Bad and Good Movie Theaters - Blu-ray Forum

dewey79 · 06-16-2008, 01:08 AM

Do you have a really good movie theater, an ok theater, or bad theater in your area.

I live in the atlanta area and we have an AMC theater that is on point. I have never had a bad movie experience there. It has the largest screen along with best sound. The base is off the charts and the sound adds a lot of life to the movie. Cinemark theaters are usually good too. Most of the time you can always look at the size of the speakers and tell what kind of sound you are going to get.

Now I have been to a couple of new theaters that made me feel ripped of when sound is low and without base. I hate that! A couple of theaters to name that I have been disappointed at are Great Escape McDonough 16, the Regal at Atlantic Station(had no base what so ever!)

ThePhantomOak · 06-16-2008, 01:33 AM

One thing I HATE about multi-plex theaters is most do not tell you what time the movie is playing in what theater...

ie, do you pay $9.50 to see it at the time you want, or $9.50 to watch it in the larget theater with better sound...

About4 theaters in my area have 2 big theaters and 8 or 10 smaller duds. The new movies are played at alternating times and there is never an indication of what theater you will be watching it in.

One reason I rarely go to movies.

dgator783 · 06-16-2008, 01:39 AM

They built this brand new one here by me, beats all the ones from NY hands down, its absolutly beautiful on the outside and inside.....gotta love the stadium seating...the sound is awesome, Indy rocked the house in this one! The screens are huge and feel like twice the size bigger than my old theaters..

http://www.cobbtheaters.com/lakeside18.aspx

Stadium Seating for unobstructed viewing with custom designed rocking seats with high backs and lift up armrests

Each theatre features giant wall-to-wall, curved, high gain screens for brighter colors and a sharper image

All Dolby Digital Surround Sound guarantees the ultimate in cinematic sound environment

Customer Service areas which provide advanced ticket sales and general assistance

Automated box offices for ticket purchasing and advance ticket order pick-up

Advance credit card sales by phone or on-line

Cobb “Frequent Moviegoer Program” - rewards with movie tickets and concession items

"Cobb Gift Card” - a value gift card available for purchase in any dollar denomination

Innovative concession menu and design offer a wide assortment of hot food items and Coca-Cola® products, popcorn, candy and snacks

Theatre rental program allows businesses and individuals access to private screenings and meetings

Free Kiddie Shows during summer vacation
Birthday Party Rooms available for private functions

blackhawktraffic · 06-16-2008, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dgator783

They built this brand new one here by me, beats all the ones from NY hands down, its absolutly beautiful on the outside and inside.....gotta love the stadium seating...the sound is awesome, Indy rocked the house in this one! The screens are huge and feel like twice the size bigger than my old theaters..

http://www.cobbtheaters.com/lakeside18.aspx

Stadium Seating for unobstructed viewing with custom designed rocking seats with high backs and lift up armrests

Each theatre features giant wall-to-wall, curved, high gain screens for brighter colors and a sharper image

All Dolby Digital Surround Sound guarantees the ultimate in cinematic sound environment

Customer Service areas which provide advanced ticket sales and general assistance

Automated box offices for ticket purchasing and advance ticket order pick-up

Advance credit card sales by phone or on-line

Cobb “Frequent Moviegoer Program” - rewards with movie tickets and concession items

"Cobb Gift Card” - a value gift card available for purchase in any dollar denomination

Innovative concession menu and design offer a wide assortment of hot food items and Coca-Cola® products, popcorn, candy and snacks

Theatre rental program allows businesses and individuals access to private screenings and meetings

Free Kiddie Shows during summer vacation
Birthday Party Rooms available for private functions

Reminds me of the Harkins Theaters out here in California and Arizona. The one nice thing they offer, although some parents don't take advantage of is the Kids play room area to drop your kids off at while parents are watching a movie.

Secretagentnumber6 · 06-16-2008, 05:28 PM

Theatres here in Memphis are pretty subpar considering they are regionally owned. The best one here I prefer not to go to because it is too busy and not in a part of town I care to frequent. The best theatres I have been to are the Green Hills Regal Cinema in Nashville, it is in a very ritzy part of town and the crowd is usually low key are respectful, and Wehrenberg Ronnie's 20 in St Louis, awesome 2 floor arcade, an eat in diner that plays old movies drive in style (the tables are like cars) and 20 great screens.

dewey79 · 06-17-2008, 09:14 PM

Anybody know how you can tell if a screen is DLP? I hear those are better.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 06-17-2008, 09:28 PM

Here in San Antonio, we have so many theaters that you can think of. My favorite theater is the Palladium IMAX. Why??? Don't even ask, you know why. My second favorite is the Alamo Drafthouse because they serve food and alcohol during showtimes. Its a bit pricey but its worth enjoying a nice cold draft beer and good food.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 06-17-2008, 09:30 PM

Additionally, more theaters are being created at this time.

