NONE. No backpacks or bags at all in this theater, no bag checks either, and no exceptions. Yes - which I have to say is one of the biggest reason I go to the movies. They can fold up but we're considered too big. It was a nice Sunday outing in San Francisco. I never remember any showing ever being that crowded - it seems like everybody has a whole row to themselves. Aston Droomer plays Ezra Banks on the popular Netflix series The InBESTigators, filmed in Melbourne, Australia. He had 5 stars and a ton a great reviews. Yes it's an old neighborhood theater and one of the best parts of going here is you can count on it never being overly crowded or obnoxious. All rights reserved. But we stayed in the theatre chatting after the movie with the lights on. But we stayed in the theatre chatting after the movie with the lights on. But here's the thing. CinéArts @ Empire, San Francisco movie times and showtimes. Get on our Empire Insiders list and get early concert alerts, special offers, VIP access & more. 1h 42m | She just said it's their policy. People complaining about the bag policy. I dread to think what might happen if there is an emergency or fire. Cinema Treasures is a registered trademark of Cinema Treasures, LLC. But you have three eyewitnesses. If it weren't for the fact that I like to support local neighborhood movie houses in The City I would just never go there again. I gave to the whole house! People complaining about a smaller movie screen. Never supporting this theater again. What a glorious place to see a movie, even if the acoustics are not ideal. There's nothing like it for me.The ambiance is that of an old 1950s movie theater; from the carpet, the walls, the signage-it's a got a nostalgic 1950s feel to it that makes date night feel that more special and cute. Please check the list below for nearby theaters: Copyright © 2020 Tribute Ent. On September 12, 2003 it was renamed CineArts at the Empire. Due to the dynamic nature of COVID19, empire theatre continues to closely monitor developments on an ongoing basis, following the recommendations of the Public Health Agency of Canada, Government of Canada and Government of Ontario. Get Details Buy Tickets. Action, Adventure, Fantasy, 14A 190 Chain Lake Drive, Halifax, NS B3S 1C5, G It has a small screen. I think this is my favorite place to watch a film now, if only whatever I want to watch is available here. This approach is not helping the planet. It should be something special. Are people super friendly? What’s On — All Stage. Parking available. But when you rotate the current blockbuster that everyone is there to see OUT of the big theatre, you need to make that clear AT the box office! To me the building looks as though it might as easily have been built for an early supermarket or a bowling alley or perhaps a neighborhood department store of the sort once once fairly common in American cities. It has a small screen. James Cameron appeals to Congress for help for cinemas Oct 02 2020 Filmmakers James Cameron, Martin Scorsese and Clint Eastwood have appealed to the US Congress to help cinemas affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Built in the Moorish style, the Portal Theatre was opened December 26, 1925. (Darquil’s blog gives some convincing insight on this – see his/her link.). I could be mistaken; the building housing the current Walgreen’s on West Portal could have been something other than a theater. Nearby Theaters. | Box Office: We were asked how big our bags were. This web page has a drawing of the proposed West Portal Theatre project by architect Irving Morrow, dated 1923. When I suggested this to the person in charge she said "we'll consider that"!My husband and I had invited some friends from Oakland to experience a local theatre in our neighborhood and we were terribly embarrassed when we found out we had them come all that way for a new movie showing in a tiny theatre! Walgreen's is just a block away. It feels like a decade since I last saw a movie here. No reason given, no possible solution except to leave. Not any more or less than any other theater I've even too. Despite any issues, I'm glad this theater is around. Adventure, Fantasy, Animation, 18 Is the popcorn good? It has a good movie selection and there were no audio/visual issues but the seating and overall feel is very outdated. Learn more. Not for free, not metered, not a pay lot. | I used to love this theater, but something's gone wrong here! "Overall, 3 stars for the food and 5 stars for the service, so I averaged it and gave them 4 stars.