{"id":200196,"date":"2025-10-15T21:00:05","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T01:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/?p=200196"},"modified":"2025-10-21T19:13:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T23:13:12","slug":"independent-movie-theaters-jersey-shore-nj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/independent-movie-theaters-jersey-shore-nj\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Independent Movie Theaters at the Jersey Shore"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/independent-movie-theaters-jersey-shore-nj-800x533.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"independent movie theaters jersey shore nj\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/independent-movie-theaters-jersey-shore-nj-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/independent-movie-theaters-jersey-shore-nj-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/independent-movie-theaters-jersey-shore-nj-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/independent-movie-theaters-jersey-shore-nj-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/independent-movie-theaters-jersey-shore-nj.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">entertainment<\/div><p>While big-budget blockbusters fill the megaplexes and streaming services make it easy to watch the latest releases from the couch, there\u2019s still nothing like the charm of seeing a movie in a small, independently run theater. From historic cinemas with <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/thrift-consignment-vintage-stores-asbury-park\/\">vintage charm<\/a> to modern spots with curated lineups, independent movie theaters along the Jersey Shore provide a laid-back, nostalgic, and refreshingly offbeat moviegoing experience. Whether you\u2019re into indie flicks, cult classics, or just want to escape the sun for a couple of hours, these local gems serve up character, charm, and curated film selections, often just steps from the boardwalk. <strong>Read on to learn more about independent movie theaters at the Jersey Shore.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-200210\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/independent-movie-theaters-jersey-shore-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"independent movie theaters jersey shore \" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/independent-movie-theaters-jersey-shore-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/independent-movie-theaters-jersey-shore-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/independent-movie-theaters-jersey-shore-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/independent-movie-theaters-jersey-shore-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/independent-movie-theaters-jersey-shore-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/independent-movie-theaters-jersey-shore.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thebasie.org\/venue\/basie-center-cinemas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Basie Center Cinemas<\/a> | 36 White Street, Red Bank<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-200197\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/basie-center-cinemas-red-bank-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"basie center cinemas red bank\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/basie-center-cinemas-red-bank-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/basie-center-cinemas-red-bank-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/basie-center-cinemas-red-bank-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/basie-center-cinemas-red-bank-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/basie-center-cinemas-red-bank-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/basie-center-cinemas-red-bank.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basie Center Cinemas is a local gem that blends small-town charm with big-screen magic. The movie theater opened in October 2020, after the Count Basie Center for the Arts took over operations from Bow Tie Cinemas amid the pandemic. The theater has an intimate moviegoing experience with a lineup that includes everything from arthouse flicks and indie favorites to occasional blockbusters and concert documentaries. The theater also hosts open mic nights and can be rented out for private events. Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase onsite from the Basie Center Cinemas <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thebasie.org\/menu-basie-center-cinemas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bar menu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Adult tickets cost $12.50 while tickets for seniors + children cost $10.00. Tickets to movie screenings at Basie Center Cinemas can be purchased <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thebasie.org\/venue\/basie-center-cinemas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-first-date-restaurants-bars-jersey-shore-nj\/\">Best Jersey Shore Restaurants + Bars for a First Date, Depending on the Vibe<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squaretheatres.com\/movie-theatres\/new-jersey\/rio-grande\/cape-square\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cape Square Entertainment<\/a> | 3801 US-9, Rio Grande<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKFXIzPA0ZS\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKFXIzPA0ZS\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Cape Square Entertainment (@capesquareentertainment)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cape Square Entertainment opened in July 2023 at the old Frank Theatres location on Route 9 in Rio Grande. The space was completely transformed into an 8-screen complex that combines new movie releases with a full-service restaurant and bar, modern bowling lanes, a <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/thrift-consignment-vintage-stores-asbury-park\/\">retro<\/a>-inspired arcade, and high-tech golf simulators all under one roof. Whether catching the latest films, enjoying a meal, dodging rain, or seeking fun activities with friends and family, Cape Square provides a relaxed, all-in-one experience. Adult movie tickets cost $14.54 while senior + children&#8217;s tickets cost $12.19. Tickets and reserved seats for movies at Cape Square Entertainment can be purchased <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squaretheatres.com\/movie-theatres\/new-jersey\/rio-grande\/cape-square\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squaretheatres.com\/movie-theatres\/new-jersey\/stone-harbor\/harbor-square-theatre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harbor Square Theatre<\/a> | 271 96th Street, Stone Harbor<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-200198\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/harbor-square-theatre-stone-harbor-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"harbor square theatre stone harbor\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/harbor-square-theatre-stone-harbor-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/harbor-square-theatre-stone-harbor-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/harbor-square-theatre-stone-harbor-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/harbor-square-theatre-stone-harbor-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/harbor-square-theatre-stone-harbor-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/harbor-square-theatre-stone-harbor.