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With hefty competition from streaming services like Netflix and Hulu, movie theaters have really had to step up their game in recent years. From recliners to movie club passes to full bars, it takes a lot to yank people from the comfort of their own home and plop them in front of the silver screen.

© Provided by Gannett Co., Inc. Movie theater with popcorn

But nothing beats seeing a summer blockbuster or diving into the latest indie flick in a theater. You just have to find the spot that suits your needs.

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We compiled a list of all the cinemas in the Louisville area and ranked them from best to worst plus provided some pro tips on how to have the best experience.

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Businesses were graded on several criteria including seats, sound, prices, accessibility, visuals, overall atmosphere and, of course, the bathrooms. We even sampled the popcorn (didn't have to twist our arms there).

Each spot had a chance to earn up to 40 total points. And we were pretty critical.

Here are all the theaters in the area ranked:

1. Cinemark Mall St. Matthews: Best overall score

5000 Shelbyville Road, Louisville; 502-259-9649; score: 28 points

© Lucas Aulbach/Courier Journal Cinemark St. Matthews movie theater in Louisville.

Louisville's newest major theater is fully loaded, with almost everything you'd expect from a modern movie house.

The screens are huge and high quality, and we didn't even shell out for the XD experience. The seats recline and you sink right into them, we almost took a nap. You can also choose what particular seat you want, which is nice if you're going with a big group or want to reserve a seat right at the front.

The snack stand has everything you'd want, including a full bar if you're thirsty. One drawback is the number of individual theaters — this Cinemark doesn't have quite as many movies showing at one time as other spots around town, although it should have most of the biggest movies in the country playing.

Pro tip: This theater is in Mall St. Matthews, which should appeal to shoppers who don't blow their whole budget on popcorn.

Ticket prices (may vary): $10 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday; $5.50 Tuesday; about $12-$13.75 Friday-Sunday

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2. Baxter Avenue Theaters: Best experience

1250 Bardstown Road, Louisville; 502-459-2288; score: 27 points

You won't find any thrills or grandeur at this quaint location tucked behind Mid-City Mall in the Highlands. And that's just fine. This stylish theater has charm.

With a prime spot by Bardstown Road, there are plenty of locally owned and diverse things to do both before and after the feature. Prices here are great — albeit not as cheap as its sister spot Village 8 — and you can even catch screenings of lesser known indie films here not screened anywhere else in the city. Add to that, Apex Theatres has often brought back classics like "Halloween" or "Cruel Intentions" during special events.

Did we mention the reclining seats?

Pro tip: Buy your tickets far in advanced. They sell out quick here.

Ticket prices (may vary): $9.25 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday; $5.75 Tuesday; about $10 Friday-Sunday

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3. Xscape Theatres: Best place to spend a summer afternoon

12450 Sycamore Station Place, Louisville; 502-709-6000; score: 27 points

© Kyle Slagle/USA TODAY Network Xscape movie theater in Louisville.

It's pretty far out there in the East End, but the Xscape Theatres complex has everything you're looking for if you're in the area. Xscape has a good number of theaters, including a massive "Xtreme Xscape" screen, if you can handle a little sensory overload. (Go big or go home, right?)

The seats recline and are a great place to spend a few hours. The snack stand isn't huge but it has all the snack foods you'd expect, with beer and wine offerings. The building is tidy and bathrooms have been clean on our visits. It's a cool place.

Pro tip: Xscape is conveniently located across the street from the Main Event, a huge entertainment center with bowling, billiards, rock climbing and a bunch of other games and activities. It's a cool place to bring a group before catching a flick if you want to spend an afternoon hanging out ahead of the movie.

Ticket prices (may vary): $14.50 Monday, Wednesday-Sunday; $9 Tuesday

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4. Louisville Palace: Best movie theater for date night

625 S. 4th St. Louisville; 502-583-4555; score: 26 points

If you're looking to impress your date with a memorable movie night, the Louisville Palace is the place to go. From its stunning architecture to its captivating history, the atmosphere here is sure to spark romance.

The Palace doesn't show movies often and when it does, it tends to feature old Hitchcock flicks like "Vertigo" to classic Warner Bros. films like "Casablanca." So if old fashioned isn't your cup of tea, maybe skip this specific outing.

The movies here are pretty cheap — usually $5 a flick — so you won't go broke, but you may have to pay for downtown parking as it's located in the middle of downtown. One other drawback? The seats don't recline.

Pro tip: Dress to the nines (if you're feeling it) and come early to fully take in your surroundings.

Ticket prices (may vary): About $5-8 per showing

5. Cinemark Tinseltown: Best seats

4400 Towne Center Drive, Louisville; 502-326-9272; score: 26 points

© Lucas Aulbach/Courier Journal Cinemark Tinseltown movie theater in Louisville.

We'll get right to the point here — Tinseltown's seats, which are a key part of any movie experience, are the best you'll find in the Louisville area. Plush, modern recliners are in all theaters, with trays — trays! — for your food. No more resting your popcorn on the side of your seat, or saying a quick prayer that no one kicks it over if you rest it on the ground. You reserve your own seat here as well, which is clutch for a group experience.

