When is this theatert going to be renovated fully… with recliners etc. It was great when it was Arclight but that was a different time… It would be nice if it had a specialty screen and recliners.
What I like about this theater is that it is not only recliners but stadium also. Many older theaters such as Cinemark NoHo and Town Center 8 went from sloped to stadium. This one was stadium already and recliners were added to it, which makes it perfect. Since they added recliners I do not frequent the AMC 16 any more. I rather be here or the 8. The 1, besides adding Prime and Dolby Cinema hasn’t been touched in decades… they need to do a big renovation there for sure!
This theater is no longer called “Dine In”. It never was anyway.. you always had to pick your food up at the concessions counter. AMC finally shed the “Dine In” title to avoid confusion. The name of the theatre in this forum needs to be changed.
This theater has something odd. The outside box office windows are covered over and you have to purchase tickets inside. Also the ticketing kiosks have metal over their screens and are also out of service.
Good news! Theater 16 is being renovated and RECLINER SEATS are being added! Hopefully and probably this will be the case for all auditoriums but probably one by one. It is great this is being done as this theatre has become dated.
I hope they renovate and open the closed rooms. It is a waste not to have films in there. They are scatted throughout the theater and not just a closed off section.
What I don’t understand… Pacific theaters operates this and Sherman Oaks 5 sub par theaters…. But owns Arclight which is one of the best chains there is… Seems strange they would let the ones that hold their name become outdated.
This theater has 9 auditoriums actually dark and locked up. Very odd as even if they ran them open before the renovation at least they’d be making money.
I hope they open and renovate the closed rooms although they are spread around the building, not just in one area.
They need to improve reclining as the setup lets you see heads on the bottom of the screen.
Plus they oddly have a large drink selection but not a freestyle.
This could be a nice new big modern house, however it really needs to be modernized as far as grounds and building.
When I lived in DC I hated this theater. It is the opposite of a movie palace. It has sterile box theaters, and if I didn’t know there were seats and screens behind the doors I would think this is some sort of office building not a movie theater. Yes it is nice and modern and has all the amenities but its a big sterile theater.
Did this theatre start out as a 4 Plax? And if it did, which side was the original 4? The Hall going back beh8nd the snack bar or the hall up the stairs to the right when you’re u go in?
I saw Earthqauke here. in SENSURROUND. I still remember running to make the show from school with my friend Leon. This was a great old theater with the entrance on Avenue U not CI Avenue.
I hate bags for popcorn. Firstly they are smaller than the really large tubs we used to get. Secondly, they fall in the seats easy. 3rdly they make alot of noise crinkling when you hold them. I really miss the Oriental. Back when I was a kid in Brooklyn though we always mis pronounced Loews as Low-EEs
When this theater was closing, an employee uncovered old footage and made a video comparing the theater from opening day to closing. He sold it for a few dollars… I bought the video and uploaded it and here it is…. https://youtu.be/wCnunHvW0Lg
The price has been reduced for members to $12 for the regular first 2 rows seats and only $22 for the others. NOTE… This not only comes with drink refills and food at your seat with the push of a button, but also FREE popcorn brought to you the entire movie….
SO is it worth it? AMC is over $19 for a 3D Movie and this is $3 more but you get a lot more. Try it… It is worth it.
Does anyone have pictures of the inside of the theater?
Tesla delivery! I had mine delivered to my house. No theater was harmed in the process!
This theater is sitting with the same marquee as the day it closed. I can imagine the rodent fest going on inside.
It’s just not needed any more.
One of very few theaters with recliners in the IMAX auditorium. Finally!!
Will this be renovated anytime soon with Recliners, etc?
Will this be renovated anytime soon with Recliners, etc?
When is this theatert going to be renovated fully… with recliners etc. It was great when it was Arclight but that was a different time… It would be nice if it had a specialty screen and recliners.
Does anyone know when this theater is going to open or if it will? Maybe they will not open it with the opening of the new Topanga Theater?
What I like about this theater is that it is not only recliners but stadium also. Many older theaters such as Cinemark NoHo and Town Center 8 went from sloped to stadium. This one was stadium already and recliners were added to it, which makes it perfect. Since they added recliners I do not frequent the AMC 16 any more. I rather be here or the 8. The 1, besides adding Prime and Dolby Cinema hasn’t been touched in decades… they need to do a big renovation there for sure!
This theater is no longer called “Dine In”. It never was anyway.. you always had to pick your food up at the concessions counter. AMC finally shed the “Dine In” title to avoid confusion. The name of the theatre in this forum needs to be changed.
This theater has something odd. The outside box office windows are covered over and you have to purchase tickets inside. Also the ticketing kiosks have metal over their screens and are also out of service.
Good news! Theater 16 is being renovated and RECLINER SEATS are being added! Hopefully and probably this will be the case for all auditoriums but probably one by one. It is great this is being done as this theatre has become dated.
Does anyone know if the 2 upstairs theaters ever had balconies? It looks like it.
I hope they renovate and open the closed rooms. It is a waste not to have films in there. They are scatted throughout the theater and not just a closed off section.
What I don’t understand… Pacific theaters operates this and Sherman Oaks 5 sub par theaters…. But owns Arclight which is one of the best chains there is… Seems strange they would let the ones that hold their name become outdated.
What happened to the 2 closed screens and why did they close them?
This theater has 9 auditoriums actually dark and locked up. Very odd as even if they ran them open before the renovation at least they’d be making money.
I hope they open and renovate the closed rooms although they are spread around the building, not just in one area.
They need to improve reclining as the setup lets you see heads on the bottom of the screen.
Plus they oddly have a large drink selection but not a freestyle.
This could be a nice new big modern house, however it really needs to be modernized as far as grounds and building.
When did it stop being a 21 plex?
How is this place still open as a first run house? With expensive consessions! It is in the shape of a second run house.
No recliner upgrades. The armrests don’t even go up. No stadium seating even.
It really needs to go.
Was this house ever operated by Carmike??? There is a sign on the exit door about taking alcohol outside the theater and it says Carmike on the sign!
This is AMCs ONLY single screen theater.
When I lived in DC I hated this theater. It is the opposite of a movie palace. It has sterile box theaters, and if I didn’t know there were seats and screens behind the doors I would think this is some sort of office building not a movie theater. Yes it is nice and modern and has all the amenities but its a big sterile theater.
Did this theatre start out as a 4 Plax? And if it did, which side was the original 4? The Hall going back beh8nd the snack bar or the hall up the stairs to the right when you’re u go in?
I saw Earthqauke here. in SENSURROUND. I still remember running to make the show from school with my friend Leon. This was a great old theater with the entrance on Avenue U not CI Avenue.
I hate bags for popcorn. Firstly they are smaller than the really large tubs we used to get. Secondly, they fall in the seats easy. 3rdly they make alot of noise crinkling when you hold them. I really miss the Oriental. Back when I was a kid in Brooklyn though we always mis pronounced Loews as Low-EEs
When this theater was closing, an employee uncovered old footage and made a video comparing the theater from opening day to closing. He sold it for a few dollars… I bought the video and uploaded it and here it is…. https://youtu.be/wCnunHvW0Lg
The price has been reduced for members to $12 for the regular first 2 rows seats and only $22 for the others. NOTE… This not only comes with drink refills and food at your seat with the push of a button, but also FREE popcorn brought to you the entire movie….
SO is it worth it? AMC is over $19 for a 3D Movie and this is $3 more but you get a lot more. Try it… It is worth it.