Trylon Microcinema

Such a nice little gem in Minneapolis. They screen very rare, Independent and Foreign classics on 35 millimeter and do phenomenal director series as well as local film festivals. Being one of the World’s biggest film buffs, I’m so grateful to have this in Minneapolis to watch some of my favorites on original prints with other film admirers as well as being exposed to new and delightful Classic and modern cinema!

This is a 50 seat microcinema that screens classic and independent movies. You enter their space through the door on Minnehaha and walk through a hallway that will lead you to their very small concession area. They have canned soda and water for sale ($ 1) and plenty of candy for a nominal fee. The theater is tiny and incredibly intimate. I sat in the very front row. Usually I avoid the front row at all costs, but it was fine. I’d probably opt for a seat in the back next time though.
I will definitely come back to Trylon. I am not sure if you can screen the same movies anywhere else in such a nice space. Tickets are less than $ 10 each. The crowd seems to be intelligent and polite. If you’re a fan of classic movies I highly recommend trying them out. Staff are also very friendly.
Parking is extremely easy.

I’m a fan of the Trylon. They show crazy, unique movies, whether they are 70-​year-​old noir pictures or just trashy films from the 80s. The theater is small but once you get seated the comforts are as good as most theaters, with plush, creaky seats close to the screen. The screen itself doesn’t compare to modern theaters but it’s plenty big for this intimate space. The staff is very friendly and all very supportive of the theater’s mission, which more or less is to provide an alternative to the typical Hollywood movie-​going experience and to show films that are either forgotten, lost or overlooked by most audiences.
My one gripe would be on the popcorn. Unlike the affiliated Heights Theater on Central, the popcorn here is rather crunchy, unseasoned and tough. You get too many unpopped seeds and it’s a bit difficult and unsatisfying. Please, Trylon, get a new popcorn machine and I’d be more likely to pop in for a flick. Thanks!

This is a very unique cinema experience. If you’re looking for something fun and interesting, Trylon is a good choice.

After almost going to the Trylon several times, we actually went last night. We were both really surprised at how nice it was. For some reason we thought it would basically be folding chairs with a stand-​up screen. But, no, it is a scaled down version of a regular movie theater with comfy (enough) chairs and a 20 ft screen. The sound and lighting was great. I look forward to seeing lots more movies there. Love that they show lots of noir films and other movies you won’t find at other theaters.

the trylon is a gem that needs to be nurtured and treasured. it runs on pure film passion and there is never even a hint of the kind of snobbery i’ve encountered at other microcinemas. please help it stay alive forever.

Great films so close to home! Popcorn and ginger beer for $ 5? Oh baby. Where else can you find that? What an unexpected bonus.

Adorable! I caught a couple of flicks at the Trylon last weekend, and it was love at first sight. They have interesting films, great service, reasonably priced snacks and the cutest little theater ever. I can’t wait to go back!

Grass-​roots cinema! Volunteer-​run and powered by passion. Variety from high-​brow to low-​brow — it’s all about the love (of the film).
Best movie house in Minneapolis.

I came here for the first time a few weeks ago to see «The Happiness of the Katakuris» for Trash Film. I rarely get over to this neck of the woods, and I wasn’t quite sure if we were in the right place as the Trylon seemed so tiny.
But that, as it turned out, was what made it flippin awesome. There’s a small art gallery area in the lobby, then there is quite literally a room through which you pass to obtain popcorn and then you’re there. About 50ish people can cram into the tiny theatre, and you feel like you’re just in a large living room with a bunch of strangers who are now friends. My first experience here was perfect, and I even got a sweet free poster print for the Katakuris that happily lives on my fridge.
I love that they show rare, random, classic, and downright wtf-​inducing films here. I have filled my calendar with my picks for the next few months and am stoked to be one of the Trylon’s new biggest fans.

Affordable concessions, classic 35 mm films, 50 cozy seats and friendly people!
I would suggest buying your tickets on line. Since there are only 50 seats this guarantees you a seat and you can cruise in and pick up your tix instead of waiting in line. If you have a Paypal account it goes even faster!
The rows are a bit close together so if you’re tall you may want to consider the aisle.
I would say this is a theatre for everyone. You don’t have to be a hipster film buff to fit right in, but if you are thats ok too.
Added bonus: XYandZ art gallery is in front half of bldg so you can view some free modern art before your movie :)

This is one of my favorite movie theaters.
Microcinema, indeed.
This place seats 30 – 40 people,
so it’s an intimate setting.
With this size, I feel like the amount of jerks that talk
during the movie are dramatically downsized.
This place has a gallery in the front, cinema in the back.
I’ve seen some really cool art on display here,
but I’ve only seen stuff on display less than
half the time I’ve come in.
They have concessions, which I’ve never taken advantage of,
but the prices seem comparable.
Tickets are $ 10, so they are competitive with normal prices.
The movie selection here is top notch.
You are always bound to find something interesting and artsy.
Definitely eclectic.
(which tends to weed out the obnoxious gum snappin teens)
The people who work here are nice and helpful.
The Trylon is part of Take Up Productions,
Take Up Productions also runs
The Heights Theater in Inver Grove Heights.
The Heights is worth the hike, it’s a super gorgeous movie theater!

Just heard about this place a few weeks ago, already we’ve seen 39 steps and Ghostbusters. Awesome! Great concessions, their pre-​show ticketing takes paypal, and the line-​up is all kinds of awesome. Twin Cities, please, mob the Trylon with business so they can expand. We can’t loose another revival house. My heart can’t take another Oak Street going out of business. Also, they are walking distance to Town Talk Diner. Suddenly dinner and a movie is transformed into something I might actually like to do.

THE BEST NEW PLACE IN TOWN!!! I can’t wait to see The King of Marvin Gardens when I’m in town in August. I wish I could go to this fabulous little theatre every night. Well, every week at least.

I am so excited about this place! Only fifty seats– tiny. But what a great schedule. And now with equal exchange chocolate bars and buttered popcorn. Seriously, this kind of thing is why I love living in Minneapolis. A little hard to find though– needs a better sign.