SeahawxBlu · 06-23-2008, 05:34 AM

I moved to Seattle a couple of years ago and left behind in Denver the best theatre in Colorado (or here for that matter). The main auditorium at the Continental 6 Theatre (the Regal Theatre chain) in Denver seats like 875, has a huge screen, is state-of-the-art and showed the best releases. The only drawback was no stadium seating, but the seating was comfortable. I saw many a midnight show there and before it was completely refurbed for the Special Edition Star Wars releases back in the 90's, I worked there. Back then, it was just a single. I also miss the Highlands Ranch 24.

Out here, the best theatre I have found so far, is the Lincoln Square Cinemas. It's got 12 theatres, luxury reclining leather chair stadium seating and excellent concession. The only drawback is the admission price of $10. I do understand, however, that the Cinerama in dowtown Seattle is quite good, but haven't had the opportunity to go there yet.

Psychonaut · 06-23-2008, 05:56 AM

All run-of-the-mill stuff here. I wish I could find a luxury theater. This is probably another reason I rarely go and wait out the DVDs.

toocheezy · 06-23-2008, 06:22 AM

The best Theater here is The Dole Cannery Theaters in Honolulu. Stadium Seating and DLP Showings. It may not mean much to people in the other 49 states but in Hawaii means alot. I think it is the only theater in Honolulu with DLP Showings!!

Downhere · 06-23-2008, 06:31 AM

I'm on the outskirts of Tampa, FL and we have a great theater here. Even the smaller theaters in the back have great sound.

pjasonOH · 06-24-2008, 12:41 AM

Here in my little town,the only theater we have was built back in the late 70s,has only two auditoriums,and just added stereo sound(in auditorium one only) in 2002 for Attack Of The Clones.Not to mention the ceiling has lots of water spots.
It does have a certain nostalgic charm,though.

Fortunately within a 45 minute drive in just about every direction there are several very nice theaters to choose from,all featuring digital surround sound and a couple with stadium seating.

wnicholas76 · 06-24-2008, 04:35 AM

The best theater, to me, is the Regal Pinnacle Cinema (part of the Turkey Creek shopping center) in my town of Knoxville, TN. Every room is filled to the brim with stadium seating and DLP showings! Saw "The Bourne Ultimatum" in the very first screening room, and was blown away by the sound quality!

pjasonOH · 06-24-2008, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wnicholas76

The best theater, to me, is the Regal Pinnacle Cinema (part of the Turkey Creek shopping center) in my town of Knoxville, TN. Every room is filled to the brim with stadium seating and DLP showings! Saw "The Bourne Ultimatum" in the very first screening room, and was blown away by the sound quality!

I must admit I am very impressed with those digital presentations...went to see Semi-Pro and I had never seen a movie in a theater that looked so crystal clear.
Of course the nearest digital theater is about an 80 mile drive so I haven't made it back!

PoLskA · 06-24-2008, 11:50 PM

i live in the Metro Detroit area...

i think the nicest theatres around here are MJR ones... www.mjrtheatres.com

and EMagine... but we only have 2, one in Novi and one in Canton...
the EMagine theatres serve alcohol too!

Flux88MPH · 06-25-2008, 12:58 AM

Austin has the #1 rated Alamo Drafthouse so I am lucky to have the best.

Alamo Drafthouse PSA

10 Theaters doing it right - Entertainment Weekly

the Alamo Drafthouse - the Best Movie Theater EVER

I'm going to this in two weeks and I can't wait.

HELLBOY 2 with Guillermo del Toro Live
Showing: Tuesday, July 8 - 7:00 pm
Theater: Alamo Lamar - 1120 South Lamar Blvd.

DetroitSportsFan · 06-25-2008, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PolskAltima

and EMagine... but we only have 2, one in Novi and one in Canton...the EMagine theatres serve alcohol too!

Yes sir. I'm a regular visitor of the Emagine in Canton, and enjoy some booze with my popcorn.

