Redeemed a gift card I recently received to go see the new Disney film hoppers. I bought a 4d…read moreticket and it was quite the experience! I felt almost as if I was on an amusement park ride the way the seats moved and jerked into action along with the movie scenes. I was startled a couple times by the water mists and ticking air gusts at my feet. The ticket pricing and snack fees were probably not something I'd spend my own money on without a gift card because they were pretty pricey. It's also a slight maze to locate the theater between the basketball arena and nearby restaurants.

Regal Gallery Place is a wonderful movie theater experience! I came for a matinee and it was…read morefantastic. The theater seating offered a comfy recline and plenty of arm and leg space. The bathrooms were clean. Concession lines can be a little long, so arrive early. The staff were super friendly, attentive, and helpful they even brought fresh popcorn to my seat in the theater. I have been a crown club member for years and it totally pays off. Pro tip: park in the cinema garage on 6th street and the theatre will validate. #enjoygoodpeople

Such a wonderful place to see a movie, Beautiful LARGE room in the old style, fine selection of…read moremovies, respectful audiences, and prices lower most of the commercial places, reflecting its nonprofit character. Parking is usually pretty easy (would have been nice to be closer to a Metro stop), My fantasy was to organize a community movies theater when the Uptown and Ontario closed -- but the Chevy Chase neighborhood got it done. Good for them

Awesome local theater with first run and plenty of independent movies. You will not be disappointed!read more

I really like this theater great service and everything you could want to watch a movie. Its a…read morelittle small. There are a great amount of options for beer and wine too. Its a great place to see a reasonably priced movie.

Great spot for a date night! Intimate, boutique style theater with comfy chairs and great prices on…read moretickets (discounts various weekdays as well as membership discounts). Super convenient spot in the city and they also serve snack type food as well as alcohol and non alcoholic drinks.

"We just want to show the films we like. The ultimate goal is to show as wide a swath of movies as…read morepossible: good, bad, new, old, weird -- whatever." I read that quote from one of the founders of Suns Cinema in a piece about the theater, and it pretty much sums up why I'm writing a five-star review for this 28-seat movie theater. I've loved movies since I was young, and seeing a movie in a theater is as special to me now as it was when I was a budding cinephile growing up in Dallas, a city with a surprisingly great independent movie theater scene. But in our post-pandemic, streaming world, movie theaters are struggling and we're losing some. But there are some positive signs, too: new theaters opening, historic theaters getting bought and protected. Suns Cinema was founded by two movie lovers with the help of crowdfunding. And they turned what had been a cellphone store into one of the coolest little cinemas in the country. They show whatever they want - foreign films, classics, the weirdest little surprises you'd never find on your own... Take for instance what's "Coming Soon" this month - a movie made in 1958 and a movie released this year; and movies directed by William Friedkin, Agnès Varda, Andrei Tarkovsky, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Alain Resnais... They show about 30 movies a month, and many sell out quickly due to the small number of seats/tickets available. When you arrive, you're carded and asked for your ticket at the door. Then, on the left downstairs, is a bar with a few snacks (popcorn, candy, olives) and some great drinks: well-crafted cocktails, a great wine list, beers, sodas, etc. Then up a steep flight of stairs is the screening room. It's tiny, with sets of mismatched movie theater seats and chairs and a screen as large as it can be in this little screening room. I had wanted to visit Suns Cinema for years, and this past weekend, it finally happened. A friend and I got tickets for the 6pm showing of Eyes Without a Face (which I had seen once 20 years ago and my friend had never heard of - I didn't let her Google it before the screening) on Saturday night. We showed up a bit early, grabbed snacks and a great glass of wine. You can hover in their bar (there are tables and barstools), but we decided to head upstairs to pick our seats. I'm not tall (I say five foot one but that might be a bit generous), so I'm always worried about having poor visibility in little theaters like Suns. We went to the front row, and this worked fine. (We played a game of Goldilocks when we walked in and tried a few seats and positions out, because each section of seats offers a different style of seat and view - if you get there early, you can Goldilocks it from the 28-seat selection, too). Sure, you can hear a bit of noise from the bar downstairs during the screening. And yes, they added an intermission to our 90-minute movie that wasn't designed to have one (I know my cinephile brother would fume about this), but seeing a movie at Suns reminded me of why I have always loved and still love going to the movies. It was amazing to hear the reactions our small audience had to our strange, shocking little movie. There were gasps and giggles and post-movie debate. Suns offers something no other theater in DC does (and that people in other cities may not be lucky enough to have). It creates a community for people who love or are interested in film. A place to see rare movies, strange movies, old movies, challenging movies. A place to see with people who want to share those movies and the experience of being in a cinema. If I lived in DC, I'd be here often. Living in Baltimore (a city that doesn't have anything close), I'll definitely be back. DC is lucky to have Suns Cinema.

