I love aperture! We are so lucky to have this cinema here! I see all of my foreign and independent movies here! In addition, aperture has special events.

Its a small cinema, with four screens, the one I saw much smaller than a traditional one. It creates a much more intimate feeling, like you are in some rich persons basement screening a movie. We were also introduced to the film by an employee, so it can be really hands on. Concessions are artsy as well, you can get gourmet popcorn made in NC, etc. And the movies are going to be more artsy as well, so if thats your thing you should definetely visit. Its a beautiful building.

Great venue with great content. Love the ambiance. It is a great theater to see a movie without feeling like the venue is trying to be bigger than the movie.

So sweet. Popcorn was excellent. Beautiful films. It is refreshing to watch a movie in a classic chair. We will go back for sure.

Amazing movie subtitles

Continue to love the vibe and number of great films offered at a/perture. The clientele can sometimes be a little snotty, but thats hardly the fault of the theater management or the employees. A reasonable value for the experience.

A lot of people overlook this jewel. Its intimate and you can have have a glass of wine. They cater to a variety of genres & independent films, but dont be put off - weve never been disappointed. The also offer first run shows. Grab a bite to eat or a cup of coffee before or after, this theater is in the mix of everything within walking distance.

I love that we have a theater like this in Winston Salem! The atmosphere is modern, yet cozy, with all the amenities you would want in a movie theater plus the fun bonus of local craft beverage offerings. The staff is friendly and helpful, running a one-stop-shop counter where you purchase tickets, food, and beverages all at once. And of course, the best part is that a/perture offers offbeat films, most of which you wouldnt find at a mainstream movie theater. Parking downtown is always challenging, so be sure to budget plenty of time to park/walk to the cinema before your movie starts. All-in-all: highly recommend!

Its quickly become my favorite place to see movies. With friendly staff, a diverse concession stand, and selection of avant-garde or lesser know movies it creates a relaxed environment.

A/perture is a great, small venue theater. Much of what they play isnt shown at the chain theaters. Very friendly staff. Good concessions with good beer choices. Great vibe. Could use a curtain or something in front or behind the door to block/filter the light when the door is owned during the film.

Saw the film Harriet and this is the kind of film that the only art space in Winston-Salem should be showing! Plus its a charming space, 3-4 screens, none of them seating over 100 people.

Small theater, excellent movies. Just saw pain and glory w Antonio Banderas. Excellent.

My wife and I go to Aperture often. Can’t wait until Bus 40 is finished. It is great to visit downtown Winston, see an Independent film and visit a local eatery.

I’m so appreciative of the great films shown here!

Fantastic set up for art movie fanatics

Quirky and fun... Always enjoy going. They have movies that are creative... That will never appear in a regular theater.

This is a solid local theater that plays movies that may sometimes be hard to find elsewhere, as well as popular ones. The movies actually start on time, just about, which I really appreciate. The screens are fairly small, but for the movies that they choose to show, they’re fine. It’s not really a place to see the big blockbusters, but for what they do, they do it well. And it’s non profit so you’re helping out in some sense. Tickets also cheaper than larger theaters

I visited the cinema for the first time last week and watched Echo in the Canyon. The theaters are snug but you can tell they love film.

Love the small theaters. Makes the movie experience more intimate.

The best theater in Winston - seriously nowhere else does as much for the indie movie scene in this area as Aperture. The staff are super chill and the theater atmosphere is generally 10/10 - great selection of movies, great popcorn, and a tangible, positive impact

Not fancy but great staff and great place to watch non mainstream movies.

Always a fun experience. Normally older movies and you can order alcohol.

A wonderful part of downtown Winston Salem NC! And they serve Foothills IPAs!!!

Great small theater that shows indie films. Second time here and love it.

Still looking for a theater where the audience is there to watch the movie. Thought a small, independent theater was worth a shot, but half the audience was busy talking and checking their phones. By the time other people are having to shout shut up its time to call it a night and question why I bother trying to see movies at release anymore.Also worth noting that this theater was literally a pain in the neck; the screen was way up by the ceiling even though the seats were regular theater seats.

The Black Candle - Movie Premiere was information packed! Im so glad I had the experience at the Aperture Theatre. The staff was very hospitable.

Love this non profit theater. It has a warm, comfortable, inviting atmosphere. Come if you are a film lover, its the perfect place.

Always a pleasure to see films from a wide variety of countries and artists.

Experience was wonderful. Friendly staff

A/perture is a great little theater. I wish their screens were a little lower on the wall, though. You almost have to stare up the ceiling to watch the movie. In fairness I got used to it after a few minutes. Im rather hard of hearing and the volume was pretty low as well. I can hear fine in mainstream theaters. So maybe they could turn it up a bit. Still, it was a great experience and my wife and I are already planning our next movie outing here.Side note: Its amazing how few people mess with their cell phones during the movies at an indie film house! Is it because theyre smarter? Hmm...

