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Bow-Tie Criterion Cinemas

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Bow-Tie Criterion Cinemas is a movie theater in New Haven, Connecticut, operating as part of the BTM Cinemas / Scene One circuit.

Last updated September 28, 2026

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Overview

Bow-Tie Criterion Cinemas is a movie theater located in New Haven, Connecticut, in the United States. It is part of the Bow-Tie Cinemas circuit, which has since been associated with the BTM Cinemas and Scene One brands. The venue is known locally as a downtown New Haven cinema offering first-run and specialty film programming. The theater operates within a regional exhibition circuit rather than as a standalone independent venue. Its website and ticketing are tied to the broader BTM Cinemas / Scene One platform, which provides showtimes, advance ticket sales, and location information across its sites. The Criterion name is associated with the New Haven location specifically. As a cinema brand, Bow-Tie Criterion Cinemas competes in the exhibition market by offering a downtown moviegoing experience with amenities typical of modern multiplexes, including reserved seating and advance ticketing. The circuit has emphasized direct communication with audiences through newsletters and social media, and it has issued public guidance warning customers about fraudulent messaging that impersonates the brand. Ownership and corporate structure have evolved as the Bow-Tie Cinemas chain was integrated into the BTM Cinemas / Scene One group. The brand remains active, with showtimes and announcements distributed through its official web presence.

History

Bow-Tie Criterion Cinemas is a movie theater in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. It forms part of the Bow-Tie Cinemas exhibition circuit, a regional chain that operated cinemas in the northeastern United States. The Criterion name is attached to the New Haven location, which serves the downtown market. Over time, the Bow-Tie Cinemas brand was integrated into the BTM Cinemas and Scene One group. The official web presence for the circuit now operates under the BTM Cinemas name, providing showtimes, advance ticketing, and location information for its venues, including the New Haven Criterion site. The circuit has used newsletters and social media to communicate directly with audiences, and it has publicly cautioned customers about fraudulent messages that impersonate Scene One/BTM Cinemas. The theater remains an active cinema brand within the group, offering first-run and specialty film programming to the New Haven area.

Products and positioning

Regional downtown cinema offering first-run and specialty films within the BTM Cinemas / Scene One circuit.

  • Movie tickets

  • Advance ticket sales

  • Concessions

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