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Harbor Square Theatre first opened its doors in June 1949 as the Harbor Theatre. Since then, this beloved shore town landmark has seen many changes, growing from a single-screen cinema into a sleek and modern four-screen venue. In 2016, local entrepreneurs breathed new life into the theater, carefully preserving its <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/town-names-history-jersey-shore-nj\/\">historic<\/a> charm while adding updated features. Now, Harbor Square Theatre delivers a one-of-a-kind movie experience with cutting-edge digital projection, comfortable stadium seating, and its own Harbor Burger Bar featuring a menu of craft beers and gourmet burgers. Adult movie tickets cost $14.54 while senior + children&#8217;s tickets cost $12.19. Tickets and reserved seats for movies at Harbor Square Theatre can be purchased <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squaretheatres.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squaretheatres.com\/movie-theatres\/new-jersey\/ocean-city\/moorlyn-square\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Moorlyn Square Theatre<\/a> | 837 Moorlyn Terrace, Ocean City<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DOjL8uvDTs2\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DOjL8uvDTs2\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by @moorlynsquaretheatreocnj<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a day of surfing and sunbathing, you can walk up to the Moorlyn Square Theatre \u2013 a movie theater located on the Ocean City boardwalk \u2013 to cool down in the air conditioning + catch the latest theatrical releases. The Moorlyn Square Theatre first opened its doors in 1905 as Moore\u2019s Bowling Casino before transforming into a 1,600-seat movie palace in 1922. After closing in 2018, its future was uncertain until Town Square Entertainment (which also owns Jersey Shore movie theaters: the Harbor Square Theatre, Cape Square Entertainment, Tilton Square Theatre, and Ventor Square Theatre) purchased the building in 2022 to bring it back to life. After extensive renovations, the theater reopened in 2024 and now has four screening rooms with laser projectors, Dolby Atmos sound, and comfortable seating. The revival preserved a treasured piece of Ocean City history and highlights the city\u2019s dedication to providing unforgettable family entertainment experiences to locals and visitors alike. Adult movie tickets cost $14.54 while senior + children&#8217;s tickets cost $12.19. Tickets and reserved seats for movies at Moorlyn Square Theatre can be purchased <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squaretheatres.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/oldmoviesbythesea.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Old Movies by the Sea<\/a> | 4005 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old Movies By The Sea is a charming, historic movie theater located at 4005 Pacific Avenue in Wildwood, New Jersey. Since opening in 1915 as one of the region\u2019s first nickelodeons, which was an early model of a movie theater that typically cost a nickel to enter and played continuous short films, it has been thoughtfully revived to deliver a distinctive cinematic experience. The theater includes a cozy 40-seat indoor auditorium and a 35-seat <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-restaurants-outdoor-seating-asbury-park-nj\/\">outdoor<\/a> area with an 85-inch screen, ideal for movie nights, comedy shows, private events, and live music. Though it does not have a consistently active schedule of screenings and events, Old Movies By The Sea serves as Wildwood&#8217;s only operational movie theater, providing a nostalgic yet modern entertainment option for locals and visitors. Check the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/oldmoviesbythesea.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and official <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/Old-Movies-By-The-Sea-100087362252475\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for event announcements + updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/showroomcinemas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The ShowRoom Cinema<\/a> | 707 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-200203\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/showroom-cinema-asbury-park-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"showroom cinema asbury park\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/showroom-cinema-asbury-park-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/showroom-cinema-asbury-park-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/showroom-cinema-asbury-park-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/showroom-cinema-asbury-park-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/showroom-cinema-asbury-park-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/showroom-cinema-asbury-park.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tucked into the heart of downtown Asbury Park, The ShowRoom Cinema provides a refreshing alternative to the typical moviegoing experience. Since opening in 2009, this independently owned theater has been known for its curated selection of indie films, documentaries, and themed-movie nights. The theater closed in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, but new owner Daria Parr and her family took it under their wing to keep independent cinema alive in town. The ShowRoom\u2019s calendar features everything from <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/movies-filmed-jersey-shore-nj\/\">film<\/a> festivals to artist Q&amp;As and comedy acts. Tickets to screenings at The ShowRoom Cinema cost $15.00 and can be purchased on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/showroomcinemas.