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Bantam Cinema

15 Bantam Lake Road, Route 209, Bantam, CT
860-567-1916
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Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Bantam
4.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Theaters, Movie Theaters, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Connecticut
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

Bantam Cinema is actually an old barn that has been remodeled into 2 theaters. I'm very thankful it's a neighborhood gem. For people that like to support local businesses instead of megaplexes, it's perfect. The crowds are small, each theater has probably fewer than 50 seats, and I quite often spot celebrities along with the regulars. The movie selction is... More

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Terryville, Connecticut
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012

clean, comfortable movie theater with many screens More

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New Haven, Connecticut
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214 reviews 214 reviews
Reviews in 87 cities Reviews in 87 cities
71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012

A local institution, this small and comfortable oold style movie theater is a gem. If you love the cineplex at a mall you would hate it, but if you want to see a possibly off-the-beaten-track movie in a fun environment, this is it. The films are often foreign and not playing in many other venues in the are, if any.... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2012

Somehow this cinema found a way into my work email. After a brief bout with annoyance, I have actually allowed the weekly emails to continue because the write-ups are interesting and the film offerings are great. We decided to do a date night with Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. The movie was a great interpretation of Le Carre. Unfortunately the sound... More

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Torrington, Connecticut
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2012

great coffee, interesting films and good food next door More

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Danbury, Connecticut
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2012

Only place in the area that shows foreign films. With only one screen, it's like a special event and a bit nostalgic. More

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