Cinema Arts Centre

I love the Cinema Arts Centre! I treasure the Preview Club immensely ( still a newbie) and I keep asking myself where have I been all these years!? The curated programs are wonderful. And what stands out the most for me is the selected movies shown in this Centre wakes up the heart and the mind; and they are from all over the world! Every time I leave this place after a programme, I feel that my entire being has been fed!

Streaming is NOT the actual movie watching experience. Shared watching at a pace that the moviemakers intended, in a room that focuses attention, where group reactions are part of the show is the most magical part of movie-going. Cinema Arts Center has been providing that for decades. They also curate themes in movies they present. Theater 1 has the most, and most comfortable seating. Movies by and for film folks. Parking for popular shows gets tight.

really enjoyed coming here to watch a throwback movie of ninja turtles with my kids. it was great that I could share a cinematic experience of one of my favorite childhood films here and it looks like the have great programming of older movies so I will definitely be coming back. the theater is absolutely clean and there's a great cafe area to order concessions. It's a coz, classy, place to immerse yourself into films. I LOVE their rendition of that AMC "Why I Love Movies" pre-roll with Nicole Kidman. Film and Cinema is alive and well thanks to this place. Please support it!

Cinema Arts Centre is a gem for film lovers. It’s small, cozy, and has a warm, community vibe that makes watching movies feel special. From indie films to classics and festivals, every screening is thoughtfully curated. The staff is friendly, and the atmosphere encourages discussions, laughter, and shared experiences. A perfect spot for cinephiles who want more than just a big multiplex.

The Cinema is my favorite place in Huntington. We love the foreign films and Indies. Very grateful to have such a range of quality films on offer locally. The memberships are fantastic value if you like movies.

Just finished the Twin Peaks : Return marathon and can I just say I never thought that I would ever in my lifetime go to a local theatre and have them play the entire series of Twin Peaks the return (my favorite season btw) ever tbh. I always knew lynch wanted this to be in theaters but obviously no way it would be shown all over every city and region. It’s too long they will never do it but cinema arts centre did it. We laughed, we cried, we were disturbed so A plus lol. What a journey, and tribute to David Lynch’s final magnum opus. We all left the theatre with a strange but satisfying feeling that only places like cinema arts centre can offer. Sure they could have used that big auditorium for some mainstream film but no they decided to devote 18 hours to this experience. But that aside, wonderful selection of films, great atmosphere and the same heads popping up to have convos afterwards really does prove that theaters and cinema is not dead.

Great spot for indie movies. Kind staff. However, popcorn was unsalted and butter tasted weird - unfortunately I wasn’t tasty at all. The theater was also extremely freezing. Luckily the movie was great and we had great seats haha.

This theatre is an iconic celebration of film and the arts in Huntington Village. A truly special personal theater experience that offers quality selections (and wine at the concession)of art house and popular movies in a recently upgraded state of the art viewing environment. It’s so great to support the best of film in a local community theater. A rarity these days!

Why has it taken me so long to get here? We went for a nighttime oddities and vendor market. Had a wonderful time. It's set back from the road and my GPS was going to pass it, but I knew what to look for. The market had some choke points but had really fantastic venues. I bought my mom a horror book written by a local author and he signed it. Also there was a vendor... bite and kiss? They had amazing stationary and cards. I couldn't stop myself! There were old medical antiques, some taxidermy stuff, original art. Obscura fun. There was also a local coffee master who blew my mind. Oh and they play movies there too! Check the listings. I think I'll be back. It's certainly a niche I really enjoyed. Do it with friends!

One of my favorite places to see movies. If you can't bear the thought of losing a movie theater, you'll love this place.

Great theater, love that they show all these old classic movies and independent films as well as the popular releases. However, have to take a star off because they have THE WORST popcorn on Long Island! What makes it even worse is that they advertise it as being the best! The only way to explain it is that it's like the big, huge pieces that you get in those generic tins where it's divided into caramel / cheese / plain. Real solid theater, worth the 30-minute drive, but even my kids won't eat their popcorn, and they'll eat gummi bears from last Christmas that they find under the radiator.

