York Square Cinema (1970-2005) is a former art house cinema located in Downtown New Haven, Connecticut, USA. The York Square was built in 1970. It housed three separate movie theaters in a renovation that connected several old buildings. The York Square Cinemas was a business partnership between Leonard Sampson and Robert Spodick. The York Square was managed by Spodick sons Peter and Michael. The York Square held art exhibits and Film Festivals. They served RC Cola, Raisinettes, and popcorn. They would play classical music in the lobby. The York Square offered free Willoughby's Coffee for all patrons. There was free parking ticket validation stamps for movie patrons parked in the lot in the center of Broadway. The only live remaining owner, Robert Spodick, decided to close the doors of the York Square in July 2005 after several unsuccessful lawsuits with the large distribution chains.