Avon Cinema

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www.avoncinema.com or follow us on twitter at: twitter.com/avoncinema Founded in the 1930's, the Avon Cinema is an independent and foreign-film first run movie house located in Providence, RI.

Address: 260 Thayer St, Providence, RI 02906, USA

Phone: (401) 421-0020

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State: Rhode Island

City: Providence

Zip Code: 02906

Opening Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM

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Reviews

Nostalgic theater in the student district. Definitely an old time feel. While the parking is tough the area is fantastic for just strolling. The theater has fantastic staff, fair prices, and comfortable seating. Snacks like popcorn and Skittles are available. Worth checking out if you're in the area. Save room for dinner as there are plenty of places to eat within walking distance.

 7 years ago (22-02-2018)

The Avon is a wonderful and traditional art house cinema with great films and nostalgic feel. As nice as the experience is, the seats (and toilets) are old and small, and the image and sound system are a bit antiquated. A slight upgrade would be nice...

 7 years ago (07-01-2018)

This is an amazing and historical theater. Moving to Providence from New York, where I used to frequent Film Forum, I was worried that I will miss the well-curated auteur cinema Film Forum brought to New York. But, Avon is an amazing theater with excellent movie choices. I am really glad Avon is here in Providence.

 7 years ago (25-11-2017)

A five star theater, without question. Ninety percent of the great films I've seen in the past decade have been at the Avon. I miss Chopin before the film, but you can't complain. Just saw SECOND MOTHER there - BRAVO! BRAVO! BRAVO! P.S.: I need to correct a few comments I made about the Avon in a review written about the Cable Car Cinema down the hill. I wrote that "the Avon plays funky films, etc etc etc" but meant nothing bad. The Avon plays mostly "boutique studio" films - Focus Features, etc - and often premieres eventual Oscar winners - SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, THE KING'S SPEECH, THE HURT LOCKER - but  shows, as well, films like Sean Baker's TANGERINE, and PERSEPOLIS. That's all I meant by "funky," or off-beat, which is usually the type of film for which I haunt the Cable Car. The Avon is great. Last night, I was there for the Berklee Silent Film Orchestra, performing live during two Lois Weber films and of course BATTLESHIP POTEMKIN. I also wrote that I liked the "real food" at the Cable Car over the standard movie house fare at the Avon, but the truth is, I like both and love having the variety. Popcorn, candy and sodas are sometimes the only profit margin for art house cinemas like the Avon, and all movie lovers need to insure these treasures remain extant. If you're reading this out of town, come see us in Providence this summer for a Waterfire event; stay in a boutique hotel like the Hotel Providence or the Dean; ride public transit down to Newport for the beach, the mansions, and the Jane Pickens (another great cinema house); check out the Cable Car and the RISD Museum (free on Sundays; the French Impressionists' rooms are not to be missed); but above all visit the Avon and keep it going, as it has been a real special place for me over the years, as it has for so many others since 1938. David R. Posman

 7 years ago (20-01-2018)

An old style theater that shows indie films. Sloping sitting rather than stepped, small screen, and small bathrooms but a beautiful theater.

 7 years ago (30-12-2017)

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