Landmark’s Magnolia Theater

My wife and I drive 70 miles into Dallas to enjoy the Magnolia 5 – 6 x a year. It is a really nice upscale theater with a marvelous staff. They have a great snack bar with a few interesting food options like hummus plus the standards. They have a lovely little bar and the bartender is a pleasure. I ordered a drink there 6 weeks ago (the last time I was there) and today he remembered what I ordered and asked me if I wanted another.
The staff are all a little older and seem to be professionals in the service industry. I’m not busting on theaters that hire young people but there is a difference in style and quality.
Each screen shows the usual commercials early on and then everything pauses and a live person comes in and addresses the crowd… welcoming them and reminding them to turn off their phones and be mindful of others. Then he leaves and the previews start.
It is just a pleasure and we will continue to attend as often as we can.

The seats are really uncomfortable. Well at least for tall people. The seat only touches half of my thigh and there’s nothing to rest my head on. Nice theater but I try to avoid it because I’m not physically comfortable. So, if you’re tall and your movie is playing else where, go elsewhere. If your short, yours golden.

Seeing a movie at the Magnolia was a treat. The staff was very friendly and helped me decide on a seat quickly. Assigned seating is nice and the option of a cocktail adds to the experience.

Besides the coolness and fun atmosphere of the location (West Village), the Magnolia Theater is not all that special. It is a solid theater with overpriced snacks and beverages (just like any other theater of course).
The seats aren’t mind blowing in terms of comfort and I would solely choose this location for convenience aaaaand because you can reserve your seat, thus you can arrive 1 minute before the movie knowing that your seat is safe.
~Carpe Diem~

I’ve been going to the Magnolia for more than ten years, and I love it. Great movies, clean theaters, great staff.

Quick look rating: ⁵⁄₅ Food & Quality, ⁵⁄₅ Service, ⁵⁄₅ experience, ⁵⁄₅ Will I return
Movies with a touch class!
Great little movie theater, they always have great quality movie selections!
Parking can be resolved by the parking garage right across the way!
To note: Next door is a fun little ice cream shop that is divine! (Do mark if you’re on a date!)
Great bar inside: So if you arrive early or if you’re trying to take the «date night» up a level!
Book mark as «FUN», «Date night»!
See you at the movies! (Ha haha, in my mind i’m hearing: «Let’s all go to the movies!»)

All I can say is wow. I am very pleased with the staff and the quality of the theater. If you are looking for a classy, upscale, laid back kind of place for a date or a night out for fun, this is the place!
I don’t drink, but there seems to be a very nice bar upstairs. Everyone was headed there. It’s a tighter space but the point is to order your drink and watch your movie. The options on the concession stand was a good variety. They had what most movie theaters had and a bit more. Prices weren’t bad at all either. I ordered a personal pan cheese pizza and a large soda (with free refills) for about $ 15. The pizza was very New York style. It was different but good.
The actual theater where you watch the movie was also very pleasant. The seats were beyond comfie. And there was more than enough knee space between you and the person in front of you. The man that asked us to turn off our phones did it in the most polite way I could have possibly imagined! I did drop my phone after the movie and there was no lights on the floor to help me find my phone. (My fault for being a cluts! Lol) but there was kind enough people to shine their light from their phone to help me find it.
Over all an amazing experience and I will for sure be coming back!

Longest, slowest concessions line. Way to go Magnolia! People are missing their movies.

This is the cutest, date-​worthy, movie-​like theater with the adorable location and outside. It’s within walking distance to a lot of restaurants and next to a Paciguo (yes, this matters), but I did not have a good experience watching a movie.
I think people love it because there is a bar lounge. Or because it’s Angelika adjacent, but the seats are teeny tiny. I don’t need much room, but I relish the fact that I can cross my legs or have them lie next to me while I sit without hitting my neighbor. This is not the case. If that was the only issue, that would make me hoity-​toity — BUT the people behind me kept bumping into my seat. I was annoyed at them until I realized that keeping my legs down meant I was constantly bumping into the seat in front of me. On top of that, they had leather seats. You know what sucks about leather? It mimics the temperature of the room. The theater was warm so my legs stuck to the warm leather seats and started to sweat on its own.
I also dislike the fact that you have to choose your seats — UGH, WHY?! I know the people that are late love that shit but I really hate when the picture starts and you have people walking in front of you to get to their primo middle seats. You should be punished for coming in late — for real. Additionally, they do not play previews prior to the start time. It was very awkward to sit there and listen to everyone’s conversations because the screen was blank and silent.
I gave it three stars because they are trying to work with what they have — and the staff are friendly. Unfortunately, I won’t come back.

Love this little place! Nicely tucked into West Village– walking distance from our apt :)
Remember to buy your tickets through their website or go early to pick your seats! They fill up quick on the weekends. The chairs and nice and leather, very comfortable.
They’re now selling Campisis’s pizza! Takes a good 5 min to get it but so worth it!
I highly suggest coming here, great experience! Instead of a silly commercial telling you to turn off your phone, a man comes in and announces it haha throws some people off but it really made everyone put their phones away!

