Grand Lake Theatre is an Oakland gem that I hope stays for a very long time! With its timeless…read morebeauty, the old wooden architecture pulls you out of the modern world and transports you into the past. It's easy to buy your tickets online to then scan and redeem at the door. The concession stand is located right in front where you walk in. Price-wise, I would say it's slightly cheaper than your average movie theatre and you can also take advantage of their matinee hours. I watched The Odyssey in theatre 1 and had a great time! The seats are very comfortable and since the screen is flat and in a fixed position, you can sit anywhere you'd like to still get a good angle and view. The audience was also very respectful and I had no issues with noises. Quick note that the restrooms are located right up the stairs and there are plenty of stalls. I'm looking forward to visiting again!

Saw Sinners here a year ago, great experience, friendly and helpful staff, and great atmosphere…read more But I went to see an early screening of Steven Spielberg's "Disclosure Day" on June 20th. Movie started at 4:00pm, something was iffy with the audio, so they had to go through testing, which delayed the start of the movie. First 30 minutes of the movie, everything was going fine. Audio was kinda quiet, but not too bad. And then, as soon as the movie was escalating, and transitioning right into a big car chase set piece, the audio cut out. For a whole 5 minutes, there was no audio. We tried to get help, but every employee outside of the auditorium shrugged and said "someone is probably working on it" PROBABLY???? WHAT???? Not helpful at ALL. Completely incompetent idiots. We tried to get SOMEONE to notify the person in charge of the projector but they stared at us with no help. After that 5 minutes, the audio came back... for 4 seconds. For another 7 minutes, the audio just kept cutting IN AND OUT AND IN AND OUT. We ended up just leaving and getting a refund. I'm guessing the audio remained screwed up because there were about 50-60 other people in that theater who walked out in complete frustration. I even saw someone throw their drink onto the carpet. People walked past me saying "fucking shit show" and "can't fucking believe this" and it was in fact a complete shit show. I would be surprised if they just cancelled the screening after 90% of the crowd left. I'm surprised there are no reviews talking about this disaster considering the amount of people who were in that theater. I don't know what the employees were doing, I don't know if they were high or something, but holy shit were they incompetent. Someone needs to be fired over this whole thing considering the amount of refunds that needed to be processed that day. And it really REALLY hurts to say all of this, because the experience I had with this place a year ago watching Sinners was phenomenal. As a recommendation, they have to be more careful with who they hire. And they should tell their employees that when there is a persistent issue, that they should actually fucking do something or NOTIFY someone about it. Not just stand, stare and say "someone is PROBABLY fixing it." Rant over. At least the popcorn is delicious.

Wanting to support a local business? This place deserves your support!…read more I visited this place for the first time recently and I'm already so in love with it! It is not just a simple movie theater - it's also about community. They have numerous events that happened every day. Bingo, trivia nights, and many more. They really cater to the local community. The food is not your typical overpriced movie theater food and the portions are huge! The mushroom pizza was so delicious. Dough was soft and chewy. The garlic fries came in a big bowl, almost felt like I was eating popcorn. The theater itself is very homey. There are a variety of seats, but I preferred the couches on the side. I felt like I was in the comfort of my own home, except I'm watching the movie on a really big screen. Really enjoyed my experience here and I'll definitely come back to watch many more movies!

One of the coolest theaters I've ever seen!!! My friend rented out one of their rooms for her…read morebday-- such an awesome experience! So grateful she introduced us to this community gem. Grungy, unique vibe-- from the reels of film tape festooning the lobby, to the eclectic assortment of couches and artwork in the open auditorium. Pays homage to Oakland quirkiness all throughout the space. Variety of snacks and drinks available for purchase at the cashier. Staff can be a bit aloof and the dishes were not super clean, but great atmosphere overall~~~

I know this theater to be landmark theater. I live about three blocks away so we've been here a few…read moretimes. Warning: if ever you're going to the last show, make sure you get your snacks when you're going in because the snack bar closes a little bit after the movie starts so if you get a small drink and finish it, then you're later choking on some popcorn, you will not be able to get a drink

Just left the packed theatre for the Jewish Film Festival. The air quality inside the theatre was…read moreterrible. By that I mean that the concentration of carbon dioxide was most certainly in the unhealthy range. What that means is that everyone is inhaling air exhaled from the lungs of others, including their pathogens . This is no different from passing around a single wad of gum for people to "share". Not too appealing, is it? The theatre either needs to upgrade or close until it can do so.