The rest of Tinseltown is about what you'd expect from the East End landmark. The food menu has what you're looking for but isn't over the top, the prices are reasonable by movie theater standards (we spent $10 on a Monday night ticket) and there are plenty of showings of all the biggest movies. Nothing over the top, but Tinseltown gets the job done.

Pro tip: Tinseltown traditionally brings out a younger crowd, or at least it did during this reporter's teenage years. Plan accordingly.

Ticket prices (may vary): $10 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday; $5.50 Tuesday; about $12-13.75 Friday-Sunday

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6. Cinemark Preston Crossing 16: Dine in at this spot

9700 Preston Crossing Blvd., Louisville; 502-961-9700; score: 26 points

© Bobby Shipman/The Courier Journal Preston Crossing 16 in Okolona

Not much differs at this Okolona Cinemark from the Tinseltown location — comfortable seats, food trays, and decent enough prices. You can watch a movie in standard, XD or 3D and the interior is spacious and inviting — what you'd expect from a quality theater.

What's notable here is that there is a restaurant located right inside the theater. That's right, this is a one-stop dinner-and-a-movie spot. Plus there's a cute little gift area with plushies, T-shirts and movie collectibles. So bring the kids, unless you don't want to spend more money than you planned.

Pro tip: There's a little button on the seats that warms them up. That's right, heated seats!

Ticket prices (may vary): $9.50 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday; $5.50 Tuesday; about $12-13.75 Friday-Sunday

7. Village 8: Best value, ticket prices

4014 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville; 502-897-1870; score: 25 points

© Bobby Shipman./The Courier Journal Village 8 movie theater in Louisville

When it comes to an affordable night out, Village 8 is your best bet in the Louisville area. You can catch a flick and a bag of popcorn for well under $10 any night of the week — they even have $2 Tuesdays. And this theater often shows movies you can't catch at another spot in the city.

The catch? The movies shown at Village 8 have been out for a minute, so if you want to see that new Marvel blockbuster, you'll have to wait a while. Also, the seats aren't very comfortable and the atmosphere is a bit dingy. But if you don't mind a no-frills flick outing, this place is a great choice. Of note, there are no recliners here.

Pro tip: Maybe don't see that summer blockbuster here, but keep it in mind for a casual outing.

Ticket prices (may vary): $4 Monday, Wednesday, Friday-Sunday; $3 Thursday; $2 Tuesday

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8. AMC Stonybrook: Best theater for a large group

2745 S Hurstbourne Parkway, Louisville; 502-272-4471; score: 24 points

© Bobby Shipman./The Courier Journal AMC Stoneybrook movie theater in Louisville

AMC Stonybrook has a big, comfy lobby with plenty of options for food and drinks as the concession area is large and there's a separate spot for the bar. The screens are good and the atmosphere is clean and welcoming. Bringing a large group of family or friends? It's definitely easy at this theater.

As long as you have a lot of cash. This place isn't exactly affordable. It does have discount nights but you have to pay for an AMC Stubs membership, so unless you are an avid movie-goer, you may want to steer clear. Also, the seats aren't very comfortable, especially now that this generation is spoiled with cozy reclining seats.

Pro tip: Bring a large group here but be on the lookout for coupons.

Ticket prices (may vary): Around $11 Monday-Thursday; about $12 Friday-Sunday

9. Speed Art Cinema: Most immersive experience

2035 S 3rd St., Louisville; 502-634-2700; score: 24 points

© Michelle Hutchins/Special to Courier Journal The Speed Art Museum in Louisville

In case its name didn't spell it out for you, the Speed Art Museum's quaint but colorful theater is for the artsy folks. You're mostly going to find documentaries, biopics and obscure indie movies screened here, but that's why you go. Pair that with the fact that it's in an art museum and this place will have you immersed in culture.

Prices are pretty low too, coming in anywhere from $9 to free on some Sundays, but you will have to pay for parking if you don't live on the University of Louisville campus where it's located. But one perk, if you like a theater-side cocktail, is that you don't have to pay for those overpriced theater drinks or snacks. Of note, no recliners.

Pro tip: Invite several people to car pool or split an Uber and avoid parking fees.

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Ticket prices (may vary): Most showings cost around $9; sometimes free on Sunday

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Southern Indiana theaters

10. Regal Cinemas River Falls

951 E Lewis and Clark Parkway, Clarksville, Indiana; 844-462-7342; score: 23 points

© Lucas Aulbach/Courier Journal Regal Cinemas: River Falls movie theater in Clarksville, Indiana.

The prices here are a little high, with a Monday night ticket costing about $13, and the old-school seats that don't recline, but if you're in Clarksville with time to kill, River Falls gets the job done. Parking is easy and crowds aren't bad — you shouldn't have to worry about a line for your snacks ahead of the show.

Ticket prices (may vary): About $13 every day

11. Regal Cinemas New Albany

300 Professional Court, New Albany, Indiana; 844-462-7342; score: 22 points

© Lucas Aulbach/Courier Journal Regal Cinemas: New Albany movei theater in New Albany, Indiana.

Like its Regal Cinemas sister in Clarksville, the New Albany theater also has relatively high ticket prices and older seats that could use a renovation. The rest of the theater is about what you'd expect — it's not a world-class facility, but it'll do if you're not looking to cross the river. The popcorn, oddly enough, was among the best we ate at any of the regional theaters.

Ticket prices (may vary): About $13 every day

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