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    3.9 (93 reviews)
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    December 2023 and January 2024. 3
    Mike V.

    Wonderful theater, classics, cult favorites, and first runs. Great deal to get the five pack of tickets. And they have the best theater candy from when you were a kid and before "the man" started outlawing Hot Tamales.

    In the heart of Presidio Heights
    Jennifer O.

    It'd been way too long since I'd seen a movie at The Vogue Theatre. (And because of COVID, it'd been a long time since I'd seen *any movie in a theater). So it was perfect that The Vogue, a single screen theater that in its form is nearly extinct, was screening one of the newest, buzziest films, Tár, that's predicted to dominate The Oscars. Such a bargain for a matinee plus fresh popcorn, comfortable seating, super clean space, nice. If you have a choice for a venue, come here.

    A week of British, Australian and Irish films! 2023 in person @voguesf
    Joanna T.

    The Mostly British Film Festival plays exclusively at the Vogue Theater in Pacific Heights! Annual event in person. Year 2023: runs February 9-16th!

    Was so happy to see one of my favorite SF movies playing here!
    Sofia G.

    There are no words to describe my love and loyalty to this beautiful San Francisco gem. Born and mostly raised here in SF, I appreciate the history and importance of places like this. Places that have been part of our community for generations. I come here once or twice a month, grab a popcorn, and enjoy movies that I almost never got to see on the big screen, it's such a treat! On the anniversary of Prince's death, they showed Purple Rain and I LOVED that! The service is always friendly, you can easily buy your tickets online or in person, they have a small but appropriate selection of snacks and drinks, and the theater itself is always clean and maintained. Their movie selections are so random, you can always find something you'll enjoy! Obviously, not a vast selection of movie times but perfect for a small theater like this, so if you walk by, you can always check what they have going on like a month out. LOVE YOU VOGUE!!

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    Zareen C.

    The Vogue is one of the three local independent theaters operated by Cinema SF, along with the Balboa and 4 Star. I love going to the a Balboa and wanted to check out the Vogue as well. I watched Amelie with a friend on a weekday evening. I didn't buy tickets before, but luckily it wasn't too crowded and I was able to get a ticket there for $15. I also got their popcorn which is always delicious. There is only one theater in the building, and it has pretty nice seating. The only annoying part was that the seats aren't on much of an incline, so the person's head in front of me was blocking my view of the subtitles the whole time. Other than that, I had a great time and especially love the dramatic lighting in front of the theater!

    Our private event at The Vogue
    Jeff H.

    Rogues At The Vogue - One Night Only. If you missed it you missed the party of the year. Well, maybe not the party of the year - but since it was my party, I'd like to think it was. With the closing of the Bridge Theater, the Vogue Theatre (not "theater") has become our new favorite single screen in SF. So much so that when we wanted to put on a party incorporating music and movies, the Vogue was the only choice for us. They were so helpful in helping us set up and work out the details - even letting me come in to test my DCP files on their digital camera setup. And when I had problems with that, their suggestions are what got things over the hump to completion. I'm a big fan of single screen neighborhood theaters. We are still upset that the Bridge Theater has closed. We have found a new home at the Vogue. In addition to the first run movies that they show, the Vogue also hosts several movie festivals and special events throughout the year. Our favorite is the Mostly British Film Festival. Another aspect of the single screen theaters is that many of them can support other activities. The State in Modesto and the Arena Theater in Point Arena are good examples of movie theaters getting a new life as a mixed mode venue. They support both movies and concerts as well as other events. So part of the reasoning for our special event was to show people in the area that the Vogue can be used for this. With over 100 people in attendance (including a few Yelpers) and several more persons walking in off the street, I think we did just that. The Vogue is run by the San Francisco Neighborhood Theater Foundation and the do a very fine job. The SFNTF also manages the Balboa and holds Movies in the Park throughout SF during the summer months. They have a good projection system including Digital Projector with surround sound. A prior reviewer said they don;t have this and I can say with certainty that they do since I created a DCP movie with Dolby 5.1 sound and it took advantage of all the channels. Another big plus is that the popcorn is always fresh and lightly salted (some places are way too salty). There are a few negatives about the Vogue which I must point out. The movie sightlines are not the greatest - the floor is not as sloped as it should be (like stadium seating) so when it is crowded you may have to see around someones head. Also, the food choices are limited (no hotdogs, etc here). But I like that since I always see food wrappers and such at other theaters and have on occasion stepped in a pool of ketchup because someone dropped a packet from their hotdog. In summary, The Vogue Theatre is a gem in the neighborhood that needs to be preserved and frequented. And now that I have an annual pass, I may see you there.

