Ritz At The Bourse — Local services in Philadelphia

I have been to the Ritz Bourse many times over the years. the three Ritz Theaters downtown are part of the Landmark Theaters chain, owned by kazillionaire Mark Cuban. Amgong the three, the Bourse has always been my favorite.

Because the escalator you take to below street level to see movies gives the place character. The theater is always clean, including the bathrooms. Everyone from the box office attendant to the concession workers (always two or three people) are always pleasant. Not necessarily big toothy grins pleasant, but pleasant enough. Speaking of the concession stand, besides the common theater concession stand candies, they have teas (Lemon Ginger is my favorite) and coffee, scones and or muffins on hand. The popcorn with real butter is always a treat compared to the big chain's stuff they pass off as butter.

The screens are medium size and no 3D versions of films are shown. This may turn some folks off, but a shift in perspective allows this to provide an intimate viewing experience.

Most of the films shown will not be wide release or blockbuster type action movies. Many are also from other countries, in English subtitles. But fortunately, this is not the majority of films shown most times. Me and my girl love Asian cop dramas and action films. So we have gotten used to reading subtitles. It's an acquired taste though.

Parking can be challenging and there is a mult-level parking garage right next door. Ask the box office attendant for a parking voucher. She will put a bar code sticker on your ticket, allowing for a $3.00 discount to $7.00.

We always have good experiences at The Bourse.

P.S. When getting popcorn, say "layer it" and the concession worker will put butter in the middle of the bag, fill it and put another layer of butter on it. Yum. People with heart or high cholesterol conditions perhaps should ignore...

While I’ve never made going to the movies a weekly practice as some are wont to do, when there’s something I REALLY want to see, I usually end up going to the Ritz; most often this location. The screening rooms are always clean, sound and visual quality spot-on, and staff never disappoints. I most fondly recall seeing “Lady Bird” there on my birthday (on its last night in that theater) and having the whole room pretty much to myself! They mostly feature independent movies and are the home base to a monthly midnight screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show every third Friday, as well as midnight screenings of other cult classics such as “The Room” and various anime films (Howl’s Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, etc.). I always look forward to seeing what’s playing at the...

Great indie theater with attached parking garage. Get your parking verified when you buy your movie ticket to get reasonably priced, safe, low hassle parking. The theater itself is what you would expect and includes a snack bar stocked with the usual plus coffee and baked goods. The small lobby provides a few tables and chairs where you can peruse the many flyers and pamphlets announcing community activities mostly related to film and the arts. Overall the theater is clean and quiet, but it's biggest draw is their choice of films, which includes picks you can't see anywhere else...