This is a review of Magnolia Theater, not (I repeat NOT) a review of the movie I saw. But when a theater shows your favorite movie of all time, it’s hard for the love of the film and the love of the theater not to be inextricably linked. Last night I watched «2001: A Space Odyssey», which may not be for everyone, but I absolutely loved it. And I love Magnolia for showing a movie that’s nearly half a century old as if it just came out the same weekend as «Pitch Perfect 2». This is part of their «The BIG Movie» series that they have every Tuesday night, in which they show a classic film (of ALL genres and time periods, in case western or romance strikes your fancy more than grandiose sci-​fi). Beyond just this event, they show a good mix of box office hits and indie/​foreign films, skewing slightly to the latter. They offer several beers and wines and also have a full bar, not to mention the typical theater snacks. It’s also (as every other Unilocaler seems to note) nearby food, drink, coffee, gelato, shopping, and froyo establishments. It’s definitely worth your time to scan the showings for a movie that tickles your fancy and make a trip here.

Great Indy theatre. Friendly and entertaining staff. Tonight’s movie had a ten minute intermission and they drew names for prizes. Too cool!

I always enjoy this theater! Nothing wrong at all having a couple of drinks relaxing and catching a flick.
Very conveniently located right in the middle of West Village and even better across the way from Mi Cocina and Taco Diner.
The staff at the Magnolia is always friendly and provides a great service… and the bartender upstairs is moving post haste with those drinks!
(keep it up with those doubles my friend)

Great movie-​going experience! We always have fun seeing movies here. First of all, they seem to have no problem with you bringing in your own food (we’ve brought in gelato from Paciugo and coffee from Starbucks… haven’t tried full meals or anything, but they always seem pretty cool). In addition to traditional concessions, they sell alcoholic drinks and food from their bar that you can bring into the theater with you. Their theaters are equipped with these wide, comfy chairs and plenty of leg room, which gives you a living-​room feel while you watch, and some seats even have little tables next to them to set your food or drinks. Plus you get to reserve your seats when you purchase your tickets, which I really appreciate. If you’re in the West Village and looking for something fun to do, a movie at Magnolia is certainly the way to go!

I really like this theater. It has a certain charm that isn’t found at an AMC or even an Angelika. I’ve watched movie screenings here and its been a fun time. I also like that the crowd is not what you’d expect. Most tenants in the area are younger, co-​eds who lack substance but you don’t see them here. Perhaps because they are over at Concrete or Kung-​Fu. :D There’s also a bar upstairs who had a really chill bartender who told me about my zodiac sign Capricorn, as he was one too. These types of encounters I cherish and doubt I would have found at another theatre. Anywho, I need to go back here! :)

I love everything about this theater, except the selection of light bulbs for the wall sconses. I hate the low level bulbs which hurt my eyes and are a constant distraction, PLEASE, get some LEEDS bulbs.
I chose any theater but Magnolia, because I hate those lights,

Go see the old movies on Tuesday nights! They have wine specials and it makes for a great girls evening! Especially being in west village to do a HH before or dinner after.

Great variety of art films and real butter for the popcorn are my main draws to the Magnolia. I also like their huge selection of seasoning salts and sprinkle them generously on my buttery treat. The staff are always friendly and even when it’s busy, it never feels annoyingly crowded. They have you choose your seats when you purchase tickets, so you don’t have to worry about getting enough seats with your friends. You can buy your tickets early online if you’re really worried about that too.
The facility is clean and the seats are comfortable. I always get the feeling that the employees are also true film lovers, rather than the type you meet at the big cinema chains, which is refreshing. There is a trendy bar as well if you decide to hang out before or after your flick.
Parking can be found in the West Village garage, although occasionally if it’s a busy time of day/​night or shopping season, so allow yourself enough time to find a spot so you don’t miss the opening credits. You can also take the trolley or park in the lot across McKinney from the West Village (behind Pop Diner). Plenty of restaurants are nearby to make a full date out of it. There is also a Paciugo next door if you need an after-​show treat!

Great location and fair market pricing ($ 12) for shows that include reserved seats.
You don’t have to worry about coming super early to save seats for your party.
The leather seats are surprisingly comfortable however some may squeak more than others.
I like this theater cause they don’t turn up the volume like other cinemas to show off their Dolby Digital sound system. The patrons were all mature. No one was chatting or on their phone during the movie.

Being from Austin, I am extremely loyal to The Alamo Drafthouse but if I can’t make it there, the Magnolia is usually going to be my next choice. It’s small and they have a full bar… I mean what more can you ask for?
The staff is very friendly and has been every time I have been here. I also like that the Magnolia has a lot of indie features and they offer every kind of popcorn seasoning you can imagine. You have to pay for those at the Angelica fyi. It’s in a great location which allows you to do a little shopping and dining and then stop in for a movie. Parking in the West Village can sometimes be a nightmare but I just discovered that the valet is only 3 dollars before 4pm. I am not sure why I ever wasted time driving through that tight spaced garage.