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    The theater is nice and clean! Old style decor and tasteful. Nice owner. Definitely will go back for another movie.

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    4.1(138 reviews)
    1.4 miTenderloin

    Discovered this place this year and so glad I did! Well maintained, clean, comfy seating, large…read morescreens and majorly discounted tickets on Tuesdays. Every time I've gone (usually Tuesdays after work), it's not super crowded but not empty either. This is a large multi-story building with concessions on the 2nd floor, just something to keep in mind in case you decide to grab snacks right before a movie starts. Highly recommend checking it out.

    Came here to watch Young Washington…read more Parking garage is convenient, down below the theatre building. They say they will validate which reduces cost to $10. Theatre is clean and has had new carpeting and paint etc in the renovations. The common areas feel very spacious. There are not many of the typical cardboard colorful displays promoting upcoming or current movies. The lack of those displays leaves a lot of open space there. The viewing rooms are large. Nice large screens. The seats are cushiony soft and comfortable. Ours did not recline. Big disappointment since they advertise reclining seats. Each seat has a roomy cup holder. The snack stations sell cups and then you fill your own with soda. Self serve. Popcorn is similar. Big dispenser of popped corn, push a button and the corn falls into your popcorn bucket. Another button dispenses butter. Salt packets are right there. The popcorn tasted ok. Mostly. At one point, some of the kernels in the bucket had a burned taste. But only a few bites and only a little bit. The candy selections were missing M&Ms. disappointing. After the movie, on our way out, I saw that they had put some M&Ms out. Ok. Nice save. But I do like to eat the popcorn with M&Ms and with Milkduds. Thankfully, they had Milkduds. They don't sell mini pizzas, or hotdogs. They do sell nachos. They do have Icees. Very good too!! Overall, came in less than expected.

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    AMC Kabuki 8

    AMC Kabuki 8

    3.4(2.3k reviews)
    0.8 miLower Pacific Heights, Japantown
    $$

    The theater #1 is so big. There's a balcony section. I've never been up there. This is big-Toy…read moreStory 5! Conan's voice is the poop machine. I didnt know till the credits. Everyone becomes a kid again. Ok, only those before Gen Z. I recognize all the familiar toys because in the olden days, there was Toys R US and you just go through the store, like a museum, admiring things you can't buy but want to buy. There's a fabulous collection of horses. Divert, the theater has slighted seats. Love sitting on the side with nobody in front blocking. Chairs are still comfortable. Cup holder. The sound system is not deafening. The newer theaters blast you with sound. You go away deaf. Wine and beer sold. Drinks galore. Women's restroom -There's always a line but kept clean. Close to japantown so when you finish there's so many places to eat.

    Watched "Wicked: For Good" here…read more The parking garage just below the theater was a convenient place to park. Note: they no longer validate parking. However, $11 for a few hours or parking wasn't bad considering the ease of finding a space and proximity to the theater. It was nice to see security (SFPD) at the front door. The theater's facilities feel outdated compared to other venues out there. Its age is very apparent. The old, creaky cloth seats were a quite distracting when anyone around you moved a bit. The movie screen and sound system were fine though. Consessions - the popcorn was just OK. 1/2 of our large container was just crumbs. Perhaps they scooped from the bottom? The sugar-free ginger ale was empty at one of the self-serve soda machines. Despite all this, it was still good to be at the historic AMC Kabuki 8 theater which has been around for over 50-60 years. It'a always fun to be in Japantown San Francisco!