A personal happy place. Great venue-clean, charming and kind staff. They have a great line up for events. I often come for movies but have been attending Dan French's movie trivia night. That is a personal favorite! It gives me something to look forward to on Mondays!

If you're looking for something other than the same-old same-old movie theater, this is the place to go. The just renovated and everything is so shiny and new. We went last night for a screening of Nosferatu accompanied by an orchestra doing the score. It was so much fun, and really brought the silent film to life. Cult Cafe is also a favorite of ours, showing culty-type movies and on occasion a band playing. Really great place, and glad there is a place like this on our Island!

Theater is better than ever!!!! Amazing refresh. Everything feels brand new but still has the same charm as it always did.

This place is a gem. The Cult Cafe screens cult films that you can't see elsewhere in theater. They also host a lot of indie content here, which is great to give them a presence. I've also really enjoyed going to Cult-a-rama, an alternative art, antiques and vinyl fest. The cafe inside has a pretty great selection of food and beers. Lots of vegetarian/vegan options as well.

back and better than ever!!!!! run and enjoy upgraded seating...and online ticket ordering !!!!

I really didn't want to write this review. After hearing so many great things about this place I decided it was where I wanted to book an upcoming party I was having. I called about 5 times. I left messages. I spoke to the box office. I emailed people. No response. I finally heard back from "Ryan" with an email not a phone call and I did respond to him but it's been about a week and no response. Don't you guys want business? My family lives in Huntington and we cannot believe the unprofessionalism I experienced trying to reach someone to book a party! I would not recommend this place if you want to book a party or if you actually want to reach someone.

I can't stress how awesome this place is. I have been coming here for years and years. They always have uber cool events, and great indie/artsy flicks. Some of the movies that I have seen here are The Artist (which was absolutely phenomenal, by the way) and Tetro (don't really remember how that was, I believe it was O.K.), to name a few. But what you really want to come here for are the truly unique festivals and events that they have. The short film festival is not to me missed, it's a lot of fun and I believe they hold it once a year. You get to see short films from all over the world. Pretty cool, and something you won't find at your typical theatre. Another awesome festival I caught some years back was a Japanese horror short film festival. Amazing. Rocky Horror (Complete with people yelling out at the screen every two seconds, if you're a theatre person you'd understand. But even for me it was a bit much because it was literally throughout the entire movie). Saw Wizard of Oz to Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. This was something I had ALWAYS wanted to do, and when Cinema Arts offered it, I had to go. It's eerie how well the music matches with the movie. I kinda want to do this again, and throw a Oz party. Anyone want in? More recently, saw the documentary "All in This Tea" which was enjoyable. Me and my boo are tea lovers (which has been mentioned in other reviews) and it was cool to see this. There was also a Skype session following the movie with David Hoffman (who resides in California) who picked tea with Tibetan monks (which you observe in the documentary). Sweet. And there were tea and treats following the question/answer portion to make it extra sweet. If you subscribe to deals like Living Social, Groupon, ect. Amazon Local recently offered two movie tickets and two meals with drinks for $20. A steal! And it's good for a full year, totally looking forward to using it. Skip the Regal and Lowe's, get in touch with your indie self and support this local theatre. You will NOT be disappointed.

