I've been here a few times way back and recent. I've watched free movie screenings here before and…read morenow I go here with a group of people and I still have great things to say about it. The bathrooms are always clean and there's so many they have alcohol you never have to wait for popcorn and they do have light bite/Food now as a Texan I know we should never say this, but it is too damn cold in that theater. And reading through the reviews, it seems like it will not change so make sure to bring a blanket not just a jacket.

Not a bad place to spend 100+ minutes on a hot summer day! They keep the theaters nice and cool,…read morebut not cold, and it's a relief to get out of the sun for a bit. It's on the smaller side which makes it less of a maze to find your particular theater and make it to your seat on time. There was even a reasonable amount of previews; only 15 minutes or so, and I swear most places have 20 - 30 minutes of preamble garbage at this point. The usher checking tickets even lets you know when the previews will end, in case you want to spend more time getting snacks or loitering in the lobby, stocked with a few basic arcade games to help pass the time. Comfortable chairs, clean floors, working recliners, and ample parking. What more could you ask for? I'm a fan and I'll be back!

We came to see the production of Hedwig here. It was intimate and the sound was great! The theater…read moreis situated in a building with a lot of restaurants. There's plenty of parking. I enjoyed this theater and will definitely return!!

The shows were great. I liked Tubi fest 2025z shows were great and educational. Seeing my friend…read moreLiz Ross in disability shirt fringe theater festival.

I had a great time here. Service was amazing and attentive. Would recommend this place. Xylus had…read moregreat service for us.

Great theatre in the heart of downtown with comfy recliner chair. Drinks and food are available as…read morewell.

If you've ever had the pleasure of watching a movie at a drive-in, then you already know that…read morethere's no other moviegoing experience quite like it. Drive-in theaters have been experiencing a resurgence in 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic as they allow movie-goers to maintain social distance from others while still having a night out. If you're looking to visit a drive-in. This also holds true for Austinites. The newest drive-in location brought to Austinies by Blue Starlight Central sits on a lot behind the VFW. Locations such as this one will most certainly renew the drive-in outdoor experience. Last night, the Things and a companion and I watched "Imaginary" (the latest flix brought to viewers from Blumhouse). Those interested in attending a movie here must purchase their tickets on-line in advance of the showing. When arriving at the drive-in, movie goers must show their confirmation of payment for the movie either via electronic receipt on a cell phone or printed copy of payment. After showing proof of payment, mover goers are given instructions on what radio station to tune into to hear the movie (long gone are the days of speakers that are able to be affixed to vehicles once parked). I purchased four tickets and a car slot pack for 4. Packs include two canned sodas of choice, two candies of choice and two warm bags of freshly popped popcorn. This location unlike the other Blue Starlight Central does not serve alcoholic beverages. As noted previously, this location sits behind VFW but is also adjacent to an apartment complex. With this being said, the lights from the apartment complex put somewhat of a haze on the second screen, making it somewhat difficult to see scenes that are in low to dim light. Because this location is newish, there were very few movie goers last night for the screen we watched. In fact, we were only in one of three vehicles watching our screen. This was nice as we were able to sit in our truck bed with blankets and a radio tuned to the drive-in station and were also able to put out our lawn chairs next to the truck and not be next to any other cars/vehicles. This location's decor certainly does give a vintage 1950s vibe. As it relates to this vintage appeal, it should be noted that this is not the fanciest drive-in but does make up for ​​lack of the newest this or that by conjuring up nostalgic memories of days gone by. Total for 4 and slot packs $71.50

We swung by to watch Addams family values.... It's very cute. Ramshackle with a lot of personality-…read morehonestly it was cute. The dirty trailer park vibes and tiny screens weren't a problem. The staff was pretty cool and accommodating with rescheduling. My favorite part was when the movie screen keeping fading on and off. - they should fix that.

The State is part of Paramount and located next door. It's an older venue but it's clean and…read morecomfortable. It's definitely on the smaller side as well. Came for a speaking engagement and found the sound to be adequate. The staff are friendly and helpful.

Originally Austin's first dedicated movie theater, the State Theater is located right next to the…read moreParamount. If you walk too fast, you'll miss it. The State Theater is as expected-- dated and small with one theater screen. However, compared to the Paramount, the seats are much cozier and worth trying if you missed a premiere screening at the Paramount during South by Southwest.

Horrible experience/management They allow us to buy cancelled tickets. The way we found out it was…read morecancelled was by showing up at showtime. Gate closed to a dark lot. SMH Ive called and email for a refund and still no feed back. NEVER AGAIN. Update: i did receive a refund. I had called them the following day at 12pm and was told they didn't have time to call me back. I don't recommend, they shown lack of accountability & respect.

Our first experience was for the UFC fight and we enjoyed ourselves. We had some questions when it…read morecame to purchasing the ticket so we called the office. Chandra and her husband were extremely helpful. Everyone who worked there was friendly, wore masks, and reminded us to follow COVID safety measures. We felt safe the entire time. The porter potties were clean and loved the motion sensor lights - definitely appreciated the hand washing station, too. We also brought our own food without a hassle. It's refreshing to go out and not have to worry during the pandemic.

