Canal Place Cinema

I saw the film "Himalaya" here in August 2001. This seemed to be the only art house in the city and as such must be indispensable.

This theater is located just next to the Riverfront, at the foot of Canal St.

From the Landmark Theater website:

"4 Screens. Built in 1988. Operated by Landmark since 1988. The Canal Place Cinema is located on the third floor of the upscale Canal Place Shopping Center at Canal Street on the edge of New Orleans' world-famous French Quarter. It is a just a stone's throw from the Mississippi River, The Aquarium of the Americas, hundreds of America's finest shops and restaurants and Harrah's Casino.

For the past eleven years, the Canal Place Cinema has been New Orleans' downtown home for independent film and foreign language cinema, and has been host to the New Orleans Film and Video Society's annual film festival since 1988. It is an excellent option for locals and tourists alike who want to get out of the rain (or sun) and enjoy quality films from the world's top filmmakers".

I was going to see a movie there when I was last in New Orleans back in February of 2004. It was a rainy day, and we figured it would be a good way to kill some time since it was pouring out, before heading out to Bourbon St later that night. Unfortunately, when I was there, there were some really strange movies in all 4 screens of the theater, so we couldn't really pick one, so we walked over to Bourbon St early, and were completely drenched by the time we got there.....although a about an hour later we didn't have a care in the world, as we indulged in all that is "Bourbon St".

This is a photo of the Canal Place Cinema.

I am not sure if this is pre or post Katrina, but it appears the Canal place is actually IN the Wyndam Hotel building:

http://local.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&cp=nzrssx7gv5wv&style=o&lvl=1&scene=2792303

This theater is still open. Here is the website for the Canal Place Cinema. Phone: 504.363.1117

I almost went to this theater to see a movie on a rainy day when I was in New Orleans last year....but we wound up in a bar on Bourbon St instead.... :)

Under new management:
Arthouse is out
Coming Spring 2010:
Brand New Luxury 5 Plex
Crystal Clear
All Digital Cinema
3D Capabilities
Plush Reclining Leather Seats
Full Service Bar and Lounge
Tasty Upscale Food Service

This theater is now operated by Southern Theaters, LLC. The original four screens are open. Based on the films listed as of today, art house programming still seems to be in effect. Website:
https://thegrand.tstickets.com/thegrand.aspx?theatreid=8000