DC's Best Movie Theaters
They say Washington is Hollywood for ugly people. So maybe DC residents shouldn't be in pictures, but that's no reason they can't watch. Mainstream movie theaters dot the District, but Washington also has a number of venues where you can watch something besides Scream 8. Check out the following spots for an excellent silver screen experience. More suggestions welcome via the comments or tipline.
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Samuel C. Johnson IMAX Theater
10th St NW & Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20004
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Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater
4th St SW & Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC
The Lockheed Martin IMAX, located in the National Air and Space Museum, showcases a number of innovative films about air and space. (photo) [link]
Uptown Theater
3426 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008
If more pixels of Hollywood's pretty people sounds like a dream come true to you, this DC institution is your place. Check out the Uptown Theater in Cleveland Park to see … one of the biggest movie screens on the East Coast. The gorgeous old theater offers the latest blockbusters, and you can even score a seat on one of the cinema's balconies. Beware though -- this art deco venue gets crowded quickly, so be sure to arrive early to get your tickets. (photo) [link]
National Gallery of Art
4th St NE & Constitution Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002
The National Gallery of Art shows films you can't see anywhere else in DC. Last month, the gallery highlighted films from Romania, and this month it's showcasing artists' … portraits and post-beat era British films. (photo) [link]
AFI Silver Theatre & Cultural Center
8633 Colesville Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Screen on the Green
National Mall between 4th and 7th St., NW Washington DC
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Bethesda Row Cinema
7235 Woodmont Ave
Bethesda, MD 20814
E Street's sister theater, Bethesda Row Cinema, provides Maryland residents with a place to watch indie flicks. Sorry boozehounds, no alcohol is served at this Landmark … location. (photo) [link]
