A packed theater at Fleur Cinema for the showings of the 2011 48 Hour Film Project.
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Catch a flick at indie theaters Fleur Cinema & Café The Fleur Cinema and Café is where you go for the most intelligent Hollywood films, the critically acclaimed indie and international movies, even the occasional local production. Combine that with modern decor, a diverse menu of concessions and reasonable prices — in a refurbished space that once was occupied by a run-of-the-mill multiplex. If you’re looking to see the films that will garner Oscar buzz and win all the Spirit awards, head to the Fleur. 4545 Fleur Drive; 287-4545; fleurcinema.com. The Varsity Theatre Only one film plays at a time at Dogtown’s Varsity, which highlights art-house films in a deep historical theater space that feels pulled from another generation. This is also the most
economical option around, with cheap ticket prices and a small smattering of concessions that are the cheapest around. This unchanging theater has long been a haven for those craving a bit of culture with their films. One of the few places in town to catch a subtitled foreign film or domestic indie.
Copper Creek 9: East University Avenue and Copper Creek Drive, Pleasant Hill; 266-2676
1207 25th St.; 277-0404; varsitydesmoines.com.
Paramount 7: 105 S. First St., Indianola; 961-2661
More area theaters:
Blank SCI IMAX Dome Theater; 401 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway; 2744629
Century 20 Jordan Creek: 101 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines (Jordan Creek Town Center); 440-6255 Cinemark Movies 12: 1317 Buckeye Ave., Ames; (800) 326-3246, code 1207 Cinemark North Grand 5: 2801 Grand Ave.; Ames; (800) 326-3246, code 1225 Cobblestone 9: 8501 Hickman Road, Urbandale; 225-0986
Merle Hay Cinema: 3800 Merle Hay Road (in the mall); 52-0804 Nova 10 Cinemas: 4353 Merle Hay Road; 270-8221
Southridge 12: Southeast 14th Street and Army Post Road; 331-3456 Springwood 9: 2829 Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny; 964-5500 Wynnsong 16: Northeast 86th Street and Interstate Highway 35/80; 331-0500
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