This movie theater rocks! Great selection of films. Bottomless popcorn for $4.50 and beer and wine. Friendly staff, the best experience Ive had at a theater in a long time. Perfect for date night!

Comfortable seats, even if not the cutting edge recliners. Clean theater and bathrooms. Great picture and sound quality. Saw Harriet on 1/1/2020, so glad to see it was still playing!

Movies here are great. The seats need some help. 1 hour into our 3 1/2 hour movie my wife wanted to leave she was so uncomfortable and I agreed. Theater is super awesome though and everyone who is a movie buff of any kind should watch movies here instead of AMC or Regal.

Such a cool venue. Rent it for a private show, or one of their own showings.

Great small theatre that can show some great art films, saw the lighthouse and the atmosphere is simply great to sit in for a movie, would recommend checking it out for a fun downtown experience.

Loved this theater! Small seating area, but quality sound & screen. It is small but that is part of the charm.They had an obscure documentary that I really wanted to see playing once everyday!Their popcorn is delish and tastes like home air popped. They have a sustainable living type concessions with real cups, bowls, that are washed & reused.

Love this place! Cozy and friendly, cheap concessions with bottomless fresh popcorn and free water. Highly recommend seeing a movie here.

Great little hole-in-the-wall movie theater on West Main downtown Spokane. They show fantastic movies and documentaries that are not mainstream block busters. Small comfortable seating, options for wine and beer or popcorn.

Nice vibe. Eat, drink, movies, places for community to meet. Cool

Cant say enough good about The Magic Lantern. Great movie choices. Tasty, relatively cheap snacks. Beer! Very cute place!

Nice little theater showing unique films. I love the vibe and the bottomless popcorn!

Magic Lantern has two theatres, a large theatre (100 person capacity) and a small theatre (30 person capacity). I saw Free Solo in the small theatre and it was nice, seats where comfortable, and got some popcorn which was bottomless and served in tin bowls which are reusable. The prices are great ($9 for a ticket, $4.50 for popcorn) and beer/wine/water are also available as well as candy at normal prices. My only recommendation to any theatre attendee or to staff is that they reinforce not blocking the narrower pathway to the right of the movie seats, as it results in patrons having to cross an entire row of seats just so someone has a convenient spot for their purse or shopping bags.

Charming and comfortable with great movie selections. My favorite Spokane theatre hands down.

Great small theater spaces playing films with depth and creativity that are engaging. The popcorn smells good and comes in stainless steel bowls with refills $4. A variety of beverages. Filtered water is free. Nice considerate audiences both days I went this week. And senior discounts Wednesday afternoon.

This is an old iconic fun theatre! We paid for our entrance, and since we were not given a ticket or receipt, told to just tell the next staff person that we had paid. When you order popcorn, you get a big silver bowl (think its refillable). I sometimes come here to see an art movie, or a documentary that I cant find at other theatres. They are located in the same spot at Saranacs, and near Zolas. Great location, and expanded parking now on Main makes it easier to enjoy everything

Cute little theatre with bottomless popcorn for $5. Seats are not too comfortable so watch a short movie if you can.

Love the film selection every time!

Great cozy theater! I prefer to see movies here over the mall cinemas which assault you with Dolby surround sound stimulation-overload. The movie-goers here are also more polite and quiet during the show.

What a neat little spot! Grew up in Spokane and never heard of it until I wanted to see free solo with the family for the holidays. Comfy cozy theatre, want to go back!

Great location and management and service. We rented one theater out for a private showing. We forgot a table for the snacks they let us bring in and so they loaned us a table. Nice!!

A small, old-fashioned, movie house.

Bottomless popcorn for $4, beverages are not a total rip off, $2.50 candy boxes! Little room but comfy seats and good slope so you can easily see over the person in front of you. Good sound, sharp digital projector on a good sized screen, your only complaint, if any, will be the movie you chose.

