Kimball’s Peak Three Theater

this is a cool place to see movies. The place is a cool place to watch films. However their is a deranged person who works there occasionally. He heard me say that I didn’t like the little theater as much so he said I had to leave. I refused and he made me show him my ticket. actually I have changed my mind about the little theater it has the most comfortable seats in the whole place! But I would say that I have seen many great films there and it’s worth going there. They do need to show horror films again. They used to do that with smaller horror film releases and now they just won’t do it anymore. If you go on Sunday you can park for free in front of the post office too,.

Want to do higher than this. An urbanite trying to do downtown. Managed a parking space in front 20 minutes on the meter added my 2 hours. Came out after movie — $ 20 parking ticket. Based on $ 20 fee to come downtown, opt to pass on coming back for ANYTHING. Good luck retailers

I like to support preserving historical landmarks, but part of that cost should be going into reupholstering and new carpet on future restoration plans. While maintaining the original integrity of the theater may be expensive, can we all agree that removing aging 20+ year old grease stains in the seating and carpet would not only be appreciated by loyal arthouse moviegoers but also boost the appeal of this tiny diamond in the rough? The little side bar is a bonus. Although small, Kimball’s offers a great selection of indie films.

I love smaller theaters that are dedicated to bringing «arts» films to its audience. I am only here for a month working and this theatre is within walking distance!!! Doubt you will find big blockbusters here or a couple hundred packed into an auditorium. Instead the viewing rooms are cozy and intimate with about 20 – 30 seats. The film selection is outstanding and the staff is wonderful!

Kimball’s is a favorite… my group likes to see a movie on Sunday afternoon and then walk to one of the many restaurants downtown for dinner.

Cute little venue for watching movies. Had to park with metered parking, as I couldn’t find a parking lot. Friendly staff. Very pleased with my movie experience.

Best movie house in town. Skip the big box theaters and support local. Friendly staff, movies you won’t see in any other local theater. Parking can be a bear but it’s downtown and worth the effort.

A few months ago I left a really angry and critical review about Matt the general manager at Kimballs. I know this is going to sound confusing but when I realize I’m wrong I try to admit it and swallow my pride. It’s true I didn’t appreciate his response but I was the one being an ASS. He expressed his opinion and it I didn’t agree with him or think he should have made a comment especially one I didn’t agree with, then I went home and I did the same thing on Unilocal.Which makes me a HUGE hypocrite. After doing a lot of soul searching I realized I have been stuffing my astronomical pain and it I see now that it bubbled up onto Matt and Richard Skorman and for that I apologize and am TRULY SORRY. I reacted and vented because last year I lost one of my 2 adult children and my only 2 grandchildren to a tragedy. I am not an angry person by nature and don’t have any enemies but I made some that night because I’m in such an excruciating emotional pain so PLEASE disregard everything I said before. You may not be able to understand this unless you have been thru it which I wouldn’t wish on anyone. I do realize how schizoid this sounds but I would rather sound that way and do the RIGHT and clear my conscience. Please forgive me guys and I hope you can find it in your hearts to forgive me and hopefully think back on some time in your life when you angrily vented onto someone when you were really hurting inside about something or someone else. It’s NEVER an excuse but it is a reason but that doesn’t make it right. I was wrong Matt and Richard and I’m sorry. So a word to the wise before you leave a critical review, STOP and ask yourself if that’s what your really mad about or is it something else your angry and hurting about. We love Kimballs and have for a very long time.

We just moved from the Chicago area to Colorado Springs. I am a frequent movie go-​er and love older/​independent theaters like this. I visited for the first time last night and was surprised and disappointed that when I went to get some popcorn an hour into my 2 hour movie (at 8:30) and they couldn’t sell it to me! They would only sell it to me if I had exact change. The poor young woman behind the counter said she was new and was really apologetic. She didn’t say straight out that they stop selling at a certain time (and the popcorn machine was full of popcorn). I didn’t notice any signs (I could have missed them) but did see a sign that said no free refills on large popcorn after 8:15. It was an awkward interchange and she went to talk to her manager and came back and I think tried to make change with her own money! That was really sweet but I just gave up and decided I didn’t need any popcorn. I’ve never heard of this anywhere before. It also looks like they don’t show later movies which also surprised me. Maybe I just have to get used to this area and things must be different here.
As others said, parking is difficult. I think they can give you a code for the lot across the street but that is after the fact and after you’ve paid. We saw our movie up the stairs in the little theater 3– every single seat was taken and there is no aisle on the left– only on the right– so people had to climb over everyone to get to their seats– it was a little awkward and uncomfortable. The seats are pretty comfortable (but I didn’t see cup-​holders– maybe I missed them) and the sound and picture quality were good. My ticket for a 7:30 show cost $ 9.
Maybe once I visit other theaters in the area I will be more in love with this one, as it seems so many others are. But I miss the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove, IL!!!

First visit to Kimball’s Twin Peak Theater and just loved it! It brought back memories of my childhood at the grand old Strand theater in Shreveport, LA (previously a stage/​opera house) where we would spend our Saturday afternoons watching cartoons, movies and playing games for a prize. The Kimball has undoubtedly been around a long time too. In fact, I believe from the faint smell, smoking use to be allowed! But, it still revels in it’s glory days of architecture and grandeur, even though it is a relatively small theater. The plush burgundy seats and drapes envelope you and give off that cozy feeling we use to experience for this form of entertainment. Love this location’s decadent Art Deco vibe with bar included! Even the popcorn smells and tastes better here and I’m sure it’s because it’s made old-​school. Just the way we remember it! Other things that make this place stand out is the convenience of a parking lot right across the street, sandwhich’d between two eateries for a lunch, dinner or snack before your film, and it’s grand location just around the corner of the restaurant/​night-​life on Tejon! Also enjoyed purchasing our ticket online with no surcharge and picking them up conveniently at the concession stand. This is just a great little theater. We saw «The Hundred-​Foot Journey» here and that is a film not to be missed! What a great day at Kimball’s. Can’t wait to return.