PoLskA · 06-25-2008, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

Yes sir. I'm a regular visitor of the Emagine in Canton, and enjoy some booze with my popcorn.

only problem is after the beer... that fear of breaking the seal and then having to go to the bathroom often...

i go to MJR on 15 and Van Dyke probably 95% of the time to see movies...
its a really nice theater...

just wish we had more than 2 IMAX screens here... Henry Ford and AMC 30 isnt cutting it...
i plan to see The Dark Knight @ an IMAX screen...

davidxiphoid · 06-25-2008, 02:13 AM

The AMC 18 here at Potomac Mills in Woodbridge Va is pretty cool. Only a few years old, a few theatres with DLP projectors and Stadium seating with raiseable arm rests to make them love seats are pretty sweet.

AND..... I just saw a huge banner stating "IMAX THEATRE COMING SOON!" hanging in the archway this past weekend when I saw 'Get Smart'! Can't wait for that! it will be the nearest one within 250 miles as far as I know.

EDIT.. oops! Apparently AMC and IMAX have a deal so there will actually be 3 new IMAX theatres within the area in the near future

06-24-2008, 11:50 PM	#16
PoLskA Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Livonia, MI Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:948 Blu-ray collection:2585 DVD collection:64 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:381	i live in the Metro Detroit area... i think the nicest theatres around here are MJR ones... www.mjrtheatres.com and EMagine... but we only have 2, one in Novi and one in Canton... the EMagine theatres serve alcohol too! Last edited by PoLskA; 06-25-2008 at 01:56 AM.

06-25-2008, 12:58 AM	#17
Flux88MPH Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Austin, TX Blu-ray collection:382	Austin has the #1 rated Alamo Drafthouse so I am lucky to have the best. Alamo Drafthouse PSA 10 Theaters doing it right - Entertainment Weekly the Alamo Drafthouse - the Best Movie Theater EVER I'm going to this in two weeks and I can't wait. HELLBOY 2 with Guillermo del Toro Live Showing: Tuesday, July 8 - 7:00 pm Theater: Alamo Lamar - 1120 South Lamar Blvd. Last edited by Flux88MPH; 06-25-2008 at 01:13 AM.

06-25-2008, 02:13 AM	#20
davidxiphoid Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:I live in D.C. Blu-ray collection:88 Trading Score:47	IMAX coming soon!!!! The AMC 18 here at Potomac Mills in Woodbridge Va is pretty cool. Only a few years old, a few theatres with DLP projectors and Stadium seating with raiseable arm rests to make them love seats are pretty sweet. AND..... I just saw a huge banner stating "IMAX THEATRE COMING SOON!" hanging in the archway this past weekend when I saw 'Get Smart'! Can't wait for that! it will be the nearest one within 250 miles as far as I know. EDIT.. oops! Apparently AMC and IMAX have a deal so there will actually be 3 new IMAX theatres within the area in the near future Last edited by davidxiphoid; 06-25-2008 at 02:17 AM.

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06-16-2008, 01:08 AM	#1
dewey79 Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray reviews:4	Bad and Good Movie Theaters Do you have a really good movie theater, an ok theater, or bad theater in your area. I live in the atlanta area and we have an AMC theater that is on point. I have never had a bad movie experience there. It has the largest screen along with best sound. The base is off the charts and the sound adds a lot of life to the movie. Cinemark theaters are usually good too. Most of the time you can always look at the size of the speakers and tell what kind of sound you are going to get. Now I have been to a couple of new theaters that made me feel ripped of when sound is low and without base. I hate that! A couple of theaters to name that I have been disappointed at are Great Escape McDonough 16, the Regal at Atlantic Station(had no base what so ever!) Last edited by dewey79; 06-16-2008 at 01:16 AM.

06-16-2008, 01:33 AM	#2
ThePhantomOak Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Reno, NEVADA. "Battle Born"	One thing I HATE about multi-plex theaters is most do not tell you what time the movie is playing in what theater... ie, do you pay $9.50 to see it at the time you want, or $9.50 to watch it in the larget theater with better sound... About4 theaters in my area have 2 big theaters and 8 or 10 smaller duds. The new movies are played at alternating times and there is never an indication of what theater you will be watching it in. One reason I rarely go to movies.

