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Reviewed by Sophie Davies - Travel back to a bygone era at the retro-chic Golden Age Cinema and Bar, a glamorous, intimate cinema with a handy watering hole attached.

Set in the heritage-listed, Art Deco Paramount Pictures building in Surry Hills, it was once the film company’s screening room, but has been lovingly restored.

What kinds of events can we see here? - Launched in 2013, Golden Age screens classic, cult, and contemporary new-release movies, with a penchant for Australian and independent films, creative feature pairings, and documentaries. The program also includes film trivia nights, DJ sessions, and music gigs by up-and-coming singer-songwriters and bands.

How are the seats? - In keeping with the 1940-born building, the screening room is decked out in antique cinema chairs from Zürich hailing from the same era. The plush velvet-upholstered wooden seats are spacious and comfy, with plenty of legroom. Gorgeous mint-green walls and soft lighting add to the vintage mood, with all chairs offering a great view of the curtained mid-sized screen (seats are first-come, first-served, but there’s not a bad one in the house). Some of the original projectors are still in play, but this is a state-of-the-art experience.

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