This is a great, independent cinema. They show a mix of some blockbusters, many independent movies,…read morean occasional screening of a movie from yesteryear, sometimes a surprise movie and some movies that are very locally based. Sometimes they even have the director or someone else directly involved in the movie making an appearance for an audience q&a after the show (for example, they have a movie which was directed by a young, Portland director wherein he will be appearing for a q&a next week. Another time they had a young man who did a documentary about his travel down the Columbia River in a canoe he had built). They offer this variety while doing an exceptional job of curating the films and keeping the mix of films showing at any given time diverse. They also vary the show times nicely with the actual number of showings of a particular flick also varying by the day, with show times also fluctuating to different times on different days. The theater itself has comfortable seating that is well tiered so that heads do not get in the way of one's viewing. Also, the seating is positioned so most seats look directly at the screen as opposed to having to tilt one's head a bit to watch the film. I find the size of each theater to be intimate but not small, probably seating in the 130-150 person range. The sound systems are excellent. The theater floors are kept clean, as are the restrooms. The website is well constructed, easy to navigate and filled with information. I am not a big movie goer, especially since Hollywood has placed the wow factor and other film features far above the screenplay value. In my youth I was a regular filmgoer, enjoying the big Hollywood productions, but also the indie flicks playing at the indie theaters. I now find myself being pulled back before the Bigscreen as a result of finding this theater. When visiting Corvallis, which I do frequently, if I have not decided on what to do while their then the Cinema's website is often a go-to for consideration of finding something fun to do. I am impressed with this independent theater and encourage all to visit the website regularly to find new and interesting movies to sink yourself into for a few hours.

Salem Cinema is Salem's repertory movie theater with several screens, and stellar programming…read more They will show select first run films that no one else gets. Movies need to show in theaters to qualify for an Academy Awards nomination. If they were made for streaming, and they need theatrical, Salem Cinema may get them. That was the case for Kathryn Bigelow's House of Dynamite. It's a Netflix property so most people will see it on a small screen. It deserves a big screen like the Salem Cinema. The Salem Cinema is in a modern building with some vintage interior panels. It is very clean. The rest rooms are clean. The theaters have great seats and good sound. I did not hear any sound bleed between theaters. They do a good job with their vintage graphic design. Where the Salem Cinema could improve, thus the loss of a star, is to expand their food and drink options. They have a large seating area in the lobby. It was empty. There is a dedicated parking lot. Keep an eye on their schedule. You may find something new or old that is not playing elsewhere.

This is the best theater in town! My go to, always…read more (I have tried to support the indie one out south but they upgraded the seats in there and the headrest has an aggressive angle that gives me a migraine - so Regal is it for me!) They still have an old school print your paper ticket stub machine in the lobby, which I do without fail every time (I'm a long time ticket stub collector - my first one is from 1990!). Last year they moved merch to create a queue which I thinks help streamline things a bit when it's busy. It's a movie theater though you guys; of course the drinks are overpriced! And yes, it's busy on a Friday night! I absolutely love the ability to reserve seats ahead of time in their app. Like, 10 stars for that. It has totally changed my movie going experience for the better not to have to fight for a seat or stress if running late. And this theater reliably plays 25 minutes of trailers - like to the minute. So plan accordingly! The chairs are starting to show their usage a bit, and I miss paper towels in the bathroom, but this is my home base theater and I'm glad it's in Salem! I love when they do fun events too - all my millennial friends and I had a ball at the Twilight rerelease.

Staff was friendly and helpful, the theater was clean. The best part was that they had a working CC…read moremachine!!

2nd time: Too hot in there, turn up/on the AC! No one wants to be sweating watching a movie.read more

Movie: The Blackening…read more Pros: Once movie finally started, it was really really good. Cons: so we sat in the theater with no sound for 20 mins! Three people went out to say something and it took a minute for the issue to be addressed! This is a Black film with a Black cast that I came to support and Im utterly disappointed!

The theater itself is great. You buy your ticket before hand, the matinee prices are good and I…read morereally appreciate that you have leg room and an easy enter and exit. They always have a beer I like so that's another big plus. The food mediocre and often a bit slow. It was better before Covid and the shut down. For some reason they feel the need to remove things from the menu during certain times of the year, which I notice because they are my favorite items. I appreciate that they have specials and although I don't think they are usually very good I'm glad they try. The popcorn is good. If they had a deep fryer it would transform their business. Just say'n. Update: I went there again last weekend and I highly recommend the pizza. I think it's the best thing on the current menu. Mostly I'm happy they exist as I like having a theater close by so I forgive the food, but might go more often if it was better.

Northern lights is a local treasure, it's relaxing, good food at incredible prices, special events…read moreincluding Closed caption and sensory friendly showings. They often have raffles, bathrooms are gender neutral with full doors help opposite gender caregivers and gender diverse individuals privacy.

Nice clean theater, seats were comfy and the popcorn was good. Prices were great, will definitely…read morebe back.

It's a local theatre so I can't be too harsh, decent time there…read more Watched Dead Man's Wire here, a three star movie for a three star theatre. Yes: -local -friendly staff -easy parking No: -lack of cherry coke -not super cute inside

It was really nice to go, I went and saw "sheep detective" with my friends and it was great, cozy…read morenot so spacious so i liked that alot and i'm going to see "michael" in a few weeks so that will be nice.

This place needs new management. The little bald guy is so rude. He kicked my friend and I out for…read moreoutside snacks after maybe 3 minutes of the movie. Clearly they have cameras scouting out food and drinks. There are no signs that we saw to indicate that we were not allowed to bring anything in. I do not recommend this theater if you actually want to enjoy your movie.

We went and saw Hail Mary yesterday at the Pix. We walked up to the theater from the house, so glad…read morewe got our tickets on line because it was sold out. Which surprised us as it was a 3:30 matinee on a Monday, but it was the first day of spring break and the audience was mostly adults. As always we were greeted with a smile and a welcome back. We had the lounge seats in the back got our snacks and drinks, enjoyed the show.

Small but really great theater. Great popcorn, lots of good beer and wine to pick from. Lots of…read moregood food,from pizza, burgers, pretzels and hot dogs.. the staff were super nice and the seats were great and comfortable. Made a 3 hour move lots of fun for the family. This is a great place to see a movie and it is not over crowded.. what gem!!

Great little theater. Very comfortable. Sound quality is great and the staff is wonderfulread more

Love this movie theater. very friendly staff, very comfortable seating, very reasonably priced…read more(tickets and Food). Clean, great up to date sound. i would recommend this theater to anyone.

Wish they would turn off the overhead lights for movies! Why is it still so bright we can see the…read moreaudience?

Employees were kind of rude when I went into the movies, they were very cautious if I brought in…read moreoutside food demanding to check everywhere