I love this place! But I will explain why it does not get 5 stars. Some of you will go here and think it deserves 5 out of 5 stars, and I will not be able to fault you for thinking that! I am going to be talking about my experience here, but they have much more to offer than I take advantage of. For example, trivia nights, screenings of older movies, probably other stuff too. Positives: This cinema shows a wide variety of limited release films. I frequented this place frequently for quite a while before I started going to the city frequently to see movies. If you are interested in limited release or foreign films, this is like one of the two places on long island that you can go to see them. Typically the selection of films they show is excellent. The atmosphere is very nice! I'm a sucker for the smaller cinemas so I enjoy the homey feel. It's connected to an old people's rec center and right next to the YMCA. So there's some flavor in the neighborhood too. Lot's of old people go here, which is cool because old people can be funny in that senile kind of way. Negatives: Yes I am sorry owners of this fine establishment if you are reading this review, but there are negatives that I must talk about. 1) The food. SUCKS. Horrible, horrible food!!! The popcorn has always been bad (organic, non-buttered popcorn, yuck!!) But in the past few years they seem to have dedicated their time to procuring all organic, "health" snack food that is just nasty. To be fair, I have not eaten the food there in quite some time (probably been a good year since I decided to get the food there, so take this part of the review with a grain of salt as they may have changed since then), but it was awful. I would say sneak your own food in, but please give this place money it deserves it. Plus, some people are in to that healthy organic crap. But me, especially at the movies? Please make my meal salty, greasy, and full of sugar. 2) The seats. During a time of massive theater improvements, the Cinema Arts Center shines through as very low tech. The seats are small, relatively uncomfortable, and squished together - you know, like how it used to be at the movies. This theater is tiny and probably losing money left and right, so I can't fault them for not upgrading. 3) The price. Student price - $9. Not bad if you remember to keep your student ID on you. Plus they don't really care if you look 30 and still have a college ID. But normal movies are $12. That is kind of steep considering the theater experience you are getting, and if you go to the movies constantly like I do $9 or $12 each time can get pricey. But hey, what else are you going to do? Go to the city and spend $500 on a ticket for the same movie? Yea right. But $12 for the 'theater experience' you are getting here is still a bit hefty. $12 for recliner seats and good food? Sign me up. Overall: Overall, this place rocks. Best place to see limited release movies this side of Manhattan. Don't let my criticisms dissuade you from going to this fine theater especially if you've never been there before. I appreciate SOMEONE(S) dedicating their time to maintaining a proper limited release theater.

Wow, what took me so long to finally get to this place? I absolutely LOVE it. First things first, though: This place is CASH ONLY. If you don't have greenbacks in your pocket, you are out of luck. Thankfully, we were able to scrounge up enough money to get two movie tickets and a small popcorn. If I had more time, I would have found an ATM, but lesson learned. Other than that small snag, the whole experience was great. The crowd was mixed - older and younger folks, couples, singles and groups, it was very varied. Everyone was actually mature, no one talked throughout the film, and no one made a ruckus as we were leaving. What a breath of fresh air! The popcorn was amazing - it's organic, fresh, tasty and the butter was REAL. We almost finished the whole bag, which is something I'd never do at a bigger movie theater. If I had more money in my pocket, I probably would have bought a ton of stuff from the cafe after the movie. They have lots of great Long Island publications by the restrooms - I never thought I'd see the Indypendent anywhere other than NYC, but here it was. Overall, great time, cool staff, and an awesome line-up of things to come. I will be back!

Awesome venue. The cafe is reasonably priced, good service, and accommodating. They have an amazing selection of movies from the random, to mainstream, to bizarre (and I mean this in a good way). Looking forward to going back.

One of the few Indie art houses on Long Island. I've been going here for years now- and they have grown all the while. A great place to see the films that the mainstream theaters ignore or won't show. They also host a lot of lectures as well as classes on film and theater. A great place with moderate prices. Small cafe on the premises and a big parking area in the rear. They also have various membership plans where you get more and more goodies the higher up you go.

I went to see a show while I was in town. I was amazed! Though I grew up in Huntington I never spent a lot of time here and boy did I miss out. The cafe was awesome and I wish we didn't eat dinner before arriving to our main event. We came to see Alan Semerdjian and Jaymay and I thought they had an excellent show. The crowd was a great mix of young people, families, and more mature folk. I will be back and recommend this venue to everyone. It also looks like they have a good assortment of films and other events going on as well.

