The Astor Theatre
Crn Chapel St & Dandenong Rd
St Kilda
The grand old maam of Melbourne’s cinemas, The Astor is one of this city’s few art deco theatres to have resisted the ugly trend towards “multiplexing” these historical gems. Featuring a sweeping terrrazo foyer, a staircase with her own sense of occasion, and multiple comfy club lounges, it’s worth a tram ride alone to sight this splendid old lady. Still functioning as an operating cinema, the Astor specialises in double features (two films for the price of one entry ticket) and screens a mix of recent releases and nostalgic movies. My favourite Astor experience is a Sunday night double-barrel Hitchcock triller with a mega box of Maltesers purchased at intermission. Yes – they still have intermission.
The Astor Theatre (website is a bit daggy, but up-to-date listing info)
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