Upstate Films’ Starr Cinema is Rhinebeck’s beloved independent movie theater. Housed in a vintage building just off the main intersection, this non-profit, volunteer-supported cinema has been bringing alternative film to the Hudson Valley for decades. The theater features two intimate screening rooms, each with modern digital projection and sound while retaining old-school charm. Upstate Films curates a diverse lineup: acclaimed foreign films, Sundance-winning indies, thought-provoking documentaries, filmmaker Q&As, and curated series (such as Saturday family matinees or throwback classics). Locals line up for fresh popcorn with real butter and settle into cozy seats to enjoy films you often can’t find at big multiplexes. As a community hub for the arts, Starr Cinema is more than just a place to catch a movie – it’s a cultural heartbeat of Rhinebeck, keeping the spirit of independent film alive and well.