I love this theatre! All of the best movies I have ever seen, I have seen here. I recommend this place fully and entirely and I hope it flourishes in the coming years.

Excellent selection of independent/arthouse/foreign films, cult films, music performances, comedy, trivia nights. There is a cafe inside as well as the usual concession stand. More age-ranges should come here, it seems to draw only an older audience. The theaters themselves are a little outdated but still clean and staff is friendly.

This theater offers a great selection of movies, especially independent ones. The cafe has a great selection of items. I especially love having hot cider, while my friends enjoy beers while watching the movies.

Great Movies, Only draw back it is dirty sometimes.Carpets have that musty smell. The food court always a mess on the floor. Coffee station is always a mess. It's great for mice. Rats in the evening hours start running around outside in the Garden area where chairs and tables are and the walkways when exiting. Thats a real treat.. Like I said great movies! but this is an old building that serves food and a senior center on the other side. So food garbage does build up . Also as patrons we can do our part by not littering.

Of the five theaters that screen independent features in nearby Nassau County (Cinema Arts Centre, Kew Gardens Cinema, Bow Tie Cinemas Manhasset 3, Bow Tie Cinemas Roslyn Theatre and Malverne Cinema 4) it's the first of these that takes itself most seriously. Located at the Flanagan Center, adjacent to Village Green Park, Cinema Arts Centre not only offers films, but takes significant pains to incorporate fundraising events and membership drives into their operations. The venue takes programming so seriously it actually maintains focus groups to continually improve the quality of its offerings. Well, excuse me: a place that thinks so much of itself that it wants to be the top independent film location on Long Island? Uh, yea...that's how it works, folks. It's called "hard work?" It's called "giving a damn?" So, at CAC we have an example of a place that has maintained its status as a great theater because it wanted to do so. Right: caring is hard. Of course, when you're on top it's easy to get nitpicked by others (and I still believe they could establish an independent film theater monopoly by better integration of the café and theaters) but I'm more than happy with what we got. None of the other nearby independent film theaters have an integrated café (that serves alcohol!), none have film director/actor sponsored events, none have a newsletter, none have special screenings, etc., etc., etc. It's easy to say that none of the others give a shit, so I'll say it: they don't give a shit. In short, Cinema Arts Centre is on top because it wants to be on top. Sometimes, that's all it takes.

I am a very proud member of Cinema Arts! Feels like family. Indie films and classics and foreign films and animes, oh my! And the prices are ideally reasonable, especially when you can be looking at $40 for a movie with a date at some of the mainstream theaters nowadays! You are always a part of the experience and your opinion matters with member surveys, appreciation nights, lectures and workshops. If you have a passion or a great idea you can host an event! And don't be surprised to feel so at home, you end up sharing your (organic) popcorn with a complete stranger!

A super cultural hub for Long Island. Come here for movies that you can't find playing anywhere else and for super lecture series that seem to bring in world class talent on a weekly basis. Seriously, just take 10 min out of your day and check out the events schedule. It's redonkulously bomb shiznitzle-tastic. OK, besides the schedule, the prices for these events/movies are always reasonable with a discount for seniors and members. As for the theaters, the seats themselves are not new or necessarily comfortable, but that's not really what you're there for. I always thought the sound was crap, but then i saw "shut up and play the hits" and it really sounded great. Rattling bass. I haven't tried any of the food, but there is a large cafe there that serves up lots of movie snack time treats. Enjoi.

Such a cool place to have to see movies that are less popular but generally more thought provoking. It's just west past the Huntington village (just south of Main St) and is a nice place to find a good movie. They were playing Black Swan when I went and it was good. I've also see a a few others one was Barney's Version.. These are some of the films that were being promo'd just a few months before @ the Hamptons Film Festival.

