In the 1920’s, Ithaca was known as a “Film Capital”. Many of the early films, including the Perils of Pauline, were produced at Wharton Studios in Stewart Park. Today, Ithaca supports three independent movie theaters and one multiplex first run theater.
Cornell Cinema
Cornell Cinema screens nearly 400 films per year, including first-run, foreign and classic films. The Cinema is a program of the Department of Theater, Film, and Dance and is co-sponsored by the Dean of Students.
Regal Cinemas Ithaca Mall Stadium 14
40 Catherwood Road (in the Pyramid Mall)
(607) 257-2700
This new first run multiplex (with stadium seating) is located in the Pyramid Mall.
Fall Creek Pictures
1201 North Tioga Street
(607) 272-1256
The small theater plays independent films in the Fall Creek residential area of Ithaca.
Cinemapolis
Located on The Commons in the Center Ithaca Building
(607) 277-6115
Cinemapolis, which is located on The Commons, plays about two independent movies a week.
Cornell Cinema/CU2Nite
(607) 255-3522
Current Cornell campus events site with information abut all performances, sporting events and campus films. The Cornell Cinema plays a variety of movies which usually includes popular movies before they go to DVD.
