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.

Saw Spiderman last night. Pretty frustrating they don't dim the lights more. No one wants to watch…read morea movie when there's a glare on the screen. It takes away from the movie theater experience.

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)

If you want to watch a movie in Tuscaloosa, this is the only option. Lower your expectations. No…read moreone is taking care of this place. The tile is sticky, the carpet dingy, the restroom smells like urine, no soap at any of the sinks. Long lines at the snack bar and not enough staff to check tickets and direct you to your theater. The theater seats are at least slightly gross. Wear long pants. At least 2 seats broken on every row. Not great. Closer than the drive to somewhere nicer. Good luck.

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.

Went to Southwest theaters 8/22/2026. Seats are comfortable and movie (The end of Oak street was…read moregood). However, l am disabled and tried using ramp inside theater where movie e was showing. The ramps going down were pretty steep and hard to go down. Also difficult to go up. One big problem is nothing to hold onto on walls. Guardrails on walls would really help and make it safer to go down & up for us disabled people. I would also suggest some guardrails on entry to Theater. Those would really help disabled and elderly people. I hope the Theater owners would consider doing this.

Last night my friends and I tried to go watch SpiderMan and got threatened by multiple people, and…read morecouldn't watch the movie and had to leave now we have to postpone our movie till next weekend and try to avoid spoilers