Friday 10/2/15. Went to see the movie "Grandma" In theater and the fire alarm sounds Asked to leave th building Fire department arrives and declares the building safe. Movie is started. No previews Movie starts but was already in progress Complain to management: the ticket sellers. They say we, The patrons saw the entire movie Other moviegoers complain as well. They get the same response from DArryl and Darryl unhappy patrons I will be damned if I become a member Again or give any more donations BIG MISTAKE to alienate your clientele !

A great art cinema that shows foreign, artsy and off-mainstream movies that otherwise, you will not be able to see in this part of Long Island unless you go to Manhattan. The movie theaters are slowly being renovated (yipppeeeeee!!!!). I just went to see a movie in the one renovated (out of 3 theaters) and the seats were comfy as well as the sound system was a great improvement! Plenty of special activities held here like "talks" with directors, producers and actors; which is a great way to learn about the movies they make on a personal basis, with great Q&A questions in a personal and informal setting. The crowd here is older and mature which makes it enjoyable as everyone is quiet and enjoying the movie. The concession stands offer more 'natural' juices, coffee, tea, cakes and cookies... yum, yum!!! Membership available for cheaper movie tickets as well as exclusive entrance to events and shows. Nice sing-along shows like "Little Shop of Horrors" and "Xanadu". Also midnight shows of scary movies. Always a good idea to check their website at: http://www.cinemaartscentre.org/ for events. Since there are only 3 theaters, the movies showing do not stay long... quick turnovers, so don't put going to see a movie for too long or otherwise you will miss your chance.

I am proud to say that I have been a member of The Cinema Arts for many many years now and it is money well spent. I've always enjoyed independent, foreign and underground film and was getting really tired of driving all the way to the city or to Malverne just so I could sit in a converted single screen to multi-screened theater with my knees in my nose just so I could watch something with substance. Now I can drive onto Huntington and sit comfortably while immersing myself in 'culture'. I am lucky enough to be able to go to the movies during the week so I am really spoiled when it comes to sharing the place with others. I love siting in the dark practically alone and disappearing for however many hours the movie lasts. The cafe was recently overhauled and now even the most dedicated vegan can dine happily before or after going inside. Yeah the fare is a little pricey but I would complain even more if the place had to close because I wouldn't go for the few extra bucks. Considering the really really great films Huntington Arts offers and the unexpectedly good food served in their restaurant, I am saddened to hear that they are living basically hand- to- mouth. Everyone who has ever crossed their threshold and come out visually & emotionally satisfied should pay for the unique gift that is the Huntington Arts Cinema. So there!

I tried holding an event here - they were unresponsive for weeks. I left messages and emails over several weeks, and finally had to go in person not once, but twice to finally get a phone number that would actually be answered. Even after I got a hold of the person in charge of booking, it took them weeks to get approval, and after all that trouble and weeks of being told my date was available, last minute they changed my date. I do not recommend trying to hold an event here, I've never dealt with such unprofessional, unhelpful people

I've been going here since they opened with one theater and practically fold-up chairs. Since then, it's grown into three theaters and only a few fold-up chairs remaining. Outside of IFC, the best source of independent, documentary, and alternative movies around. Frequent guests are the people that were involved in the production of the movies being shown. And the popcorn that tastes like you made it on your stove - with real butter! (None of that orange oil). Yes it's a little hoity toity, and yes if you're using this website you'll be the youngest in there by about 30 years but it's a really great local business and a great alternative to the usual movie theater fare.

