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    Shawn N.

    What a charming and lovely little, single-theatre cinema we found on Rainier Ave S. The marquee is unassuming; in fact if you weren't looking for it, you would probably not know that the cinema was even there. Surrounded by businesses long ago closed, this gem behind windows that have no signage, only mini blinds, is truly a beacon of "feel good entertainment." We found free parking on the street close by the theatre. The customer service was excellent; we were greeted with a welcoming and cheerful hello. We paid for our tickets and food items in the same transaction. They offer premium beer on tap, along with bottled soft drinks and freshly popped popcorn; that the smell alone was mouth watering. They tell us that soon they will be offering up wine; so I look forward to that. They have a comfortable sitting area with tables just past the concessions; and right outside of the actual 50 seat theatre. This is a great area to sip on your drinks and talk to your friends before taking your seats. Inside the theatre, we found a beautiful big screen. I estimate it being 150inches big. The seats were comfy and set stadium style; no bad seat in the house. It gave the feeling like we were at home watching a great film, on a huge screen, with 40+ of our closest friends. The picture was clear and had great sound. Their line up of upcoming, older films hits dead-center into my heart. I can't wait to go back. I recommend you try this cinema out; you won't be disappointed.

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    5 months ago

    Literally the best theater in Seattle, always playing great movies and the staff are so kind and fun.

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    5 years ago

    Great spot ran by great people. I will be back for sure. You'd be an absolute dummy to not love this place.

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    7 years ago

    Hello I love you. Perfect programming you won't see elsewhere, serving fresh popcorn and icy cold crispy cheap beer, which is all I need.

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    Awesome place with great staff. Plenty of parking around and also close to the train station. Great movies too.

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    Cinemark Lincoln Square - Clean environment

    Cinemark Lincoln Square

    3.4(527 reviews)
    5.5 mi

    Watched the Odyssey , opening day on the 65 foot Imax on their 15th auditorium, not full 1.43 but…read more1.9 (biggest screen before lynnwood, or gig harbor south) I was glad to see that the management made sure it was projected properly and clean the screen. The Audio WAS VERY loud but not OVERWHELMING, I think it is what the director intended, for this film, other films were loud enough. The seating is recliner, cushioned, but not the ELECTRONIC, double recliner, stadium style and cramped, however the seating is well done in arrangement, sitting on the edges does not give u a bad angle. The middle sections for the walk way seating are actually great since there is no wall and there is bars, as well as being a level higher up, this is a great choice for a packed theater. The entire theater was clean enough for a busy week, and the concessions staff were amazing, they helped me out on getting my nacho cheese reheated , and answered the quick questions i asked about showtimes and other things. If you want the big screen but don't want to drive Lynnwood or Gig Harbor, this is the best choice I recommend for big screen movies as a cinephile!

    Went to see the 10pm showing of "Hope." The theatre was clean, and the volume was at the perfect…read morelevel. The movie experience itself was great for your standard theater. The problem I had was with the bathrooms, and it was a BIG problem. The lobby bathroom was filthy. I had to look in 8 stalls to find one that was flushed and/or did not have urine on the seat. There was toilet paper and trash everywhere. The place reeked (stronger than public bathrooms usually do) of urine and feces. I have literally been in porta-potties that were cleaner. I notified the staff before I went into the theater, and when I went to the bathroom again over two hours later, it was still in the same condition. I expect more from a theatre where I spend a ridiculous amount of money and is in a chichi location like Bellevue. I feel like I drove an hour each way to pee in a nasty bathroom. (I live in a small town with a less impressive theatre, but much better bathrooms. I never had this problem in Kirkland Cinemark, either.) At least the movie was good. The popcorn there is tasty, as well. Please, please, please, though, keep your toilets clean. (Also, women moviegoers, stop being so freaking disgusting and wipe/flush the dang toilet!!!)

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    AMC Factoria 8

    AMC Factoria 8

    4.0(180 reviews)
    5.6 mi

    AMC FACTORIA 8 @ BELLEVUE…read more This AMC has parking available right out front, and there's plenty of space. It can get busy at times, but luckily I was still able to find a spot without any trouble. The theater itself is on the smaller side, but it's really nice inside. My friend and I went to watch The Housemaid, and if you go during the afternoon on a weekday, tickets are 20% off. We ended up going after 4 PM, so tickets were about $18 each, and we also got a regular popcorn for $11. Overall, I really loved the experience, the reclining seats were super comfortable, and I'm a huge fan of recliners because they make everything feel so much cozier. The movie was really good as well, and while there were about 30 minutes of ads, that's clearly mentioned when you purchase tickets online, so there's no pressure to arrive exactly on time. There also weren't many people sitting near us, which made the whole experience feel relaxed and gave it an overall great vibe.

    Once again, per my last review, a review for the theater, not the movie. But I did see the new…read moreSuperman movie which was really entertaining. What I like about this theater is, *ticket purchases online to reserve seats. *you can order a kid's package for popcorn, drink, full size candy! *the seats are super comfortable and you can adjust as needed. *Always friendly service. *I love the self serve sodas. Too many almost to chose from and I don't drink soda regularly but it is fun to mix and match. *Parking is super convenient and plenty of it. *bathrooms are clean! Tip, women's bathroom has more stalls at the end around the corner if you come in and it is full. I understand there are probably larger theaters and also some that serve booze, but if you are looking for a theater which is primarily focused on playing moving and serving standard movie theater food this is your spot! SYOY!

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    Columbia City Theater - Exterior

    Columbia City Theater

    4.2(73 reviews)
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    Ok this place is super cool. I can't believe I only found out about this venue recently!…read more To get to the theater, you go around the corner from the bar entrance and through this back alleyway door. It feels very covert, like you need to know a guy who knows a guy with a password to get in. You can also enter through the bar (I think). We initially went through the side door to get our tickets scanned in and then went in and out of the bar between acts to grab a drink. We weren't able to bring drinks into the actual theater, but not a huge deal. If anything, keeps the venue cleaner. There aren't any seats, just tiered standing platforms. Honestly, even with it being packed, I felt like we had a pretty good view of ~80% of the stage. The one thing I will say is that with everyone standing, you would think there'd be more movement/dancing. But alas, this is still Seattle and most people were bopping their heads to the music while I just wanted to swing around and feel it in my soul.

    This theater is definitely full of character and history. it was built in 1917 and is in an obscure…read morelocation. There is available street parking however it can be tricky and limited due to the narrow streets. The theater shares an entrance with a jazz bar which provides a comfortable seating area to enjoy a drink while waiting for a show. We came to see the Rocky Horror Burlesque Pastie Show and was impressed at the capacity of this small theater. Beyond the hallway, patrons are immediately welcomed to second bar and a sea of padded chairs. The theater was packed with Rocky Horror Picture fans with some proudly wearing costumes of their favorite characters. The show started a little later than advertised however we were kept entertained during the slight delay. The seats were comfortable and we had an unobstructed view of the stage. This was our first time seeing a Rocky Horror Show in burlesque and we didn't know what to expect. Audience participation was encouraged and specific names (which I will not repeat) were yelled out when either Brad or Janet took the stage. Overall, a wonderful group adventure night full of sing-a-longs, heckling, and cocktails. Drink prices and show tickets were cheap compared to other venues.

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    Columbia City Theater - Photo by Dylan Priest

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    Columbia City Theater - Comfortable view of the stage.

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    The Beacon - movietheaters - Updated September 2026

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