Landmark's Ritz Five

Good evening Google Family. I visited for the first time today. I arrived in a Lyft. My movie of choice today is "Is this thing on?" My movie showtime was 4:30 pm. Terrance, my Lyft driver, got me there on time. I arrived around 4:10 pm. I immediately went to the box office and Zachary, Landmark's Ritz Five's employee, scanned my QR code on my phone. My auditorium number was Number 2. After purchasing a small popcorn, which was $10.19 and a hot chocolate which was $3.49, the total was $13.68 and the sales tax was $1.10 which brought my total to $14.78 and I paid by cash money. I still have not figured out why movies continue to charge customers so much for the concessions food. I purchased a small popcorn without butter and I opted for hot chocolate, no whipped cream. I did not want whipped cream with my hot chocolate and Zachary informed me that I make it myself on the counter. Zach delivered to me a cup and the packet of hot chocolate and I went over to the counter to get the hot water. Then I made my way to Auditorium Number 2. There is no assigned seating here. After I made my choice to sit all the way in the back and the end seat, I then laid my belongings on the chairs, three to be exact and I made my way to the rest rooms, leaving my popcorn and hot chocolate safely in the cup holder. I observed that the seats were not recliners. I was not thrilled about that. I visit a movie theater for comfort and convenience. Reclining my seat is always a favorite option of mine and it enables me to be comfortable with my blanket and my popcorn. It makes for me the total movie experience.. But alas for me, this was going to be a long movie without that timely comfort and convenience. The rest room was clean and neat, and it came with dryers, paper towels and soap in the soap dispensers. When I made my way back to my Auditorium #2, I sat down and my belongings were still there, but I was not at all worried that is why I left them there. I knew no one would take my things. I settled into my seat with my hot chocolate and my popcorn, no butter. I put my blanket around me and by this time the previews, or coming attractions started. I settled in as best I could, not able to recline and put up my feet as I do in my other movie theaters. This was going to be a long long uncomfortable viewing. But I made it work. I did doze off from time to time, because the movie is a sleeper. A great movie to take a nap. The movie was 2 hours and 4 minutes long. Plenty of time to sleep, however I did not sleep the entire movie. They did have assisted listening devices available. The headphones and also the closed captioning devices were available for customers. When the movie was over, I cleaned up my area, threw out my trash in the proper receptable, then I made my way back to the clean rest room. Also I would like to mention that this Landmark's Ritz Five movie theater, the menu does not include pizza, or pretzel bites. They had popcorn, soft drinks, no icee's, candy, Dasani water, gold peak iced tea, hot coffee and hot tea, and hot chocolate. You were given a cup and the packet and they have a set up on the side where it is self serve, with the many condiments like hot water, equal, splenda, sugar, spoons and stirrers. I spoke with Zach before I left. I was talking with him about the assisted listening devices and he explained about the headphones and the closed captioning. The headphones may or may not worked and the closed captioning definitely were operating well. Zach was very nice and polite and friendly and very efficient. I enjoyed conversing with Zach. I liked the inside of the theater. It has an antique, intimate and unique feel about it. The only thing that would have made my visit better is the reclined seat option. I would have given this review 4 stars but because the recliners are missing, this review I gave three stars. Have a good night, be active and mobile, fit and fabulous especially for people over 50 years of age. I called my Lyft to go home and then I left Landmark's Ritz Five for the evening. Good night family.

First time here to see a movie before netflix release. Comfortable theater and good quality screen. Concession staff was rude and unwelcoming. Discounted parking vouchers provided did not work in their recommended parking garage and no one available to help. Mouse also crawled behind screen towards end of the movie.

The first thing that you need to know is that there is not free parking. There is 3 hour parking and meterup parking. But the theater is ok 👍. Good popcorn and soda.