I love going to the movies and, in particular, I love supporting independent movie houses. Suns has…read morebeen open for years, but I hadn't gotten around to being a patron until last week. First off, allow me to say just how lovely and responsive the theater staff was. The screening I wanted a ticket for had sold out online, but after some brief back and forth on Instagram, they suggested I arrive anyway as sometimes there are no shows -- it was my lucky night. It's definitely a small theater and it doesn't have any of the amenities you'd expect at a multiplex, but what it lacks in corporate comfort it makes up for with charm. It's clear this place is run by people who *love* the act of moviegoing as every nook and cranny of Suns has some kind of reference or homage to old school movie theaters or classic film. The bar downstairs has some cocktails, but I kept it simple with a $5 Miller High Life and Haribo gummies. The popcorn they have on sale is one size only which was fine for the price. Definitely most of the focus is on the beer and spirits which, like the Alamo, you can take with you to the screening room upstairs. The screening room holds maybe 25 people or so and definitely has more of a home theater vibe, but it makes for a really intimate gathering and atmosphere. Definitely a hipster hangout. That said, most of the movies they advertise here are older ones (like Scream 3 which I watched as part of their Parker Posey monthlong retrospective). I will definitely be coming back.

Came here to see Avatar in IMAX; it did not disappoint. Popcorn was huge. Their MacGuffin bar is a…read morefun tribute to filmmaking. However, dirty and smelly toilets! Overflowing trash cans at exit of the screening room. Popcorn scattered on the floor even before film started. All this suggested understaffing. A real issue.

I am not reviewing AMC Georgetown for its movie theaters - that'll be for another time. But this…read morereview is for their pretzel, their Bavarian Legend Pretzel. I call it a plain-old big-ass pretzel. This thing is huge. I love big Bavarian pretzels and this was a gem in an unexpected spot. Soft, with just a little crispness on the crust, a good amount of salt, and plenty of mustard for the entire thing. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that there was an inordinate amount of oil on the pretzel. But if you're like me, a sucker for a big-ass pretzel, next time you're at AMC Georgetown for a movie, grab their Bavarian Legend!

I had a great experience celebrating the 25yr anniversary for Shrek (a classic) at the Bryant…read morestreet Alamo. The theater itself is really clean and quiet. The chairs are comfortable and the receptionist were super sweet and helpful. I'd lost my email confirmation for my ticket and was able to call and have a young lady leave a copy of my ticket at the front. It wasn't just that she did it, but she was just so happy to be helpful and I really appreciated that. The movie itself was amazing and it was super cool being in company with people who love something I enjoy so much. The theater provided Shrek ears, a swamp bath bomb. and a blue bird that exploded after a sing off with Fiona haha. They encouraged people to quote, dance and sing along with the movie and it was very cute. I ordered the double cheeseburger burger with fries and extra pickles. The burger was 7/10, they didn't ask me how I wanted it but it was decent. Could've stood to be more seasoned but overall it was a solid burger. The fries were buns, 5/10, no seasoning and soggy. They also sell booze which would be ideal for a late night movie. They provide 4hrs of validated parking which is also a plus so it's quite possible to catch two movies in that time OR have a quick drink at metro bar before your time is up :o). Overall it was a great experience and I'll be back.

After moving to the Union Market area, this location became my go-to because it's so convenient. I…read moreused to frequent the Crystal City location and had great experiences there, so I was excited to make this one my regular spot. Unfortunately, my recent visits have been a bit hit or miss. Food & Drinks This is where most of my frustration comes in. On my most recent visit (Sunday, April 26) to see the Michael Jackson movie, I tried to order a milkshake only to find out the machine was broken. This is the second time recently that the milkshake machine has been down. At this point, Alamo's milkshake machine is starting to feel like McDonald's... always broken. On another visit, I attempted to order iced tea and they were out. I then asked for lemonade and they were out of that too. I ended up settling for a ginger ale, which I was charged $8.50 for. Prices here are already on the higher side, but that charge felt incorrect since most of the other soft drinks listed were closer to $6. For what you pay, you expect basic menu items to actually be available. I also wish there were more gluten-free food options, as the current selection feels limited compared to other theaters and restaurants in the area. Service Service really depends on who you get. Some servers and staff provide great customer service and are attentive, but others act like they don't want to be there, which takes away from the experience. I did speak with the manager, Peyton, who was kind and apologized multiple times. However, the interaction felt like it lacked the professionalism or experience needed to actually resolve the issue. A small gesture, like comping an item or offering a return ticket, would have gone a long way, especially given that these weren't first-time issues. Ambiance & Logistics The theater itself is nice and generally clean, which I appreciate. The recliner seats are comfortable and, importantly, they always work, which is a big plus. There's also plenty of parking in the lot to the right of the theater, and parking can be validated for the garage, making visits pretty convenient. Overall I really want this location to be better because it's so close to home and has the potential to be a great neighborhood theater. But repeated issues with menu availability, inconsistent service, and pricing concerns make it hard to fully enjoy the experience. Hoping to see improvements, because convenience alone isn't enough to keep customers coming back.

