My favorite spot on Friday and Saturday nights. The Cinematheque is a really fantastic, under-appreciated spot in Madison. This venue has great variations in programming--with hard-to-find movies, explorations on genres or directors, and a range of movies in general. I've seen anything from 60's Russian sci-fi (amazing!!) to Japanese New Wave to beautifully restored film noirs. It's a great spot for lovers of film...plus, it's completely FREE. This is truly a hidden gem in Madison.