Clean, and love the reclining seats, with a tray!!! Very comfortable.Staff friendly and helpful.read more

Last weekend we made our first visit here in several years was a good one. The theater was clean,…read morethe staff was friendly and courteous, and the seating was comfy. The movie we saw was pretty entertaining, too. We were in a small theater seating maybe 40 people including several for handicapped visitors. The seats recline easily and we liked that. There is a large attached swing arm that holds drinks and food. The concessions aren't cheap (were they ever?): Popcorn prices are between $9-13 depending on size, drinks $7 and $8. Free refills come with the largest sizes. Matinee tickets are $11. You can buy tickets online or at the theater. The men's restroom was spotless, the women's room a little less so, but not dirty. Overall a good experience.

The smell of the theater - so bad. I'm an infant teacher so I know what a diaper smells like... I…read morecan confidently say that's what it smelled like. Yeasty. Won't be returning without a face mask

I was really excited to give this theatre a try, but unfortunately I do not think we'll be back…read more Walking in it looks like a nice, clean theatre with ticket kiosks and a large snack selection. Our matinee movie ticket was $13. Candy was $6 per item. We passed on the popcorn. The bathrooms did not seem very clean, and one of the faucets was broken. Entering the theatre and walking up to our seats at the top, the stairs were soo dark I tripped, and we ended up having to use our flashlights to find our seats, because the row and numbers for the seats were missing (we were the only ones in the room at that point). We finally counted to where our seats were, and the recliners did not work. The leather was cracked. No one told us these seats were out of order. We tried some next to them, same thing. Thankfully it was not a busy showing and we were able to find seats that were unoccupied and working. But it seems crazy to me that they are ok selling a regular-priced ticket for a broken and cracked recliner. The overall quality and sound of the movie playing, however, was good.

Just awesome!! So happy to have them open during the pandemic. They take social distancing very…read moreseriously. Spaced parking: 1 car between poles or pylons. All patrons must sit inside the car until May 20, 2020 The concessions are open & they have one window for ordering & one is for pick up with 6 foot distancing markers in place. One person at a time allowed in the restroom. The line forms outside the door with 6 foot distancing markers in place. They've taken all the necessary measures to keep people safe during the pandemic. It's such a charming location & a great way to get out of the house with family. We will be back!!

Love it Old fashioned drive in…read more Watch a movie in your car with your family or loved one and enjoy the experience Can it be better??? Sure. But why? It is simply perfect as it is. period... Don't add anything to it

ORIGIN: A seasonal resident of the community who worked in…read morethe coastal hospitality industry, Seth Moseley, built what later became known as the Colonial Theatre in 1923. According to local lore, he built it as an entertainment center to please his wife while they resided in rural Litchfield County. On the second floor was a ballroom, ground floor a movie theatre, and basement had a bowling alley. After decades of use the theater closed in 1997. Since then different groups of community members have stepped up to revive and restore the theater. LOCATION: The theater is located on a street that intersects with the town's main thoroughfare. This section of town is recognized by the National Register of Historic Places as a historic zone for its large collection early twentieth century buildings. These buildings arose after the crossing of two regional railways sparked commercial development. CONCEPT: Aligned with how the venue was initially conceived, the Colonial Theatre is a community hub for entertainment and celebrations. ATMOSPHERE: Many early 20th century design details have been preserved or restored, including a mural depicting the surrounding community in the lobby. EXPERIENCE: A variety of events sponsored or hosted by regional businesses take place at the theater. As one example, Boondocks Film Society hosted an event in which 1930s style cocktails were served alongside a streaming of the 1934 class -- The Thin Man. Live jazz by the Orson Handel trio accompanied the pre-screening competition cocktails. The site, with its art deco details, was especially fitting for this event. TIPS: There is an excellent restaurant across the street from theater -- Industry Kitchen & Bar. I've enjoyed the burgers, sandwiches, and tacos (see my Yelp review.), but they also offer fancier dinner entrees. Check the theater's website and Instagram for upcoming events.

My husband and I have been here several times - we kept expectations low on food, but it was…read moresurprisingly fine - the chicken was really nicely flavored and juicy - the potato was nicely done and with lots of butter and sour cream - damn good - the green beans were fresh, but limp - but edible. Dessert was some kind of toffee cheesecake with fresh whipped cream - again, not gourmet, but good! It's like what you could make at home, but you don't have to cook or clean up, and you get to watch a movie. All this for $50 for 2 - not bad. We went on Wed for pizza and a movie - again, surprise - the pizza was pretty good - the ceasar salad was tasty as well - crisp lettuce - decent dressing - could have used anchovies, but I'm a traditional ceasar salad kind of girl. Oh, and it was $10 for the movie and a pizza for each of us. Only downside - it's cold as heck in the theatre - not sure what the deal with that is - I was cold the first time, the next time I was prepared and enjoyed myself immensely. Will we go back? You bet!!

