Trylon Cinema

What a great venue! Came here to see a documentary for Sound Unseen and really enjoyed it! Everything about this cinema makes it perfect for anyone who loves film. It's small and intimate, so every seat in the house is a good one. The sound is great, so if you're off to enjoy a film featuring a great soundtrack, you're in for a treat. There's a small concession stand with beverages, popcorn, and candy if you're hungry, and bathrooms that are decorated with iconic bathroom scenes--a fun touch.Easy to find street parking on a Thursday evening, too!

A blessing upon this barren earth. Simply the best for a cinephile. Popcorn is good too. Is this enough characters yet?

Of course I love the Trylon; as a lover of the movies and cinema history, it's hard not to love a charming little temple to movies and cinema history. This location is a new iteration of the Trylon Microcinema which moved from around the corner in the mid 2010s. If you're only familiar with the old location, you'll be pleased to know they now have screenings most nights of the week, and are outfitted with comfortable new seats. No stadium seating and no footrests, but as luxurious as those amenities are, I wouldn't change the atmosphere of the Trylon with anything like that. They have a modern digital projection system, but they also have a 35mm projector and, out of reverence to the classic moviegoing experience, they will use that whenever they can get their hands on a presentable celluloid print. They put their calendar together lovingly and intelligently, and if you have any curiosity about checking out a movie that has stood the test of time, a glance at their upcoming screenings is very likely to attract you into their dainty urban auditorium.Buying tickets online in advance is highly recommended. Showings often sell out, plus the seating is unassigned. The concession stand has a modest selection of candy in addition to popcorn and drinks; all of it is reasonably priced compared with what you get at first-run movie theaters (and considering the drinks are all in cans or bottles). It's cash only at the counter for food & tickets, which is another good reason to get your tickets online.This is a very satisfying venue for anyone who is passionate about movies. If you plan your visit in advance you will very likely have an awesome time, so keep their listings handy.

I went to Trylon for the first time and it was AMAZING!!! If you are a fan of the offbeat this is your place. It's run by volunteers that love film and it shows. They have theme nights - we went on the third Wednesday of the month which is Trash Film Debauchery night. The first Wednesday of the month is Tape Freaks where you show up and don't know what the movie will be. The regular line up has films that you won't find anywhere else in the Twin Cities. It's cheap, it's fun, it's run by passionate cool people. If you are looking for something different for date night, or are just a fan of cult, classic, or unusual films this is your place!

I love the movies they play. Tickets are reasonably priced, popcorn is good. Cash only.

The go-to place for cinema like it should be. The vintage trailers played before each film are worth the price of admission. The Trylon vibe is super cool. I dig it.

Well, this is pretty much one of the most unique and coolest places in the Twin Cities.They show unique and retro movies in a comfortable space. Ever heard of queercore?* Neither had I, but they presented a great documentary about it and I learned a lot. Wanna see obscure silent movies from 100 years ago with a live trio performing the score? Trylon's already been there and done that!If they have anything remotely interesting there, go. And it's unlikely that they won't have something there that isn't interesting.*Queercore was/is a punk movement that shunned the fascist fringes and set to establish the identity of the LGBTQ+ minority within the music scene. It's a fascinating period in music history.

Great theater. It's a bit small, but that's okay. I got to go after the remodel, and things are very nice. They've got new seats, and they're plenty comfortable. The A/C was working just fine, which was a big deal because it's was about 90F and humid outside. I got to see The Great Dictator, and it was very cool. The live band to begin things was a fun touch. All things considered, I wouldn't hesitate to come back soon. They've got a bunch of Halloween movies coming up that are way cool. Popcorn was quite good, too. They don't take CCs at the concession stand, which is a bummer. But, at least I can pay for tickets ahead of time using plastic. Also, Peace Coffee is next door, which I took advantage of because I was looking for an ice coffee.

This is far and away the best movie theater. Honestly if it wasn't there, I wouldn't be into movies at all. Everything is clean, the prices are sane, and the movie selection is incredible. I've watched movies that I've never heard of that are better than anything the regular theaters have 11 months out of the year.It's not all obscure movies. There Will Be Blood is coming up, for example. But they're all well-chosen, like a human is deciding based on what's a good movie.Before each movie, there's maybe two or three minutes on what movies are coming up. And then the movie starts. Both of those are improvements on the big-box theater experience, where 25 minutes of ads is the norm, and occasionally whoever's up there isn't paying attention and doesn't start the movie on time. This has happened to me at both Roseville AMC and Marcus Oakdale.There are 90 seats and 5 parking spots. There's also on-street parking in every direction so I always manage to find a spot within a block or so, but I usually manage to get into the parking lot because I like to show up early, get concessions, dig through the movies for sale shelf, and settle in for a good show.

I LOVE this place. First time there was for the Sinead O'Connor documentary "Nothing Compares". They had the showing months before it was to be released to general audiences. The most comfy seating and just the right size with great snack options.