If you haven’t been to the Living Room Theaters in Boca Raton, you are in for a treat.

We took advantage of a rainy Sunday recently to catch a matinee showing of the charming little independent film “In A World” a fascinating look at the movie voice over industry.

Located on the campus of FAU, Living Room Theaters offers the discerning moviegoer a chance to see an array of eclectic films and documentaries in a cozy, intimate venue featuring comfy chairs, good food, chair service and reasonable prices (tickets are $8.50 and can be purchased online at https://fau.livingroomtheaters.com/).

The Living Room has a hip, urban vibe to it. Art from the Boca Raton Museum of Art’s Guild adorn the walls and the theater is modern and smartly designed.

Let’s start with the café which offers lunch, dinner and late night menus. Fare ranges from paninis, salads and gourmet pizzas to wine, microbrews and signature coffees and tea. There are also a wide range of entrees if you bring a big appetite as well as delicious desserts including several flavors of gelato and a lava cake that is so good it just be might illegal in some states.

You can drink a variety of craft beer on tap, including three local brews: Monk in The Trunk (Jupiter), Native Lager (Fort Lauderdale), Cigar City, Maduro Brown (Tampa).  Prices are $4-$6.

The wine list is over 20 deep and includes red, white and sparkling selections by the glass or bottle.

Bottles range from $23-$44. Glasses of wine range from $6-$10. Selections include wine from California, Spain, Italy, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and France.

And oh yeah, they show movies too.

And this is where it gets interesting. While the local multiplex is showing “The Avengers Part 97”and “Scary Movie 42”, Living Room Theaters distinguishes itself with a wide variety of cinematic fare.

Independent films (read: more interesting) are Living Rooms unique selling proposition.

The company is passionate about growing the local film community and serving people who love serious movie making.

Living Room’s proprietary digitizing technology enables first-time directors and producers to distribute their independent films – without the prohibitively high costs of making and shipping traditional celluloid prints. As a result, Living Room is able to showcase acclaimed films and independent filmmakers, from local to international, as well as groundbreaking movies that otherwise might be screened only at festivals. They also premiere many films that have not yet had distribution in the U.S.

Launched in December 2006, in Portland, Oregon, Living Room is a smart concept that is sure to be a hit with audiences who demand just a little more from the movie going experience.

We urge you to check it out.