"Fritter and waste the hours..2 hours" I attended the VIDEO showing, not film of the Rare Clips Pink Floyd that was assembled by the "archivist" Bill Shelley. When the DVD started up, I was not happy. I saw the main menu of the DVD. That doesn't please any film goer. I came to see a movie..a show.. a work.. After all, I spent the non-member $13 Mr. Bill Shelley provided a small piece of misinformation. He stated that Syd Barrett was a bass player . Anyone who is a fan of this band and its early works knows that the GUITAR work of Mr. Barrett shaped the band's sound and was quite intrinsic to its potential for innovation. You would think that an "archivist" would be able to understand the history of this band and its players. We came to see this "movie" as a fan of the music of Pink Floyd. But, what commenced was a chronology of the band with 3 to 4 seconds of black between each segment of "archival" footage. I can safely state that the movie was not a movie. There is no craft here. I have several different pieces of footage on DVD, including the Video of Live at Pompeii. Although, we all love Pompeii, this footage provided filler (almost 30 minutes or more!), and nothing more.. The added videos that followed were born of MTV and VH1, and were not really anything rare. Maybe Mr. Shelley caters to the mediocre and average retro-needy folks, but this "movie' does not convey an interesting composite of the career of of the most influential modern musical groups of our time. If we wanted to go to home movie day, we'll be there on Oct.16th.

Everything is here. There is no reason this shoudn't be IT. They show independent, commercial, foreign, and classic films. There's a little cafe, which is nice. They also have great events where they delve into all things film and entertainment. When I was in college, Every Friday and Saturday there was 'Late Nite Binghamton'. It was the alternative to going out to bars and getting drunk. It was all about clean living and school sponsored good times in the University union. The floors were tiled and institutionalized and I could never quite put my finger on it, but there was always a certain sterility about it. Same feeling when I go to the CAC. Maybe its the tiles. The sound steps make when they echo. It's the same feeling as a basement in the library. Government sponsored fun. On a Friday and Saturday night, there is a world of difference between here and the Multiplex. I want this place to succeed on its own merits. I want the publics tastes to align with the films shown here. Maybe they need to put a little less money into it. get some soft rugs. get a hot dog grill. break some things. I didn't have the popcorn, but it should make you feel like you will have a heart attack, but I will guess it doesn't. I say cut half the lights. I want comfort, not an expansive convention center. This is a great architectural piece. I bet the blueprints were spectacular. What makes a theater a destination? What is more important in viewing these films: their artistic or entertainment value? How could the space become more warm and welcoming? Perhaps more importantly, what are the implications of a center becoming a centre?

4 for the theatre, but 2 for the food. It's a little bit of a dingy theatre, and is most definitely always filled with senior citizens, BUT they have amazing limited release movies and great discounts if you're a member or a student (or a senior citizen...which I think starts at 55!) Just being your own food and/coffee or Eat beforehand because it's a tad pricey and not good... Pretty basic, but to be expected as they don't really have a kitchen.

The Cinema Arts Center of Huntington offers a movie going experience which is in a league of its own. As a movie buff, I have gone to countless theaters. A minority of theaters show both the widely distributed movies, as well as art house movies. The Cinema Arts Center is in that minority, and they are quite generous with making low budget movies available to their audiences. What stands out the most about the Cinema Arts Center are their well-informed, enthusiastic staff and the atmosphere they create. There is a wonderful communal spirit in this center which accentuates the movie going experience. My family has been part of the Cinema Arts Center scene for approximately a year, and routinely drive to the next county to take in their unique atmosphere.

Please STOP talking in the beginning of the show. There is a brochure to explain your upcoming events, I don't want to donate.Just came to watch enough said...... Older crowd and good selection of films

This is by far my favorite movie theatre. As Many before me have said, it's independent. That's very important to me as I enjoy supporting (relatively) small, independent businesses. The atmosphere is first class. It's nestled in the edge of Huntington village, surrounded by woods. The only problem there is that like everywhere else in the village, parking is a challenge. But it's testament to the fact that this is a very happening place to be. It's the only place outside of New York City that I'm aware of that features independent and international films. In this age of derivative, let's-make-money-now crap that Hollywood keeps churning out, I want to see some independent films. And after the film is over, you can chill in the cafe, which also has a nice ambience about it. If you haven't been here yet, GO!

This is a great place to see independent cinema on Long Island. They always have a great list of movies playing and yummy popcorn to keep your tummy full. I can't wait to see another film soon!