I just saw a movie at this theater today, having a Landmark Theaters account and buying my tickets online ahead of time, I was surprised to find that the theater playing my movie (theater #3) didn’t have working heat and the staff were all fully aware of this fact. The theater had sections of seating caution taped off (no idea why), the sound was atrocious with a vibrating sound happening throughout the film, and the projection was extremely dark. On top of which, when the lights went down, you could see that the curtain underneath the screen was pulled back to reveal a lit room with wet floor caution cones inside. What a disaster. As an account holder with Landmark, I would expect an email informing me of the cold theater (which should have been closed until issues were fixed) and either a ticket reimbursement or at least comped snacks or hot drinks or something. It was an unpleasant movie watching experience and my feet are still thawing out.

I really enjoy this theater. It’s old for sure and needs some repairs but it has a lot of charm. I’ve gotten to see so many great films here and I’ll continue to come. The only complaint I have is with one of the employees. They usually wear a neon green hat, glasses and a mask over their mouth. I’ve been to this theater multiple times over the years, probably in the triple digits at this point. Every single time I come to this theater and they are working at the concession stand they are sitting their staring at their phone, rolling their eyes if you don’t automatically know what else you want to get. One specific time I was being waited on by them and when I couldn’t decide instantly what drink to get they said “ Oh Cmon” and let out a big sigh. I was so taken back because I was nothing but kind. Last time I was here it was no different, I overheard them make a comment about a guest saying “I don’t care nor will I ever about these people” and when I was being waited on I walked up and waited for them to say anything while I said “hi how are you” and they said “what do you want”. And when I said large popcorn they just pressed the button to put my card down to pay, didn’t ask “can I get anything else for you?” Or anything. I have worked for a big movie chain for years now, I like coming to this theater because it plays a lot of the indies and Netflix films we don’t get. In the 8+ years I’ve been in this industry I have never encountered someone as rude and uncaring that works in theater operations. It’s customer service. You are in service of the public. Yes it can suck sometimes but it’s the job and the industry. Being personable and a good employee is apart of it. The miserable look this employee had every single time a guest walks up is actually laughable. One thing is sure is that you should not be working at this theater.

I went here a couple years ago for a showing of The Room and it was a good experience for that indie screening vibe. However, if you’re looking to have a movie theater experience, I wouldn’t recommend. I saw wicked here yesterday and there was no surround sound, seats were stiff, theater was burning up, it was dirty, there were holes in the ceiling, and the popcorn was really bad. Staff also seems miserable. It’s a bummer they haven’t unkept this theater over the years. Landmark isn’t a tiny company. They can afford it.

Cute, old school feel. Staff were nice. Screen and sound was good quality. Bathrooms were kept clean and well stocked. Seats are bit dated but adds to the charm.

This is the best theater in Philly. Always a great selection of movies- from indie films to mainstream commercial ventures, and the prices are good, especially if you visit in person to buy tickets or watch a movie on a discount day. Concessions are reasonably priced and the popcorn is tasty. Sometimes it’s a little chilly in the theaters but never so much a sweater doesn’t do the trick.

I had a movie date here with my husband once. This is a really cute movie theater for indie films. Cozy and unique. Almost has like an old theater vibe to it when walking in. Will visit again.

I caught a movie at Ritz Five for the first time this week to see Saltburn (side note: WOW!!!!!!!!!) and had a nice time. There are some things I think others may want to know ahead of time so they can plan accordingly. - I'd buy your tickets ahead online. There was a long line to get tickets in person and the lobby space isn't too big so it gets cramped. - Give yourself time to grab a seat. I know that assigned seats in movies is relatively new, but it's pretty common now. This is a good old first come first serve theater. - Make sure you add salt to your popcorn because they don't and the butter does not hit quite as well as the big chain movie theater popcorn that I often crave. Some of the highlights I'd note are that the theaters are spacious and there is a good amount of room between rows for people to pass you to get in and out of their seat. The person checking tickets was a great communicator and was often shouting out which movies were in which theaters and when they started so that nobody missed theirs!

Busted speakers and dim projection have turned one of the best theaters in the city into one of the worst.

