Eric B.
Yelp
I visited the Logan Theatre a mere week after it opened, and enjoyed myself immensely. Oh, let me count the ways.
The entrance remains as it was, but the hallway to the theatres has been exposed to highlight the vintage marble walls, and the expansion into the north storefront which now houses both the concession stand and an expansive lounge with a bar.
Inside the theatre, the carpeting is dazzling and dizzy, and the restrooms are upgraded and spotless. Who knows how long that will last, so enjoy it while you can.
The lounge, which reaches far into the back of the expansive space, is decorated in an Art Deco style with a tray ceiling, sexy vintage couches and club chairs. Hopefully moving forward they will dim the lights so that the atmosphere reflects the furniture, it would make the lounge a great stop even if the cinematic offerings are not to your liking.
The bar has an extensive bourbon collection for my fellow noble boozers, and high quality brews on tap, including Three Floyds and selections from the neighboring RevBrew. My only complaint is that, to take alcohol into the theatre, you have to have your drinks poured into plastic cups, and they are somewhat small - i.e. the beer is $6 a pop, and it isn't a pint. So that is a little disappointing, but it isn't as if you are drinking in the theatre all night (or are you?).
More importantly, I wanted to say I was drinking a "glass of beer" in the movie, a la Vincent Vega, yet I could not. My childhood dreams remain unfulfilled.
Having said all that, the sound and vision in the theatres is great, and the seats are comfy. I never thought I'd say this, but they recline a bit too much, but at the same time that can help when you are bored stiff by The Artist. On the whole, at $7 a pop, I'm glad to have a comfortable movie going experience at a comparatively affordable price in Logan Square. Huzzah!