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Melbourne is littered with incredible, unique independent cinemas.
Like most businesses, cinemas were hit hard by the pandemic – particularly independent cinemas. But with theatres now fully reopened, and plenty of great films showing at the moment, it’s the perfect time to support Melbourne’s vast selection of independent picture houses.
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Astor Theatre
There is no independent cinema in Melbourne more well-known and loved than the Astor Theatre. Based in St Kilda, the 85-year-old cinema is the last single-screen cinema of its kind in Melbourne and is even listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. Not to mention, The Astor even has its own resident cat, Duke.