4 screens of film lovers' films with old comfy recliners in small screening rooms…read more I saw Hamnet, dozed off in act one and cried through act three.

Happy new year ..nice renovation but the old movie theaters are so special ..old seats ..ambience…read more..new York style theater

Amazing movie experience! Tucked deep inside the old AMC building--with a cute coffee shop out…read morefront--it's easy to miss that there are multiple floors of movie theaters inside. We just saw the new Avatar movie in IMAX, and the theater was almost empty. The lack of crowds is clearly because not many people know this place exists... which I secretly hope stays that way (though I do want it to stay open, hence this review!). The seats are very comfortable, and everything was clean, including the bathrooms. A friendly door greeter made the whole experience super easy and welcoming. We purchased popcorn and a soda, and instead of a staffed concession stand, you're given a container to fill at a self-serve station near your theater. Pro tip: get the small popcorn--you can refill it as many times as you want The soda fountain is also self-serve and stocked with more choices than you could possibly need, including plenty of diet options, which is great if you're watching your sugar intake. Refills are unlimited too!

Apple Cinemas feels like a hidden gem that is well-maintained and has a total of 7 floors. Once you…read morewalk in, there are self-serve kiosks where you can either purchase or scan your tickets for the staff to review. The concession stand is located on the 2nd floor, which has a variety of classic candies, snacks and more. Just a heads up that the staff is strict with restricting outside food, so they will hold onto anything you do bring from outside so that you can pick it up as you're leaving. The popcorn and drinks are self-serve, which is located to the left area of the concession stand once you pick up your bucket and drink cups. It's very easy to fill up your popcorn and drinks - for popcorn, there is also the butter valve option here. The escalators will take you up to your theater - my friends and I watched Project Hail Mary and were seated higher up towards to back row section. The chairs are very comfy and I felt relaxed while watching the movie (which is about 2.5 hours long!). The bathrooms are located on the 2nd floor and are well-maintained and clean. I enjoyed my experience here and highly recommend checking it out.

Large AMC on the third floor. It's not really too crowded. You are able to get tickets on the first…read morefloor and then head up to the third floor to order snacks or get tickets if you wanted to speak to a person to order tickets. I watched three movies here and there was never a line for anything. It's pretty clean and the seats are clean. A great pass time with most recent movies available.

My daughter came into The City to see a movie for Easter. I was pleasantly surprised how easy it…read morewas to get in fine the concessions. The staff was helpful especially asking if we were a Stub member. We got one of the combos and was able to get it in a timely fashion. One thing I noticed the theater was clean and enough light to find your seat. I was surprised how clean the ladies room was which includes the stalls and counter tops. I would come back

Watched "Wicked: For Good" here…read more The parking garage just below the theater was a convenient place to park. Note: they no longer validate parking. However, $11 for a few hours or parking wasn't bad considering the ease of finding a space and proximity to the theater. It was nice to see security (SFPD) at the front door. The theater's facilities feel outdated compared to other venues out there. Its age is very apparent. The old, creaky cloth seats were a quite distracting when anyone around you moved a bit. The movie screen and sound system were fine though. Consessions - the popcorn was just OK. 1/2 of our large container was just crumbs. Perhaps they scooped from the bottom? The sugar-free ginger ale was empty at one of the self-serve soda machines. Despite all this, it was still good to be at the historic AMC Kabuki 8 theater which has been around for over 50-60 years. It'a always fun to be in Japantown San Francisco!

Got the opportunity to watch the Eternity movie premiere two weeks before it is released in…read moretheaters and it was so good! I cried twice. It was so heartfelt and sad/happy at the same time. We luckily got to sit on the balcony in theater 1 which had the best seats. The theater is so clean and has reclining seats and the staff is super nice too. I love the location of this theater because it is in the heart of Jtown and surrounded by yummy food and fun stores. There is also street parking around the neighborhood and a decent parking garage.

I love Roxie theater! I watched "The Blue Trail" ( Brazilian) today, "Exit 8" ( Japanese) last…read moreweek, "The Poet" (Colombian ), and so many interesting foreign films there! A lot of restaurants around the theater, too:) Highly recommend Roxie!!

