Let's all go to the movies!

When it's cold an dreary outside and you feel like you have been cooped up in the house for days and days, why not go to the movies! 

I've created a listing of many of the local movie theaters.  28 Actually!  In doing my research I read an article, in the Oregonian, that said Portland has more movie theaters per capita than any other US City.  That's a whole lot of movies.  We have so many great small, historic, and independent theaters.  You can always watch the newest blockbuster, but you can also watch yesterday's blockbuster for less than half the price.  Many theaters also show classic movies.

 Laurelhurst Theater  usually shows a classic every week, but they are typically shown late, so they are 21 & Over, because this theater sells Beer & Wine.  Some fun classic movies I've watched at Laurelhurst are Office Space, Soilent Green, Muppets Take Manhattan, Stand By Me and lots more.

Need a date night?  The Academy Theater offers babysitting during some of it's movies and has a kids play loft. $4 for adults $3 for kids and seniors.  Babysitting is a seperate price.

Regal Cinemas is a first run, and fairly expensive theater chain.  However, all regular movies are $5 on Tuesdays and club members get $2 popcorn.  If you are a member of the Regal club you can earn free soda, popcorn and movie tickets.  And you do actually get those.  They give you a coupon for a free small popcorn, but you can pay the extra to upgrade to a large, usually $2.  Free to join the club.

Oak Grove Cinemas is a theater in Milwaukie on 99E.  They are first run, with comfortable seats, inexpensive popcorn, and $5 movies everyday before 6pm.  After 6pm it's $7 for adults and still $5 for kids.  Everyday!  They don't have 3D, but otherwise they play all of the biggest hits for great prices.  Their regular price is cheaper than economy hour at most theaters.  Bring cash, they don't take cards but they do have an ATM. 

Here's the list, and you can find it anytime on .

Drive In Theaters-Yes, we still have 2 in the area!	99W Drive-In - The nearest local Drive In is in Newberg on 99W! This is a great family activity. Bring your lawn chairs and sit out in front of the car. Bring snacks, the kids in PJs and have a blast.
	Dallas Motorvu.com - 315 SE Fir Villa, Dallas, OR $18 for the car load.
First Run Theaters	Cinemark - Mega theaters with pretty high ticket prices. Cheaper before 6pm.
	CINETOPIA - Two locations in Beaverton and Vancouver.  These theaters have restaurants, and special theaters with BIG comfy chairs and pillow piles so it feels like you are watching a movie in your own living room.  Nice, but pricey!  They even serve drinks and food in some theaters.
	Columbia Theatre - St. Helens historic theater built in 1928 but fully restored with top of the line digital and 3D technology.
	Lake Twin Cinema - 106 N. State Street, Lake Oswego OR 97034 First run, usually not the block busters.   Only two screens.
	Living Room® Theaters   - Art Films and General Release films.  Environmental and sustainable.  Smaller theaters with cushy chairs.
	Oak Grove Cinemas - First run movies at cheaper prices!!!  $5 before 6pm and $7 after for adults.  Kids always $5.  The regular price is cheaper than the matinee price at Regal or Cinemark.  Nice theater and the popcorn is cheaper too and tastes better!
	Regal Cinemas - These are all over town, general prices run from $6-$9. All shows that begin before 6 are at a reduced price. Sign up for the regal card and earn points towards free popcorn, soda, and movie tickets.  Tuesdays are $5.
I-Max Theaters	Evergreen IMAX® Theater - Located at the Evergreen Aviation Museum
	OMSI Imax Theater - With a five-story domed screen and 30-degree, stadium seating, the OMNIMAX® Dome Theater is a cinematic experience unlike any other. .Located at OMSI.
Independent Films	5th Avenue Cinema - Portland State University student run theater.  Open weekends only.  Free for PSU students.  $2 for other students and seniors. $3 everyone else. They show classics, independents and art films.
	The Academy Theater - No Minors after 8pm. $3 Adults $2 Kids. Second Run and Art/Independent Films. Babysitting available on some nights.
	Cinema 21 - Special Events, classics, and indies.
	Clinton Street Theater- Rocky Horror every Sat at Midnight
	Hollywood Theater - Art/Independent films, special features, festivals, and more in a very ornanate theater.
	nwFilmCenter  - Local Filmschool.  Plays local filmakers, festival movies, independents and more.
	Laurelhurst Theater - $3 for all movies, vintage, second run and art films. Pizza and beer too! 21 or over after 3pm.
	Living Room Theaters - Art and Independent Films with fine dining. Mondays & Tuesdays $5, otherwise $9.
Second Run Discount Theaters Second Run are movies that are not in current runs at big theaters, or classic movies that haven't been shown in years.	5th Avenue Cinema - Portland State University student run theater.  Open weekends only.  Free for PSU students.  $2 for other students and seniors. $3 everyone else. They show classics, independents and art films. FREE POPCORN!!!
	The Academy Theater - No Minors after 8pm. $3 Adults $2 Kids. Second Run and Art/Independent Films This is a fatastically restored theater that opened re opened recently after 35 years.
	Laurelhurst Theater - $3 for all movies, vintage, second run and art films. Pizza and beer too! 21 or over after 3pm.
	Cine Magic Theater - Small theater that shows second run films. Real melted butter!
	McMenamin's Theaters - These theaters are second run films in McMenamin's restaurants and pubs.  Pizza and beer during your movie.
	Moreland Theater - Neighborhood theater from 1926. Single Screen. 6712 SE Milwaukie Avenue, Portland, OR 97202
	Mt. Hood Theatre - DOUBLE FEATURE theater for $4.  Pick your own double feature of the 4 movies they play.
	Portlander Cinema - $3, located at Jubitz Truck Stop.  Actually a nice new theater with stadium seating and comfortable seats.
	Valley Theater - Second Run for around $3 9360 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy. Telephone is 503-296-6843.
	Wunderland Cinemas - The Avalon Theater, Gresham Theater and Milwaukie Cinemas are super cheap second run movies. $2-$3. Along with the Nickel Arcade!

Have a great time at the movies!