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December 2023 by Bose S.
Having a theatre like this in main downtown really helps to define the village. An independent theatre showing movies with the ability to also have live music, stand-up comics, etc. is truly special.The programming is good. Lots of high-quality independent films peppered with larger box office draws. It seems like they always try to have something available for the kids, which is nice. Throughout the year they have different film festivals and special events which gives the community a good reputation as a place to go.Apparently, the theatre can be rented out for birthday parties or special events and the theatre will show almost any available movie, tv show, video game, etc. Pretty cool!!Very community involved as well. Recently had Santa for the kids (free), showed Elf on both screens (free), gave away "tons" of popcorn at the annual sidewalk sale for donations, all of the money donated went to a local charity.The staff is awesome! mostly high school aged kids getting their first job experience. I have found them to always be helpful, polite, and good at what they do. Gave 5 stars because that was all I could give. This place is more than 5 stars!
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December 2023 by Alex M.
Horrendous customer service, disgruntled employees and odd seating arrangements (random couches). I will never visit this place again.
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December 2023 by Amy F.
This is my favorite little theatre! The movies are great and the staff is so nice!! I love that they've been around for 110 years and I hope they'll be around for 110 more. They're not fancy and are a nonprofit- so supporting local feels good- some people may not understand what that means and expect them to be a big budget, big box theatre- but the cozy, small, vintage vibe is right up my alley.
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December 2023 by Pedro D.
This theatre is a gem in the community! The movies selections are fantastic and they have a great event space for birthday parties and other celebrations. The staff is friendly and accommodating and go the extra the mile to ensure you have a good experience. Couldn't recommend more!
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December 2023 by Jay H.
My granddaughter who is 7 went with a group of 22 people and she made little goody bags for her friends; one of who has Celiac and the employee on duty confiscated their bags and made the parents put the "goody bags" in the car after yelling at the kids. When the employee was told about special circumstances he said next time tell her to eat before she comes! Really? When asked to speak to manager he said no one available and would not give them his name. Seriously????? I just found out his name was OwenI sent a copy of the "review" to the Wilmette Park District President who further aggravated the matter by accusing the 7 year olds and the parents of accosting the situation which is so far from the truth. Owen had some issue where he was yelling at the 3-7 year old children/customers and the parents who immediately agreed to remove the goody bags without any argument and never once accosted Owen or any member of the theater and the remark about the child with Celiac Disease was highly insulting and inappropriate.If I could change the review to 0 stars it would be befitting of the way this entity treats their customers! Especially small children! And shame on the Board for accusing the customers as liars!
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November 2023 by Michael Cornelison
Great venue. Renovated movie theater was a great place to listen to and watch the band Antler Chandelier. The host was polite and welcoming.
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October 2023 by Susan Z.
We used to frequent this theater a lot. No more. We went to a Saturday matinee today in one of their two small theaters. After a few minutes a large group of children came out of the other theater and had a birthday party in the lobby not very many feet away from where we were attempting to not only see, but also HEAR our movie. When I went out to request that something be done the young woman behind the counter told me that nothing could be done and that the kids would soon be gone (they were not--it was minimally 20 minutes of noise.) Then she informed me that I could leave and, in fact, she could "kick me out" for "yelling" at her. If a theater like this expects to exist, they need to (a) have better customer service training for their employees (b) let customers know in advance that there will l be a party in the lobby and they should expect to miss 20 minutes of movie dialogue. I never thought I'd be voting for the big theater chains, but after today, that's where we'll be going.
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August 2023 by Tommy Odishoo
Saw uncle buck at the wilmette theater with my father last summer it was very nice
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May 2023 by judy warner
Intimate theater, good sound. They pick lovely, little films-not blockbusters, which I greatly appreciate.
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April 2023 by L.J Tan
Local movie theater lovingly restored by the community, showing a well curated portfolio of excellence films! Go here, stay local!
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April 2023 by Louise Knight
Sofas and arm chairs are the seating, which may fit taller people but not me. Front half of the theater is also cold.
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March 2023 by George Rafeedie
Love this historic theater in the middle of our wonderful village. The movies, live events and overall programming are amazing. Hope to keep it thriving for years to come.
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February 2023 by Brianna P.
I went to see the screening of the Korean Phantom, which was quite stunning but plagued with technical problems. The screening started 20 minutes late, and frequently paused for loading screen, and in the final scene the screen went completely black for a few moments, leaving us with audio only (without English subtitles, obviously). It was an exercise in frustration, I will probably not go back.
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February 2023 by ML S.
Oh. Great place,good seats and great parking. And Excellent popcorn Times are convenient too
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February 2023 by Salvator B.
Very hip place - and old theatre that puts on a modern vibe. The seating arrangement is unique and the prices are acceptable. Defiantly worth checking out.
