31. Baxter Avenue Filmworks
City: Louisville, KY
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (502) 459-2288
Address: 1250 Bardstown Rd.
Description: Located in the heart of the Highlands neighborhood, on the back side of the Mid-City Mall, Baxter Avenue Filmworks is far from the typical multiplex. This is the place to come for first-run, foreign, and independent films shown in eight wall-to-wall-screen auditoriums featuring state-of-the-art projection equipment and Dolby Digital surround sound. One of Baxter’s biggest draws is its sleek design. Among the aesthetic touches you’ll find hand-painted murals by local artists on the concourse walls, and in each theater; a mural celebrates one of the directors that has made a valuable contribution to film. In addition to a multimedia video wall above the concession stand, there are also lighted moving sculptures and vintage posters.
32. Cinema De Lux 20 Stonybrook
City: Louisville, KY
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (502) 499-6656
Address: 2745 South Hurstbourne Pkwy.
Description: This East End multiplex has some of the largest screens in town, and it’s very popular with teenagers who like to hang around. In addition, most say the sound system is first-rate, and that the comfortable stadium seating makes moviegoing an enjoyable experience. There’s also a variety of concessions, from standard movie fare like popcorn and candy to chicken wings and pizzas. They even do a special VIP service for those wanting a bit of extra attention.
33. Cinemark Tinsel Town Usa
City: Louisville, KY
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (502) 326-0088
Address: 4400 Towne Center Dr.
Description: Super-clean restrooms, easy parking, and comfortable chairs with movable armrests and reclining seat backs make this one of the most popular cinemas in town. In fact, Cinemark boasts that there’s not a bad seat in the house; this is largely due to stadium-design seating, which means that even when a tall person sits in front of someone shorter, everyone can see the movie. Among other pluses, viewers with special needs will find designated auditoriums with improved wheelchair accessibility.
34. Village 8
City: Louisville, KY
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (502) 897-1870
Address: 4014 Dutchmans Lane
Description: Located in Dupont Village, this St. Matthews landmark continues to be Louisville’s only discount movie house. Operating at full schedule seven days a week, every single day of the year, the Village 8 theaters range in seating capacity from 77 to 189, and can accommodate special shows for large groups. Village 8 also hosts a number of regular events such as the Jewish Film Festival, the Asian Film Series, and the International 48 Hour Film Festival. Village 8 also hosts “Louisville Exclusive Films,” a project that brings a new first-run independent, foreign, or art-house movie to Louisville every Friday. Admission for adult matinees is only $3; evening shows are normally $4 for adults.