Went to see magazine dreams and heard mice squealing during the movie. Not just once two, if they get that issue together. I'll be a nice spot to go to but it's also close to the river.

Just as an update, it's been over six years later and still haven't been back. Hope it was worth it!

This used to be one of my favorite theaters but I think COVID killed the radio star. It's starting to feel a bit like your favorite dive bar. The staff is normally people who don't want to be there. The speaker on the right side of auditorium 2 is blown. This theater always has the movies that aren't playing anywhere else. For that it provides an invaluable service to Philadelphia. We all need to continue to go here and support them.

I'll admit I only come here for free pre-screenings which probably makes it easier to rank it a little higher. No the ac doesn't work in the theaters but the staff is lovely, the popcorn is tasty, and the soda is never flat. There's no food to your seat or recliners but the older seats are comfy and remind me of going to the theater in my teens. The nostalgia factor shouldn't be overlooked.

Everything was lovely. Sound, visual quality was excellent. Only wish more people would come to the theatre. Keep up the great work !!

Although the location and quality of film viewing were fine, the theater was uncomfortably freezing during the show.

dropped one star because the person at the register was rude and sassy and told us to hurry up when we were literally just stepping up to the register after the last customer completed their transaction.

I love the environment of this theater! It has an old school cinema feel and taste in terms of the exterior design, the interior design, and the way the employees dress. It's in a very classy part of town: Society Hill and they show a lot of indie films. I've been here in past years to watch The Trip, Three Identical Strangers, and First Reformed. Theater one is the largest screen and overall the most well done. It has the most seating and is the main screen. Theater 3 is a rather large screen, however what bothers me is that the screen slants one way and the chairs slant the opposite way. I find myself turning in the chair creating back discomfort just so I can get a straight-on view of the screen. It's not too much of a deal-breaker however in addition to some other things like the chairs being old looking and feeling it's enough to lose one star. The same issue appears in Theater 4. A bonus to the chairs however is that they're quite wide. A fun thing to note is that they take e-ticketing by MoviePass which is very convenient. Also, the times of movies can run anywhere from noon time all the way to about 9:45 p.m. I've been on both sides of those times and it's quite interesting. To go around 1 p.m. is to go with a very casual crowd consisting of just a handful of older folks. As for the food the only thing I've tried is a hot chocolate and I think it's excellent. I got a mint flavor for only $2. What's surprising to me is that they give free refills on a large popcorn and a large drink. I'm thinking to myself "Who would ever need a refill?! Those sizes are huge!" I believe it's more for people who go to multiple movies that day. Also, beware of the men's bathroom door. It's really heavy to push in.

I'm really glad that this theater exists in Philly. I have come here to watch the Farewell and Minari featuring Asian American casts, it's so good to see representation and no other theaters were showing these films. I saw the latter during the pandemic and they closed off the left/right sections of the theater. They also blocked rows off so patrons would be spaced out more within the middle section. I felt safe to come here with their social distancing practices.

I love this theatre over the way too many people, volume on '10' big theatre chains. The place may be a bit run down, but that's part of it's appeal the seating is vast and the audience is very respectful - again unlike the big chain movie theaters. I have used the bathroom each and every time I have seen a film here and never found it to be less than clean. If anything, the users (women's room) need to take the time to put their paper towels in the trash! I love their popcorn and while it's true you can't order dinner, is that why we go to the movies??? Too many people have had a sip of the 'kool-aid' (that's a reference that just went over a bunch of folks' heads) and feel they want the TOTAL experience -but I don't go to a film to fill my belly with food. A bag of buttery, salty popcorn and something to wash it down with is just the ticket - no pun intended. I go for the movie experience: Big screen, moderately sized audience and regular old movie snacks. Perfect!

Hot, smelly theater even though the AC was fine in the lobby. Dirty, unstocked restrooms. Pass on this particular movie going experience!

