Love this theater!…read more Built in 1948, this huge (350 seat!) theater is vintage but has been fully modernized, with a digital projector and Dolby. They show a mix of feature films, including the big-name first-run attractions but only have one screen. Technical quality is excellent. The arched roof (built on wooden beams--like a wooden ship, upside down) makes it like a big tube and you get that big movie theater sound. I love the history and the lobby is like a little museum. The original projector, a carbon-arc, 16-mm film projector, is there next to a display case (which used to be the candy counter) with old tickets, signage, and relics of the past. The lobby has posters from old showings, like Godfather, The Graduate. The ticket booth and many of the furnishings are original but the place is very clean and well organized. Fun fact: Originally the Harden Theater, named for its founder, it became the Arden Theater when the H fell off the marquee and the owner didn't want to be bothered to replace it. We had a birthday party there and the owner, Kristina was very helpful. They showed a movie at 10:30 on a Saturday, then we had cake and snacks in the lobby, then went to a local pizza place. Fun place for a party and a great theater.

It's a classic theater with a great old time vibe. Very clean. Family owned. I've been to it twice…read moreso far and looking forward to more this year.

Okay this place brings me back to my childhood. Drive-in movies are unique in that they bring a…read morespecial sense of community and bonding to the showing of a movie. Pre-movie parents are relaxed, kids a running about enjoying the outdoors and when it's time for the movie you settle into you lawn chair or kick back in the bed of your pickup truck. It has a big screen feel with the outdoor elements all around you. Magical sunsets or spooky clouds and mist roll in to make the viewing experience even more thrilling. Sound is delivered over a radio channel, so I recommend bringing an external speaker and stand alone radio. The car radio is okay but can be problematic if it keeps shuttling off or the rear speakers are not good. The staff is fun and concessions are average. Bug spray is recommended. I truly enjoy the drive-in experience as a wonderful nostalgic summertime activity. Hopefully drive-ins will never totally disappear.

First of all let me say that this was my first time ever going to a drive in theater. I have wanted…read moreto for years, but was never able to find a local one. My girlfriend and I were able to find this location after doing a little research. The price is outstanding. We paid $7 per ticket which gave us a double feature... Starting at 8:30 was "We're the Millers," followed by "Elysium." We were able to listen to the movies by tuning our stereo to 107.9. I think the transmitting volume may have been a little high though, when the movies got loud, the speakers got slightly distorted in the bass. There were many cars for the first showing, but we had plenty of room. Also, each spot is elevated upward for a better viewing angle. They have both male and female rest rooms outside attached to the office. Also, they have full concessions from what I saw, though I did not go in since we made our own popcorn before leaving home. All in all, an outstandingly fun time out with my girlfriend. I would definitely recommend to anyone. A word of advice: Since the movie goes through your car stereo, you will need to start your car occasionally to prevent your battery from dying. Though if it does, the staff is fully prepared to give you a jump.

Visited here on SUN 10/12 to watch "The Smashing Machine" while we were vacationing in the…read moreCooperstown HOF & we were pleased all around. Definitely a little bit of an older, smaller style cinema located in the middle of the Southside Mall in Oneonta NY, but the actual theaters themselves are pleasantly upgraded with beautiful reclining leather seats with a swivel table. Nice touch! Now just need to upgrade the bathrooms & concession areas...

one of my favorite places to go to when visiting from Long Island. You can't beat an $8 movie. The…read morestaff is ALWAYS friendly & helpful. tonite it was a father son duo, : Tyler & his dad. . We saw the "now you see it " movie. loved the first 2 , but this was my favorite of the 3 . smiled & laughed through the entire movie. hated to see it end. I highly recommend this theater & I highly recommend the movie . Definitely want to see it again , so many twists & turns.

Old theater with beautifully preserved viewing rooms. There is a register before entering and a…read morepopcorn stand. Only two theater rooms, which limits the selection of movies. The old projector is preserved in a glass case by the entrance, it defiantly adds to the decor and atmosphere. There are two movies playing at the moment. Affordable ($8) price and always fresh popcorn. The only downside is that if you are watching something on the more silent side in one room you can hear the sound from the other room. This is not always a challenge!

Great staff. Great prices. Sadly their link to the community and customer service seem to be…read morelacking. Gift cards can lose value if stated in writing to consumers in NY, after 13 months. I inquired about using a 3 day expired gift cert and they refused. I asked them to brush up on their law. Not only did they not do that, they stated their prices are going up. Not good business.

My husband and I just came out from seeing Riverdance. Top rated excellent performance for starts!…read moreThey have done a beautiful job keeping this historical building in tiptop shape. The balcony was even in excellent condition. We did have excellent seats and saw the performance right up close. Long ladies room lines during intermission moved quickly. All around the city we saw rundown buildings and sad eyesore properties. Not the Binghamton Forum!

My friend suggested we see the opera, Die Fledermaus??I probably did not spell that…read morecorrectly....anyway, it was shown in a beautiful facility; I loved the orchestra playing while the performers were so fun to watch....and if I could not understand what they were saying or singing, in English, the words were projected up top of the stage! What fun. A great performance!

Super fun and love the options with offering 4 screens! Have been 2 years in a row with my kids and…read moreit's a hit. Also reasonable prices; 12 per adult and 6 per child for 2 movies. Will continue to return!