After paying $ 7 to park in the lot across the street from the theater (which is a self paying lot and has prompts at the pay meter for Kimballs theater discounts), I was told that the movie I wanted to see was sold out. I asked the manager if he could refund my parking but he told me that Kimballs had no relationship with that parking lot. I asked if their was anything else he could do to help me out but he said no. I could think of several options but I guess it’s not important to them to retain customers. I will hesitate to ever go back there again! How about posting signs outside when shows are sold out so that customers don’t get screwed on parking? I can go to any other theater and park for free.

I have only been here once but what a great experience! If you are 21 they allow you to buy at the bar inside and take it to your seat. Also they have all the regular candy and popcorn, and you can bring in ice cream from next door too. Very old fashioned feel to it and definitely need to experience this once while you are in town!

Great experience! I normally hate going to movies but the crowd here was a good one. Friendly staff and they DO take cards now just to clear that up. The first review that popped up for me is from 2010 so disregard that one. Anywho, I’m never going to another theater again. How’s that?
Oh and they serve alcohal… soooo that’s a win!

That’s right, five stars. We love Kimball’s. They have recently upgraded to digital, so a fifth star they get. A star for the fun/​kitschy atmosphere, a star for the unique films they show, and two stars for the wine bar. I love a wine bar with my movie. In all seriousness if you’re uptight and looking for a cookie-​cutter movie experience, don’t go to Kimball’s. BUT if you’re looking for a fun night out at a movie that probably won some awards but isn’t a summer blockbuster, come and enjoy Kimball’s, drink in hand.

Stopped in tonight for the first time to catch a flick. I paid for my ticket on line, on their website. No convenience fees for purchasing on line. Super easy and convenient! Printed off the receipt and turned it in at the concession stand. Adult matinée tickets are $ 7.00.
Beverages, popcorn and candy are all over the top expensive, just like any other theater.
The one cool thing about Kimball’s is the fact that they show indie film. It’s a pretty small place. I think they only have three screens.
It’s a very standard movie theater, nothing exciting. There is a wine bar inside. I also noticed that up until about 8pm, you can get free refills for your large pop or popcorn.
Parked right in front, didn’t have to pay the meter. I actually forgot to pay for parking and remembered in the middle of the movie. I figured my $ 7.00 movie was going to turn into a $ 27.00 movie. But I lucked out and did not get a ticket.…yeah, I know, you really needed to know that.

cash only (what is this the 70’s??) horrible parking situation, lot across the street $ 10 really??? discount code provided by kimballs does not work. sound sucks — employees totally disinterested… not my problem attitude-​no wonder they serve booze, I would have to get wasted to go there again.
fortunately tinseltown is only 9 minutes away with free parking-​great seating-​superior sound system-​the employees greet you and say thank you as opposed to kimballs «there you go» with wtf attitude

Note: I went to Kimball’s today, and I had two of the theaters mixed up: Theater #1 is the largest and is the door on your left past the podium and Theater #2 is the balcony style theater to its right. Theater #3 is the little room upstairs just as you enter Kimball’s. (I hope I got that right now.)
No dogs fell from the sky today. Bummer.

This is a great date night place downtown! Right off pike’s peak off of tejon, its easy to do an early dinner and a movie.
The place is an institution, so its not the newest, but it has a certain charm.
Tips:
Cash only
Bar closes early
get there early if you want one of the couch seats!
Save room for Josh and John’s ice cream next door.
Check to see in which room your show is playing before you buy tix. Room upstairs is small.

Great little theater. The movies are usually good if not great… always interesting. Very nice to be able to buy a beer or wine and take it in with you to the theater. Sux they do not take credit cards.
Suck it up, pay the $ 50 monthly fee and the 3% and make things easy on your customers by accepting plastic…

Mixed experiences at Kimball’s. I saw Napoleon Dynamite here with a friend in 2004 the week it came out (i.e before anybody knew about it and before it was cool). I was very impressed with the small, clean, and cozy atmosphere. It doesn’t have that yucky popcorn smell the big theaters have. It feels very upscale, and you can buy beer or wine at the bar. That’s all awesome.
Then I went here a few weeks ago, and had a different experience. Things I must not have noticed the first time. First of all, I bought my ticket online, and they charged me an extra fee for that. What? Most places give you *discounts* for buying online. Why the fee? Second, they only take cash! Why on earth would you only take cash? There’s an ATM inside, of course, but you’d have to pay the ATM fee to use it. That’s not customer friendly. Finally, the bar closes before the theater does. So when I went to see a movie at 8:30pm and wanted a glass of wine after the movie had started, it was too bad for me. Frustrating.
So if you know these things going into it, you may have a great time. But if you didn’t know this ahead of time, you’d probably be disappointed.
P. S. Someone asked me if I worked at a credit card company based on what I wrote here. I don’t, and I never have. I don’t even use credit cards – I use a debit card from Ent Credit Union. …but Kimballs won’t take that either, and they don’t tell you until you’re standing at the counter. I’d even be happy if they charged me an extra dollar to cover their costs, but when my only quick option was to use their ATM and pull out a $ 20 bill, that’s a big hassle.