Watching a movie here is like being at a friends house. Cozy little atmosphere, unlimited popcorn, beer and wine available. I try to catch the SpIFF here every year.

Comfortable nice movies easy place to get to

Thank God there is a theater in town where you can see great films that dont hit the mainstream mass-consumption market

Lots of good happening here...

Awesome little theatre. Love this place. Popcorn in a metal bowl and interesting movie choices. Prices are reasonable in a cool environment. Beer in cans and bottles and are very cheap. Great employees. Nice food choices near by and a brewery right next door.

This place is so cute, I love it. We saw Free Solo recently and the theatre was small (30 people), but I like that. It isnt new/modern by any means. They have old chairs and a very dated atmosphere. But that is ok with me, the seats were comfortable enough (comparing to the new recliners) and the décor wasnt bad. More comparable to the Garland (without the booze). Just dont expect a modern AMC or Regal. I really like that they use reusable bowls for their popcorn rather than disposable bags. Honestly dont know the price cause I didnt pay but I thought the location was great as there are a few happy hour options within about a block. I would recommend this location for movies!

Its really low-staff, low-speed, but its really real and really human. I liked it. The seats were about average on the comfort / luxury scale. Its a decent old style theater.

Very quaint movie theatre. Good video and sound quality. High quality movies.

I love the movies advocating for social justice

A true art house gem, and theyve obviously put a lot of money into it in recent years. If there is a great indie or foreign film playing in town, this is where youll find it. And now you can drink beer!

Very nice, small, personable experience. Nice beer selection and the neighboring restaurant is wonderful as well.

Its a cool place, a little hard to find. They need better signage. Loved the small theater and the films they show.

The place was a nice experience.

Nice very small theater. Popcorn, beer, soda and candy are you food options. Will return.

A charming little theater! Popcorn in a bowl, wine in a glass, comfortable seats, and a good, crisp sound system. Does not have its own parking, but a lot that takes credit cards is located close by. A very enjoyable evening!

The whole block of businesss offer enticing entertainment and food. I was amazed what was all there. The Magic Lantern (movie house) has always been unique and a fun change from the big name theaters. Check it out.

I love this local independent theatre. See short films, indie and foreign films here that you wouldnt be able to catch elsewhere. Saw Brooklyn, Grandma, and Tangerine here. Cute little theaters makes for a old-fashioned and different experience. Must watch a film here!

Only place in Spokane to see the best of the best films outside the mainstream. Comfortable chairs, chill staff, and they sell beer or wine along with more traditional movie fare. Definitely a must-visit for any film fan in Spokane area.

Quaint old theater. Its not the ritzy new theater but if you like classic nostalgia, this is your place

Great independent theater, show films other theaters overlook. Partner with community groups for film and conversation showings

Great local theatre, 2nd run and art films mostly, a Great value and reasonably priced concessions,

Five stars because they show movies that other theaters do not. The foreign films, the documentaries, the independant films. I really like the small theaters - no complaints about the smaller screen size. I appreciate that the customers know what they are experiencing and are respectful of others while there. The theater is quiet during the movie - and the sound system does not blast you out of your seat. This is my favorite movie theater in town.

Excellent local theater. Small venue, bottomless popcorn, decently priced beer. Great spot to just drop in and see whats showing.

Small theater that feels very old timey and provides good movies for a relatively cheap price without any kids present as far as Ive seen lol. Great place for true movie lovers! Also provides beer/wine so thats a plus!

Love this place. You can grab a good cup of coffee should you wish, and they usually have good movies showing. Good atmosphere, and youre next to some good food for before or after.

I went here, only once, for their premier of a Trans-friendly movie. I found it amazing that this theatre, and its owners, were supportive enough and willing to accommodate such an impactful movie. Not to mention its small size, making it the prime location for a hole-in-the-wall, homey theatre for the millennium.

Great indie theatre. A must for cinephiles.

Cute theater, reasonable prices, rarer selection of films than bigger theaters

Nice little indie theater

Very nice and intimate feel.