I came to see Primetime, you know the movie about Chris Hansen and the NBC program to Catch a…read morePredator. I booked my ticket online via A24 because that is the movie company who made the movie. After my show at Yoshi's I was able to walk across the street to catch the 10:10pm show. Easy, no waiting in line, scan your ticket and walked in. The theater was clean, the lobby was clean. On site security and open snack bar. Restrooms were clean as well. I was the third person in the auditorium. I would say there was about 15 of us there to watch this movie. One thing I can yell you is that this movie brought out the creepers. What I mean by that was that the guy who sat 3 rows behind me to my far left, well he would be laughing at parts no one else laughed at. He would be making comments out loud like he was at home talking to the screen. I kinda leaned forward to look at him so I knew who to avoid when I left. Then there was another guy who sat about 4-5 rows infront of me to my far left close to the stairs. He had a creepy laugh and was doing the same. Laughing at parts no one else was laughing at. Do you understand what I'm saying here. Like the creepers came here to watch themselves. After the movie I got up with the couple who sat next to me and we all walked out together. The movie, well my review is that I didn't know Chris Hansen had so many problems. Interesting how this show depicted that he was being watch by private investigators who would determine to dig up dirt and discredit this man for exposing predators. He was doing a service by getting child predators off the streets. The movie was good and I didn't know why the show got cancelled until the ending of the movie. I thought it was good and R. Pattinson did a good job as Chris Hansen. If you watch CH do an interview, he said that no one consulted him regarding his job or his life. That should tell you something right there. No way in H am I going to be sympathizing with Predators. Yah this propaganda didnt work on me.

Pros: validates parking and has a garage across the street!…read more Cons: old theatre and is need of some deep cleaning. The seats we reserved had some gross stains on it - and probably won't be cleaned for a while. Luckily it's not a full theatre so we were able to sit in other seats. I would come to this theatre more if they addressed the cleanliness aspect.

Had to cancel, no problem 15 minutes before movie started , very helpful!! Great customer service!!!read more

Great historic and iconic theater in Alameda and perhaps all of the East Bay…read more The main theater is so iconic and feels like it brings you back in time.

This has to be the most beautiful Art Deco theater in California. The Arts, Oakland has done a…read morefantastic job in keeping up with this property. The large neon sign is eye catching. The lights in the entrance near the ticket booth is nostalgic. The Lobby, whoa the lobby is breathtaking. You can't help but follow the stairs all the way up the ceiling back around behind you to see the custom glass that looks like clouds. You wish they still made theaters like this. There are no elevators for public use in this building. It's all stairs. There's a bar on the first & second floor. There's also a coat check which I appreciated. I checked in my poster while I enjoyed the show hands free of the merch I bought before the show. The ladies restroom, very Glamorous with the lilac carpet and all Around glass & mirrored vanities that are apart from Le Toilette. It's really a powder room. Through the swinging double art deco doors are the toilets. Like stepping into a time capsule. I took a picture of this stainless steel telephone panel, staff told me it was how they called each floor to communicate with the ushers. There's plenty of staff tonight & I wonder if they're senior volunteers. In my balcony seat, Row G seat 1 the leg room was very cramped. Minimal, no space . I'm 5'2" and I was struggling-I couldn't extend my legs unless I had my right leg extended towards the stairs. I see now why it was available. The locals already know. Anyhoo, there's was an Usher, an older senior lady & she walked up to me, "You can do that, put you leg inside." No problem. I complied without saying a word. Next, I put my phone on the ledge in its stand charging. The lady came back around, she said, "You can't put that there, you can't record, you going to have to move that or put it down. I didn't say anything, took it off the stand & laid it down while charging. My purse, where to put it. So I hung it off the rail in front of me. The same Usher came up & said, "You can't do that, you have to put your purse on the floor. Oh the horror, so I hung it on the armrest close to the stairs. When she saw that, I moved it. At this point people are coming in, the show hasn't started & it's up, down, up down because there is literally no legroom. Luckily I have another seat. I got up to leave this seat. That same Usher was at the stairs, as I was leaving, she leaned over to me as if she was going to say something to me. I hung into the rail, ignored her & left on my way. See that was confirmation to me that I was in her sights. I felt like she was harassing me. She was like the grandma babysitter that didn't want you to do anything, not move, not even sneeze. On to downstairs to Orch Row AA seat 17. This by far was a better seat & so much legroom. You can actually roll a wheelchair through this. That's how wide this row was. Perfect to sneak some pics from this spot. I enjoyed the entire Snarky Puppy set from this seat. They played songs from their new album Somni. Waves Upon Waves was the opening song. These are great talented artists, jazz musicians. I will definitely see them again. After the show, I went to wait in line to have three musicians sign my poster. I was hoping the violinist & the saxophone player came out. No dice. Maybe next time. Add this venue to your concert list. This was my second time here. First was Jill Scott and absolutely no phones upon walking in. Looking forward to posting some reels of this event on my SM accounts.

