Where do I order food? There's no snack bar.
Central Cinema is a Dinner Theater with tables in the theater. Waiters will take your order and bring your food & drinks to you. Find a seat and you will be taken care of. We usually will have a short art film or cartoon before the feature to give everyone a chance to settle in, look over the menu, and get an order into the kitchen before the lights go down. It helps to arrive a few minutes early so you can relax and not rush.
Can I order beer and food at the kid's movies?
Yes! Anytime the Cinema is open the Kitchen is open. If we have a midnight movie you will be able to order food late into the night. The full menu is available during the kids movies so you can park the kids in the theater and have lunch or a glass of wine in the Bistro.
Do you ever have live performance?
Yes, and it is often mixed with projection. The Metal Men have been doing a monthly series of sonic improvisation to old silent films. Gideon Freudmann has performed his electric cello compositions. Enuma Elish performed a stunning new composition to Metropolis. The Seattle Neutrino Society has had a few evenings of story telling. We have been known to have multimedia poetry experiences and improv comedy.
Can I rent out the theater for a party?
Yes, check out our rental page on the website for details. www.central-cinema.com/rentals.htm We have hosted birthday parties, Anniversaries, Company fun-nights, Nonprofit fundraisers, and even a Kareoke wedding!
I am an independent film maker, how can I show my movie at Central Cinema?
Please send us a screener and promo package so that we can take a look at your project and see if it fits into our program. The mailing address is 1411 21st Avenue Seattle WA 98122.
Who made the Mosaic tile on the front of the Cinema?
Mosaic artist and painter Yegizaw Michael. www.yeggystudio.com Yeggy does fabulous work and we are excited to have one of his pieces as our front door.
Do you show any new movies?
Yes we show independently made and some foreign new movies. We won't be showing what is currently at the mall theaters because there are already plenty of first-run Hollywood screens out there. We will have an interesting and variable mix of old classics, crazy cult movies, and newer independents. There will also be mixed media performance art and lectures.
Why are the late shows for over 21 only?
The laws of Washington State say that no minors are allowed in an establishment serving alcohol with entertainment past 11pm. Before 11pm Central Cinema is a family friendly all ages venue. Just don't try to order beer or wine if you are under 21.
Do you take suggestions for movies?
Yes! Please e-mail us with what you would like to see and we'll see if we can work it into to our program. We like to show special things that you might not see on the big screen elsewhere. Drop us a line with your ideas.
I have another question....
Please e-mail us at info@central-cinema.com