ORIGIN: In the 1920s and 1930s opulent palace-like movie…read moretheaters were constructed. As part of Hollywood's Warner Bros collection of theaters, the Warner Theatre in Torrington was built in 1928, with doors opening in 1931. Both use and condition of the theater declined, ultimately leading to impending demolition in the early 1980s. A visionary group of community members created a non-profit to save the theater and raise funds for its restoration. Evergreene Architectural Arts and Sevigny Architects helped restore the surfaces that had been designed by legendary Thomas Lamb. Full restoration of the structure and internal systems was achieved and celebrated in 2002. CONCEPT: The restored Warner Theatre has expanded its activities beyond film screenings. Opportunities for patrons to see various performing arts, including dance, music, and plays, are now available within the original theater and surrounding spaces. There is something for everyone -- see the theater's website for upcoming schedule of activities. It's one of several rewarding ways the restored theater can be supported. LOCATION: The theater is located along the main thoroughfare for Torrington. EXPERIENCE: I enjoyed a performance of Swan Lake thanks to World Ballet Company and had opportunity to marvel at both the performance and building interior. TIPS: Make a memorable evening by dining before the event at Geppetto's, just around the corner, and/or head to Sasso's secret lounge (Franklin Lounge) for a post-event cocktail. A free parking lot is near the theater. The theater offers costume rentals. Schedule a visit to their 8,000 square foot storage room by contacting Renee Purdy.

This venue is excellent. It's beautiful, clean and well staffed…read more We were there last night for a Paul Anka concert. Everything was perfect. The employees were helpful and friendly. The seats were comfortable and the stage couldn't be better. It's a very classy locale.

Cinestudio is an independent film theater that opened on the campus of Trinity College in Hartford,…read moreConnecticut in February 1970. It was founded by a group of Trinity College students that included Peter Stott, Ted Kroll, Peter McMorris, Charles Rumsey, James Hanley, Anne Risdon, Larry Stires and Randy Man. The group of film-obsessed students made a home for themselves in a little-used lecture hall inside the Clement Chemistry Building. The room, unfortunately, possessed troubled acoustics. Within two years, and with the help of Ralph Mauro from National Theater Supply and Lonny Jennings at Dolby, the sound issues were rectified and the room was transformed into a recreation of a 1930s film house. The grand opening (a double feature of "Alice's Restaurant" and The Beatles' "Yellow Submarine") was sold out. Cinestudio screens a variety of second-run, independent, foreign, and classic films. The single-screen venue has a seating capacity of approximately 485, 4K Digital Cinema systems, as well as 35mm and 70mm film projectors for use in studio archive presentations. Cinestudio features a spectacular gold Austrian screen curtain that rises at every show, real balcony seating, and the gold lion courant insignia. I recently visited Cinestudio for the first time. I read about it and an online article and couldn't believe that I had never heard of it before. I parked in a small parking lot on Summit Street and followed the sign which led me through a stone archway. As I walked along the Main Quad, I saw the neon color-changing lights of Cinestudio. Entering Cinestudio is a blast from the past. I purchased my ticket at the Fred Pfeil Memorial Ticket Booth (only $10 a show) and then headed to the concessions area where I purchased a giant bucket of popcorn for only $5. A volunteer told me, "The balcony is nice, but if this is your first time here then I recommend the lower level. You can hear the sound system much better." The interior of the theater was absolutely gorgeous with red accents. The film that I was seeing during my visit was the 1978 remake of "Invasion of the Body Snatchers": part of the theater's ongoing series "Our National Nightmare: 2026 Anxieties in 1970s American Film". Many screenings at Cinestudio are introduced by a guest speaker; this one featured Roger Benham. Although I have seen this film a number of times before, this was my first time seeing it on the silver screen....and it was so much more frightening now. This was my first visit to Cinestudio, but it certainly won't be my last!

I love Cinestudio, I will support this place foreverrrr! I got to see the secret agent which really…read morewasn't playing anywhere else in my area, besides one showing at AMC that I couldn't make. Cinestudio is now my go to spot for films that don't have large releases or general indie films. The theater is also so beautiful and classic! I can't wait to come back and bring friends.