Landmark Pasadena Playhouse - Pasadena, California

eerieerika

first time going to this theater today, went to go see tears for fears!
the seats are so comfy.
the tickets are pricy in my opinion, im used to $9 regal tickets. but i feel like every theater is pricy nowadays anyways lol.

Haley Haught

First time going to see a movie by myself and I had a really good experience. Visited on a weekday evening so I was able to find free street parking close by, only a block away. Concession prices were pretty steep but they did have a fun selection of food & bev I haven’t seen at other local theaters. The reclining seats were comfy and the theater itself was really clean. I had pleasant interactions with the staff there and I appreciate the cheap ticket prices too. Overall this movie theater has a cool atmosphere that really adds to the overall movie-going experience. So fun!

Benjamin Allen

In shadows cast by silver light, we roam,
Beyond the bounds of time and space, we soar.
A sanctuary found, a fleeting home,
Where dreams and visions dance forevermore.

The velvet seats, a portal to the stars,
Where stories weave a tapestry of grace.
In whispered reels, we leave behind our scars,
Embracing worlds that time cannot erase.

Through flickering frames, our spirits intertwine,
With heroes bold and realms of pure delight.
In cinema's embrace, our souls align,
Transcending earthly woes in boundless flight.

In this cocoon of light, we find release,
A journey through the lens, our hearts at peace.

Chris Jonathan

I went today to watch Megan with my sister. The theater felt like brand new! Our biggest surprise was when we found out that the seat are a recliner! The staff was great and friendly. I glad that we decided to watch a movie here. I definitely will be back!

Matt Laskowski (fox-orian)

Just went to the newly reopen Landmark (old Laemmle) theater and very impressed with the renovations! The new interior is sleek, clean, the cinemas themselves have awesome new, spacious, and comfortable seats. Great spacing between chairs, easy to get in and out. I appreciate there are fences between rows, don't have to worry about my seat back ever getting kicked. The movie we saw had no technical problems, sound was great, couldn't see any pixelation on the screen (a problem I had with the Laemmle's old projectors,) nice DARK paint job making for very little ambient light reflections around the room, and subdued lighting before/after showings in a nicer transition than big bright flood lights coming on.
Between the new seats, decor, and technical upgrades, this was probably the most comfortable movie experience I've had in a while at a cinema. The time / renovations Landmark put into the cinema were worth it! All for a little cheaper than nearby AMC theaters too! I'll be coming back for future movie viewings for sure!

Only nitpicks I can think of are that while the new projectors are bright, they don't have the best black level leading to some slight muddiness in DARK scenes, but that's more of a limitation of the projection technology and not just a problem here. Also, if you're watching a quiet movie and you happen to be next to a showing of a loud action film, you will hear some slight low whumps now and then bleeding through the wall. The sound isolation is very good overall though, our cinema was dead quiet on its own, we just heard some very quiet booms from Avatar next door lol -- That's going to happen in smaller cinemas like this so like I said, this is just a nitpick.

V Nguyen

Seating is great! Staff here is fantastic and helped us out when I was the only adult in a party of 4 and we split up in two different theaters. Thanks for keeping my kids safe and for keeping an eye on everyone!

Erik Olsen

The new renovated lobby is beautiful. Lots of great amenities. The lounging chairs are incredibly comfortable. But the screens are quite small.

Max Siegel

I’m glad my local cinema in Pasadena reopened, and I’m glad Landmark put in the resources to completely revamp the theaters and lobby. The new lounger seats, sound, and projection are great, and the staff are all so kind and helpful. I hope the restrooms, and the strange latch to open the door, are worked on next — but baby steps!