Really comfy, hip vibe. Loved seeing The Favourite here.

Very bizarre layout. Paid $10 for a movie ticket, only to sit in a tiny conference room with a flat screen TV in the basement to watch the movie. Wanted to be able to say I had seen this rare indie flick on the big screen but honestly cant brag to that now, since anyone with a TV at home will have the same experience I did once it comes to redbox. In the future, I will ask first if the movie Im choosing is on an actual theater screen or if Ill be watching it in a closet.

Whenever Im looking for limited releases, lesser know, and foreign films A/Perture always has me covered. Their intimate theater setting allows you to relax and focus solely on the film without distractions that can come with the larger theaters. Highly reccomend going and checking it out!

Cool movie-going experience. Great place to catch foreign/indie films not playing anywhere else.

Lets support this wonderful movie theatre!

Love it! Favorite theatre specialized in a variety of big and small time pictures. Always a pleasure to visit.

If you are tired of the standard movie fare, this is the place to go. The movie options are interesting and different and sure to make you think.The beer and wine selections are good and reasonably priced unlike standard theaters.I theater chairs comfortable and the theater was clean. The only downside of Theater 2 is that each row is about 10 seats and you can only enter on one end of the row which makes it a little awkward if the person next to the wall needs to get out.Well definitely go back.

Nice theater, seats were a little snug

Our favorite theater hands down.

I just love the atmosphere, friendy customer service, and convenient location! One of My Favorite Things!

Wonderful atmosphere! Great concessions!

I love this nonprofit theater! I wish their popcorn was a bit tastier. My only advice is to get there early. The rooms are smaller and it is easier to sell out. Great place!

Great area resource, showing films not shown anywhere else in the Triad. Contains multiple small theater areas with very comfortable seating. Good selection of beverages and snacks. Its a not-for-profit organization and Triad area film lovers would do well to support this place. Attend and donate!

Fantastic little indy movie theater. They get a the great independent movies and a few of the mainstream ones. The theaters are smallish, but the seats are comfortable, the place is clean, and their food/drink offerings are good

Great independent theater. Love the layout and decor. Always clean and professional.

I love this quaint movie theater downtown Winston-Salem!

Great place. Adult beverages. Comfortable seating. Watch the movies not in the mainstream. Special events too

The movie theater itself is small and uncomfortable. Tickets are not cheap, but its a non profit so its okay. Workers are hipster elitists. Someone stole my beer from the bar and they didnt car.From a purely capitalist point dont go here it sucks, from an artists point come here because it needs the business.

If you expect reclining seats, a wide screen cinematic experience with THX sound, this is not the place for you. But if you like veering from the mainstream, this place might be what you’re looking for. It’s nice that there is someplace that features non box office smash hits.

Great little independent movie theater with a wonderful selection of movies, not just the biggest Hollywood releases.

My mother and I went to go watch Lady Bird over the Holidays. We had such a great experience. Shared a glass of wine and some great company!

A wonderful experience. Unique and comfortable. Will return often.

Its a small, almost private theatre experience. If theres a movie on the big screen, save some money and come here. Combined with the art and that its a non-profit, theyve got a great atmosphere that feels more relaxed and less Why did you bring your 6yo to an R rated film?

The film, Vanilla, was a weak comedy built on cardboard-type characters usually found in sitcom shows. The whole film was gimmicky, and characters came through as false even when pretending to be open.

Neat little theater. They really know what movies to show. I would recommend it!

Wonderful concept. Great management. Excellent playlists. Environmentally conscious. Comfortable and welcoming facilities.

Called all day to see the time capsule relics, no one would answer. I just wanted to know what time the display would be removed. We drove here, parked, walked 4 blocks in the cold to be told with a very sarcastic attitude by a young lady sorry but they already took it away no serious care about the fact that we arrived with our children to see the history but missed out. If they would have just answered the phone (the number you advertised online) I would have known when to come. So very aggravated with the rude and inconsiderate behaviour of this lady. The young man seemed very apologetic and disappointed for us missing the whole thing.

Cute and clean theater, shows a wide variety of lesser known or independent films

Well curated selection of prestige films with very reasonable pricing.

Intimate movie theater where you can enjoy independent films.

This is a great mixture of your hometown theater blended with a downtown art house cinema. Concessions include adult beverages, nice upscale candy or ice cream, in addition to the usual theater fare. The screening rooms are intimate but also have updated sound and video so youre getting a great movie going experience. Best of all is the movie selections are more varied than the chain theaters; lots of small, meaningful movies as well as quirky, fun films that will never see the inside of a cineplex. Parking can be a challenge but well worth it. Lots of good restaurants within easy 1-2 block walk and after the movie ease across the street for some delicious coffee or locally made ice cream.

