We saw one of the historic and influential Bollywood movies that shaped Indian cinema. Glad to see…read moreinstitutions like Belcourt still preserving the art of old school films and theatre.

The venue was small but quaint. The concession stand gave us free filtered water to drink in loo of…read morea $4 bottle of water. The seats in the theatre were not particularly comfortable after 2.5 hours, but we endeavored to persevere because we loved Ralphie 'May and came to support his wife and children. The movie "Come what May" was a documentary produced by his wife and was an inward look at his life as a comedian, husband and father. He is loved and missed very much. RIP, Ralphie.

This is a nice movie theater. They have a huge garage that has free parking. You can come out at…read morelevel 4 and go straight to the movie plaza. The seats are a bit old and the bathroom area is kind of outdated. They do have foot rests, which is important. Over all everyone is nice there. I enjoy this theater.

We chose to watch Wicked at this Regal because it's closest to my daughter's apartment and…read moreconveniently located at Green Hills Mall. We were in Auditorium 1. The space between rows is wide enough for the recliners to fully extend while allowing people to easily walk through. The recliners are comfortable but need some refurbishing. The sound quality was good enough. I noticed that in the long 30 minutes spent on previews, there wasn't a short reminder about not using cell phones during the movie. So yes, several people were on their phones texting and on social media throughout the show. That was annoying. The theatre lobby is small and a bit dated. Parking can be tough in the adjacent structure.

I just had one of the best moviegoing experiences at the theater in Franklin watching "A Great…read moreAwakening." From the moment I sank into those ultra-comfortable, spacious reclining chairs, I knew this was going to be something special. The seats are ridiculously plush--plenty of room to stretch out, perfect recline, and enough space that even my tall frame didn't feel cramped. It felt more like lounging in my living room than sitting in a theater, but with a massive screen and incredible sound. As for the movie itself, "A Great Awakening" is an absolute masterpiece. It's powerful, thought-provoking, and emotionally gripping from start to finish. The storytelling is masterful, the performances are outstanding, and the cinematography is breathtaking. I was completely immersed the entire time. It left me inspired, moved, and genuinely uplifted--exactly what a great film should do. The theater in Franklin gets everything right: clean facilities, friendly staff, and those heavenly recliners that make the whole experience feel luxurious. I can't recommend this combination enough. If you're anywhere near Franklin, do yourself a favor and see "A Great Awakening" here. You won't just watch a great movie--you'll enjoy it in total comfort.

After years of complaining that Nashville doesn't have any good movie theaters, we decided to…read moreventure further out of the city to see if the AMC in Franklin is doing anything differently. While this theater isn't perfect, it definitely feels like a step above others in Middle TN. There is plenty of free parking on-site. We purchased our tickets online in advance, and heeded the warning about the movie starting 20 minutes or so after the initial time listed. The staff working concessions was quick and friendly - and they seemed appropriately staffed for a busy night at the movies. Popcorn prices are pretty standard to other theaters, and they do have several other food options if you're interested in more of a meal. Our movie was showing in the Dolby Theater (6), and I feel like this made our experience even better. The seats vibrate and are synced with the action and music throughout the movie, making it a truly immersive event. The recliners are comfortable, if a bit dated. Honestly though, there are still theaters in Nashville that don't have any recliners at all, so an older recliner is still a win in my book. Thankfully, the bathrooms were pretty clean as well.

Beautiful resort. Love all the work that goes into making it so welcoming. Lots of green space,…read morecreeks, cute water falls, without the bugs ;)

Nashville Film Festival is in its 53rd year. For those who are unaware, that's practically unheard…read moreof in the film festival world. Capitalizing on its location in Music City (Nashville, TN), the Nashville Film Festival is a week-long festival that weaves together film, music, and culture and produces a film festival that is both critically acclaimed and noted for its hospitality. The festival utilizes some of Nashville's most historic cinemas - The Belcourt Theater, the Franklin Theatre in nearby Franklin, TN, and the Andrew Johnson Theatre at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. The Virgin Hotels in Nashville also hosted screenings. I've always sort of been on the fringes of the Nashville Film Festival starting when Brian Owens (formerly of Indy Film Fest) was their artistic director and because of a sort of kinship that exists between Nashville and Indy's own Heartland Film Festival. However, this year was the first year I became actually credentialed by the festival as a film journalist and was able to cover screenings as press. The process for credentialing was really media friendly and I've been super impressed with how much follow-up the festival does with its media. It really makes me want to stay in Nashville and cover the entire week (which I may do next year). This year's festival had 150+ screenings (both in-person and virtual offerings, though the virtual offerings were definitely more limited). They also offered panels, workshops, live music performances, a creators conference, and quite a few activities after the day of screenings for filmmakers, press, and specific target populations. The film festival is guided by the non-profit organization NashFilm and it does offer year-round activities including outdoor movies, educational programming (they offered a great screening of the wonderful documentary "Butterfly in the Sky" during the festival for area school kids), the Living Reel Project, and quite a bit more. Of the theatres, Belcourt is easily my favorite. As is true of all festivals (or most), tickets are less expensive if a member. However, you can also get all access passes that really make it pretty affordable. The website makes it super easy to check out film options, the schedule, and to get tickets. Staff and volunteers are all friendly and helpful and I really like the vibe here. It's artsy yet accessibly so. I suppose I expected it to be a tad snootier and that just wasn't the experience at all. This is a definite gem of a film festival. It lacks the pretentiousness of some festivals and really just offers great screenings at great venues and people you enjoy being around. If you're in Nashville, it's a no-brainer to attend and I'd definitely consider this a festival worth taking some vacation time and attending!