Kudos to Alamo for being the pioneer in offering food and drink while watching movies. While they…read morestarted with pencil and paper ordering, they have now upgraded to scanning a QR code to order online through the menu. Very .easy and convenient! Not only do they have good food and "bottomless" popcorn bowls, they also sponsor fun preview events to their special Victory fan club members, of which I am one. Last night they previewed the movie "Power Ballad," an excellent film starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas. Often they have special guests to introduce the movie and offer fun contests. At the Power Ballad preview, they awarded a guitar to the first person to jump up and name the director (John Carney). I didn't win. The theater is definitely geared to film buffs and not the normal blockbuster movie goer, with posters from current and classic films decorating the walls. They even have the scary twins from "The Shining" in one of the hallways. You won't see that at any multiplex movie theater!

This saddens me. I have written a bad review for you guys before, but hoped I could leave a new and…read moreimproved one. My relationship with Alamo has been long, like I've gone since Spike and Mike's used to do sick and twisted festival of animation events. It's my go to. It's my don't-go-to-other-theaters-out-of-loyalty spot. The last few times have been beyond subpar. I didn't want to believe it was over. Tonight, I went for Spiderman at 11:30 PM. I've been promising this to my husband as a date night. It was the one and only time we had a sitter (we have a 6 week old child and a 1.5 year old - so it's been a while since date night). Husband is service industry, and it was literally the only time we had a sitter after he was off of work. We ubered to Alamo, which cost about $13. We paid for the sitter. We get to Alamo and they're closed. We get shit happens, but let Victory members know in advance. Even a 30 minute heads up would have saved us an uber ride or allowed us time to find tickets elsewhere or have a date alternative. Nothing. The staff were apologetic, but didn't seem all that concerned about it. They told me I'd get a refund, that's it. No vouchers to another show. No voucher for food/drinks. The vouchers were sitting in front of the cashier and would have made a world of difference, but she acted indifferent and never offered them. Just a "yeah sorry, you'll get a refund in 3-5 business days". What about the refund for the time, ubers to/from, and sitter? That's where vouchers could have somewhat saved the day. It wasn't important to staff or Alamo because it wasn't their time, ubers, babysitters, or incredibly needed date night. I wasn't even a Karen about it. I tried to tell her I'm sorry she had to deal with issues at the theater and that it probably sucked for staff as much as it does customers, so I get it. Not her fault. She just acted very WHATEVER. RIP Alamo. We will not be back. This could have been fixed, but it wasn't and there was no real effort. They have my email from my Victory account, so why no heads up so we could try to catch the film elsewhere? Why no extra effort to give vouchers? Hell, if we got to the counter and were told the card on file was refunded, that tiny effort would have been something. Alamo was built for people who LOVE cinema. It had a loyal following, but everything that we loved about it is dead and gone. It's sad seeing the current "Alamo" corpse be paraded like Weekend at Bernie's. So instead, we will stream at home once it's available. We will partake in what's killing cinema because Alamo just killed it for us. Thanks but no thanks.

Oooh, if you like fancy theaters or Texas history or antiques or Illuminati conspiracy theories,…read moreyou simply must come visit the Austin Scottish Rite Theater (ASRT). Best known these days for delightful children's programming, the ASRT also serves as a rentable events venue, the site of many interesting touring act performances, and the ongoing home of one of the oldest Freemason groups in the state, Austin Lodge #12. The building was constructed in 1871 as a German opera house called Turner Hall, and you'll still find many interesting architectural details that hint at the original use. There's even an official state historical marker medallion out front. You can learn more about the fascinating history of the building and the men who met here over the years at the Freemason's site, http://www.austinscottishrite.com/av-temple/ and Historic Theatre Photos, https://www.historictheatrephotos.com/Theatre/Scottish-Rite-Austin.aspx My usual reason to be here is to hear some live music by one of our awesome local bands, or a touring act that is willing to perform in a venue that holds less than 400 audience members. The seats are comfortable and the room is gorgeous, from the old-time decor around the stage to the dreamy night sky on the ceiling and the priceless hand-painted antique backdrops. I really enjoy the intimate listening space and ease of movement out to lounges and the restroom, especially from the first row of the back of the theater. Parking for evening and weekend events is not too bad. There's a small surface lot at 1710 Colorado that is free for theater visitors after 5:30p and on weekends. If that doesn't work out, there is ample metered street parking managed by Texas Capitol (not by City of Austin) and a few private surface lots around with pay-on-site or reservations through ParkWhiz app. I usually don't have to walk more than a couple of blocks or pay more than 5 bucks. One thing that is not easy to do is to understand when upcoming public events are happening at ASRT. The theater's calendar lists only productions that they are managing directly (such as children's plays), and this is only a small sliver of what goes on here. However, if you are tuned into our local performing arts & culture scene, chances are that you'll see some upcoming events scheduled at ASRT and promoted through the hosting organization, such as SXSW, Sonic Guild, Russian Speaker Society of Austin, and others.

My family attended a Russian performance and this theatre delivers on the atmosphere and customer…read moreservice! It is an older theatre, with not a whole lot of seating. It is perfect for local Austin cultural groups who want their community to get together.