Lovely place for a date night. Such a better experience than large chain theaters. Great wine and beer selection.

Great indie films and popcorn!

Cozy environment and very friendly staff. This is probably the best independent theater Ive ever visited. If you have a love for Indy films this is your place.

Best place to go to for thought provoking cinematography.

I really enjoy this theater because it gives locals an opportunity to see films that dont hit the big theaters. I love that they help out and are featured in the River Run Film Festival each year and are plugged into the local community. It is great to catch a show midweek for the same price as a matinee elsewhere.

A place with character and super friendly staff!

When they couldnt show the movie due to technical issues, they would not refund the $$ (2 tix). Gave me 2 movie passes that expired soon after. I dont even live in Winston. You also have to pay for parking in downtown. Very disappointed. Sadly, I wont return, even as much as I enjoy the indie theaters.

A very good little theater that allows you to see small indie films that you would normally have to wait for a DVD release or the sundance channel.the concessions are something special with some nice selections and you can get a whine or beer to go with the movie as well.As someone else said the screens are very high but this allows you to have an unobstructed view as the floor is relatively flat.With such small theaters and screens it would have been nice if they had more comfortable seats

Art house sort of theater, consisting of several small theaters. Good film selections, nice wine and microbrews for sale, and central downtown location. Only downside some of the staff can be a bit too hip for the theaters own good, displaying more attitude than youll find at Powells Books in Portland, which is already knee-high in the tude. But other than that, a great little place.

Awesome collection of films. Really nice place.

Fun, quaint, intimate and retro experience. It capped of a great evening in Downtown Winston-Salem.

Best Art House Cinema in Triad

Has a nice old-fashioned feel to it, but if you were 180+ pounds this is not the theater for you. The seat are terribly small and extremely uncomfortable.

Great films in an intimate setting!

Superb staff great atmosphere

Smaller and a more intimate cinema than the others in the area. I love that they show independent films that no one else is showing.

I enjoyed the theater but I did not like the positioning of the screen. It was too high.

Absolutely love this cozy theater

The only charming quaint cinema left in town.

Its a great movie venue with always the best movies! So nice to watch a good movie while sipping on a glass of wine...

Cool place to go in downtown winston

Great little independent movie house with four screens. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

Great place to see Indy films in the heart of downtown Winston-Salem. Great restaurants and shops abound.

One of the first BEST things to hit the downtown scene. Were lucky to have it.

Great atmosphere intimate cozy

I love the intimate setting that the aperture cinema provides. I have not been disappointed yet.

I saw a great independent movie here & I love the seating! They did such a good job with the spacing between the seats!

Great little indie place with hipster staff and vibe.

Nice location. Grab a cup of java at Krankies then go to Aperture for a nice flick.

Great asset for the community.

Pleasant European-style theater with beer/wine sales in the lobby. This creates minor inconveniences between admission and concessions, but the culture of the cinema more than compensates.

Art house movies as well as some standards. Local owner operators. Good vibes.

Very industrial atmosphere for the price. One employee manning tickets & concessions mirrors the ambiance of the $1 theatres in the area. The illumination from the screen casts a harsh glare onto a large part of ceiling and walls where vents are visible and remind you they are still there every time scenes change throughout the movie- the glare from the overly bright EXIT sign is a constant distraction. Seats dont allow you to recline. Sound system is excellent. Worst experience though is that the movie had been heavily edited by some entity, full of blatant omissions that were in its original theatrical AND directors cut releases - #heresy. For that reason, this was a one time trip to this theatre for me. Shame on whoever is responsible for molesting the content of the film - equivalent to releasing the Bible and omitting the parts that didnt personally suit you.If you enjoy watching a movie on an oversized, boxy portable dvd player screen in an airplane seat (actually, those are more comfortable than a/pertures), next to someone with an LED booklight shining in your eyes while listening to it with a great pair of headphones, this is your place.+1 star for throwback screenings+1 star: sound quality-1 star: hack job edited version of film-1 star: poor ambiance-1 star: overall valueTheres no place like home.

Nice little place for indie films, very conveniently placed in downtown WS.

RGB. Awesome! Great evening at Aperture!

Great place too enjoy independent and smaller budget films!

Great theatre for indie film. Great atmosphere. Wide selection of beverages (alcoholic and non). Super-friendly staff.

My first visit to the cinema. Enjoyed the film and the nostalgic feel of the cinema.

Independent and indie films you can rarely find where, with reasonable prices and great popcorn!