I love this place! It's my go to for afternoon movies. It's in a great location, they have great deals generally and now started Retro replay where every Tuesday they'll play an old classic. I'm pumped for Batman Returns ... I'm shocked the mainstream theaters don't do more to try to capitalize on nostalgia.... Anyway good place

I really love the Landmark Theaters which include all three Ritz Theaters in Philly. It's (in my opinion) the best place to see indie and lesser known films in the city. I used to frequent all of them often in college by myself when I couldn't convince my friends to go see a movie with sub-titles and I really enjoyed my experiences. Today was my first visit in awhile and I enjoyed myself just as much, if not more than I did years ago. These theaters have this small town, date-night, romantic feel to them, I believe. Like you're in a movie or something. In fact, a movie at this particular location on the cobble street roads plus dinner at Zahav next door is a perfect and dreamy date-night, if you ask me. Single guys out there... take note for your next one (You're welcome haha) The theaters themselves are simple. Longer versus wider with regular seating. No assigned seating or recliners. The lobby is small. You'll find the normal concessions plus a nice variety of teas which is especially lovely on a chilly or rainy day watching a foreign flick. There's and a single person ticket booth. Today I used my Movie Pass App which after checking in gave me a code to scan for e-tickets. I have actually never used that feature before but I came to learn they accept them here, just a heads up if you're in a rush. Easy! There's only a few films shown at a time, fairly often throughout the day though. They don't last too long here however, so definitely try to get to your desired film quickly before a new one comes out. I find parking at this location to be the easiest of the three theaters. I usually find a spot right there on 2nd. It's kiosk meter parking with a 3 hour limit, perfect for even the lengthiest foreign indie film :)

I always enjoy going to the Ritz 5 it's a quaint movie theater where you can find the best newly released independent films. I often go here to see movies that were originally screened at Sundance or other film festivals throughout the United States and Europe. This movie theater allows you to be ahead of the game when it comes to viewing movies that eventually are nominated in some form for an Oscar. The staff is friendly and helpful. This theater is also one of the locations for the Philadelphia Film Society Film Festival that occurs every October. It's a convenient location with a very easy walk from the Septa's BlueLine train and several other bus routes in the area. If you prefer to drive the Ritz five will validate your parking ticket for the garage next to the Ritz East theater which is a short two blocks away. Parking on the street can be problematic as enforcement is strong. You will find great places to dine in the area. Typically I gather a few friends we go to happy hour at one of the local restaurants or bars in the area there are tons of choices in the old city area. See my Positano Coast review, this restaurant is across the street.

These idiots-Landmark Theaters-bought up every single theater in Center City Philadelphia. I'm assuming they have simply closed down Ritz East. Check their movie listings for EVERY theater & the ONLY choice you get are the same damn eight movies, only 2 of which are close to being for kids, PG 13. So, great, Landmark, for eliminating ANY choice for movies in Center City & forcing us to travel to University City should we want a choice! And BTW, keep your greedy hands off Cinemark!

This place smells awful. PLEASE clean the popcorn makers. Hygiene is important. Maybe filth is a PHilly thing. Not charming.

Went to see Barbie on Sunday, 8/13. No air conditioning, watched the movie in a hot, seemingly unhealthy condition. Then I didn't realize my seat had duct tape on it. When I got home I had duct tape glue on a large part of my polo shirt. Not sure if it will come out in the wash. Horrible conditions.

