Violet Crown Cinema

Think Alamo Drafthouse-style—reserved, comfortable seating with fold-out dining tables and drink holders for high-quality food and beverage choices—but more intimate and with a focus on independent films (they still show studio selections, but offer more international and documentary choices). Worried about parking downtown? Ain’t no thang: spaces in an adjacent garage are validated for up to four hours. The only downside for some might be that there is no wait service inside the auditoriums, so you’ll need to order prior to the movie or leave to get more snacks on your own. Then again, it’s a plus not having someone constantly trying to sneak by you while you’re focused on the flick.