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AMC Loews Shirlington 7

2772 S. Randolph St., Arlington, VA 22206 | 703-671-0978

Neighborhood:

Shirlington

Theater Type:

First Run

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This art deco-style theater screens blockbusters but focuses on foreign films and independents.

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The small lobby in the Cineplex Odeon Shirlington misrepresents the clean, comfortable and large-screen theaters inside. Three of its seven screens are curved, and seating capacity ranges from 165 to 350. Thus, it's well equipped to handle any flick, whether it be an action-packed blockbuster, an independent or an unrated foreign film. But you probably won't see the latest Disney release here. The movie choices generally target an adult audience. You can buy a cup of coffee; you won't find a video game. The restrooms are inconveniently upstairs, and like the lobby, small. The theater towers over the nearby Village of Shirlington, and offers a pleasant art deco style reminiscent of a different place and time. Street lamps illuminate the village, which has various restaurants and small shops. From the village, you can easily spot the neon lights of the theater marquee. A large lot behind the theater provides free parking.

-- Shesha Pancholi

Theater Office: 703-671-0912
Modified for Hearing Impaired: Yes
Disabled Access: All theaters and one restroom are wheelchair-accessible.

 
 
 
 
 

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Stupid Business Decision

Posted by rsiebena | Dec 05, 2009 | Mark as Inappropriate

The decision to no longer advertise movie times/showings in the Washington Post, moves this theater from 4 stars down to 2. My family would have spend $500 at the Shirlington boxoffice in the last six months. Instead we went to theaters listed i teh newspaper.

Authentic, Not Trendy

Posted by maryafitz | Sep 04, 2009 | Mark as Inappropriate

The Shirlington Theater is the best in the Washington area. Its movie offerings are for grownups. It's intimate and calm, without the stadium ambience of multiplexes. It is a place to enjoy excellent movies with other civilized, intelligent people, an alternate environment to the usual oversized, boombox theater. And you can get a cup of coffee--unique among movie theaters! It's one of the few public places where I've found that other people laugh when I do, and nobody talks inappropriately during the movie.

Shirlington theater

Posted by HollisBiz | Jul 25, 2009 | Mark as Inappropriate

For me, Shirlington rates four stars for its convenient location and its selection of films, however, the ads are very loud (louder I think than the movies) and--but perhaps I'm just missing something--I'm not finding show times listed in the Washington Post.

People Behave At This Theater

Posted by designgirl | Feb 23, 2009 | Mark as Inappropriate

It's old and the seats are a bit cramped but people are respectful and quiet at this theater.

Great

Posted by NBAWRESTLER | Jan 02, 2009 | Mark as Inappropriate

The staff was nice and well accommodating. I understand that the theater equipment is old. Good choice of movies for my liking.

Great theatre

Posted by dsmp007 | Dec 20, 2008 | Mark as Inappropriate

Excellent choice of movies--not the biggest revenue generators by any means. Friendly service

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