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    Alamo Drafthouse Cinema New Mission

    3.4(1.1k reviews)
    2.7 miMission
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    Gorgeously refurbished theater with style and charm. One of the best places to watch a film hands…read moredown. The staff has always been helpful and quick. The only movie theater that it's actually worthwhile to get there early for. As much as I love the place, I can't rightfully give it five stars anymore. I'm not sure if corporate buyout is the sole reason or if things were trending this way anyways for theaters, but some of the small touches that made the place so special seemed to have changed. First, the ordering structure has changed. Previously, you would write your order down on a little piece of pen and paper that are provided to you and press a call button. A server would come, take your paper order and be off quickly. Now, with the remodeled recliner chairs, that option has gone away. Ordering has to now be done via your phone, which means you have to take out your phone in the middle of the movie and go through that process if you want. It's cumbersome, more distracting from the movie experience and honestly causing me to order.MUCH less. I recognize the money saved by hiring less people to serve the theater, but there has to be a significant loss in revenue from food and drinks. The older method was a lot more fun, and the tables had a more classic wooden vibe as opposed to the more plastic feel currently. On top of that, it feels like the drink options have gone down with less beers on tap and less food specials. All in all, I still love the majesty of the place, but I'm a little less eager to go.

    This place used to be great: a renovated golden-age movie palace becomes a modern theater where you…read moreget cocktails and reasonable food brought to your seat. You'd show up early because the pre-show consisted of a quirky thematic reel related to the main feature, which felt like it had been assembled by people who are actually into movies. These trailers would end with a stern warning to keep your phone silent and out of sight during the movie, to avoid distracting fellow moviegoers. A human being would greet you, check your ticket, tell you about the menu tucked under your seat's tray table (with a subtle light to help you read it during the movie without disturbing others), take your food and drink order, and instruct you how to place additional orders during the show. At the end, they'd bring you the bill. All in all, you felt like you were getting an experience curated by and operated by movie fans, for movie fans; and that someone at the business actually cared that you had a good experience. Fast forward to tonight. The menus are gone: now you scan a QR code, and laboriously type your credit card number into your phone. (Gone is the admonition to put away your phone during the movie - how else can you order more stuff?) Now of course everyone has phones out during the movie, because if it's the only way to order stuff, the temptation to also check your whatsapp, shein offers, insta, telegram, and other alerts is simply too great to resist. At the end of the movie you get...another text, saying that if you don't manually use your phone's web browser to close out your tab, it will close automatically with a 20% tip (computed, of course, not on the subtotal but on the total including taxes and mandatory SF city surcharges). At no time did I interact with a human being. The usually lively Bulls & Bears bar downstairs was nearly deserted. I now see why. To use Cory Doctorow's term, the ens****ification of Alamo Drafthouse has begun. After the movie I asked a lobby employee if there was a way to give feedback. Long story short, they said the chain had recently been acquired by Sony™©® Global Empire Of Intergalactic Entertainment Co. Inc. Ltd. (I'm embellishing) and they had made a number of decisions that were beyond the control of the individual locations. I Am Gladdened To Hear That Sony™©® Has Expanded Its Global Entertainment Reach With This Acquisition And I Hope They Manage To Seriously Extract A Flick Ton Of Shareholder Value From It Before They Completely Destroy A Great Brand. And Yes, I Know I Am Capitalizing Every Word. It's For The Algorithms. You might as well have told me the place burned down tonight - I'd fell about the same as I do after tonight's experience.

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    Balboa Theater - Balboa Theater, classic old school charm.

