I have been to this old cinema a couple of times to see Art House type movies and previews. The cinema is much smaller than the bigger ones and the seats are more comfortable.

The first time we went unfortunately the movie was having technical problems and after waiting for 40 minutes or so and nothing happened we were told to come back another day. This was quite disappointing as we live at least 45 minutes away. We were given free tickets and we came back and this time the movie did work. Thank goodness. Also, because we had problems the previous time they also gave us two more free tickets to come back another time.

This was good of them. I haven't used the tickets but better soon. Thanks.

Sure its a small cinema, unlike the main stream ones like village, but its a nice venue and handy location in Lygon Street, so you can go for dinner and a movie.

I enjoy going to Nova to see independent, art house movies which it features often.

Glad that there is a cinema in Carlton, but it is rather small and the sound quality isn't so great either. Staff seem like they don't want to be there. This cinema is quaint, but would not be my first choice to watch a movie.

These guys have the best range of movies, and it's a great location - handy to the city and lots of great venues for eating and drinking and socialising pre/post-movie. People seem to love the tiny cinemas and cosy/intimate feel, but in some of the smaller cinemas (or when with a larger group) the size has seemed a bit small to me. But it's not a big deal. Overall it's a nice friendly relaxed feel and a nice change from the noisy crowded mainstream cinemas.

I think the Nova is one of the best cinemas in melbourne. They have a great range of movies, both blockbuster and more arthouse and intenational. The cinemas are comfortable and have great sound.

A good selection of mainstream, arthouse and documentary pictures. The cinema boxes are slightly smaller than your village & hoyts boxes. However this does not seem to detract from the actual movie experience.
Mondays are great value @ $5 for any movie pre 4pm.

beats the multiplex cinemas anyday! Super cheap specials on Mondays and I love the almost "lounge room" feel of some of the smaller cinemas inside it. Would still go to see some movies on the bigger screens elsewhere but love the selection of great obscure films they show here

A great cinema. Cheapest tickets in town on Monday before 4 pm for $6 & after 4 pm $8 (except public holidays). Great array of snacks at the kiosk & excellent movies.

They offer a little bit different variety of movies than your regular cinema, I'd suggest coming here if you like quirky movies that you have never heard of before. Simply buy your tickets and then head upstairs to the candy bar and cinema rooms.

Consistently great value, always great film selection of mainstream, international and arthouse, and so convenient to get to! Also monday movie prices are excellent.