I dearly love this little 5 plex. Easy to get to by bus and one of the best indie/art house places in the city for my movie dollars. When I find myself depressed or just at odds, I go online to see what's playing here. Invariably the trip to 2nd & Walnut and whatever I've watched puts me in a better frame of mind. It's a picturesque walk through a little slice of Old City to get here and sometimes, if I need the gentle hand of Mother Nature, I will sit in one of the historic pocket gardens before or after seeing a movie here. Ah! Just plain AH! The individual theaters are not very large, but the seats are comfortable, the restrooms are spotless and all staff, from box office to ushers, has never been anything other than welcoming. Can't comment on concession prices/items but they are probably in line with other theaters and the lobby does not reek of chemical popcorn enhancements. I was here for a matinee a few weeks ago. Even though there were only 3 other people in the audience besides me, the manager (Jay) came in before the film started, introduced himself and told us to reach out to him or the staff if we had any issues or needed anything. I mean-who does that anymore?! It's easy to buy tickets online, if you are up in years, there's a senior discount and in the years I've been going, there has never been anyone loud or obnoxious in the audience nor have I had to deal with my shoes sticking to the floor by picture's end due to lack of cleanliness. How often can you say any of this if you go to the big movie houses?

What can I say about my beloved Ritz theaters. I've been coming to this trip for almost 20 years now and it's always an absolute delight. It's a great place for appointment viewing of an art house or foreign film you want to see or a fun spot to just show up and see what's playing and watch something that might be a total surprise. Nearly everything they show is worth watching. The concessions here are a cut above. The popcorn is fresh, tastes significantly better than chain movie popcorn and the always fabulous attendants will layer the butter throughout the popcorn so it's not just on top. That's the Ritz touch. I go to a lot of movies at a lot of theaters all over the country and honestly, nothing is better than the Ritz.

Wonderful theatre to catch a flick! During my recent visit, I saw Three Identical Strangers (recommended!) on a Wednesday for a 7:40pm showing. The theatre was pretty full, but the line moved quickly. Tickets are only $7.25 a piece on weekdays, which in my opinion, is a total steal. A large bag of popcorn came out to $8 - more than the cost of a movie ticket, true story! They allow free refills until 10pm though! :D The restrooms were kept very clean, with full bottles of soap, toilet paper and paper towel rolls. This tells me that staff is doing frequent checks to make sure everything is fully stocked. We thank you for that! :) PRO TIP: Positano Coast is located directly across from the Ritz which is a lovely spot to grab a drink or a bite either before or after your movie!

Small screen, no recliners. Came here to catch a free screening of Sextuplets.. Marlon Wayans actually showed up for it which was awesome.... popcorn $8 and large soda $5.25!

My wife and I were excited to go see the new movie about Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. We were able to quickly and easily book our tickets for Landmark Ritz 5 through the Atom films app. Tickets were $8.00a piece. Landmark Ritz 5 does not have on-site parking however, there is a parking garage only 2 blocks from them that they validate for. Parking costs $11.00 once validated. From the outside the theater looks old and a bit run down. On the inside it's definitely a dated theatre but it has a nice look, is well cared for, and the staff is friendly and helpful. Concessions prices were reasonable. We ordered a large popcorn and large soda and paid $13.00. The purchase of a large item gets you 1 refill per item. The theater seats recline and are comfortable. The sound and screen size were nice too. In total this is a great movie theatre to go to that offers independent films you won't see in most theaters at a very good price. You won't get the bells and whistles you will at mainstream theaters but you will get a very good and comfortable experience.

Great movie theater! This theater is known to show more independent films rather than the blockbusters that show up at a Cinemark or Regal. I have come here a few times to see some movies that have been up for Oscars. This theater also is a host for many of the Philadelphia Film Society Events. It's an older theater so the when you walk in there are no stairs up to get to the seats, it's just slight incline almost flat seating. The head of the person in front of me was ever so slightly blocking the lower part of the screen but I have experienced way worse - nothing that impeding me viewing the film. Just a note on the popcorn situation. A large is a little over $7 and that includes a refill. The large is not a regal super size large but it is a hefty portion (I just ignored the calorie listing...ugh). The popcorn itself was a little cold when we got it but it was butter and definitely edible. They have only a small selection of snacks but you can get hot cocoa and coffee. OVerall, I will keep coming back here to satisfy my movie craving.

