Merlin’s Magic Lantern — Attraction in Ketchum

How to describe this. Until recently my husband and I frequented this small movie theater at least once a month and were pretty satisfied. Until today. Today we purchase tickets and then the young man by the door requested to search my purse! I was flabbergasted. My purse is what i treasure as my private space...even my husband wouldn't dare to go in without my permission! I argued with the guy but he would not relent..in the end i showed him the contents of my purse and promptly requested a refund. I will not be treated like a criminal. If they want to invade people's privacy they should at least put up a written warning so customers are not surprised and offended. In the end we decided to start going to Hailey for any movies we...

The two older women that work there (selling tickets and working at the concession stand) were extremely rude and condescending to my father. It was shocking because their actions and way of treating others doesn't reflect the overall kindness shown by so many other businesses and employees in the quaint, special little town of Ketchum. When I contacted the owner to share my experience, he could have cared less- and was defensive/deflective and accusatory (despite not being present at the time of the incident I was sharing)... in hind-site, his response and unprofessionalism makes sense because many of the other reviews reflect similar experiences that I had- and nothing is done. It was disappointing to say the least. Will...

The original movie theater in the valley. Unlike the other guys it's locally owned and operated and has been for somewhere around 40 years. The Magic Lantern has oozed charm ever since it was a single screen shack used for dirty flicks and AA meetings in the off hours. As a result some of the employees can seem a bit... peculiar. It's always been this way and it works just fine. As for the prices, they are lower than you'll find in Seattle. Blame the studios, they keep increasing their share of each ticket. If you support local business and would like to enjoy a beer with your film then this...