Fifth Avenue Cinemas

A good rep: Independent cinemas in Vancouver

Fifth Avenue is definitely your best bet for catching mainstream films with an indie flair. Look here for widely released film festival darlings and all the non-blockbuster Oscar contenders. Its classic box office has you buy tickets outside, before entering the lobby, where you can then indulge in the requisite popcorn, but also ice cream, muffins and freshly brewed coffee. Become a member for deals on movies and enjoy relatively uncrowded theatres — five in all — with comfy seats.