I recently attended the Downer for my first time for the Milwaukee Film Festival. It was a very…read moreretro, classic theater. The space had character and charm. The concession popcorn was so good! I really enjoyed the space and will be coming again for a show!

My movie experience at the Downer Theatre was nothing short of perfect! It felt so good to go back…read morein time for the night. You buy your movie ticket at the outside ticket booth & right as you enter you're at the concession stands. The popcorn was yummy and the staff was friendly and helpful. The bathrooms were cute and clean- even offered free sanitary pads and tampons! The movie seats were comfy and the theaters had the most ornate details. Highly recommended.

Marcus Theatres offers a wide selection of movies to choose from, very comfortable reclining seats…read morewith footrests and elbow room, plenty of parking, etc.

I have to admit, we choose this cinema because it's the closest to us, but the experience ebbs and…read moreflows. My husband and I went recently for a little date night out, and saw 'One Battle After Another.' We learned that going on a Tuesday means discounted movie nights, woohoo! So $7 tickets, plus tax of course. That leaves the rest of your wallet to spend on the concessions. You just can skip having popcorn at the movies! $19 for a medium popcorn + medium soda though... yikes. Overall pros of this cinema: It's very clean, plentiful parking, staff is friendly and helpful, all the mainstream movie options, and seats are very comfy with recliner options! Cons: Food from the restaurant isn't the greatest and service is pretty slow. If you're trying to make it to your movie on time you best show up and order far in advance. It's also tough not to compare to other theaters where you can now order at your seat, etc. We shared a chicken ranch wrap and though it was OK, I likely wouldn't order again. Stick to the pizza ;)

I finally made it to Rosebud Cinema. Granted, they were closed for almost four years after the…read moreCOVID-19 pandemic began, so I've only recently had opportunities to do so. While there my son and I got popcorn, a soda, and a bottle of water. Matinee pricing isn't bad compared to bigger chain theaters. My ticket was $10 and he was $8 since he counts for child prices. The popcorn was expensive at $9 for a medium-ish size bag (even with a free refill) compared to larger buckets at other theaters and we didn't care for the flavor of the "butter". The soda was $7, which was also pricey. Unfortunately they only offer one size for both the popcorn and soda and don't give you a discount for buying both as a combo. They have other food like pizza and chicken tenders on the menu board, but no prices were listed. I know people love the leather recliners at other theaters, but the loveseats at Rosebud Cinema are preferable as far as I'm concerned. We sunk into the plush loveseat and it was far more comfortable than a hard leather recliner. Each loveseat had a decent size pillow to lean on too. It's not the most conveniently located theater based on where I live, but the decent prices and comfortable seating will probably bring me back.

The Rosebud Cinema Drafthouse was named after the rosebud sleigh in the Orson Welle's 1941 classic…read moreCitizen Kane! This theatre was first built in 1931. It is the first movie theater in the Milwaukee area to serve alcohol. There is a variety of concessions including fresh buttered popcorn and pizza. The Rosebud is known for their plush love seats and is a fine dinner theatre. Also, check out the Avalon Atmospheric Theater and Times Cinema which is owned by the same business the Neighborhood Theater Group. The Rosebud Cinema Drafthouse is a unique Cinema classic in Wauwatosa!

A comfortable theater with attentive staff and a bountiful selection at the snack bar. Add to that…read moresome comfy seating, good sound and sight lines, and acres of parking, including a long row close to the entry for seniors and those with handicapped placards. Oh, and the popcorn was delicious

We went to this theater to see Wicked: For Good, which we did like! The first thing I noticed is…read morethat the theater was extremely dark compared to what a theater is like during previews. I was a little worried I would trip finding my seat. The movie started at time and played well and the volume was great! My biggest gripe was with the food. It took almost an hour to be brought to us and the only reason we got it was because my husband left the movie to ask about it. When we finally got it delivered it was freezing cold, which tells me it had been made a long time ago and they forgot about it and didn't bring it out. I didn't even eat the cheese curds because they were so cold they weren't good and they also did not bring my side of ranch. My chicken wings seemed like they had been in the fridge, though they were tasty. It's sort of an awkward situation in a movie theater because once you realize your food is cold or they forgot something, you would have to leave your seat and miss the movie to get it resolved, which is sometimes just not worth it. We got to see the movie, which was very fun, but the facilities at this particular theater are not quite as good as the other Marcus Theaters I have been to. The staff is all very friendly, though!

