I would like to say the best thing about theater is the people who work there. The worst is that…read morethe bathrooms are only on one floor (in between the two floors where the movies show). I am in a wheelchair so it's a pain to go up and down and wait for the elevator, which can be slow at times (and I had to cancel a trip due to the elevator being down one day). Other than that, it's usually quite clean and the food is usually hot and ready. However, they only have concessions on one floor, and there was a time I had to skip refreshments as no one was at the counter, I think they were in the back putting up new stock, and I had to leave due to my movie starting. A few times I missed out on specific food items as they were either totally out, or they didn't have an extra employee to go to where they stored it to get more. Understanding, but disappointed. I've worked retail all of my life, so I know how those things can happen. I would say they need to get new carpet, but that is a small quibble. I noticed a few people comment on the drink area being a mess. Usually, this is the direct result of rude customers, not cleaning up after themselves or not watching their children. Usually, the issue doesn't last long. It does get cleaned up. But if you are one of the people who are following the rude customers, you probably, don't care. You're just upset with what you are walking into. Just politely let one of the workers there know and I'm sure you they will tend to it right away. Unfortunately, the employees can't keep an eye on all of the customers all of the time, so, politely letting them know, will help them fix the problem. I recently moved close to the theater, so I am taking full advantage of their unlimited program. Very nice. I will say the selections of the classic movies, that are for one day only, can either be great or very lackluster. And for some reason in the summer, they don't show the extra movies (classics). The quality of the movies coming out can be rather hit or miss and lately, they have been more miss than hit, so it's always nice to have a classic movie to fall back on. I love how they show older B&W movies since TCM is no longer available to me. But I also love all of the classics from the B&W era through the 90s and even more current movies that have been out of the theater more than 5 years or so. It's always a great way to catch up to everything I missed before. I love movies. I have a huge physical media collection, but nothing replaces the magic of the Big Screen. Big pluses are the staff, the theaters are nice, 4DX is great (and even though you have to pay a surcharge if you have the unlimited pass, it's only a fraction of the full 4DX price). I would recommend if you go more than twice a month to get the unlimited pass, as it's a definite bargain. I would highly recommend this theater.

If I lived in Seattle I would be frequenting this Regal theater!…read more I moved from the Boise Idaho area to Puyallup, WA at the beginning of the year and one thing I had been missing from my time in Boise was seeing movies in 4DX! if you don't know what that is, it's an intense and thrilling amusement park style movie format with seats that move like a ride, and special effects like scents, water, flashing lights that happen throughout the movie! It's my favorite cinema experience and worth every penny but sadly Washington state only has this format at this theater an hour away from me. Me and my cousins were having a girls day in Seattle though and I suggested we see the new Michael Jackson movie in 4DX- it was incredible! I will return whenever possible to see a film in 4DX!

A good theater in a good location. In the heart of downtown, so shows in the later evening allow…read moreyou get street parking. I've been going to this place for many years, and even signed up for the rewards a few years ago, and it's one that actually pays off with many perks and benefits It's clean, well lit in main area, comfortable seats, and pretty good sound. They do have the classic snack bar concessions where all your snacking and food desires will be handled. I will continue to visit this AMC when reason allows, although I'll admit travel doesn't always provide me the time.

An older location for sure. We walked here and took Uber…read moreafter. Inside a mall on the top floor. We took the elevators up as some escalators were out of order. I've been here many times over the years and my most recent visit it looks exactly the same. Seats could be comfier and wish they had recliners but definitely aren't the worst. Staff were nice. Popcorn was tasty. Butter station was clean. The sound and screen quality was good. Overall we had a great time. We saw Exit 8 here on my birthday night and it was an amazing movie! Thank you AMC :)

I am rooting for this movie theater. In its glory days the front windows weren't smashed and the…read morecardboard boxes weren't left in the front entrance with urine stains and needle caps. Even during the homeless days with the Capitol Hill and U District tweens with patchwork jackets and dogs mobbing around in packs this theatre was in good condition. I have over 20 years of memories coming here watching indie movies like Pirana, docuseries to Siff films. I also watched plenty of blockbuster films. My fondest memory is the smell of the popcorn that fills the front space. It is so distinct and the melted butter and grease on my fingers rubbed on my movie ticket is nostalgic. I love the indie vibe of the workers. It was a polite Seattle cool, depending on the era a little emo and punk, with some grunge. The attitude was very U District. I hope this theatre can raise the funds to fix itself up. It is one of my favorites and I hope it doesn't get boarded up. It still has so much life left.

I looked into other reviews prior to going to the Varsity Theatre but it seemed like people were…read moreeither raving or hating on it. At this point it felt like it's mostly dependent on personal preference so I decided to go in and find out. I thought the place is decent. The biggest attraction is that tickets are probably the cheapest in the area. Regular ticket price is around $16 for Seattle but it's $10 at Varsity (as of December 2023). And you get a dollar off if you're a student. Also you don't even have to buy the student tickets in person because you could just order them online (other places like AMC downtown, you have to go in person). I made sure to bring my student ID in case if they want to check, but it was never checked onsite. I think it's a little more shabby than AMC and other more commercial theaters, but it does its job. The movie started on time and there were no issue throughout the movie. I wish they could just shut off the ads before the screen turns on at starting time because you're facing a blue screen that shows nothing while the ad is blasting. On the other hand, I liked that there aren't that many previews to watch through to get to the actual movie I came to see. The bathroom is two flights up the stairs from the ground floor. It's well kept and smells ok, but they probably have to check the toilet paper inventory more often. By the time I went in, there were no toilet paper left at all so I didn't forget to inform the staff that before leaving. The staff was polite and accepted my remarks in good spirit.

