so they are still around

I think that the Microcinema is an essential part to the success of art cinema. It brings back the natural or raw form of watching films.  There is no sugar coated big theater experience, it is real cinema. 

The people that come to see these films too are in for the artful experience. They know that what they are coming to see is different and new, and nothing with million dollar budgets.  This is really important because it's pretty much the reason why these films aren't show in big theaters, because they won't bring in enough money.  But, believe it or not, not all filmmakers are about the money.  Some actually enjoy making art through filmmaking, whether it's narrative, doc or experimental.  These microcinemas are so awesome, there should be multiple art house cinemas everywhere.  

Microcinemas are really important for independent filmmakers. They only really get to show their films at festivals, along with many other films.  When films are shown in microcinemas it's like an exclusive viewing, and the director can also answer questions about the film when it's over.  That is really key in understand the motive of the filmmaker, why they made the film. People can perceive a movie in so many different ways, it furthers the experience by talking about the film after watching it and getting a better understanding of why exactly it was made that way.  There is always something new to learn about a film.  

Film is really taken to another level, fully exposed, in microcinemas. When you go to a regular movie theater, you watch it and then you leave, that's it, over. But in microcinemas you have a chance to talk to maybe the filmmakers, but atleast each other about what you just saw.  It brings the film to life really, everyone's personal experience, really digging deep and expecting an active audience.  

After being a film major and being exposed to many avant-garde, foreign, and experimental films it is completely different than mainstream blockbuster movies which I don't think alot of people understand.  I mean, definitely everyone in the major understands, but not any regular citizens that enjoys going to see movies.  I've really gotten over a lot of the films that I used to enjoy, and I'm really proud of that.  I think that microcinemas give a sense of pride to the people that go to them, they understand that they are viewing a piece of art, not another factory made film. 

I wish that I could go to more screenings of art films because it really is a completely different experience.  It takes attention and interpretation to appreciate films that are made for an artistic reason, not to please a large audience and make a lot of loot. 

I've really learned to love and appreciate art cinema way more than hollywood film.  If I do pursue a career in filmmaking I hope that it will be an artistic approach where i can continue to appreciate filmmaking, because it really is incredible and beautiful when it's used to it's full potential.