Clean and comfy lounge seats and a really great staff (of course fresh popcorn) make for a good…read moremovie. Great company and a mini arcade with guitar hero makes for an awesome movie night!

I usually don't go to this theater, but our plans took us to this location when the other…read morecompetitor theater was sold out. I'm we got the chance to see our movie here - it was a very good experience. Nice people working at the counter and comfortable seating made this a great outing for our groups and I'll consider this theater, which has easy parking and is very accessible, in the future. It's much simpler and easier to go here than theaters in busier areas.

Very neat experience! That last time I remember being here I was a kid on a field trip for school…read more My wife and I decided to relive a good memory and saw Rocky Mountain express here and it was totally worth it. You are surrounded by picture and sound and it offers a very unique experience. They also do a great job with covid procedures. I look forward to seeing more films here and making this a tradition at least annually.

HUGE FAN of this Cincinnati staple. I believe the Omnimax has been running for the past 28 years,…read morebeginning in 1980. I can tell you the excitement I had as a child going to school field trips here. You would pack a brown bag lunch and sit outside the museum by the fountains, and then enjoy whatever was playing at the Omnimax. What sweet memories! The Omnimax just went digital. In the past, before the show, you could stand outside and watch the film fly through the reels. You could even watch the workers reset the film in between shows. That area is still there, but there is now no need for film, as it is now digital. To be honest, I really couldn't tell any huge differences now compared to what it used to be. The volcano show was the first of their digital videos. The announcement before the show began reminded us that some of the improvements included more speakers behind the screen, a digital upgrade, and larger seats in the audience--all good things. Non-member pricing is nine dollars for the show. Member pricing is about 6 to 7 dollars. The show last little less than an hour. It is first come first serve, so try to get to the line about 15 minutes before the show begins. You can check ticket prices online to see how many seats are sold each showing. If you are checking out the museum, you must check out the Omnimax! It is definitely a good addition to your ticket.

Stopped here over the summer with a larger group on a Friday night…read more We came and watched Elvis at the end of July and I think the second showing was Thor. The first movie started around 9, as the sun went down. By the time for the second movie it was almost midnight so we left, but if you can stay up late it's a great deal to stay and watch two! If you choose to turn your car off, make sure to bring an actual radio to tune in with. None of the apps have the specific station and you won't be able to hear much from your neighbor's car. It was a beautiful place to watch the sunset and once it's dark you can see lots of stars. I would recommend sitting in a car or on chairs because it is all gravel and it's harder to find a window to watch if you're on the ground. There are concessions and restrooms in the middle. You pay per person in the car for entry and if you bring your own snacks you're supposed to pay.

I had so much fun coming here! It's been years since I've last been to a drive in and We had a…read moregreat time. I really like how the screen was up high so that no matter where you park you can see the screen. I also thought the concession was clean and the bathrooms were clean. The picture quality of the movie was really really good! We had a truck so we set up a nice little area in the bed of the truck with beach chairs, a cooler, and blankets and it was perfect! I do suggest bringing a radio to listen to the movie but listening from the car wasn't bad. There is a fee of $5 to bring in outside food but no one ever checked if we paid for it so I'm not sure why they have that fee? We liked the Kona truck to get shaved ice and thought it was a nice little treat! Get there at least an hour and a half early to get a good spot. We saw a lot of people driving around 30/40 mins before having a hard time parking. We will definitely be back again!

Just take a look at the picture of the seat I've attached to this review in the IMAX theater. I…read moredon't understand how this place is in business. Stay away. The most disgusting, filthy seats I have ever seen. They should be ashamed.

First time going out to see a movie in a long time! It was easy to book online and our reclining…read morechairs were super comfy. People were respectful during the film. Glad to know they validate, leaving me to pay only $1 for parking, although it was awkward to get our parking validated at the security office. I suspect there's another way to validate but I didn't know how. All in all, a good experience.

Great place to see a movie…read more Situated by two restaurants if you want to get something to eat before or after the movie. They give senior discount and the staff is very friendly

Cute cinema that's a little dated. We came with a large group for a private viewing. Our projector…read moreoverheated during and we had to move to another room. The manager was super nice about it, though.

Atmosphere is cozy, and definitely you'll feel the 70-80's movie scenes!…read more This mini theatre isn't big, but you'll feel nostalgia!