4 brightly shining stars for offering up indie movies I can't see anywhere else. In fact, most of my favorite movies have been screened here (and even a few duds, most recently the insufferable "Rachel Getting Married," which actually makes you feel like you were at a dysfunctional wedding for an entire freakin' weekend). But I digress... I've been spoiled by the megaplexes and their kick-ass stadium seating, and now that I've tasted the sweet, sweet view of sitting up high, going back just doesn't work well for me. That said, as long as you get there early, the views are fine. But do make sure you get there early - sitting up close and leaving with a sprained neck is not cool. The bathrooms are clean, the concessions are yummy and there are no crying babies. Except in many of those indie and foreign films I like so much. Crying babies make up most of the cast - and that's why I shell out the benjamins to see them on the big screen. I'm a sucker for a melancholy movie!

A wonderful theater that is reliably showing fantastic movies. In Old City (around the corner from the Ritz East, and a few blocks away from Ritz at the Bourse), the Ritz Five is constantly showing great independent films. The seats are usually pretty comfortable, the staff is always friendly, and the theaters are clean!

I love the selection of indie movies and the intimate size- that's great. However the lobby situation is a complete mess. It's shaped in a semicircle, so it's an awkward crowd of: people waiting to go into their theater, people waiting to buy popcorn, people buying tickets, etc. it's kind of claustrophobic feeling to me.

An older theater with cheaper prices, they serve up classics, indies, and some newer blockbusters now and then. Almost never crowded and with a pleasant staff, the only issue around here is parking or getting a ride all the way down to this part of the city is usually via the Market-Frankford line on 2nd.

I always thought this was the worst movie theater ever, and I am here to confirm it. It's not the theater itself, but the awful management. What they do not understand is that I have the RIGHT to get into the theater late and lose the first part of the movie. I CAN decide that and they can NOT refuse to let me get in. Same story, already happened several times: even if I call (!) for notifying them that I am late.... no! when I am there they do not let me in!! A competent management would never never act like that. I do hope this movie theater could soon change either the policies or the manager. In this way does NOT work

Always clean and great movie selection. I do love the sign in the ladies bathroom asking not to put your popcorn under the air dryer.

No complaints . My rating may be of beyond belief, but it was my experience . It was an excursion and it was a great one . The documentary that was seen is unbelievably worth it. Three identical stranger (August 8,2018) is marked .

Girls night out with two friends landed me here. I rarely, if ever go to this location and I'm glad I used to avoid this one. Getting tickets wasn't too hard even though the place was packed. We opted for the 4:10PM showing of Moonlight on Sunday. My only gripe is with the brown head caucasian girl running the concession stand. She doesn't like serving patrons of color especially of the brown variety. We stood in line and watched her treat every single caucasian customer with courtesy and a smile but when she got to my friends and I it was what do you want attitude. We weren't rude, we weren't disrespectful all we wanted was some popcorn and tea. Nothing more. Nothing less. Next time we'll visit the other locations. Never again for this one.

Nice little theatre. Reasonable ticket prices. I thought I could hear noises from the next theatre, which were a bit distracting, especially during quiet or dramatic moments in the film. I enjoyed the film though.

The go to spot in the city for Indie films and documentaries. The Three Ritz theaters in the city are truly gems. The admission prices are also very reasonable.

All three Philly Ritzs are delights to visit, but for whatever reason over the last couple of years, this has been the one that I find myself at more often than not, hence it gets my first review of the bunch. Stepping in provides attendees with a cozy, charming break from whatever's going on outside, a classy and relaxed little haven that just happens to show consistently good movies. As streaming services continue to hack away at and reshape the American movie industry and it seems harder and harder to find anything that's not a blockbuster, sequel, or Disney remake in the multiplexes (especially outside of award season), the Ritz Five and its siblings prove that there's still a wealth of more modestly budgeted, thoughtful fare being pumped out all through the year.

