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    4.3 (487 reviews)

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    Paul Z.

    Had a great theater experience in theater 3 to see a movie. Everyone is very friendly and the place has an old school feel. The concessions are reasonable priced for a movie theater and you can get a large popcorn and soft drink with refills for like under 10$. We were there for a matinee and it was like $8 so it was an affordable outing. The seats were comfortable and had plenty of legroom. The theater did get a little steamy during the movie but it was sold out so I get it.

    Crystal C.

    Pros: Old timey theater. Love the decor. Cheap cheap ticket prices. Cons: I didn't mind the smaller screen or older seats. No attached parking lot and no street parking. For good or bad, the employees here are very unique characters. Especially the grumpy, but informative person tearing tickets.

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    Cristina R.

    Where else can you enjoy a cheap flick in a 1914 theater with a pint in your hand? The Somerville Theatre is so Davis for me. A little rough around the edges but completely fun and endearing. Definitely the most affordable movie theater in the area. And they have snax! Popcorn and Richardson's ice cream. And they have alcohol! $5 beer and wine. That's literally all I need to survive. The main theater is impressive with a stage and balcony. You really get the old-school theater vibe, which feels oddly rebellious while watching a contemporary sure-to-be classic like Springbreakers. Sitting in the balcony is a unique vantage point that's worth doing once, but it did kind of throw me off since I wasn't used to watching a movie from above. The theater also hosts different non-flickular events. For example, I watched a dance performance on stage during Davis ArtBeat and The Slutcracker seems to be a popular way to get people in the holiday spirit. Every Thursday night, they host a comedy show in the small downstairs theater for just $5! It's a mix of improv and stand-up, a mix of good and bad, but always cheap and entertaining. Don't forget that beer makes everything better. And don't leave without a peek inside the museum of bad art (MOBA)! Every ticket gets you access to this downstairs gallery of truly horrible - and comical - creations. Make sure to come early for popular movies since there can be long lines or get sold out. Make sure to pace yourself with the beer since peeing every half an hour during the movie can be distracting for those around you. But most importantly, make sure to support the Somerville Theatre! Ice cream, alcohol, and cheap entertainment in a funky environment... truly all the best aspects of Somerville can be found here.

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    The Brattle Theatre

    The Brattle Theatre

    4.4
    (191 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    Local indie cinema playing a pretty neat selection of films - check out their event calendar, they…read moredo a rotation of films. My friend and I went to see the matinee showing of An American Tail: Fievel Goes West on an original 35mm borrowed by RISD (which I thought was pretty cool). Forgive the blasphemy but the theater does give off high school auditorium vibes: I wish there was a bit more of an incline for the seats further back and the seats themselves are not super comfortable. There is a balcony, however, that I might check out next time. Convenient location with lots of great restaurants around for a pre-/post-show meal or drink. Parking is tricky but only if you're coming from the direction of JFK Street (avoid if possible). Use Mt Auburn Street instead - more parking options and a lot less traffic. 2-hr meter options only and the ticketing is aggressive. If you're here for a movie and a show, definitely recommend moving your car at some point to avoid a ticket.

    My husband and I saw "It's A Wonderful Life" here this past weekend. It was great being able to…read morewatch a classic for the first time on the big screen. There are refreshments available for purchase at the entrance. The theater is easy to get to and we found the movie ticket prices to be very reasonable.

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    David Lynch at the Brattle (12/2006)
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    Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola, and Waris Ahluwalia answer questions following a sneak preview of The Darjeeling Limited (10/2007)
    Harvard Film Archive

    Harvard Film Archive

    4.5
    (30 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    If you're a lover of a film and spend time in the Boston area, you're probably already familiar…read morewith the HFA. But if by some off chance you haven't gone yet, do yourself a favor and check out their schedule. You will not be disappointed. Growing up and spending time in the Boston area when I was younger, the HFA was one of my most prized past times. With plenty of time on my hands and wallet conscious as I was, I frequently attended their great selection of independent and foreign cinema. Now that I'm temporarily located in the area again, I've made a point to periodically check their schedules to see what's on the agenda. I've already had the chance to see an Agnes Varda screening with in-person speaking by the most amazing filmmaker herself (my second time seeing her at the HFA) and "The Champion", a brilliant mid-century Japanese film. The price is still right at the HFA, a mere $9 for most screenings. The only downside is that it's cash only and you can't buy tickets in advance. I basically never have cash on me, and am a planner that enjoys the convenience of buying ahead, but it's worth the slight inconvenience to attend their films.

    Though I've only screened one film here, the experience, which was so unlike big chain theater…read moreexperiences, deserves 5 stars. A few weeks ago, I caught the silent version of Hirchcock's "Blackmail." A director of the Archive said a few very witty words about the Hitchcock film series. I loved that personal touch. The most amazing part was not the film, but the live pianist, Martin Marks, who provided the score for 70+ minutes. Like I said, it's all about the experience, & the theater makes it a special night out. No eating in the theater/no concession. I didn't have to pay admission, just had to flash my handy dandy school ID (that puppy has saves me countless dollars.)

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    Harmony Korine at the HFA, 2000
    AMC Assembly Row 12

    AMC Assembly Row 12

    3.2
    (411 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    I saw Toy Story 5 with 4 friends at this theater and it was amazing. First, when we walked in they…read morehad the buzz lightyear anddd Pixar ball popcorn bucket. Let's gooo. These popcorn buckets can be hard to find (only at select theaters, while supplies last, etc.). We also saw Toy Story in their IMAX theater and the surround sound makes such a difference. Just know that if you're sitting in the front section of the theater, the chairs don't recline so you're really looking up at the screen. I can't wait to see Toy Story 5 again.

    I had never been to the AMC at Assembly Row before and was honestly surprised to find out that only…read morethe front seats recline. Imagine paying almost $20 just to sit upright the whole movie AWFUL! It was a busy rainy night, so the theater felt crowded and a little uncomfortable overall. Between everyone coming in wet from the rain and the amount of people there, it definitely wasn't the most relaxing movie experience. One thing I did think was interesting was that the popcorn is already laid out so you can walk up and grab the one you want, but unfortunately the popcorn itself was stale and just not good at all. Pretty gross and $37 later (with the drink). The escalators also weren't working, so we had to walk all the way up. I didn't mind too much because hey, extra steps for the day, but what really stood out to me was that the elevator was also out. If someone needed accessibility accommodations, that would've been a serious issue. I did like that the parking garage is directly connected to the theater which made getting in and out convenient, but overall this isn't a theater I'd rush back to.

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