My favourite movie theatre in town. Judging by recent programming, they have recommited to taking chances on bringing in interesting films. Some are flopsbut others are real gems that I appreciate the opportunity to see in a theatre with an audience. Love their partnerships with groups like Calgary Underground Film Festival, Night Terrors and Science in Cinema

As a big fan of movie theaters, the Globe simultaneously embodies and undermines the things I love about the industry.

On one hand, it's nice to see a throwback to the older days of cinema where everything feels very antique and rustic... but surely, there's a way to do that without having it feel unmaintained. I didn't get the time warp effect of feeling like I'd stepped into a theater IN the... more

One of my favorite go to places for entertainment in Calgary. I simply love going to the movies. Blockbuster, Arthouse, comedy, drama, obscure independent I love them all and the Globe shows an awesome variety. With the demise of the Uptown this is the only independent downtown. Don't get me wrong I love and support the Plaza too but it's officially not downtown. Price is more reasonable on... more

I had no idea this even existed!
I am so glad a couple of friends asked us to come to this quaint, old theater to watch an underground film. I believe there is a film fest going on and it ends tomorrow.
We arrived 10 minutes before the show and there was not too bad of a line-up surprisingly and there were ushers at the entrance letting you know where to wait, asking if you had tickets already,... more

I love this little theatre. It's comfortable, they have good sound and decent screens, the staff is always polite and it's never ridiculously busy. The seats are comfy, there's tons of leg room, and if you can get a seat towards the middle/back, there's enough of a slope to the floor that you can see over the person in front of you. Best of all, they pick terrific films to show, high quality... more

Very friendly staff and such a wonderful time...... totally worth going to this theater to avoid ignorant little kids that do not know how to act in a theater and enjoy whatever your seeing. We saw an older movie made in 2012 and it made that movie a whole lot better.

As a fellow reviewer said in their post, Nyssa R., I dont think you really know what your talking about. The Plaza is still up... more

YAY! While Landmark Cinemas may have pulled out, the landlord of the building has descided to keep the cinema open as an art house movie theatre! This rocks!

Review #2 of Yelp's 30 Day Challenge 2012

The Globe cinema is obviously an older style cinema, and unfortunately it's not an independently owned one, but you get the independent-owned feel from it anyway, though it is sad that the Uptown and Plaza are no longer and I don't believe there are any more independent theaters in Calgary at this point.

There are two concessions and two sets of... more

With the demise of The Uptown, this is the last bastion for art house film lovers in the downtown core. Sure, the Cineplex in Eau Claire sometimes shows art house or indie flicks, but The Globe fills a niche in Calgary that I wish more theatres would cater to.

The theatre is owned by Landmark, and they've outsourced some of their advertising to Cineplex, so you can actually check out a good... more

One of the best in cinema. Of the old school variety, cheap tickets, cheap popcorn and they show great films with a great crowd. And no half hour of t.v commercials before the film comes on. Just a few trailers and straight in. So throw a suit on, don yourself up and stroll downtown for something on the real Silver Screen.

PS only thing missing is a bar (see the Uptown)

I went here b/c I got the hookups for tickets to the Calgary Underground Film Festival show. Doppleganger Paul, funny movie!

Anyways the last time I was here it was for a Bukowski film that I skipped school to watch. Yeah I'm old enough to admit I played hooky, now it's on to the big boy stuff like binge drinking, chasing lost leggy women, and late-night writing sprees, just like Bukowski.
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Okay so Rob & I have been here about 3 times now. It's a little different from most theatres in the sense that you have to wait outside (like, on the sidewalk) for the manager to come unlock the doors about 15 minutes before the movie starts. He does that to keep street people from loitering, and in downtown, who could blame him? Anyways, the prices are super-reasonable! On Tuesdays, they have... more

I love this cinema. A short jaunt from my house and it always plays unique movies. While the seats are not the most comfortable, for $10 I won't complain, too much.

I'm not really a movie person. I do not watch a ton of movies as I find most to be predictable and not worth my time.

When I go to the theatre, I don't want to sit in front of a ton of annoying teenagers all talking really loudly about how they can't believe that Jessie broke up with Chris or recapping something unimportant that happened last night on the Bachelor. I want to watch my damn... more

I am surprised by the face that I have never reviewed The Globe before. After a visit to The Globe Cinema this past weekend, I will attempt to write a review, and try not to let it be affected by the obnoxious trashy girls in the downstairs bathroom who didn't know how to close the stall doors, and kept yelling "I'M NOT EVEN DRUNK THOUGH!" Ew.

One thing I will give The Globe, is that there is... more

I really love the feel and the look of this theatre. It's wonderful for seeing movies at the film festival and first-run indie pics. Has a very personal quality to it even in a full house. Great for first dates and with friends.

I love the Globe Theatre for the tiny lobby, the two theatres (one upstairs, one down), the small condiment stands and the piece of Calgary History and Indie Film love that it embodies. Is it tiny? Yeah, the theatres are small and only mildly comfortable. The popcorn still comes in human sized bags. The staff tend more toward film lover than disenfranchised teenager (though they have those... more

When I see a movie, I like to see it in all its glory. I like a HUGE screen, I like comfy seats, I like leg room and I like the excitement of a big lobby, a huge concession area, and lots of movie-going crowds.

For me, The Globe isn't on my 'Top 3' theatres to frequent in Calgary. It's the theatre you go to when you want to see the 'interesting' films, you know, the ones that don't normally... more

This is, without hesitation, my favourite cinema in Calgary. It's not fancy, but it's clean, the movies are normally interesting, and the place is not blocked with various idiots and ruffians.