The Astor Theatre

An old school cinema

The Astor Theatre is a lovely old cinema that has been left as untouched as possible in terms of modern renovations. You won't find ridiculously oversized (and overpriced) chairs here to flop yourself...

Needs re-upholstering

Nostalgia is not everything and things have to be renewed with the years. I used to enjoy the couches and club lounges outside the screening area, but they now have lost their support and you sink do...

Constant technical issues

Too many technical difficulties in multiple screenings has turned me off coming here. For one thing, the audio levels are too high to the point of distortion in every screening. I've had to block my e...

By far the best cinema I've ever experienced

This place is incredible. I was brought here a month or two ago for the first time and have been back several times since, always keen to go again. The art deco styling of the place is awesome, it...

Old world movie watching

The Astor Theatre is one of the oldest cinemas in Melbourne. Go see an old movie re-release, sometimes in 70mm. Sit upstairs It’s a bit musty and the seats are old and squeaky but grab a wine and se...