Chatham Hickory Cinema

Robbie Reilly Esq.

As I gaze at the images on my screen from across the world here in Tokyo, Japan, I'm overwhelmed with joy to see Chatham Cinema is still there. As a kid, I used to look out my bedroom window and see the sign to this small and great movie theater, which I believe was called Robert's Chatham Cinema at that time. I grew up in Green Village and lived right across the street from the Hickory Tree Mall. Our house, which is gone now (where the playing field clubhouse is now) was an old white Victorian called the 'Hickory Tree House', had three stories and a wrap around porch, with eight acres of beautiful land and great woods behind, perfect for me and my brother and sisters and our best friends on the other side of Loantaka to play in, as well as 'Bosie' the black steer that would sometimes get loose! I saw many of my first movies in a theater there at the Chatham Cinema. Jaws, Spy Who Loved Me, The Sting, Man With the Golden Gun, The Ra Expedition; all of these we saw countless times. And even snuck in through the back door and entered from behind the screen a few times. But we got caught by the manager once and were escorted out, tails between our legs. How embarrassing. We even used to play some catch in that small parking lot in front and my pal John accidentally threw a fast ball through the window of a shop called 'Joie de Vivre', whose owner was not a fan. There was the a Cumberland Farms that used to be on the corner (where the cafe is now), a record shop and a wicker furniture store. Wonderful memories of growing up in Green Village and Chatham Township. So pardon my trip down memory lane here. Though I haven't been to the Chatham Cinema since Roger Moore was 007, the very fact that it's still there deserves a full 5 star rating from this New Jersey kid who never grew up.

Karen Gill

Great movie theater for a small town! The cinema is very clean and makes going to the movies very enjoyable. They also have free coffee which is a nice bonus

STUART WEINER

I can always count on the Chatham Cinema for the best of the best in entertainment, and only one coming attraction. Simple, elegant and clean Theatre with staff that's caring and friendly. Just saw Parasite... You must catch this fascinating film at this theater. Great evening out.

Kathleen Mulcahy

Very quiet,attentive audiences. No ads, one preview