We had the pleasure of taking in Ms. Jill Scott! She put on an excellent show. From start to…read morefinish, we got our money's worth. The acoustics were on point, band was in sync & the background vocalists were in tune. All Jill had to do was open up and sang! And did!!! I didn't like people standing up blocking views. It almost ruined the show. Nothing wrong w/enjoying yourself but be respectful/mindful to everyone around you. There were no phones or smart glasses allowed. I get it but I think it's overkill to a certain degree. If you say no phones, stand on it at the start of the show & just escort people out that don't comply. The refreshment prices were ridiculous! I paid almost $60 for two cocktails, a can of water & a box of candy. Lesson learned, if you know what I mean... We had a blast & blew some cash... #GoSee

Went to see a movie the other night. It's been a while since I have gone to a movie theatre. AMC…read moreBay Street 16 is in a prime location as its surrounded by shopping and food stores that are open late, so you can conveniently get a bite to eat before/after your movie. The shopping area also recently opened up a Tokyo Central grocery store across the plaza from the theatre. And there's a beloved 2 story, Barnes and Noble bookstore steps away too. If you park in the lot, they validate for 2 hours, so don't forget to get your parking stub scanned before you leave. I also recommend you join the AMC membership club so you get points for free popcorn/snacks and drinks, as well as other specials. This movie theatre is clean and well organized. You can buy tickets at the ticket window or online and get snacks/drinks at their concession stand inside. There's about 9 theatres inside. It was a nice and nostalgic feeling to see a movie in this environment again, rather than streaming at home. I forgot how surround sound and lowered lights can enhance a film. Commercials at the beginning last about half an hour before the film actually starts, so it's fine to buy a ticket for a film that just started (you won't miss much). Seats were comfy and it wasn't crowded when we went for an evening show so we had plenty of seats to choose from. Bathrooms were also clean.

Convenient. Clean. Plenty of parking. Shops nearby to grab a few goodies to enjoy in the theater…read morebeyond movie food. The IMAX theater room was clean upon entry. The seats themselves are aged, but comfortable. There is no electric reclining here, but you are able to lean back or move comfortably without pumping the person next to you. For an IMAX room, I would have loved the screen to feel more immersive than what it was especially for the size of the room. For a last minute choice on a newly released popular film, I was fortunate to get great seating. Checking in was easy, restrooms are nearby and the concession is available upon entry. It's nice to have a special line for Stub holders so it lessens the wait. Order ahead for pickup is great especially during popular releases with specialty treats and holders - my lil one enjoys walking up and grabbing her order. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are half off. I was able to see a premium film for half the cost late afternoon. Who doesn't love a deal?!