One of my favorite Marcus locations, I love the theaters and the big screens. I sometimes wish you…read morecould just get the popcorn before going to your seat, but the plus side is you don't have to wait in line & they bring it right to you! Great sound for opening night of the Odyssey last night. Love being a movie reward member too - so worth it!

Today I saw Crime101 There were 4 people in Row F that…read moreNever Saw a Movie in public before. - Phone Conversations through the entire movie - Phone Flashlights on Constantly while Eating and searching for stuff during the entire move - Full Blown conversations between all of them about the movie / during the movie. Lastly..I ordered Pretzels and after 20 Minutes I went up to the front ticket area (Missing the movie) to say I never received them. They said they would resend the order and deliver it in 10 Minutes. 20 Minutes Later the guy showed up and said "WE" gave them the wrong Seat designation! (Mind you they took the information from the ticket) I just said whatever and tried to enjoy the movie that was constantly interupted!

Moonlit Movies in Oconomowoc has been a well attended local event since inception, being held in…read moretwo downtown locations... One downtown on Main St., the other at Folwer Park on Fowler lake. Both drawing several thousand friendly and happy people! It bring the whole town out and the whole together. The Main Street site being my favorite as one can set up camp for the movie, and grab a great meal at any one of the great local eateries ranging from food trucks to 5 star Indian, and everything in between. The community pulls out all the stops with almost every church within 5 miles having a big presence (with a few sadly and notably absent) of engaging activities for family and kids. There are three movies movies during the season, and one being aimed at a kid free audience too.

Awesome... Movies shown in the park, and snacks and drinks are available. Classic movies shown in…read morenature. Plenty of room, so bring your own chair. Check schedule for movie times.

The Liar was an outstanding performance The actors never flubbed a line. It was funny and so fast…read moremoving. A delight to enjoy in an outdoor setting. The lit Lapham Peak Lodge in the background added to the outdoor atmosphere. 5 stars..

Amazing space to watch a show and sit back and relax. Can't wait for the stage to reopen!read more

When I heard the Milwaukee Film Fest was considered to be in the top 10 film festivals in the US…read more(according to a variety of measurables), I was intrigued. When I picked up their festival guide and saw their impeccably curated list of thought provoking and artistically rendered independent films, my interest was officially piqued. And, then, when I read that they were playing a documentary on Bill Nye, the science guy? I was downright excited. I mean. C'mon. Bill Nye. The Science Guy. AmIright?!? Intensely cool. The film was being played at the Downer Theater, which is an wonderful little theater in the upper East Side offering vintage charm and some of the best buttered popcorn on planet Earth. The film was wonderful. The director of the film was on hand to answer questions after the film as well, which was an added bonus. They do encourage patrons to arrive 15 minutes prior to the show to ensure a seat. We arrived 25 minutes prior, purchased our tickets, got in line for entry, grabbed some snacks at the concessions, and took our seats with 10 minutes to spare. You can eliminate a step by purchasing your tickets online, of course. But, I would still recommend getting there at least 15 minutes early. These shows are popular and fill up quickly. If we'd been much later, our party of three wouldn't have been able to get seats together. Their prices are reasonable (not sure if it varies by film, but our tickets were $12) and the service was fast and friendly. We're so lucky to have such an amazing organization bringing the best in thoughtful, independent films to Milwaukee. Truly. The Milwaukee Film Fest is a local gem. Get to it!

It looks like nobody has (positively) reviewed the MFF. I've attended for four years: 2012, 2013,…read more2014 and 2015. It has been amazing to see the festival grow and gain popularity year after year. The best advice I can give you is ARRIVE 15 MIN BEFORE YOUR FILM STARTS. This is communicated when you buy your tickets. Otherwise your seat may be given away to somebody else. This year in particular I rushed for three films...and got into all of them. For those who have never attended a film festival, "rushing" for a film means all of the tickets have been purchased for the showing. The rush line is slowly let in when the ticket holders have been seated (5-10 minutes before the film starts) based on the number of seats available. If you want to rush for a film, get there early. One film I was there an hour early. Depending on popularity, 30-60 minutes is the right amount of time. I was really glad to see that Milwaukee had a film festival when I arrived from Madison where the Wisconsin Film Festival is held. Having attended both festivals, I believe Milwaukee's festival is better than Madison's. It has been great to see more guests and filmmakers arriving in Milwaukee over the years. One of the things that brings more filmmakers to Milwaukee vs. other festivals is that there is not a fee to enter films to be considered for the festival. This means smaller filmmakers are more likely to apply and we in Milwaukee benefit because we get to see the works of those chosen. Many of them have never been to Milwaukee before and leave with a positive sense of our community.