really enjoy going to the Empire Cinema. Ever since they have turned it into the CineARTS, I think that it has become a better place to visit. They offer movies that re not always the same as the... More

really enjoy going to the Empire Cinema. Ever since they have turned it into the CineARTS, I think that it has become a better place to visit. They offer movies that re not always the same as the big budget mainstream movies. the theather is kind of small, but the movies that they offer are good. The prices are comparable to all of the other theathers. Parking can sometimes be hard, but the muni buses are right there. Overall a good theater
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This is one of my favorite theaters in the city. It may be a bit smaller than some of the other theaters. It only has three screens. But I like the type of movies that they offer here. The... More

This is one of my favorite theaters in the city. It may be a bit smaller than some of the other theaters. It only has three screens. But I like the type of movies that they offer here. The movies are mire artsy and not always big name mainstream, which is great. most of the movies here are not cookie cutter movies, but they have real plots and stories. Parking is kinda hard, but doable. And the surrounding area is nice to hang out and grab food.
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The Empire Cinema is located on the 1st block of West Portal Ave so it has a charm of a "small city theather". The place is not big, only having 3 sreens. But everything is very clean and well... More

The Empire Cinema is located on the 1st block of West Portal Ave so it has a charm of a "small city theather". The place is not big, only having 3 sreens. But everything is very clean and well maintained. And they offer many movies that are not high budget andmain stream, but rather artsie movies with real story lines. The people there ar also very friendly. Comparable to other theathers, their consession prices are high, but that is just standard. Overall a great place to visit. And there are many places on West Prtal that you can visit after you see a movie.
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I always pass by this theater, so I decided to go see a movie here. There is a big billboard outside that displays the names of movies that are playing. This movie feels like one of those old... More

I always pass by this theater, so I decided to go see a movie here. There is a big billboard outside that displays the names of movies that are playing. This movie feels like one of those old fashioned movie theaters you see in the movies, and it is quite comfortable inside. The tickets are moderately priced, and they do not have a wide variety to choose from.
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