Awarded one of my coveted 5-star ratings!…read more One of the most enjoyable experiences I have had in Nashville. I mean, this is right up there with sitting behind the glass at a Predators game! A person at the festival told me that the atmosphere of openness and accessibility was how the big-city, big-name film festivals used to be. It's unfortunate that things change and I understand that it is most likely a response to changing conditions at the festival sites. I felt like I was a VIP with the access that I had to directors, producers, sponsors, writers, and generally anyone that had anything to do with the movies. Admission to the movies was $12, or $9 if you were wearing a rock n roll t-shirt, which was not advertised very heavily. The Regal Green Hills Stadium 16 is not a new theater, which added to the ambiance when watching movies. Seats were comfy but a bit creaky at times. Some of the movies/events I enjoyed: Musica Campesina - A new immigrant tries to get his feet on the ground in a new city (filmed in Nashville!) 10 Days to Nashville - Short documentary of a couples journey to their mecca - Nashville again! Stranger Things - Trust and human connections are explored Broke - The music industry is in flux and how one group is struggling to make it big Gustavo Santaolla - Two-time Academy Award winner who scored Brokeback Mtn and many other films Terri - Social misfit develops a warm relationship and has a coming of age experience Mercy Lounge - Closing party I will be there next year!

Plusses: easy to purchase tickets online, fast and helpful folks up front to guide you, and very…read morenice bartenders (yes, this location has a bar). Another possible plus, depending on what you're looking for: this location is located inside a HUGE mall (seriously, you could walk miles here), so you have plenty of entertainment and dining options to plan around your movie. The average: Prices are about what you'd expect. Around 20 bucks for a ticket including service fees etc. The negative: this theater needs an update and is falling behind today's cinema standard. Seats were better than the old school seats, but did not recline or have tables or any other bells and whistles. From what I understand, there are some auditoriums with reclining seats, but mine did not boast that perk. I will say the theater is clean, however. I can't say much about crowd control or how the staff deals with rowdy patrons because I attended a movie that only had maybe 15 people in attendance, and it was pretty chill.

I've been here a couple of times, and while it's not my favorite movie theater in Middle TN, it…read moredoes the trick and it's pretty easy to get to on a weeknight. I don't really recommend visiting on a weekend, as it is right next to the Opry, and will probably be impossible to find parking! Parking is tricky even on a weeknight, but hey, that's Nashville for you. Tuesday nights are the move, with discounted tickets on all movies. The concessions line moved quickly, and the theater itself was clean. My popcorn was perfectly buttered and salted, albeit a bit pricey. My big complaint with this Regal is that they don't have recliners! These are your standard movie theater seats, and while that's fine every once in a while, it definitely stops us from making this our regular theater, especially when you are paying full price for tickets. I believe all of the other Regal locations around Nashville have recliners, so I'm not sure why this theater hasn't been updated ... but I would love to see them get a refresh!

Great venue! This is a beautiful and historic theater, and the staff is always incredibly friendly…read moreand helpful. Because the theater is relatively small, there really isn't a bad seat in the house. They have some basic snacks and drinks, including a good selection of beer and wine. We try to make a point of keeping track of what shows and movies are coming to the Franklin Theatre, as it is always great to have an excuse to visit this great theater!

Still one of my favorite places to catch a musical act. They also show Holiday movies around…read moreChristmas and other films throughout the year. A true asset to the community.

I've been around long enough to remember when this theater was brand new and felt like "the" spot…read moreto see a movie in Nashville. It's certainly seen better days, but it remains a comfortable place to catch popular films, and it's still booked and busy at peak evening times. Part of the Regal network, a standard film here runs about $17 (taxes and fees included) for a matinee and $21 for an evening prime time show. All theaters feature recliner-style seats with lots of room between rows. It's not always the most well-maintained between shows (popcorn and candy wrappers left behind by earlier moviegoers), but it's serviceable. Given the price of tickets these days, I do wish they'd keep it a bit cleaner. A medium popcorn and medium drink can run you about $23, which feels insane, but the popcorn is always freshly popped and topped generously with butter. The concessions line is always long but moves quickly, and I've never been late to a show because of it. Generally this is one of my preferred spots for popular movies: easy to reserve in advance, easy for my friends to get to from anywhere in greater Nashville (so a great meeting spot), and parking is plentiful even when it's packed. The Regal Unlimited membership is roughly $30 a month, so if you see at least two movies a month, it's a great deal compared to AMC's offering. I also find better movie selection with Regal in general, and this location always features some otherwise hard-to-find Indian movies, which is a nice bonus. Not the fanciest theater experience in town anymore, but a reliable one.

I visited Regal Thompson Lane on a Tuesday with my 4 and 3 year old for an 11 a.m. movie. During…read morethe summer, they offer $1 movies, which is an incredible deal for families. The exterior and interior could use some updating, but parking was extremely easy and convenient. Once inside, I noticed the bathrooms were clean and well maintained. There was a bit of a line at concessions, and it moved slowly, but the employee helping us was exceptionally kind and helpful. He even asked if I was a member and let me know I could save 40% on my order (I believe Regal offers this discount on Tuesdays). The theater itself was clean and appeared to have relatively new seating. The chairs weren't recliners, but they were comfortable enough for the movie. While Regal Green Hills is definitely the more modern theater, we had a great experience at this location and would happily return.