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This movie theater is great... next to the T and parking nearby. They play a mix of artsy and blockbusters, with at least one of each at any time, and the place serves beer and ice cream, both of... More
This movie theater is great... next to the T and parking nearby. They play a mix of artsy and blockbusters, with at least one of each at any time, and the place serves beer and ice cream, both of which you can take to your seats. The place is old so the seats aren't amazingly comfortable, but the ambiance in the main theater more than makes up for it.
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The Somerville Theater, located in the heart of Davis Square is the place to go if you want to see a movie but don't want to pay $20 per person at a chain theater. It's cheap and the popcorn is... More
The Somerville Theater, located in the heart of Davis Square is the place to go if you want to see a movie but don't want to pay $20 per person at a chain theater. It's cheap and the popcorn is fantastic. As a former employee of a movie theater, I can appreciate good popcorn and in the Somerville area, there are no other theaters that can compare in that respect. They also use real butter! Something unheard of these days!
The seating is a bit uncomfortable, however. I would rate this theater 5 stars if it wasn't for the seats. I frequent this theater a few times a month and I will continue to do so despite the seating, however I would also LOVE if they put a little TLC into the seats!
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When I first moved to Davis Sq, it cost $4.50 to see a movie. Times have changed, and so have the prices - but it's still a great place to catch a second run flick. Their concessions are definitely... More
When I first moved to Davis Sq, it cost $4.50 to see a movie. Times have changed, and so have the prices - but it's still a great place to catch a second run flick. Their concessions are definitely cheaper than the chain theaters - and the popcorn doesn't come out of a 50 gallon garbage bag that was popped sometime last year - its fresh and real and good. My only complaint about the theater is that the seats are really uncomfortable - and the projection isn't so great. They must have older machines - b/c there are always dust particles and "scratches" running up and down the margin of the screen. But, for the price, it's still a good place!
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Wait a few weeks and see the box office hits here for $6.50 ($4 weekdays before 6pm). Popcorn is cheap and there's a sometimes-working ice cream dispenser in the lobby. Take note of the cool owl... More
Wait a few weeks and see the box office hits here for $6.50 ($4 weekdays before 6pm). Popcorn is cheap and there's a sometimes-working ice cream dispenser in the lobby. Take note of the cool owl sconces with red eyes in the corners near the ceiling and on the marquee. Also live shows here in a relatively intimate space - go to the right ticket window for those. Somerville Theatre is also home to the Independent Film Festival and the infamous Fiddler On the Roof Singalong. Indian movies show almost every week. And when the sign says No Public Bathrooms, they mean it.
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The Somerville Theatre in Davis Square offer second run movies at $6.50 regular price, $4.50 seniors and students and $4.00 weekday before 6 p.m. It has the friendliest staff and they allow you to... More
The Somerville Theatre in Davis Square offer second run movies at $6.50 regular price, $4.50 seniors and students and $4.00 weekday before 6 p.m. It has the friendliest staff and they allow you to bring food from outside if you ask nicely. It also plays Hindi movies and concerts from time to time. E.g. the Tragically Hip and Eels have played there before!
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Seeing a movie at this theatre takes me back to what it was like when I was a kid. I love the main auditorium. It's not very clean but it's fun just to be there.
Pros: quaint, movie... More
Seeing a movie at this theatre takes me back to what it was like when I was a kid. I love the main auditorium. It's not very clean but it's fun just to be there.
Pros: quaint, movie selections
Cons: parking limited, not very clean
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