LIVE AT THE APOLLO CINEMA “We might be a small, indie-rep cinema but we can easily compete with the multiplexes,” says Matt MacKinnon, co-owner of Apollo Cinema. “In fact, we even do one better: we serve beer.”
A fact not lost on customers who happily sip on the local craft libations the flowing community spirit in Downtown Kitchener’s newest theatre-meets-eatery space – Apollo Cinema. Specializing as a space to see first-run, cult, indie, and classic films, Apollo is also a dynamic venue where owners Matt MacKinnon, Andy Willick, and Daniel Demois, are keen to develop community in the heart of Downtown Kitchener.
Apollo has been screening movies for the last year, and has quickly developed a loyal following. The owners aren’t without their badges in the film scene; Matt was a film programmer at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and Andy and ran Toronto’s Fox Cinema. “We offer interesting films with a great viewing experience, and it’s amazing to see people excited about what we are trying to do,” says Andy. Beyond movies, Apollo has a community-