This is a great drive-in movie theater. A quad. Probably one of only two drive in theaters with 4…read morescreens. in New York State. After 26 years of ownership by Roger Babcock. New owners bought the theater from Roger for the 2023 season and beyond. I was talking to Greg and he was very friendly. He's never run a indoor theater or drive-in before. But Roger shared with him his many years of knowledge. Tonight I'm seeing Terminator 2 and total recall. Along with new releases they are planning to do more retro movies this season so that's great. Everything at the snack bar is delicious cheeseburgers mozzarella sticks french fries popcorn. Make sure to get something at the concession stand when you come in. Because 60 to 70% of each dollar taken in at the box office Goes right back to the studios. Looks like it's the beginning of a great season under the stars that is much more enjoyable when seeing a couple of movies at a drive-in theater

We had a nice visit here. The staff were nice and kept the lines moving; both at the gate and in…read morethe snack bar. The snack bar had the traditional faire, and a few surprises. We had their loaded fries which is topped with a homemade sweet n tangy meat sauce. Not bad. A Philly cheesesteak. Even better. The star of the show was a blueberry sundae fried dough. For a moment, I thought my wife was going to leave me and move in to the theater so she could have them every day... After tasting it, I wouldn't blame her. Make sure to support the snack bar, it is how theaters like this stay in business. Obviously you can't beat the value of 2 for 1 priced movies, so what's not to love? I'd stop by again if I were in the area and recommend you do the same.

This place needs a write-up on Atlas Obscura for being a pitch perfect example of Upstate ephemera…read more It's such a great piece of vintage Americana in CNY. Located in the sleepy town of Palatine Bridge, El Rancho Drive-In was a fixture of my childhood and adolescence. In fact, it's the only drive-in I've ever been to. (Not surprising when you learn that there are only 400 left in the USA.) There's really not much to this spot except a tall, concrete wall with a screen overlay. An entrance booth outside (double-features are $5 for kids/$8 for adults, cash only) and a small building that houses a digital projector, a concession stand, and restrooms. The building is somewhat run down but serviceable with small bathrooms and a spot to grab a soda or any number of menu items. Besides that, it's pretty much an open field where you park your car and turn the radio to 90.5 for audio. (No old-school clip-on speakers here.) The owners and staff are amiable, and you can tell that they genuinely love bringing this unique experience to the community. They do have a no outside food and drink policy, which they really can't enforce. However, it's highly recommended that you purchase something from the snack bar as they really need the support to stay operational. A few years back, they were required to buy a digital projector that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. It's a family-owned small town business, so that's no small sum. Concessions are affordable and tasty here. Far less expensive and a much more romantic experience than your generic cineplex. It's also worth a drive if you are visiting nearby Sharon Springs or Cooperstown. In the future, it would be amazing if they could start showing a wider range of films and promoting themselves a little better. Right now, they're good at getting the most recent releases and bring them to the local audience, which is great. These offerings are usually kid-friendly. However, it would be terrific if they also did nights with classic films or allowed you to rent it for events. I would imagine that seeing something like "Casablanca" or "Back to the Future" here would be so cool!

Went to the New Grand opening of Montrose Theatre. They went out of their way to make it a fun time…read morefor all. Door prizes etc. Even supplied a photo booth complete with Snow white. Nice touch the kids all had a ball. I wish them much success. And Thankful they are running current movies. Prices are comparable to most theatre's without spending a fortune on gas to get there. If you buy a Montrose movies Cup you get free refills until The end of the year.

I am elated that my childhood movie theater is open again! A very lovely young, LOCAL couple has…read morerefurbished this charming small town theater and has once again opened its doors to Montrose! The waft of popcorn is a beacon from "The Ave". The sound is spectacular and the experience is every bit as fun as it was years ago. THANK YOU to the local heroes who took the time and are showing love you our small town. I encourage all to visit, patronize and share this spot with others.

Altho ai live in the area, this was my first visit to the Shadowlands. We came to see Judd Hirsch &…read moreit was a great performance by all. (Im not Rapaport) LOCAL IS ALWAYS BEST! I will keep supporting &look forward to upcoming shows

Shadowland is a Professional Theater located in the charming, hip, and friendly Village of…read moreEllenville. The main theater is gorgeous. Its small.and intimate, but large enough to attract big named actors (think Judd Hirsch, Sean Astin,Timothy Busfield.) The other cast members are always extremely talented and consistent in their roles, due to their professional status and the great direction of these performances. Shadowland Stages is a smaller venue around the corner. This is even more intimate and seating is on a first come first serve basis. I go to many shows each year, seeing all of them some years, and even repeats in some. The season appears to be carefully curated, as to provide something for everyone! I highly recommend The Shadowland!

The number one thing that I care about it that the seats and comfortable. At this AMC the seats are…read morevery comfortable and recline as well! The staff were nice. There is plenty of parking. I ordered the everything pretzel before entering the theater. Highly recommend getting this if you are hungry but not in the mood for popcorn. Points off because the picture quality just did not seem very good. Most theaters I go to the screens are bigger and stretch all the way across the wall this one is much shorter. We saw Avatar 2 here in 3D and I know that 3D distorts the quality, but I wish we just waited until we went to a theater with an IMAX or Dolby. Regardless this still seems to be the best theater option around.

I went here recently, and the chairs that everyone used to rave about, are now worn out and saggy…read more The price for popcorn and a drink is insane. After tax it comes to $27 a person for a movie, popcorn, and a drink.