Toronto’s Indie Cinema Scene Is Booming: “It’s a Different Experience than, like, the Cineplex”

Writer Corey Atad details Toronto’s repertory cinema scene as thriving post-pandemic, attracting increased attendance, particularly among younger audiences. The Revue, Fox Theatre, and Paradise Theatre offer diverse programming, themed nights, and special events. TIFF Cinematheque, with free memberships for those under twenty-five, draws a younger crowd interested in classic films. These venues provide an alternative to mainstream multiplexes, offering a distinctive cinema experience.