Fabulous, comfy seat ng & the food, drink, treats Cinelounge® Marin in Tiburon brings a boutique,…read morethree-screen digital movie theater & performance space. Combining a retro Hollywood lounge atmosphere with luxury seating-- custom loveseats, sofas, and armchairs--and a wonderful 4K laser projection and Dolby Digital surround sound. to give you that home away from home feeling! Savor craft beer, wine, and local selections or gourmet organic snacks. Highlights include Tony's pizza from San Francisco, custom "Spielburgers," and the brand's industry-acclaimed gourmet vegan popcorn. Exceptional Programming: a mix of first-run studio blockbusters, independent cinema, and classic film series. What separates CineLounge from other film options? Special Events: Christian & Camila recognize the value of community, so they host community-focused happenings like karaoke nights, kids' and caregivers' matinees, and supervised "parents' night out" child-care events. Private Rentals: Available for private parties, live performances, gaming, e-sports (PS5), and VR activities. Just wow! What more could one hope for entertainment.

My friends and I had a very disappointing experience at this theater. We purchased tickets for the…read morenew Spider-Man movie about a month in advance and drove nearly two hours to Tiburon to celebrate my friend's birthday. When we arrived, we were told that our scheduled showtime didn't exist. We never received any email, phone call, or other notification that the showtime had been canceled or changed. The staff also told us that we had already been refunded, but no refund had been issued to my account. When I explained this and asked for help getting my money back, I was told there was nothing they could do. They also refused to contact or call a manager to help resolve the situation. As a result, we missed the movie entirely, lost approximately $43, and spent hours driving for what was supposed to be a fun birthday celebration. It was incredibly frustrating to be left without any solution or accountability. Mistakes can happen, but the lack of communication beforehand and the unwillingness to help resolve the issue afterward made the experience much worse. I hope the theater improves both its customer service and its handling of ticketing issues so other customers don't have a similar experience.

I love this theater for countless reasons. First and foremost are the fantastic offerings of indie…read morefilms. I also love when the Director attends a show and offers an audience Q & A afterwards. (That's the Elmwood's management going to bat for their customers, and we appreciate it!) They offer delicious uncontrolled substances from popcorn to wine, and whatever else you may like. All yummy. The theater is well kept and clean. Not everyone cares about that, but I do so I want to thank the Elmwood for going the distance on that score. Last but certainly not least: if you join (for free) their Movie Lovers club, you'll earn a free movie now and then (depending on how often you attend and how much wine and popcorn you buy). Today my ticket was on the house! Whoo hoo!

I like the selection of movies, but the theater seems so poorly designed that it's dangerous. The…read morerows are spaced so closely together that if you have long legs, you can't adequately move them. The chair cushion design sticks up on the sides, meaning that even on an empty row of seats, you can't sit at an angle. Most coach flights I've been on have more comfortable seats than this theater. I'm not exaggerating. "Uncomfortable seats" sounds trivial, but it can be dangerous or even literally life-threatening for people who have a blood clotting condition. Such conditions often don't manifest until a blood clot forms in their leg after sitting in a constrained seat like a plane (called a "provoked deep vein thrombosis"). I know this because I had one a few years ago, and I've needed to be very careful on flights, long car rides or other times where I wouldn't be able to adequately move my legs. Until I went to this theater, it hadn't occurred to me that a theater would be in that category. So if you have long legs and a personal or family history of a blood clotting condition, I would recommend avoiding this theater entirely, or at least sitting in the aisle so it's easy to stand. I would also strongly advise the theater to redesign their seating, since I think its current design is unsafe.

Attended the Studio 8 Film Festival's opening night shorts program this past Friday, with a…read morecompilation of works by alumni from the former SF Art Institute, projected on the screen. Lots of interesting pieces, and some impressive cinematography, it was a lovely experience. The venue was cute and cozy, an experimental microcinema that could fit probably no more than 30 people inside. The simple classic folding seats in the theater room were creaky and not very comfortable for long periods of sitting. A few seats and small tables were set up in the rear and side of the room as well. A nice outdoor patio in the back was decorated with plants and string lights. Snacks were available for sale from their cafe next door, but items were pricey! $3-4 for tea, and they just gave us the tea bag and cup to make it ourselves. At least there was a bar-style popcorn machine in the lobby for guests to help themselves to popcorn for free. They don't show films here often, but for special events, it's a cool lil spot to enjoy the weird and wonderful.

Super fun art house, fresh interesting takes on the world via film. I've been a couple times,…read morechill, interesting, great for a date night, weird, beer, treats, low key