I find the local indie theatres are much less of a sensory nightmare. Wide, comfy seats with dim warm lighting. No preroll ads. Sound is never so loud it hurts my ears and the screen is never so bright it hurts my eyes. People seem to love their job and are friendly and welcoming. Snacks and drinks are varied and reasonably priced. Tickets are reasonable too with student/senior discounts.

Plus they show all sorts of films, not just the newest ones! That’s honestly the biggest draw for me- seeing films from before my time on the format it was made for.