Are there any local beauties showing great films, new or old?
Duh.
Sunray Cinema
12332 University Mall Ct
Tampa, FL 33612
Sunray Cinema is co-owned by Shana David-Massett and Tim Massett, who previously operated out of a historic theater in Jacksonville. Now, the theater is located in a building attached to the University Mall near the University of South Florida. The venue has a total of fourteen screens as well as a wide array of concessions, including vegan options. While the theater is no stranger to new releases, they also consistently host indie and special screenings, most recently a film event spanning multiple weeks in which the entirety of David Lynch’s Twin Peaks series was screened.
Upcoming Screenings:
2026 Oscar Nominated Shorts- Animation ~ February 20th
2026 Oscar Nominated Shorts- Live Action ~ February 20th
Found Footage Fest Vol. 11 LIVE ~ April 3rd
Tampa Theatre
711 N Franklin St
Tampa, FL 33602
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Tampa Theatre, located downtown, is a historic theatre space that hosts recent releases as well as vault picks, special screenings, and live events. The atmosphere is exceptional, and makes this theatre stand out as one of the most fabulous places to indulge in cinema in the wider-Tampa area.
Upcoming Screenings:
Black Love Classics Series ~ Every Sunday in February
My Bloody Valentine (1981) ~ February 13th
Arco (2025) ~ February 15th & 16th
Synecdoche, New York (2008) ~ February 18th
Tampa Bay Jewish Film Festival ~ February 20th
Oscar Nominated Live Action Short Films ~ February 20th- March 2nd
Oscar Nominated Animated Short Films ~ February 20th- March 1st
Oscar Nominated Documentary Short Films ~ February 21st- March 1st
Grey Gardens (1975) ~ February 25th
The Beach Theatre
315 Corey Ave
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
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After a hiatus, the Beach Theatre in St. Petersburg is back and ready to serve you with fabulous vintage films and new releases alike. Located less than five minutes from St. Pete Beach, this theater offers spectacles inside the theater space, and outside. Plan your day in St. Pete with a trip to the beach and finish the night by walking to the Beach Theatre, where there is a film flavor for everyone.
Upcoming Screenings:
Sinners (2025) ~ February 12th
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) ~ February 14th & 16th
In the Mood For Love (2000) ~ February 14th
Grey Gardens (1975) ~ February 16th & 19th
Make Me Famous (2021) ~ February 20th-21st
Silver Moon Drive-In
4100 New Tampa Hwy
Lakeland, FL 33815
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A quaint cinematic oasis just off New Tampa Highway, Silver Moon Drive-In Theater shows multiple new releases per night on their two screens. With classic concessions available, this theater brings back all the nostalgia of 80s drive-in dates with a modern comfort.
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Upcoming Screenings:
Zootopia 2
Lilo & Stitch
The Strangers: Chapter 3
The Long Walk