New and Indie Movie House that brings you back to a time when the movies was an experience!…read more It's small (TWSS). Let's get that out of the way. However, it's unassuming at first look. I actually don't know how many theaters are within Esquire, but there are several. If you're going for your reclining seats, your drink holders, you craft cocktails and beer..... go somewhere else, Yuppie. If you're going for the experience of seeing a movie and soaking it all in, go to the Esquire Theatre. They play Independent, New Run, Foreign and Retro movies primarily. I've even gone and seen Animation Festival Collections. Their selection changes weekly, so visit their website for the latest and greatest. You can purchase tix online, but they also have the old school box office window, with a live person, at the front. Literally a box office! Once you enter, you're greeted by the smell of fresh delicious popcorn. Freshly made and, if you so desire, with REAL butter. Yes.... REAL butter! Not some butter flavored "liquid". They have a modest candy offering along with drinks. But you know what they don't have? Pricing that makes you reconsider choices in your life or having to check in with your financial advisor before you buy a small popcorn and drink. I don't know the prices off the top of my head, but I can say that when I buy a small popcorn and a drink, I don't have the urge to angrily ask the person behind the counter if they "are feel good about what they're doing". Reclining seats? Nope. Drink holder? I don't know, maybe. Stadium style seating? No...you're not at a stadium. Plush comfy cusiony seating? Not a chance. Old school flip-down movie house seats? You got that right! And they are fantastic. Look... I'm not boarding a nine hour international flight. I'm going to see a movie. I'm fine with a regular movie seat. The theaters aren't big either. This isn't a complaint. If I really want to see some highly intense visual masterpiece of a movie, then sure, I might got to one of the "big theater" theaters with their IMAX Dolby-riffic Deluxe 8D Aural Experience to sodomize your senses. But, those usually aren't my jam, and that's just me. I like a good movie. The Clifton area is what it is. It's artsy, quirky, independent and fun. It's a great atmosphere and, in my opinion, The Esquire is the heart of Clifton. The way that way-back-when marquee juts out from the building with it's big bright bulbs ablaze that's telling of what's playing NOW. It's a work of art in itself and always a great experience. Would I go back? Hell yes. It's my first choice for movies that I cannot always find elsewhere. Much of the Esquire's selection doesn't always play at "big box" theaters. Sure, they play some of the first run new movies, but they offer so much more than that. Make a night of it, in Clifton. There are plenty of restaurants within walking distance to choose from. Have dinner, maybe check out a few of the independent shops up and down the street and then head to your movie. It will be a great night. Pro-tip: Watch the parking. You can park on the street, but be mindful of the signs. You can use whatever parking app it is (I can't remember) and max out the time. I do believe you can extend it right from the app, should your movie run longer than your parking time limit. There are also various parking lots.

I haven't been to a drive in since I was a little child. My Mr and I wanted to see Beetlejuice…read moreBeetlejuice and he mentioned coming here. I was all for it. I highly recommend you buy your tickets online. It's so much easier & faster checking in at the drive up booth. Plus I will say this, they open at 7:00 pm and movie don't start until 9:00 pm so I recommend you get there early so you can get the spot of your choice and if you want to purchase food too. We got there when the door open and I'm glad we did. It was a long line to get in. You can bring your own food but it's a $10.00 charge. If you want to sit outside, you are able to bring your own chairs. Their menu has a variety to choose from. Popcorn, soft drinks, pizza, sandwiches, burgers, chicken tenders, nachos and appetizers. Very reasonable in pricing. If you are watching inside your car, the station is 90.7. The speakers outside is pretty loud. The sound quality and screen is prestine. I love the nostalgic feel and being outside to watch a movie, it's really amazing. I love this place, it's super clean and open. They do have bathrooms but not huge. I can't wait to come back. I'm glad there's a drive in in our area. Everyone needs to experience this.

It's been a LONG time since I went to a drive-in theater, and when I say LONG, I mean my age was…read morestill in the single digits. I'm 45 now and I was looking forward to a dose of nostalgia with a good sequel movie in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Both my lady and I were definitely glad we went to because we really enjoyed the whole experience. We went on a Saturday and expected it to be pretty busy. It certainly was but the theater was pretty well organized in getting everyone in. We pulled in to a spot up front and saw a number of people with chairs and blankets sitting outside of their cars to watch the movie. They have large speakers under the movie screen or you can tune to 90.7 to listen to the movie in your car. Their concession stand has a pretty big menu featuring burgers, pizza, hot dogs, popcorn, chicken tenders, fried pickles, and lots more. My lady and I decided to get some popcorn, a cheese pizza, and a chili cheese dog. There was a bit of a wait, but understandable with how busy they were, so I okay with that. I still had our food well before the movie started. All the employees were super friendly too. As for the movie experience, the sound quality was really, and the screen was easy to see even up front. I can absolutely see is going back here again for a movie. This is as close to the feeling of going to a drive-in theater as a kid that I'll ever get around here. Now to find a good movie to see here on our next visit. Maybe a good horror movie!