Can't wait to go to the HRC "The L Word" on JANUARY 18th!!!!!! I love Cinema Arts! They have diverse films and unique events.

If I could give 10 stars I would. The Cinema Arts Center is without competition the number one movie theater on Long Island, some great fun special event and.... Wait for it.... Wait for it... Totally awesome popcorn that actually taste like popcorn and not a bunch of random chemicals.... THANKS!!!!

Great films and events. I've been a member for years, which I recommend, not just to save on tickets but in support of the cinema. I'd give 5 stars, but the seats are uncomfortable and parking can be a problem.

I adore this establishment. Lucky for me, it's literally a 1 minute walk from my house so this is always a great spot to go. I love that they offer a student discount so I pay $9! They play more indie films which I appreciate because it allows you to experience a less mainstream film. I have seen ground breaking films in this place. They always play movies that are Oscar nominees so if you ever want to see those, come here! Cute cafe area as well. When it's warmer out you can sit outside in the garden area. Overall, this place is a hidden gem.

If you love indie & foreign films, this is your place! This theater feels like a throwback to better times for film, before the big multiplexes took over. The venue is small, cozy, and has character. Long Island could use more of these sorts of venues. I've seen a lot of films here through the years and it's always a good experience. Every time I check, they have interesting films showing. I recommend checking their website for special events. Some of the special events I've been to at Cinema Arts Centre have made for fun and interesting nights.

I've been coming here for years, and have been a member for years as well. By far the best place around to see films. I've never had a bad experience here. All the movies they play are hand selected by the staff so you're guaranteed a good experience. It's also one of the only places around to see Silent films on the big screen with live accompaniment. If you're struggling with parking just swing around to the back - there are always some spaces available in that area.

Favorite place in Long Island. Always a pleasure to be there. Become a member- you won't regret it. They need our support!

Just about everything cool that I've ever done back home was at Cinema Arts. And I mean that from acting classes twenty years ago up through seeing Nosferatu accompanied by a theremin last year.

As far a theatre centre on LI this is good as it gets, they play fantastic films in a very intimate setting. There's actually real food that is supplied locally by vendors from the town, there's no screaming kids sitting 2 rows behind you talking through the entire movie. It's nice to see that there is some sort of cultural melting pot only 30 seconds from my house, this is a place that if you have not been to I strongly suggest you take the time and check it out.

Dude. I hate myself for not discovering Cinema Arts before I went away to college, but I probably wasn't cool enough to appreciate this in high school anyway. Since then, I've seen so many awesome indie flicks here. When small independent films come out, they go to two places: New York and LA. Huntington's Cinema Arts is the third. Amazing. This really is cultural gem, and the staff really cares about showing alternatives to mainstream cinema and will often give a short talk before a showing begins. This is a great theater in a great town, and it also happens to be significantly cheaper than the average theater. As an added bonus, they have a great student discount, although last time I went they didn't give it out on weekend evenings or something. Still, this place is cheap and shows amazing films. What's not to like?

Great, classic, important, independent movie theaters. One of the last of a dying breed, much like the Book Review just down the road. The high caliber of the films, the engaging lectures and director appearances, this is what separates the Cinema Arts Centre. As another Yelper wrote, its exactly the way films are meant to be watched. I've seen a number of historical and foreign films here that you could not find even in Manhattan. Support your local theater and the arts!

You can't put any other review for this place other than spectacular. I've been coming here for a long time and it's one of the few places on Long Island that shows independent films and even has great lectures from well known stars and directors. Whether it is a midnight scary movie or the latest international film this is your destination for hard to find recent films that other theaters don't play. And get this, they even have Vegan cookies and Organic Popcorn. It is still family owned and you could see the decades of love that has been poured into this place. The whole business is a labor of love. Thank you Cinema Arts for being something truly special in Huntington. I was fortunate enough to meet the owners and his son. The father who passed away is truly missed... he was an icon to this place.