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smodcastlecinemas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smodcastle Cinemas<\/a> | 82 First Avenue, Atlantic Highlands<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smodcastle Cinemas is a movie theater in Atlantic Highlands that actor, writer, and producer Kevin Smith \u2014 the mastermind behind the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clerks<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jay and Silent Bob<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> films \u2014 owns. Smith\u2019s five-screen movie house, Smodcastle\u202fCinemas, has a rich <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/town-names-history-jersey-shore-nj\/\">history<\/a> that dates back over a century. It originally opened as the Atlantic Theatre in 1921 and evolved through several iterations before Smith and his partners breathed new life into the space, reopening it as Smodcastle\u202fCinemas in early 2022. Today, the cinema has 783 seats across its intimate auditoriums, blending first-run blockbusters with indie gems, cult classics, and even hosts its own annual SModcastle\u202fFilm Festival, which celebrates global storytelling under Smith\u2019s curatorial vision. Beyond movies, Smodcastle hosts Q&amp;As, festivals, special screenings, and spotlights local filmmakers. Adult tickets cost $11.00 while senior + children&#8217;s tickets cost $9.00 and can be purchased on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smodcastlecinemas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smodcastle Cinemas website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squaretheatres.com\/movie-theatres\/new-jersey\/northfield\/tilton-square\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tilton Square Theatre<\/a> | 331 Tilton Road, Northfield<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DOjNwwYkYqE\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DOjNwwYkYqE\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Tilton Square Theatre (@tiltonsquaretheatre)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Tilton Square Theatre has that cozy, local theater feel but with all the bells and whistles of a modern cinema: reclining seats, Dolby Atmos sound, and even an IMAX screen. It\u2019s located in the Tilton Shopping Center on Tilton Road, just 15 miles from Atlantic City. It originally opened in 1965 as The Tilton Theatre. It closed in September 2018 and was taken over by Town Square Entertainment (the same owners as the Harbor Square Theatre, Cape Square Entertainment, Moorlyn Square Theatre, and Ventor Square Theatre) and reopened as the Tilton Square Theatre in 2019. Adult movie tickets cost $14.54 while senior + children&#8217;s tickets cost $12.19. Tickets and reserved seats for movies at Tilton Square Theatre can be purchased in advance <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squaretheatres.com\/movie-theatres\/new-jersey\/northfield\/tilton-square\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/movie-theaters-hudson-county-north-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Movie Theaters in the Hudson County Area for Your Next Date Night<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squaretheatres.com\/movie-theatres\/new-jersey\/ventnor-city\/ventnor-square\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ventnor Square Theatre<\/a> | 5211 Ventnor Avenue, Ventnor City<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ventnor Square Theatre in Ventnor City is the last remaining movie house on Absecon Island. The movie theater originally opened in 1922 as a single-screen cinema and was reimagined in an art deco style in 1936. In the late 1970s, it became a twin theater \u2013 a movie theater with two separate viewing screens. In 2021, it was reborn at the Ventnor Square Theatre with three screens, new seats, and Dolby sound. The largest theater features 272 cushioned seats. The space also has a stage for live events. The theatre also boasts a 1920s-inspired <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-first-date-restaurants-bars-jersey-shore-nj\/\">restaurant<\/a> and bar called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nuckyskitchenspeakeasy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nucky\u2019s Kitchen + Speakeasy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Adult movie tickets cost $14.54 while senior + children&#8217;s tickets cost $12.19. Advanced tickets and reserved seats for movies at Ventnor\u00a0 Square Theatre can be purchased <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squaretheatres.com\/movie-theatres\/new-jersey\/ventnor-city\/ventnor-square\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Follow @thejerseyshoregirl_ on\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thejerseyshoregirl_\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thehobokengirl\/?hl=en\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0for the latest Jersey Shore updates,\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/twilight-lion-90332.myflodesk.com\/jrf4qhj7qk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/view.flodesk.com\/pages\/62f92877e5ea6b3d8aea50ad\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">sign up for our weekly newsletter here<\/a>\u00a0that shares everything you missed each week, and check out our\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/events\/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">events calendar<\/a>, which has over 40+ events weekly to peruse.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/category\/lifestyle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-120157\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/1-e1658249565719-800x240.jpg\" alt=\"read more button\" width=\"300\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/1-e1658249565719-800x240.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/1-e1658249565719-1024x307.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/1-e1658249565719-768x230.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/1-e1658249565719-585x176.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/1-e1658249565719.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>entertainmentWhile big-budget blockbusters fill the megaplexes and streaming services make it easy to watch the latest releases from the couch, there\u2019s still&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":386,"featured_media":200209,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[9644,8833,8834,7997,9657,9661,9640,9421,9656],"tags":[9698,9673,9702,9755],"class_list":["post-200196","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-asbury-park","category-culture","category-entertainment","category-lifestyle","category-ocean-city","category-red-bank","category-jersey-shore-towns","category-the-mainland","category-wildwood","tag-entertainment","tag-jersey-shore","tag-lifestyle","tag-tlg"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.6 (Yoast SEO v27.6) - 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