9 reasons Cinerama just became the best place to see a movie in Seattle

Nov 18, 2014, 6:36 AM | Updated: Nov 21, 2014, 2:26 pm

Cinerama is closing this week to undergo renovations, projected to open again later this year. (Cinerama Photo)

(Cinerama Photo)

Before the renovation, Cinerama sat 798 patrons per movie, but in order to make movie-goers more comfortable, over 100 seats were removed. Now, all 570 patrons will have 2 feet of leg room.

The new projector at Cinerama has been specifically designed for 3D: Its dual-head system delivers both left and right eye images simultaneously, reducing eye strain and fatigue that a lot of us experience when we try to watch blockbusters in 3D.

Audiophiles rejoice! Cinerama now boasts state-of-the-art sound from Dolby Atmos and Meyer Sound technology. But you should really know there's 30 percent more speakers in the theater, and you can feel the sound rush "over the top of you."

The architects behind Cinerama's latest renovations worked hard to insure some of the theater's signature elements would stay true to its roots. The auditorium's star-painted ceiling was maintained. Out in the lobby, you can still see movie costumes from the Allen family's collection. On the calendar, you'll still find film festivals, including the Science Fiction Film Festival and the Horror Film Festival.

Now, movie-goers can enjoy a glass of wine, a beer, or a hard cider when they're relaxing at the movie theater. Just like the snacks, the beverages are local, too, featuring Seattle Cider, Elysian and Fremont breweries, and Proletariat Wine.

No, Cinerama hasn't gotten rid of it's most famous snack - chocolate popcorn. But they did add a lot to the menu in an effort to make the theater a lot more like your Seattle home. Stop by the concessions stand to grab a Brave Horse pretzel, a Cupcake Royale cupcake, Full Tilt Ice Cream, or Theo Chocolate.

There's no surprises in the price here. And the service fee, if you're buying your ticket online, is only $1.50.

Things get technical here, but let's just say this movie projector, The Christie 6P, has the best resolution, color, and brightness you can find on a large-scale screen.

You're not leaving your seat to chance. Whether you buy your tickets online or at the box office, you're also reserving exactly where in the theater you're going to sit.

After a four-month long renovation, Seattle Cinerama has reopened with upgrades that might have to be seen to be believed.

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