theme screenings. 55 Davis Square (617 625 5700)
