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Bethesda Row Cinema

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Remodeled Bethesda Row Cinema Opens May 3

The remodeled theater will have a full-service bar, luxury seating and an expanded concession menu.

The newly remodeled Bethesda Row Cinema is set to open May 3 with new amenities such as a full-service bar, luxury reserved seating in each auditorium, three-dimensional projection theaters and an expanded concession menu, according to theater spokeswoman Stephanie Kagan. "Each of the eight auditoriums has been outfitted with new screens, sound systems and special leather chairs designed to provide maximum comfort to patrons. Plus, the theatre has installed a new digital system that will provide a satellite feed for live domestic and international performances," according to a statement from the theater, which has been owned and operated by Landmark Theatres since 2002. "From the minute you approach the theatre and see our stunning new …

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Chris

1:09 pm on Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Well, it's at least twice as close to Bethesda.   more ›

Friday, December 28, 2012

Talking During Film Sparks Fight at Bethesda Row Cinema

A man allegedly shoved another moviegoer following a verbal dispute, police said.

A man allegedly shoved another moviegoer during a film at the Bethesda Row Cinema Christmas Day, according to Montgomery County Police. The fight erupted after two men got in a verbal dispute over talking during the movie, according to Montgomery County Police spokeswoman Officer Janelle Smith. A 27-year-old man shoved the victim, a 31-year-old man, Smith said. Police responded to the theater shortly before 11 p.m. Dec. 25 for the report of an assault, Smith said. The man wasn’t arrested or formally charged, but a police report was written, Smith said. The victim could decide to press assault charges against the suspect, Smith said. It wasn’t clear whether or not the man had been charged. A movie theater representative had no comment on …

Mark

9:41 am on Thursday, January 3, 2013

I have not run into this problem a lot in DC Theatres. I also do not overreact. Last time to the talkking got out of hand I asked the person politely could he keep it down. He gave me an odd look, but did not say anything for rest of show. If person was not right in front of me not sure how I would have handled it.   more ›

Monday, October 8, 2012

SPEAK OUT: Alcohol at the Bethesda Row Cinema?

Would you grab a drink with your movie?

The Bethesda Row Cinema soon may begin serving alcohol at its cafe. The news was first reported by Bethesda blogger Robert Dyer. The cinema hopes to start serving alcohol by the spring, an employee confirms, and is working through the application process for a liquor license. It's not clear whether they'll serve liquor, or only beer and wine. A hearing before the county's liquor board is set for Nov. 15, Dyer reports. The cinema's parent company, Landmark, features a full bar at its popular E Street location in Washington, DC. The cafe at E Street offers about 20 bottled beers and about 23 different wines served by the glass or bottle. Its liquor selection includes Bourbon, whiskey, rum, gin and Bailey's Irish Cream, among others. Several …

Native

9:29 am on Tuesday, October 9, 2012

That's great news. I haven't been able to get a drink and watch a film since the old Bethesda Cinema and Draft went dark. I hope they sell the drinks at the concession stand and don't have servers in the theater. They distract from being able to concentrate on the movie.   more ›

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