I love the Temple theater. It is an old theater and a historic landmark in Meridian thanks to the…read moreShriners. We have seen the Rocky Horror Picture show and the Nutcracker here. It is such a part of history kind of place, with a small but very kind staff. If you get an opportunity to attend an event or a show here by all means do it!

From the owner: Mississippi's Temple Theatre is the state's largest and most opulent cinema. The Saenger Theatre…read moreCorporation of New Orleans leased and ran the theatre for many years after it opened in 1927. For years, the public was amused with silent movies with live music on the Mighty Robert Morton Theatre organ, as well as subsequent movies with sound. The Temple still possesses 16/35/70 mm projection capabilities, and Manager/Projectionist Roger Smith is eager to resurrect the film era. The inside of our lovely auditorium is shown below. The Temple Theatre is a time capsule that everyone should see. We won't reveal too much, but everything here, from the catacombs to the dressing rooms, is authentic (except for the carpeting, main floor seats and some of the parquet flooring). There are tunnels and catacombs leading to an original Cold War fall-out bunker. When there isn't a live stage play, we normally show recent movies on our massive 40-foot screen. Local artists such as Meridian Community College Student Films and other local artists are encouraged to showcase their skills here. Call us or drop in for a tour. You will not be disappointed.

I remember visiting here through the years on school trips. Watching plays, performing with a…read moreservice club for local elementary schools , always in awe of the beautiful indoor 'scenery'. I visited earlier this year to watch Tuscaloosa County High put on a production of Beauty and the Beast. The inside looks like you're sitting outside the doors of a beautiful castle, faux brick lining the walls, balconies, and the ceiling painted like the sky. The little lights embedded in the ceiling come on when the lights go off so it looks like your gazing at the stars. The seats are by no means five star but they aren't intolerable either. They have a concessions area with typical theater prices. The biggest negative is the parking. It can be a real stinker and you may have quite a walk.

A great venue, I saw the Alabama Shakes with St Paul & the Broken Bones here. Both the concert…read moreitself and the theatre were so very great. This Theatre is a Tuscaloosa treasure. The architecture, history and tradition are outstanding. Also, the modern touches such as the sound system and seating which literally makes every seat a good seat. Any event here will be enhanced because of the location. I can hardly wait for more...

It is the only theatre in town so I love it…read more But. The movie selection needs a lot of work. Most of the movies are appealing to the under twenty viewers. Some of us are adults. The ticket sales is set up so you have to stand in the same lines with those who want to get snacks. If I was hungry when I got in line I'm not buying anything except tickets when it is my turn. So I can't comment on the food though I did hear people commenting on how high the prices were. I'll be back but I expect more.

Prices are ok and it's local but they don't turn down the lights enough in the theater and that…read moresometimes causes a glare on the screen. That honestly ruins the theater experience for me and I would rather drive to Meridian to watch a movie. Audio isn't the best and the chairs are outdated. If they would fix one of those issues it would go up for me. Hate it too cause I've been going since I was a child and it didn't always use to be like this. The staff is always nice tho.

A very historic and beautiful theatre on the courthouse square! Only has two screens but they…read morealways have the newest movies out. Marion County and the surrounding area should be very thankful for this dime in Columbia. I know I am and I attend movies there as often as I can!

Quick check in, if you buy online. Beautiful, old school theater that is need of HEAVY repair…read more Staffed by underpaid employees of the idgaf generations. Drove here from Starkville for the 3D. Definitely not worth the trip. But it is sad to see this place in such terrible shape. all the reviews are true, seats broken and disgusting-a good many of them covered in white sheets like the ghost of theaters past. Facilities not any better. Waiting 20 min. on a $90 order for popcorn and soda, watching the time click by as you miss the beginning of your $90 movie while the employees laugh, argue, smoke, sit down, play on their phone, pick their nose, struggle with basic math, etc. Overall: Beautiful, yet dilapidated, retro-theater. Movie - Meh, even in 3D (which was a struggle as my glasses fogged due to the AC)

Attended the IMAX theater, seats are in need of a refresh as is the bathroom. Popcorn was the worst…read morepopcorn I've in a movie theater. Thank goodness I got the small bag. I spent just as much time removing unpopped and partially popped kernels as I did eating the actual popped ones! $6.00 for a bottle of water!

Old building. Small screens. Always a long wait for tickets (buy Fandango in advance). No kiosk…read more The area must be a little bit unsafe because I tend to see security cars patrolling the parking lot often. Clean.

This is a surprisingly clean and welcoming place to watch a movie. I am not sure if it is something…read morethat was recently opened or they just do a good job at keeping the place up but wow, so glad i found this place.

We were the only ones in our theater. Popcorn was good. Movie was good. "Alto Knights"…read moreI like this theater better than the other one here.

The theater I am in is disgusting. Has not been cleaned in a long time... I had to get some towels…read moreto wipe down my area, they should pay me to go there!