JC Cinema — Attraction in Battle Creek

My observations of Jc Cinema, also known as Moore Theaters, have left me with mixed feelings. While it presents itself as a cozy family-owned establishment, my experiences have uncovered concerning issues that deserve attention.

One notable concern is the apparent disregard for patron safety within the theaters. The lack of adequate lighting near the floor poses a significant hazard, particularly for elderly moviegoers who may struggle to navigate in the darkness. I've witnessed several instances of slips and falls, highlighting the urgent need for improved safety measures.

Moreover, there are indications that cost-cutting measures may be prioritized over employee well-being. From the quality of concessions to the allocation of work hours, there appears to be a focus on minimizing expenses rather than fostering a supportive work environment. It's disheartening to hear that many employees, outside of direct family members, face challenges in securing sufficient hours, which may necessitate seeking additional employment opportunities.

Additionally, the reported absence of designated lunch breaks and alleged restrictions on religious expression in the workplace raise significant concerns about compliance with labor laws and workplace equality. Every employee deserves fair treatment and the right to express their beliefs without fear of reprisal.

In conclusion, while Jc Cinema may offer a pleasant moviegoing experience for customers, there are underlying issues that need to be addressed to ensure a positive and equitable work environment for all employees. Until these concerns are adequately resolved, I can only offer a reserved rating for this...

Wow! As a longtime resident of Battle Creek, it makes me so happy to see this theater brought back to life. The interior is all but unrecognizable from when it was 'Cheap Flicks' and the bathrooms are much larger, cleaner, and better lit. I was impressed with the courteousness of the staff, the size of the seats (love that the armrests are movable!), and the spaciousness of the theater. The boxes of candy they sold were fairly priced at $1.75, which is far and away better than the $3.50 - $4.50 per box you'd pay at a larger chain-type theater. We had no problem buying candy there (at bigger theaters we usually sneak in our own, since they're sold at the store for $1/box)! Admission prices were excellent and I loved that I could pay online ahead of time and reserve my seats. What a great idea!

The one negative experience we had was that we were told we couldn't bring our iced coffee, which we had just purchased from Biggby, into the theater unless we paid for one of their cups. I can understand that they don't want to lose money on people bringing in outside snacks and drinks, but they don't even sell coffee. It was clear that we had just bought it - it was full - and it seemed needlessly petty to get after us for that. I'm not sure why a small iced coffee was such an issue and it was a little embarrassing for us to be chastised for it. Other than that one small thing, though, our experience was fantastic! 5 stars from my little family - we will...

This place was once the cheap cinema in town. Where movies came to die. However, after a renovation, this place is now completely revitalized. They do not have the recliner seating that is now the craze in theaters, but the new seating that they did install is very comfortable. The screens are now much larger and crisper. What makes this place great too is the price. The ticket prices are very reasonable and the concession stand has a very large variety (even hot dogs and such) at a very reasonable price. What boggles my mind about this place is the fact that it is hard to tell what it is from the main road. They do not display what movies are playing, how amazing their concessions are and do nothing to draw attention to themselves. They have painted the building to look nice, but you don't have to be a marketing major to know that more needs to be done. So if the owners read this, I would recommend more signage and information being visible from the road will draw more people as the product being offered is very nice. This place has replaced W Columbia 7 as my...