I love everything about this theatre and it should never change. My partner and I came here to watch "Parasite" last minute (amazing movie by the way and a must-see) and it was like I was taken back in time. Ritz Five presents itself like a classic movie theatre straight from the 70-80s that is timeless. It makes the movie-watching experience all that much more great and it situated a few blocks from the waterside. I absolutely love coming here and love the selection of movies they offer. : )

Another amazing Ritz theater. These places are one of my favorite things about Philly. I love the street side ticket window. Definitely has that classic feel. The inside is a little tight, but still a cool space. I have to say, I'm a bigger fan of Ritz East though. This one feels a little less like a theater on the inside. Also feel like Ritz Five gets the second tier movies as most the big names are at East. All in all a great place to catch a movie. Definitely going to be a different experience than you're used to for the first timers. Can't recommend the Ritz theaters enough!

Went here on Sat evening to see the Grand Budapest Hotel. It's considered an artsy boutique type theater, they show many independent films. It's a very popular movie so nearly every seat was full. As theaters go, it was OK

Love the theater and going to the city to see a good selection of films. But what's with the popcorn? They say it's popped ahead of time. But I say it's some kinda manufactured unnatural substance made to resemble popcorn. Every piece is identical looking and tastes like plastic cardboard. Popcorn is part of the reason I go to the theater to truly enjoy the movie experience, and the fake popcorn blew it for me. Please go back to real natural freshly popped corn! I don't know who you're fooling with the popped garbage you're still charging top dollar for? Please!

This theater is full of hidden gem movies! Love coming here for a unique experience! It's a plus that the tickets are more cost effective than other chain theaters as well! The popcorn is a delight, the staff if ridiculously friendly and I can't wait to see our next movie there!

Saw Café Society with my boyfriend here. Loved the themed uniform the concession stand cashiers wear. Popcorn was a little stale but you can't beat those student discounts on tickets! Just show valid ID. Will definitely return, but maybe get candy instead next time.

Came to see a matinee showing of "Lady Bird" on Christmas Day and given the high volume of people in the theater lobby waiting to get tickets, I was very impressed by the professionalism and efficiency of the staff. Tickets are generally around $10, though they do offer a $8 matinee special during the week. I was also satisfied with the quality of the screening room itself--clean seats, clean floors, good view of the screen, top-notch movie quality, and overall no complaints. I would definitely come back for another movie, even though I only go to movie theaters when there's something I REALLY want to see.

I tried to go to see a movie tonight but when I got there I was told that they weren't selling tickets because it was sponsored by an organization or something. The movie time was listed on their website and after I left I saw it on the atom app too but I don't like to pay for the extra fees. I was really disappointed because I had planned my evening around going and came all the way from West Philly. Nothing on the website or on Atom denotes that I couldn't buy a ticket for the movie in person.

This is my go-to movie theater in Philly. I like to catch a matinee on the weekends by myself every once I'm a while and I always love walking here. The staff is friendly but not too perky (my preferred customer service attitude). They have great popcorn ( overpriced of course but who cares) and it's not too big of a theater. They also show great indie movies so what's not to love.

Nice theatre, my partner and I decided to catch a movie before our flight back to Memphis, the box office attendant offered to put our luggage away behind the counter for us, which was a thoughtful gesture. This ends our trip on a high note, we love Philadelphia and have had such a great experience with all of the locals. On another note, I like that this theatre plays movies we typically cannot see back in Memphis, so win win.

I love the art house cinema vibe: the selection of imported chocolate at concessions, the hot chocolate + tea beverage options, the film bill for current and upcoming features, and the carefully curated films. It's here where I've seen some of my favorites. The only thing missing is a liquor license, oversized leather chairs with movable arm rests, and eardrum blasting surround sound - then I'd really be able to get comfortable. This is a great place to go on a date by yourself.

This Ritz is a step below the one around the corner closer to Chestnut Street. But it's still a solid spot to catch a flick. On weekday afternoons, the cost for a movie is just $6.50, which is practically unheard of these days. Concessions are still on the pricey side - some things never change. Bathrooms were relatively clean on my recent visit. Ever notice how Ritz bathrooms smell like orange Fruit Loops?