Academy Theater
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Originally launched in 1948, the Academy Theater was a popular Montavilla destination until its closure in the 1970s. Over the following years, it fell into disrepair, but a full-scale $1m renovation was completed in 2006, including careful restoration of the glittering rounded lobby with its soaring, metallic two-story dome. Great attention was paid to every detail of the project. Using vintage photos from the original opening night, even the theater's signature marquee has been recreated to imbue the building with authentic 1940s charm.
They also have babysitting for children 6mos to 7yrs! Call ahead and reserve.
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Customer Reviews (52 reviews)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jan 14, 2009This place is adorable- its blue lights jump out at you while you drive down Stark. The theatres are small, and the prices are more than reasonable- recently went up to $4. The movies are the same ones playing at the more... (more)
hardboiled
on Citysearch Apr 08, 2008Portland has such great cheap entertainment and the Academy is a great addition to the list but definitely stands out because its not only cheap, but its clean, modern yet retro styled, has good beer and food and plays... (more)
vpiazza
on Citysearch Jan 08, 2008i love this place. good selection of movies, super-friendly people, great food and beverages, reasonably prices, comfy seats, never crowded, not too loud (most theaters try to make you deaf, i think). if it has a... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 28, 2007This is a nice addition to the Montavilla neighborhood. It's not quite up to par with other theater/pubs. It just doesn't have the greatest atmosphere. (more)
sckaiser
on Citysearch Feb 07, 2007This 'second run' theatre is the best, better than the Laurelhurst. The only reason I gave it a 9.5 instead of a 10 is because of the parking, which is street parking. There is nothing I don't love about this place. Not... (more)
jpkpdx
on Citysearch Jan 23, 2007The following are things I really like about the Academy: No commercials before the film, just quiet music. Movies start right on time. All new amenities - sound system and video quality are great, and the seating is... (more)
emilydaniels
on Citysearch Jan 01, 2007I love the Academy! What could be better than a great slice of pizza, a cheap movie, and a good beer? The customer service is excellent! (more)
justapeep
on Citysearch Dec 18, 2006The Academy Theater is a great place for families. We can take our 3 year old to see a movie and have babysitting for our 1 year old in the same place. The babysitting area is great and the staff are wonderful. I can also go... (more)
kirdito
on Citysearch Dec 13, 2006Love. Love. Love. That is all we have for the Academy. With a baby, we thought we would never go out again. Then we found this! Movies! Food! Beer! BABYSITTING! Heathy kids snacks! We want to come here every day. We are so... (more)
oldmom
on Citysearch Oct 17, 2006What a great little neighborhood find. For $10 my son and I bought Two admissions, one medium popcorn, one medium soda and a bag of candy. The seats are so comfy and the stadium seating is great. Had I known they sold... (more)