06-16-2008, 01:39 AM	#3
dgator783 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Lakeland,FL 4K collection:377 Blu-ray collection:1521 Blu-ray reviews:11 Trading Score:14	They built this brand new one here by me, beats all the ones from NY hands down, its absolutly beautiful on the outside and inside.....gotta love the stadium seating...the sound is awesome, Indy rocked the house in this one! The screens are huge and feel like twice the size bigger than my old theaters.. http://www.cobbtheaters.com/lakeside18.aspx Stadium Seating for unobstructed viewing with custom designed rocking seats with high backs and lift up armrests Each theatre features giant wall-to-wall, curved, high gain screens for brighter colors and a sharper image All Dolby Digital Surround Sound guarantees the ultimate in cinematic sound environment Customer Service areas which provide advanced ticket sales and general assistance Automated box offices for ticket purchasing and advance ticket order pick-up Advance credit card sales by phone or on-line Cobb “Frequent Moviegoer Program” - rewards with movie tickets and concession items "Cobb Gift Card” - a value gift card available for purchase in any dollar denomination Innovative concession menu and design offer a wide assortment of hot food items and Coca-Cola® products, popcorn, candy and snacks Theatre rental program allows businesses and individuals access to private screenings and meetings Free Kiddie Shows during summer vacation Birthday Party Rooms available for private functions

06-16-2008, 05:28 PM	#5
Secretagentnumber6 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:St Louis Area Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:212 Trading Score:4	Theatres here in Memphis are pretty subpar considering they are regionally owned. The best one here I prefer not to go to because it is too busy and not in a part of town I care to frequent. The best theatres I have been to are the Green Hills Regal Cinema in Nashville, it is in a very ritzy part of town and the crowd is usually low key are respectful, and Wehrenberg Ronnie's 20 in St Louis, awesome 2 floor arcade, an eat in diner that plays old movies drive in style (the tables are like cars) and 20 great screens.

06-17-2008, 09:14 PM	#6
dewey79 Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray reviews:4	Anybody know how you can tell if a screen is DLP? I hear those are better.

06-17-2008, 09:28 PM	#7
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	Here in San Antonio, we have so many theaters that you can think of. My favorite theater is the Palladium IMAX. Why??? Don't even ask, you know why. My second favorite is the Alamo Drafthouse because they serve food and alcohol during showtimes. Its a bit pricey but its worth enjoying a nice cold draft beer and good food.

06-17-2008, 09:30 PM	#8
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	Additionally, more theaters are being created at this time.

06-23-2008, 05:34 AM	#9
SeahawxBlu Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Redmond, WA	I moved to Seattle a couple of years ago and left behind in Denver the best theatre in Colorado (or here for that matter). The main auditorium at the Continental 6 Theatre (the Regal Theatre chain) in Denver seats like 875, has a huge screen, is state-of-the-art and showed the best releases. The only drawback was no stadium seating, but the seating was comfortable. I saw many a midnight show there and before it was completely refurbed for the Special Edition Star Wars releases back in the 90's, I worked there. Back then, it was just a single. I also miss the Highlands Ranch 24. Out here, the best theatre I have found so far, is the Lincoln Square Cinemas. It's got 12 theatres, luxury reclining leather chair stadium seating and excellent concession. The only drawback is the admission price of $10. I do understand, however, that the Cinerama in dowtown Seattle is quite good, but haven't had the opportunity to go there yet.

06-23-2008, 05:56 AM	#10
Psychonaut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Second left after Wal-Mart Blu-ray collection:111	All run-of-the-mill stuff here. I wish I could find a luxury theater. This is probably another reason I rarely go and wait out the DVDs.

06-23-2008, 06:22 AM	#11
toocheezy Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Honolulu, HI Blu-ray collection:138 Blu-ray reviews:12	The best Theater here is The Dole Cannery Theaters in Honolulu. Stadium Seating and DLP Showings. It may not mean much to people in the other 49 states but in Hawaii means alot. I think it is the only theater in Honolulu with DLP Showings!!

06-23-2008, 06:31 AM	#12
Downhere Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Central Florida Blu-ray collection:444 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:8	I'm on the outskirts of Tampa, FL and we have a great theater here. Even the smaller theaters in the back have great sound.

06-24-2008, 12:41 AM	#13
pjasonOH Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Ohio	Here in my little town,the only theater we have was built back in the late 70s,has only two auditoriums,and just added stereo sound(in auditorium one only) in 2002 for Attack Of The Clones.Not to mention the ceiling has lots of water spots. It does have a certain nostalgic charm,though. Fortunately within a 45 minute drive in just about every direction there are several very nice theaters to choose from,all featuring digital surround sound and a couple with stadium seating.

06-24-2008, 04:35 AM	#14
wnicholas76 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Memphis, TN (for now...) Home Theater Gallery:188 4K collection:495 Blu-ray collection:1068 Blu-ray reviews: 24 Trading Score:12	The best theater, to me, is the Regal Pinnacle Cinema (part of the Turkey Creek shopping center) in my town of Knoxville, TN. Every room is filled to the brim with stadium seating and DLP showings! Saw "The Bourne Ultimatum" in the very first screening room, and was blown away by the sound quality!

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