Central Cinema

Crystal F 5 months ago

Come for the nostalgia, stay for my questionable choreography. If my life were a movie, the montage of me being happy would be filmed exclusively at Central Cinema. This place is the ultimate antidote to the 'daily grind' of being a functioning adult. I recently went to the 80s Singalong and, let’s just say, the house was so packed and the vibes so high that I found myself on stage giving a performance that nobody asked for but everyone deserved. The food is made from scratch (and tastes like it), and you can order it via QR code without ever having to pause your high-note attempts. Pro tip: Parking in this residential pocket is a competitive sport—bring your friends in one car so you have witnesses when you finally find a spot three blocks away. 10/10, would lose my voice here again.

Dane Garfield 4 months ago

Great programming with a lot of throwbacks and some double features. Along with some specialty shows, like the highly recommended Baron Von Terror hosted series. A wide variety of things on the menu as well as the candy and popcorn movie theater staples, but also with some delicious wine and inventive cocktails, and some n/a drinks. They have banquettes in the front of the theater and tables in the back in the mezzanine. I'm a little taller, I wish the front area had more leg room so I usually end up sitting closer to the back. One of my favorite features of the theater is that every movie has an intermission whether it came with one or not.

Chad a year ago

Usually when I watch a movie from my couch at home I fall asleep halfway through it and have to watch it again and most likely another time after that. This theater solves that problem by installing uncomfortable benches instead of the usually plush Lay-Z-Boy type chairs. But that is a good thing! I watched a showing of the original The Shining and it was amazing! I physically could not fall asleep so I saw entire scenes I had missed before at home. At first I thought this must be a director's cut but no. Since I had eaten before I came (check out my review of Smith's just up the street if you are looking for a place to go to before or after the movie) all I got was a hot chocolate with a shot of Irish cream. It was a treat! So tasty and warming. I also had an iced tea which was refreshing. The food menu was extensive and the cocktail/beer/wine menu is extensive as well. The picture quality was spot-on and very easy and comfortable to watch. If I lived here this would be one of my top spots as the staff are friendly and the place is clean, there is plenty of street parking on Union, and the calendar of showings is full of older movies that you will want to see again. I recommend this theater for anyway especially those on a date.

Nell Eckersley 6 months ago

If you could create a movie theater for your friends and family, this is exactly how you'd do it. Nicely laid out seating, great food and drink options, and just an excellent neighborhood vibe.

Jeremy Yowell a year ago

Central Cinema was a fantastic way to watch a Halloween movie during October. I was very impressed by the theater space - tons of comfortable seating and decent audio/visual setup. Food was a bit pricey, but I appreciated the variety of options and everything we received was tasty. Absolutely will return for more movies!