Now and for quite a long while my favorite movie theatre. I saw my last movie before the pandemic…read morehere went until the closed the doors . They have a fantastic selection of movies two theaters Little Roxie and Big Roxie. Many film festivals and just great movies which I love . Thankfully now they own their building so at least they will be there for the future something to count on. I even went to a rent party here the movie which didn't matter was The last picture show. I try to visit the movies at least twice a month . A lifelong passion. Movies since a child have always been my thing . The Roxie is the only continually running theatre in the country.

Had the good fortune to discover SF Film Society Cinema while volunteering for the SF International…read moreFilm Festival & then again while being a true customer at 1 of their "normal" movie screenings Building is nice & bright w/ whites & oranges - tables & a nice coffee bar await you upon entry & you can enjoy some drinks & treats before the show Walk downstairs to find inside the theater is surprisingly bigger than I thought it would be but it's still nice & intimate. Orange cushy stadium seats that provide extremely minimal head-blockage Best part about this cinema has got to be their restrooms - no lie! Never in my life did I think I'd be all goo-goo-eyed over a bathroom but this 1 is the bees knees! They have the most luxurious toilet seats - they're *heated* ( ! ) and offer bidet functions for those who prefer that kind of action....there were so many buttons on this thing that I was scared to push anything for fear of setting off the disco lights.....and coming in from a frigid cold, blustry evening, I didn't want to leave that heated seat! :-) I'd totally come back here to see fantastic indie picks & can't wait to see what's playing next!

How can I be the first one to review this fabulous place? SF Film society holds their shows here…read more They're obviously people of taste, because they invited me to come show my cartoon about filthy disgusting pirates. I found the facilities to be quite inviting. It's basement level and feels sequestered from the outside world (as it should), like a hi-tech vault to showcase and preserve humanity's best culture for the post-apocalypse future. I mean, it looks like a spaceship inside. It's swank and modern. It's comfortable and well-equipped. I did hear a few complaints about the seats being too lean-y and lacking arm rests, but I found them soft and well-spaced, and the sound and projection were great. My stuff looked great on screen. It was the perfect size for a post-show Q&A- 143 seats holds a crowd but not an impersonal one. The hosts were incredibly gracious and caring about the show they were putting on. This place doesn't organize shows like amateurs (trust me, I've done those.) If you're thinking of seeing a show here, it's probably something you wouldn't see anywhere else, so you might not know how to judge it. Consider yourself in good hands. It will be curated with taste. There's tons of great options for eating and shmoozing afterward right across the street, in Japantown's mall full of sushi places. One of my co-attendees is well versed in quality sushi, and called the place we went to one of the best she had found in the city. Pick this theater and neighborhood for a great night out.

Quick take: 3.5/5 Good option for catching movies no longer…read moreshowing at major chains, but seating comfort is a major drawback. Small screen, very uncomfortable seating for taller people, slightly worn restrooms, and challenging parking. Arrive early for seating. In detail: I went to Presidio Movie Theater on a Wednesday night to watch a movie that was no longer available at AMC that week, which was the main reason I chose this theater. The screen is relatively small. It feels standard for a neighborhood theater, but noticeably smaller if you are used to larger cinema chains. The biggest issue for me was the seating. I am 6'1", and the seat back only supported about three fifths of my upper body. Sitting upright while trying to maintain proper neck and back support was uncomfortable throughout the movie. The restrooms were another disappointment. They felt outdated and not particularly well maintained, similar to old gas station restrooms. I purchased my ticket through the Fandango app. There is no assigned seating, so for popular movies or showtimes, arriving early is important to secure a decent seat. Parking was more difficult than usual. Many of the surrounding townhouses have driveways, which significantly limits available street parking around the block.

This is not an upscale, renovated theater but it has a charm to it that I enjoyed. Movie tickets…read moreare $18 flat at the window (no fees if you go in person) and you do not pick your seat. It is first come, first served. The staff were nice and the concession prices were reasonable. I think there were 3 rooms screening movies total in the building, but two movies playing at the time we went.

