Ryan B.
Yelp
After going weekly for a month I think I finally can express how much I love Suns Cinema.
When I was in college in Ann Arbor, MI there was a dollar theater where everyone used to attend every screening. It included commentary, shock, and an all around good time FOR ONE DOLLAR! Unfortunately, the theater had to close and I had to find a new movie theater that offered a similar culture. I have not found any such theater -- until May of 2016.
Enter Suns Cinema. It's not only a venue that celebrate the culture around movies in a similar way, but encourages it. Even after my second screening, it's apparent who "the regulars" are, movies/Saturday Morning cartoons are $5, and you leave saying "see you next time." I don't know of another theater where you get to experience that in DC or really anywhere.
The type of movies they play are a wide array. Cinematic classics, under appreciated international stories, bad movies that make you laugh in disbelief, and recently released restorations from Alamo Drafthouse. Completely my cup of tea, but if it isn't yours there's always something being added to the schedule so don't judge the theater on one movie selection. Usually screenings happen twice so the turn around is fast!
Let's say you're not a movie person. This place is also a very cozy bar in which there are plenty of seats to sit and have a conversation. They have a full array of drinks, cans of beer, and even a bottle of bubbly you can split amongst your friends.
I've been there every week for a month and I doubt my pace will slow down. Suns Cinema has easily become a favorite place in Washington, DC.