Buenos Aires Cinemas

There’s no shortage of cinemas in Buenos Aires, from art house establishments to smaller independent theaters and massive megaplexes. Many of the city’s older theaters can be found on the section of Avenida Corrientes in Microcentro, though the newer, flashier complexes tend to be in more residential areas. Still, a number of the city’s major shopping centers, including Patio Bullrich , Galerías Pacífico , and Abasto house sleek cinemas. Throughout the city, Hollywood blockbusters are by far the easiest to find, though the larger theaters will also show Argentine and foreign films, as will the smaller, independent theaters; the MALBA , for example, runs an excellent series of art films. Most foreign films will be in the original language with Spanish subtitles, though this is not always the case; check beforehand to avoid bad dubbing. We’ve listed a selection of centrally located cinemas below, though there are many, many more; check out www.infobae.com/cartelera/destacadas_cine.html for a complete listing of theaters, movies, and showtimes.

Arteplex, Av. Cabildo (☎4781 6500), between Congreso and Ugarte. Arteplex is an arthouse cinema with 4 theaters named after movie greats. Tickets M-W AR$12, Th-Su AR$16 after the first showing. Discounts for seniors and children under 11.
Cine Cosmos, Av. Corrientes 2046, Balvanera (☎4953 5405; www.cinecosmos.com). S Callao. This small theater shows independent and foreign films, including some Hollywood blockbusters, on 2 screens. Tickets AR$10-15.
Cine Lorca, Corrientes 1428, Microcentro (☎4371 5077). S Uruguay. A small, central theater that shows anything ranging from Hollywood flicks to foreign and independent films on 2 screens. Tickets AR$12-18.
Cinemark Palermo, Beruti 3399, at Bulnes, Palermo (☎0800 222 2463). S Bulnes. This large complex shows 6-7 films, usually all Hollywood pictures. Tickets AR$15-20.
Compleja Tita Morello, Suipacha 442, Microcentro (☎4322 1195). S Carlos Pellegrini. Having sworn off the Hollywood blockbuster, this older theater shows 4-6 Argentine movies, as well as 2-3 foreign films. Tickets AR$7, students AR$5.
Espacio INCAA (Instituto Nacional de Arte Audiovisuales): Cine Gaumont, Av. Rivadavia 1635, Microcentro (☎4371 3050). S Congreso. Usually screens 3-4 Argentine new releases and independent films. Tickets AR$4, students AR$2.50.
Gen. Paz, Av. Cabildo 2702 (☎4781 1412). This cinema has 6 theaters that show mainstream Hollywood movies. Tickets sold outside. Tickets M-W AR$12, Th-Su AR$16 after the first showing. Discounts for seniors and children under 11.
Sala Leopoldo Lugones, Corrientes 1530, 10th fl., Microcentro (☎0800 333 5254; www.teatrosanmartin.com.ar/cine). S Uruguay. Located in the Complejo Teatral San Martín, this small cinema usually shows 1-2 arthouse flicks; check the website for what’s currently playing. Tickets AR$7, students AR$4.
Showcase Cinemas, Av. Monroe 1655 (☎4786 3232 or 4780 3349). This megacomplex includes a 10-theater cinema, McDonald’s, fast-food parrilla, and a bookstore. As if that’s not enough, there’s even a bowling alley, Paloko Bowling. Perfect for catching that blockbuster you’ll miss back at home. Bowling M-Th AR$12 per person, F-Su and holidays AR$14. Theater open M-Th and 10am-midnight F-Sa 10am-3am.
Village Recoleta, at Junín and Lopez, Recoleta (☎0810 810 2463; www.villagecines.com). S Pueyrredón. A massive, ultra-modern complex that houses several restaurants, cafes, and stores, as well as over a dozen screens. Shows a wide variety of Hollywood blockbusters, Argentine and foreign pictures, and independent films. Tickets AR$15-20. Additional locations listed on their website.