Visited this theatre on a Saturday evening. Ran into a couple setbacks and inconveniences while…read morethere. Note, there is no wifi available and very weak cell phone service at the venue. At entry, a problematic guest in front of me apparently purchased the wrong tickets online. The worker/owner seemed to have no clue how to resolve the issue, and instead of letting the competent people inside, they decided to clog the line, arguing back and forth with the guest. The place is small, so once they scanned tickets, visitors were piled into the cozy sized lobby waiting till they opened the auditorum 15 minutes before the listed showtime. The classic concessions stand offered a fairly standard variety of menu items including hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, candy, ice cream bars, soda, as well as a range of hot tea options. There are two auditoriums, both located upstairs. The curved backs of the folding seats made them comfortable enough for a (less than) 2-hour event, with cupholders on the arm rests. "Right in the Eye" was such an incredible production, unique and entertaining. The delightful works of french filmmaker and magician, George Méliès, shown on the screen alongside an amazing live musical performance, made for a truly enjoyable experience. An awesome collection of quirky silent films and clips from more than a century ago, scenes filled with amusing special effects and a touch of humor. The lighting, sound, and diversity of instruments used (including the theremin, triangle, music box, and waterphone) were mesmerizing and executed beautifully. The setting at the Marina Theatre was just right for a lighthearted feel-good time.

Going to the cinema is a treat! To see films on a large screen with surround sound really makes the…read moreviewing experience immersive. The Marina Theatre is a family-owned small neighborhood theater that we can bring our kids, friends and family to to see a film together. Hot popcorn smell! Well tiered rows so I'm not craning my neck around someone's head to see the picture. Watching the San Francisco International Film Festival films in Theater 1 was fun. The smaller theater (#2) is more intimate but no less enjoyable. When was the last time you went to see a film and (maybe) eat out at the great restaurants on Chestnut and neighboring streets before or after a screening? Do it!

Such a lovely experience. I came here with my friend for the showing of Arco and it was amazing…read more The movie started at 8:30PM, right after the sun set, but the plaza was already pretty full by 7:30PM. The crowd was so silly and friendly, with everyone laughing along to the movie. It does get pretty cold after the sun sets; the veterans were very prepared with an assortment of puffer jackets, thick blankets, and their own lawn chairs. We brought our own snacks and drinks but there is also a ton of restaurants nearby as well as PROXY's own concession stand (I think they sold a bunch of drinks). Even more impressive, the staff behind PROXY were so kind and sweet, going above and beyond to introduce the movie and make everyone feel welcome. I'll definitely be back! Thank you PROXY!

Came for the spring series of free movies and saw Marty Supreme on a Friday night. It's a fun space…read morefor movie screenings and while it does get packed quite quickly (come early to snag a spot and bring chairs or blankets to sit on), it's a great easy activity to do on a nice day and they often screen movies that are not out yet on streaming! Location is great right in the center of Hayes so it's super easy to grab food from nearby. They also do have a simple bar selling canned beverages for a reasonable price which is a nice plus.

I am biased as I curate for the SF Cinematheque, but it is one of the most wonderful places to see…read moreinnovative and experimental films in the city. The screenings happen at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and the CCA campus off of 16th Street near Potrero Hill. And in response to Xavier G.: Yes, sometimes the work that's shown can be hard to understand, but take it like a good concert. You get into the music and what happens? Your mind drifts around and does some pretty productive and lovely thinking, right? Sitting in the dark, watching non-narrative moving images can yield some beautiful thoughts. Develop your thinking. Challenge yourself. Enjoy. ;-)

A San Francisco gem. If you find your way to the films that they show at SF Cinematheque (in…read moredifferent venues from ATA to Yerba Buena), you will see films that are one-of-a-kind, artist made, often handmade art pieces that you will never see anywhere else. At their yearly Crossroads festival they have filmmakers in person and premier screenings of works from around the world. I love going to their screenings and seeing the original work of artists. There is nothing commercial or Hollywood here. All of the films are original statements of the artists visions and intriguing trips into their minds and obsessions-- spooky, dreamy, hypnotic and seductive--these films create emotional nuance and connection, and since the filmmakers are often there in person, you can connect with the artists and ask them questions about their films and creative process. So glad this type organization still exists in San Francisco.