Unique small theater that shows films you can think about. Well worth it.

I really enjoy the films featured at the Lantern.

A wonderful intimate little theater for indie films. Beer and wine available.

Independent film theater run on a shoestring. Great community icon.

A nice little theater that offers a selection of movies not playing at the mainstream places

The movies change fast, but it is always fun to pop in and see what I can see, and drink great espresso (In a real mug!) while I do it. I can drink free ice water.. from a glass, like a damned adult! Bottomless popcorn is $4 and it comes in a bowl so there isnt trash everywhere. They showed the new Wes Anderson movie on 35MM, what a gem!

Great experience if your looking for a independent film

Great, local, arts theater with bottomless popcorn and the image of late arrivals passing by the screen. How quaint is that!

Wonderful movie house showing indies and foreign films in a cozy setting. Close to good restaurants, too.

Super small and seating is uncomfortable. But basic movie going is accomplished. Nothing to write home about but definitely a niche experience.

Lots of lower budget and independent film showings. Soda is served in glasses, popcorn in metal bowls. A very homey, down-to-earth feel. Great for dates.

Great small meeting space .

Wonderful theater. Signage out front is confusing. Out front parking is a scam.... meters not long enough to see a movie and have dinner.

Have enjoyed this theatre for many many years!

They have all the films that youll never get to see at the chain theatres.

Great boutique theater. Two screens. Bottomless popcorn. Great Indy films and 2nd runs.

♡ Best movies you can watch. Very selective theatre ♡

Cozy little theater right next to Saranac Public House. It is small, but there is usually some pretty cool independent productions and screening going on here. A nice change from the onslaught of Avengers movies and lazyboy seating with a 64oz cola for $25.

All good seats, best popcorn, small niche movies

Unique treasure that provides a film experience not possible in a modern theater. If you like quirky and unusual, youll enjoy this theatre!

Movies at Magic Lantern are always pleasant, helpful staff, and good movies!

Such a fun, cozy, hip place. Unique movies you usually cant find elsewhere. I encourage the community to support it.

I love this theater! They play a wide variety of indie films & documentaries, are welcoming of local groups (letting local film groups record podcasts there, affordable renting out of theaters for film clubs), it plays movies from the Spokane International Film Festival, and they have cheap concessions like popcorn, candy, and a variety of coffees. Grab a drink before or after at the Saranac next door for the full experience!

Love the intimate theater, no lines. Bathroom big but very messy.

Best movies. Independently owned. Its perfect in every way.

Fun theater for a date, they have very interesting movies also

What a great old school movie theater! Love it!!

Cozy little theater that shows B and International films and serves beer.

Great space for an annual meeting.

You get to see films here you cant find anywhere else. I wish the seats were a little more comfortable, but its great place to see a movie regardless.

I heard a rumor that the Magic Lantern was going to reward its fan base by hosting a free, all-day screening of every installment of the Fast and Furious series. Film lovers, rejoice!

Historical...down to the projector. Great experience!

Great local independent theater that shows interesting art and foreign films!

Not your sparkly cineplex. Shows indie films on small screens.

A pleasant viewing experience and helpful staff.

Great artsy theater. Metered parking.

Great location, beautiful interior, friendly staff, great selections of movies.

Spokanes art theater. Great people and great movies.

Its the best place in town for independent and foreign cinema

Three stars only because they show independent films..the guy working the counter was extremely rude and didnt seem to care for our business at all. For such a tiny Theatre, theyre charging way too much. Popcorn was cold and soggy and didnt come in cute metal bowls, as Ive seen mentioned.

Local, unique theaters, bottomless popcorn in bowls, water glasses, interesting films. Did I mention local?

One of the Best places to see a Movie in Spokane!

Best place to see special films.

Nice for small meetings

Home style popcorn in metal bowls, cozy little theatre.

Clean small theater.

Fantastic intimate theater

Cozy theater