Cinema Underground

Cinema Underground is an independent art-house cinema in Rutherford, run by a collective of artists and cinephiles inside the Williams Center, with programming ranging from European art-house classics to American auteurs like David Lynch. As of a recent update, the space now shares its building with Tenmomi, a Filipino-style ramen restaurant that also serves as the concession stand, offering full sit-down dining with popcorn, hot dogs, and wings alongside standard grab-and-go snacks. Tickets are purchased upstairs while the restaurant operates downstairs. Reviewers describe it as one of the only true independent theaters left in New Jersey, with an eclectic and unusual film slate — reviewers mention hosting film festival screenings and post-screening discussions with the projectionist. The surrounding area has a handful of nearby cafes and eateries at a range of price points. Reviewers describe it as an affordable, community-driven alternative to chain theaters.