Cinéma Moderne isn’t just a movie theatre—it’s a Mile End gathering spot that folds film, conversation, and good food into one sharp little package. Opened in 2018 by Alexandre Domingue and Roxanne Sayegh, the 54-seat micro-cinema screens an eclectic mix of auteur films, international festival circuit gems, shorts, and documentaries year-round. Equipped with 4K laser projection, 16mm and 35mm projectors, and Dolby Atmos sound, the room is built to do justice to any era or genre. Out front, the café-bar serves up local coffee, cocktails inspired by classic films, and easygoing plates like steamed buns and charcuterie, with everything priced to stay accessible. You can take your drink into the theatre, linger on the sunny terrasse, or stick around after the credits roll for a post-film debate. In a neighbourhood that’s no stranger to hybrid spaces, Cinéma Moderne stands out as one of the city’s most inviting.
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