    Balboa Theater

    4.3(426 reviews)
    2.9 miOuter Richmond

    I had Breakfast, Lunch and Supper here, and I saw only 1 movie. After my movie, (some DiCaprio…read morejoint) I was allowed to stay in the lobby and play Attica for 20 minutes before I was asked VERY FIRMLY but VERY POLITELY to leave the f*cking place. But indeed I returned but 1 hour later- not for more movies, no. I've had my fill of those for a while. No, sir. The siren's song which called my name was the salted Popcorn special, A Heated Hotdog, and a cold drink of water. I was welcomed back by the staff and they even let me eat my bounty in the lobby. I played another round of Attica to boot and then I engaged a short and confident staff member with devilish good looks and freckles in riveting conversation. I told him about a dream I had. In it, I ate my hand, then my arm, and my shoulder and chest. Before long, all I saw was blackness. I dreamed in pure blackness for hours, unable to wake. He only allowed me to stay and speak to him for a short spell though before asking me RESOLUTELY and PROFESSIONALLY to leave again. Talk about a tight run ship! That guy is manager material. But at 7 pm I once again heard the siren's song and drove the 1 hour back to the Balboa. My new friend was gone, Christian I think his name was. Now instead there was a younger man with fetching glasses. He too let me dine only and not have to sit through a movie to earn my prize! This time I ate 1 Salted popcorn Special and 4 Heated Hotdogs. (The young fellow said, "hey you can probably get all this stuff for cheaper at the store." Psh! This Weiner ain't no Oscar Meyer standard faire camping dog. This thing is good good good! No mustard, No Ketchup, No Water to dunk it, just good Beef Dog.) I couldn't finish my last Dog. I offered it to the handsome kid, but he said no too. So I went into the auditorium to offer it to another Theater Patron. I only asked 1 RUDE man if he'd like the Dog. Who gets mad when they're offered free dinner?? The young bespectacled man lead me out of the room. Boy was right behind me, fast and agile. Kid could be a burglar. He asked me ALSO VERY KINDLY to please go now. Attica? No. Quick Game? No again. Wasn't allowed. I found a dog on the street outside and she sure was happy to take the leftover Hotdog that I coudlnt finish. Isn't that Ironic?

    This was a nice setting for "Another Hole in the Head" this past weekend, an annual film fest…read moretaking place at this vintage theater on multiple days during the month of December for the 2025 event. The exterior doesn't look like much, but the interior is full of character and old school charm, quirky decor and movie posters throughout, and a diverse range of showings happening here from indie films to cult classics. The auditorium seating is pretty basic, standard cinema folding seats with cupholders. Sound and picture quality was fine, nothing noteworthy but no problems during the set of short films we watched. The concessions stand sells popcorn, nachos, soft pretzels, hot dogs, ice cream, candy, and beverages. And merchandise was also sold in the lobby this past Sunday. Staff interaction was minimal, as it's a small theater in which we prepurchased tickets and had plenty of seats to choose from in the auditorium when we arrived. The venue was fitting for the event we attended.

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    SF Film Society Cinema

    4.3(11 reviews)
    0.9 miJapantown, Lower Pacific Heights

    Had the good fortune to discover SF Film Society Cinema while volunteering for the SF International…read moreFilm Festival & then again while being a true customer at 1 of their "normal" movie screenings Building is nice & bright w/ whites & oranges - tables & a nice coffee bar await you upon entry & you can enjoy some drinks & treats before the show Walk downstairs to find inside the theater is surprisingly bigger than I thought it would be but it's still nice & intimate. Orange cushy stadium seats that provide extremely minimal head-blockage Best part about this cinema has got to be their restrooms - no lie! Never in my life did I think I'd be all goo-goo-eyed over a bathroom but this 1 is the bees knees! They have the most luxurious toilet seats - they're *heated* ( ! ) and offer bidet functions for those who prefer that kind of action....there were so many buttons on this thing that I was scared to push anything for fear of setting off the disco lights.....and coming in from a frigid cold, blustry evening, I didn't want to leave that heated seat! :-) I'd totally come back here to see fantastic indie picks & can't wait to see what's playing next!

    How can I be the first one to review this fabulous place? SF Film society holds their shows here…read more They're obviously people of taste, because they invited me to come show my cartoon about filthy disgusting pirates. I found the facilities to be quite inviting. It's basement level and feels sequestered from the outside world (as it should), like a hi-tech vault to showcase and preserve humanity's best culture for the post-apocalypse future. I mean, it looks like a spaceship inside. It's swank and modern. It's comfortable and well-equipped. I did hear a few complaints about the seats being too lean-y and lacking arm rests, but I found them soft and well-spaced, and the sound and projection were great. My stuff looked great on screen. It was the perfect size for a post-show Q&A- 143 seats holds a crowd but not an impersonal one. The hosts were incredibly gracious and caring about the show they were putting on. This place doesn't organize shows like amateurs (trust me, I've done those.) If you're thinking of seeing a show here, it's probably something you wouldn't see anywhere else, so you might not know how to judge it. Consider yourself in good hands. It will be curated with taste. There's tons of great options for eating and shmoozing afterward right across the street, in Japantown's mall full of sushi places. One of my co-attendees is well versed in quality sushi, and called the place we went to one of the best she had found in the city. Pick this theater and neighborhood for a great night out.

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