If you're all about off-beat, independent and foreign films (or at least you are every once in a while!), Cinema Arts Centre is just the place for you! It's one of those things you have to absolutely love about the town of Huntington. Be ready for the long lines particularly on weekend nights and a packed theatre most certainly. But without this theatre, you'd probably have to travel as far as Manhattan to catch some of the movies you find here.

I just attended my first film showing at the Sky Room Cafe in Cinema Arts Centre, and I have to say, I'm quite impressed. I never thought to see a film here -- not that I didn't WANT to, but I'm not exactly close to Huntington and other theaters such as Movieland Coram, PJ Cinemas, and AMC Loews in Stony Brook satisfied my movie cravings. Sometimes, though, you just need to see vintage films...or offbeat horror and independent films. Enter Cinema Arts. I wanted to see My Friend Dahmer badly, so when my friend and I noticed it was playing there (and not really anywhere else), we RSVP'ed to the event, not really sure what to expect. The theater--which looks more like a small recreation center instead of your standard multiplex--is located near the village of Huntington, so it made a great night just walking in town before the show. You have your choice of restaurants and bars in town, which is great since I don't think the Cinema Arts Centre carries hot food (although I could be wrong. But I didn't see it). We got there early since the show was sold out and we had no idea what parking would be like. The lot WAS packed (it shares a lot with a senior center and a YMCA, I believe), but it was also huge and wrapped around back, so we found a spot just fine. There was a nice walkway dotted with outdoor art and tables. Upon entering, you immediately see the cafe to your left, and if you keep going ahead you'll see the box office. There are three theaters and bathrooms just beyond that, but since my experience lies only with the Cult Cafe event in the Sky Room, I can't offer anything about the main theater. However, they had plenty of upcoming releases displayed that seemed promising. But, alas, we were there for Dahmer. We were able to pick up our tickets at the box office without any hassle, and we quickly made our way into the Sky Room Cafe. At first, we were a little dismayed at the layout -- lots of little tables about, some with four chairs, others with two. There was no rhyme or reason to the seating, and I suppose we expected a traditional theater layout with lots of chairs in rows to choose from. However, our dismay turned to joy when we picked a table dead center in front of the screen and grabbed some coffees and popcorn from the concession. The concession looked very unique, which I loved. Seemed like lots of vegan baked goods, which is definitely interesting. I bought a small popcorn, which was pretty much the best decision of my life. They use real butter instead of that fake oil (although I do love me some fake oil), and it just tastes like they popped it on a stove. It needed some salt, but that was easily accessible at a little side table, along with napkins, condiments, plastic cutlery, etc. The first 50 guests were given My Friend Dahmer mixed CDs, and I loved that personal touch. About a half hour before the show they played an A&E documentary on Dahmer, but it was hard to hear over the noise of people chatting. Thankfully, the show started at 10 as promised, and we were treated to trailers from upcoming films at Cinema. The previews did seem a bit long, but I nonetheless enjoyed seeing the vintage trailers. My one main criticism is that the previews were blurry and bad quality. But all of those qualms disappeared once the lights went down and the main film started. I absolutely loved the movie and it was crisp and clear, so I think the preview thing was just a fluke? It was great to be surrounded by like-minded individuals. I don't know, but the vibe was just DIFFERENT there. It was more laid back, like you were watching a movie with friends in someone's basement with good craft beers flowing (and there certainly was lots of that at the event, which is nice). It seems more comedy club style in a way. The seats became uncomfortable after a while, but I was having too much fun to care. The host who was running the show seemed very friendly and like he enjoyed what he was doing, and it showed in the details (the film merch raffle, vendors, mixed CDs). It made me want to see more. And I definitely plan to. At $6 a ticket, it was more affordable than a matinee at a traditional theater AND I had more fun. Keep an eye on their events -- they do lots of cool things that other theaters just don't do. Hope this place stays around for a while.