One of the absolute gems of Oakland and East Bay. Coming here is not just for the movie but for the…read morecommunity experience. - They show unique films: mainstream, old classics, camp, documentaries that you won't be able to find elsewhere. - seats that are couches, recliners, love seats, bean bags, etc. - Lots of free community events: karaoke, board games, crafts, trivia/bingo, etc. Or unique events like Saturday morning cartoons, World Cup games, Oscars, etc. - full kitchen on site. Not just popcorn with a huge self-seasoning counter, but also full course meals and many drinks, all delivered right to your seat. - tax and tip are included in all prices. What you see is what you pay. - they don't accept Tap to Pay, so bring a physical card or cash. - parking is hard to find but you have options within a 4 block radius. Busses stop right near it. - friendly staff and management!

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 enjoy seeing films at this theatre, and am so grateful it's still open, especially after all the…read moretheatres in Berkeley and Albany have closed.

I always try to support local theaters and thought I'd try this one but the staff was incredibly…read morerude and unprofessional-- so I don't recommend coming here. Seeing a movie is a real luxury nowadays and it's not worth the hassle and aggravation. The Grand Lake Theater is just a few blocks away and I had a much better experience there.

I went to this theater to see a specific movie. Hadn't been in awhile bc Jack London Square is…read morebasically dead. But I wanted to see a specific movie that wasn't playing anywhere else. There were probably 6 people in the theater, but I had a good experience. Validated parking. Screens just like every other theater. The staff was VERY friendly and helpful. Place was clean. I didn't eat anything but the popcorn, etc. looked like any other theater.

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.

What a beautiful theater! We had a very good experience…read morehere. I wish I had taken pictures of the inside because it was gorgeous. It was very clean, and the seats were quite comfortable. The ones we sat in reclined. From what I read, you can order food and drinks to be delivered to your seat if you have a table in front of you. We did but we had already eaten. If we had known, we probably would've ordered food there. Next time! Fun night!

Caught the matinee showing of Lee Cronin's The Mummy, a great horror flick. I got there just in…read moretime, as the movie started exactly 3 minutes after the listed ticket time (so I guess no previews?!?). The lobby had a classic look and was fancier than expected. The single line for the concessions stand was quite long on a Saturday afternoon. There was another concessions stand upstairs leading to the second floor auditoriums, but it was closed. There was also an attached cafe offering a more extensive menu of food and drinks. The auditorium had recliner seats, but the back rests didn't recline much, mainly the foot rests were noticeable. There was just a single aisle in the room, but enough space between rows to not bump into seats while walking down the row. Temperature was perfect, sound and picture quality no problems, and parking options included a lot across the street (2-hour limit), a garage around the corner on Oak Street (75 cents per hour), and street parking in the area if you're lucky.

They were very organized and really helpful with finding your seats. I would come here again for…read moreanother show!

1/2 (3.5 Stars) I…read morehad the opportunity to visit the Paramount Theatre while I was in Oakland visiting my best friend, and we had a wonderful time. The theater itself is absolutely beautiful and full of historic charm. You can definitely appreciate the craftsmanship and character of a venue that's been around for decades. My only challenge was accessibility. Because I require ADA accommodations, I found that there were quite a few stairs throughout the theater, and even the parking area involved navigating steps. I understand this is a historic building from the 1930s, so I know there are limitations, but I hope they continue looking for ways to improve accessibility wherever possible. What really made the experience positive was the staff. Everyone was incredibly kind, patient, and accommodating. No one rushed me as I made my way up the stairs, and they treated me with genuine courtesy throughout the evening. Overall, despite the accessibility challenges, we truly enjoyed the concert and had a great experience. The outstanding customer service made a big difference, and I'd certainly consider returning.

we came through for night 2 of Wrestlemania…read more we had our tickets set, and we were ready for a packed out Wrestlemania event. i stayed in seat all event, had my drinks and snacks ready, and i loved the ambiance inside the theater. seats were comfy, crowd was lit and i enjoyed my experience i recommend parking at the garage, prepay via QR code and make your way up to the 4th floor, where the theater exclusively sits at. afterwards, you have the whole Bay St Mall to go shopping, have a bite or explore the city of Emeryville c'mon Punk. i rooted for you

I've been coming to AMC Emeryville for years, but the cleanliness and upkeep have noticeably…read moredeclined. The lobby and theater floors were covered in popcorn and trash, and many of the garbage cans were overflowing. The butter stations were messy and covered in spilled butter and popcorn, making the entire concession area feel unsanitary. The drink stations also appeared neglected and had not been properly cleaned. The bathrooms were another major issue -- toilets and sinks were unclean, and the overall condition made it feel like basic maintenance was being ignored. For the price of tickets and concessions, customers should expect a much cleaner and better-maintained environment. Management seriously needs to improve housekeeping and theater upkeep.

I had such a fun time at Cinelounge Tiburon, a funky and unique theater located right in downtown…read moreTiburon not too far from the ferry stop. I took the ferry over from San Francisco just to come here. Did I get influenced by an Instagram post? Yes. But this is one of those rare instances where the hype matched with reality. The inside of Cinelounge is so cutely decorated and perfect for a friend to hang out or date. There are two theaters/auditoriums inside and on this particular day they were showing number of popular movies. I ended up really enjoying the couch experience. Their couches were clean, comfortable (especially for someone who has back problems like me) perfect firmness for a long movie, and it wasn't too crowded on the weekend. I wanted to gatekeep this spot but it's too good not to share. Would be so fun to come back again soon.

I cannot stop raving about this place to everyone I know!…read more With groovy movie vibes, Cinelounge successfully preserves the ambiance of a good movie-going experience! From the lobby decor to the couches, everything about this theater shouts dedication and love. Truly you can see the effort dedicated to this project, and it's well-worth the drive up to Tiburon in order to experience this small corner-tucked movie theater. They also host events for community-building here, and I find that so exciting! (For example, they led a daddy-daughter workshop where they hosted breakfast and taught dads how to braid their kids' hair). My only qualm is that the food is a bit pricey, but overall the experience has been so cozy and inviting each time I'm there! I've now forced two people to make the hour-long drive from my home to Tiburon in order to watch a movie here, and I'll gladly do it again!

This is my kind of theater…read more The seats are comfortable, it's pretty small, it shows independent films, the interior is pretty cool. You can get snacks, but of course they are expensive. Maybe opt for one of the restaurants within a stone's throw? There is no parking, but street parking is fine-I found a spot on the same block.

I'll give it to the Elmwood, achieving their tier of hypocrisy is no small accomplishment…read more We went to a National Theatre Live screening of Hamlet on Jan 22. Here are two of the preview videos that were run before the show: Preview #1: Rialto Cinemas promo featuring a clip of Sean Baker's Oscar speech in which he advocates for movie studios to continue producing and releasing films specifically for live cinema, because contemporary American society is heavily divided, and going to the movies in a theater alongside other people in one's community helps push back against that divide by bringing people together in a shared experience. Preview #2: Land acknowledgment showing the theater's own public affiliation to one hotly contested political extreme, making some audience members feel allied in tribal loyalty to the theater, while other audience members feel alienated and outraged before they even get to the main attraction. Which one is it, Rialto Cinemas? Are you trying to bring people together, or rip them apart? You're a private business, and you can do whichever one you like. Have the courage to pick.