We went to a mock court scene at The Miracle Theater where we as the audience judged a particular…read morecriminal court case which involved a person died to an AI driven vehicle where someone lost his life due to the decision of AI vehicle. So the CEO of the company was being charged in a criminal case of manslaughter. That's all I'm going to say, and it was pretty dope. Check it out !!!!

A pleasant surprise in DC's theater scene! The Miracle Theatre, one of the city's oldest theaters,…read moreis now under new ownership by Union Stage, and they're doing a great job breathing new life into this historic space while keeping its charm intact. I was invited to attend a Moth storytelling event here and it was such a refreshing night out. The stories were heartfelt, funny, and sometimes deeply vulnerable in the best way. The host kept the energy going all night and was absolutely hilarious. It was the kind of clean fun that reminds you how powerful a room full of people sharing stories can be. The theater itself adds to the experience. Being inside feels like stepping back into the good old days before everything was streamed and watched at home. If you're feeling a little nostalgic for live entertainment and the magic of gathering together for a shared experience, this is the place. Definitely check out their lineup. It's a great excuse to get out of the house and enjoy something real, live, and memorable.

Our fav theater is Bethesda Row theater. Almost always has more interesting, substantial movies…read moreincluding indie and art house. And yes, the blockbusters are here too. We love it here.

Nice lobby with seating, clean restrooms, good concessions. Theater was clean, sound was good,…read moreminimal ambient noise from other theaters. Staff was friendly and efficient. They filled the side-to-side aisles with chairs during the last renovation, so be prepared to be climbed over if you sit mid-theater--there's no way to get from left to right or the reverse without going through seats now. Chairs are also airline-style close together; watch your knees and be prepared for almost no legroom. 30+ minutes of ads and previews before a movie this week. Sorry--that's ridiculous. Pick your favorite two and move on. It's cheaper than the AMC at the mall but you get what you pay for in the in-theater experience. Streaming in your own home remains the best option for comfort.

Overall a good experience at a clean and unique theater, but there's a learning curve that first…read moretimers should know about going in. The layout isn't intuitive. Theater 1 isn't clearly labeled and you just have to know it's the large main room. The ordering system also takes some getting used to. You start with a QR code but at a certain point it cuts off and you have to handwrite your order on a paper slip and press a button to call your server. In a very dark theater that's not practical, and there's no confirmation that the button was actually pressed. Service was inconsistent. We ordered bottomless popcorn and M&Ms. The M&Ms arrived after about 15 minutes but I had to remind them about the popcorn, which didn't come until nearly 45 minutes into the movie. We skipped ordering real food because we weren't confident it would arrive in time to enjoy during the film. That said, the chairs are comfortable, the staff is friendly, and the pricing is noticeably better than other dine-in theaters in the DMV. It has real potential. Just go in knowing it rewards regulars more than first timers.

What can I say about Alamo Drafthouse that hasn't already been said? It's a great theatre chain!…read more One of the reasons I was most excited to move to Arlington was to be in proximity to not one but two Alamo Drafthouses -- one of which was in Pentagon City! It's right by a metro stop but normally I drive to the theatre since parking is validated by the theatre. If you're arriving at the theatre early and you wanna kill some time, depending on what day you go they do Trivia at the bar which is great! Everytime I'm at a Alamo Drafthouse I feel like a VIP. The food is great especially the milkshakes -- never in my life did I think a movie theatre milkshake was great but here we are! The interior is extremely clean and the entire business looks and feels like an upscale movie theatre. You truly get a great cinematic experience when you come to the Alamo Drafthouse.

Came to see Michael. This is definitely one of our favorite movie theaters. The food and drinks are…read morealways good. Service is always great. I definitely see why they try to have everyone order and be able to bring the food before the movie starts. Other than that the setting is great. My only complaint today was the female restrooms. All of the stalls had toilet tissue just sitting in the toilets. I did tell two people who worked there so hopefully they took care of it but in my opinion they should always have someone checking the restrooms.

Service was disappointing. I understand that the theater was understaffed, and the waitstaff were…read morepolite, but our experience did not reflect the elevated dining and movie experience that CMX CineBistro advertises. Before the Michael movie began, my husband and I ordered popcorn, two milkshakes, and a meal for him (I believe it included skewers). Our total was over $70. My husband waited about 25 minutes for his meal before going to the counter to ask about it. He was told they were understaffed and returned to our seats. After another 25 minutes, the food still had not arrived. He went back to the counter, and they refunded only the meal he never received. In my opinion, the entire order should have been refunded because the delay significantly impacted our movie experience. My husband spent much of the beginning of the movie waiting and expecting his food, and ultimately had nothing to eat except popcorn. The bathrooms were also not well maintained. Multiple toilets were clogged and would not flush, leaving them filled with urine and toilet paper. The sinks were surrounded by water and strands of hair. In the family restroom, the toilet was continuously flushing, smelled strongly of urine, and the toilet seat was covered in dirt or some kind of buildup. I love the comfortable seats, but the poor service and lack of cleanliness made me hesitant to return. If I am paying premium prices for both dining and a movie, I expect timely service and clean facilities.