This is one of the best places to see current art-house and foreign films in Boston. The theatres are well-designed with nice architectural + interior design touches, and importantly, have good screens and sound. Gourmet snack bar provides espresso. Parking is discounted at the garage next to the theatre, for about $2.50 for four hours.

Across the street is an old warehouse cluster aka Kendall Square that has a fabulous restaurant, The Blue Room, as well as a few hangout places like Beantowne Coffeehouse and Flattop Johnny's pool hall for pre or post-movie hanging out/libation. I used to escape to this theatre on a regular basis after work to get lost in another dimension, sometimes enjoying a whole screen just to myself and a few others. Nightime and weekendshowings are usually crowded so get there on the early side.