Finally checked this place out last year and was not disappointed. A super easy drive from…read morelouisville, well maintained and spacious, and price friendly. Of course the most important part, the snacks...there is a wide variety to choose from and it's all super yummy, especially the popcorn! The entire place has a great vibe. Highly recommend for a nostalgic movie night.

A wonderful place for families! Very clean, great concessions and super customer service.read more

I really like this movie theater!…read more First, the concessions area is great. The popcorn actually tastes like it has real butter instead of that super artificial oil flavor. They also have a small bar, so you can grab a glass of wine with your movie, plus the usual candy and snacks. And if you're a popcorn person, you can get a seriously huge bag. I saw someone walking out with a massive family sized bag and honestly respected it. The theater itself is very cozy and has that vintage charm you don't get at newer places. Even though it's small, it didn't feel stuffy or cold inside. I was totally comfortable in shorts. The seating is classic old-fashioned theater seating, no recliners or fancy upgrades, which honestly kind of adds to the nostalgic feel. That said, if you're looking for a super high-tech movie experience with perfect projection and luxury seats, you might want a bigger theater. The projector was a tiny bit oversized for the screen so a sliver of the image was cut off, which wasn't terrible but did catch my eye. Still, it didn't ruin the movie. One thing I loved is that they show older films, reruns, and niche movies along with new releases. It's a fun place to see something a little less mainstream while still having a cute date night in the heart of Mariemont Village. Overall, it's a charming, cozy theater that feels special in a way big chains don't. Perfect for a casual date night or a relaxed movie evening after getting dinner in the village.

Our daughter recently got engaged here! The staff worked with her fiancé to set up the theater and…read morethen have the lights come up at the set time during the movie. There was a glitch at the beginning when the sound wasn't working, but they got that fixed in 5 minutes or so and restarted the movie. As the movie was playing, they even went out and changed the marquee to a personalized proposal sign! It was so cute! The employees were very friendly & helpful and the theater & bathrooms were clean and well cared for.

This is definitely one of my favorite movie options. They've been going strong for 25 years now,…read morebut it's still all about two passionate movie buffs -- Tim Swallow the owner and his wife, who bring in movies we'd otherwise not have a chance to see here in Cincinnati. The laid-back atmosphere is evident throughout the experience -- from the low-tech check-in counter (if you buy online, you just give your name to the volunteer who checks it off the list & tells you to go in -- no ticket stub necessary), to the ice cream shop on the other side of the building (they let you bring the ice cream into the movie), to the relaxed way Tim comes out before the film to introduce it, and leads the discussion afterwards. The theater is clean and comfortable, and large enough for the large groups they attract. Their big event every year is the Oscar Shorts, i.e. the short movies that are contenders for this year's Oscars. I saw the animation shorts recently, but there's also action shorts and documentary shorts (I'll probably check them all out in the next few weeks). As always, what I did watch was enjoyable, unique, and seen in a great venue with fellow movie aficionados.

Despite all the crazy weather reports, I found myself in Cincinnati on Saturday for a 7 PM showing…read moreof one of the leaders for 'Best Foreign Film' this year, 'Shoplifters'. This cinema is wonderful. Everyone was there to see a good film. No distractions. People passionate about film. I believe the guy told us that the Cincinnati World Cinema has been around since 2002 but they just recently moved into the Garfield Theater. They've been renovating their space but it looks close to complete. They also work on a volunteer basis. If the place was closer to Louisville, I would donate my time here. For my Louisville friends, if you've ever been to The Speed Museum for a film, this place could be compared. The difference is this place is missing the museum part with a larger focus on the film at hand. One of the volunteers came out before the film and talked about the film. He offered up information on the director and the film. I've been in similar settings but I feel like the information and interaction here was much better. I won't go into how great the film is, 'Shoplifters', but you should absolutely see it. After the movie, the people that wanted to go across the street(to a restaurant-bar) could for an after-film discussion. From the talks, it seems they normally do this in the theater. Had it not been for the impending snowstorm and drive back to Louisville, I would've stayed for the discussion. After just one visit, I'll absolutely check their site regularly and make special trips to Cincinnati for films. I enjoyed my viewing here. Despite a snowstorm; 'Shoplifters' is also playing in Louisville this next weekend(at the Speed), it was totally worth the trip to Cincinnati to see this film.