I am doing an update on my review as I went back here to watch another movie here a few weeks ago…read more I have to say I remain impressed with their programming choices and adore the theater all the way around. I wanted to drop a few pictures from my last visit as my very first visit a few months ago I didn't take any pictures. Anyway, it's a great place and I am so thankful it's in the Seattle and isn't that bad of a drive for me since I'm in the area.

Steak was excellent and I really liked to grilled veggies too. Price was fair. Service good to…read morefair. Will go again.

Come for the nostalgia, stay for my questionable choreography…read more If my life were a movie, the montage of me being happy would be filmed exclusively at Central Cinema. This place is the ultimate antidote to the 'daily grind' of being a functioning adult. I recently went to the 80s Singalong and, let's just say, the house was so packed and the vibes so high that I found myself on stage giving a performance that nobody asked for but everyone deserved. The food is made from scratch (and tastes like it), and you can order it via QR code without ever having to pause your high-note attempts. Pro tip: Parking in this residential pocket is a competitive sport--bring your friends in one car so you have witnesses when you finally find a spot three blocks away. 10/10, would lose my voice here again.

The vibe is so cool, it elevates the movie-watching experience! I had a glass of wine which was…read moredelivered promptly and was yummy! They have a menu of snack options in addition to the drinks

I'm snagging some text from their site because I wanted to get my facts correct... not straight,…read moremind you... but correct! Since the mid-90s, Three Dollar Bill Cinema provides access to films by, for, and about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people and their families, and a forum for LGBT filmmakers to share and discuss their work with audiences. They curate themed screenings throughout the year and produce programs in partnership with other arts, cultural, and service delivery organizations in the Greater Seattle area. Now that's out of the way, let me tell what else they do. Once a year, they host the Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, now the largest of its kind in the PNW! This festival showcases award-winning films and also gives chances for those in the community to express their own creativity in short film submissions that are shown on the big screen. They host a Transgender Film Festival and a Spring Film series highlighting vintage queer films. Two of my favourite events would have to be their Outdoor Cinema, held at Cal Anderson Park and Cineoke! The outdoor film series is always free and ALWAYS fun! So grab a blanket, grab your domestic partner and head on down to the Hill for some fabtastic film. And if you haven't gotten your karaoke on, get down to the Jewelbox Theatre on second Mondays, choose a scene from your favourite movie musical and get ready to be a star!

This nonprofit film arts organization produces a few really good events each year, including the…read moreSeattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival and the Seattle Transgender Film Festival. The volunteers are super nice, they have had very low staff turn over in their almost 20 years in operation and if you choose carefully, you can find a really good film, to watch with a fun audience you can't find anywhere else.

This is my favorite Movie Theater in the whole State of Washington!!…read moreThere is no other theater, no other IMAX that compares to it at all! The screen is from ceiling to floor, and then some! It is absolutely huge! The stadium seating combined with the colossus of a screen means that there is not a bad seat in the house! The sound is impeccable and very immersive! Very loud yet well tuned! It will have great sound on both low range and high range frequencies. It is a nonprofit which gives you a little more warm fuzzies that the reasonable cost of your ticket is going back to the community. There are the standard modern concessions, with good popcorn, and also a variety of local beers, wines, and ciders!! Concessions are actually pretty affordably priced compared to other modern day theaters! Best place to see your event movie of the year! Some of the best movies I have seen here were Oppenheimer, 1917, Avengers Endgame, and Star Wars Episode 9. (Somehow, Palpatine returned... terrible movie, but at least the picture and sound were immaculate). Cheers!

My family and I had been looking forward to seeing The Odyssey for weeks. Tickets were sold out…read moreeverywhere, so we were incredibly excited when we finally got them. Unfortunately, the experience was one of the worst I've ever had at a theater. The seating is unbelievably cramped. If you're over 5 feet tall, prepare to be uncomfortable for the entire movie. The seats are small, hard, stiff, and offer virtually no legroom. Sitting through a three-hour film felt unbearable. What concerned me even more was how the auditorium is laid out. Once everyone is seated, you're essentially trapped. There are no aisles running through the seating sections, making it extremely difficult for people to get in or out without disrupting entire rows. It genuinely made me wonder what would happen in the event of an emergency evacuation. The concessions didn't make up for it either. The popcorn was stale, and the overall concession experience was disappointing. To make matters worse, seating is first come, first served, so if you want decent seats, you'll need to arrive at least an hour early despite already having purchased tickets. This theater completely overshadowed what should have been an incredible film experience. I would not return, and I would strongly recommend seeing a long movie somewhere with comfortable seating and a better auditorium layout.

We had a good time here. It was very clean and comfortable feeling. The seats are an older type,…read morebut they are comfortable and you have decent leg room. Unfortunately, when we arrived the theater was almost completely full (even though it was still about 20 minutes to show time) and we had to sit in the second row from the screen. We were still able to see okay but it was a bit annoying. We would make sure to get there earlier next time. The bathroom was nice and clean. The concessions are priced lower than a typical theater. And you are still getting a lot of food. All the staff was very friendly and helpful.

SIFF Uptown does not value customer service. I have to say these are the most uninviting,…read morefrequently rude employees I've come across- people that seem to hate their jobs and the customers that pay their wages. That said, I do love the one screen theater. I love that I can walk in and sit wherever I want. SIFF continues to offer a wide variety of interesting movies and doesn't waste my time with endless ads and previews.