Harkins Theatres Valley Art — Local services in Tempe

The building is clean and well-kept. The staff is courteous. Those two point don't require further explanation. But what's more, the management is courageous. This point I will further explain.

They were one of a handful of theaters to initially agree to screen The Interview, in the midst of all the North Korean bombast and the Sony hack and all the rest. And now a year later I see that they're screening Don Verdean, a movie that satirizes Biblical literalists. They're more likely to retaliate than North Koreans.

Most media businesses, which only exist due to the 1st Amendment, fold like cheap tents at the first sign of controversy. Not so this place. I'm voting for them with my wallet every...

With my student ID, I only paid $9!! This is quite the underrated--and not commonly picked--outing. If you enjoy more thought-provoking, artistic, or unique entertainment--something different from your average action film. If you're a "Netflix n Chill" type. You might actually get a kick out of this cinema, instead of the bigger crowded ones. It has everything you'd still want: popcorn, drinks, comfy seats, etc. Granted, you're more likely to see a film not everyone is talking about, or less famous talent, but it's no less quality!! Find something that seems your flavor, and it...

Really cool place to catch a movie. There is only one screen due to how old the theatre is, so the daily movie selection is pretty small. I personally go here to see Anime films, but that's about the only reason why I would choose this Harkins. Some smells from restaurants located next door can leak into the theatre, which I don't find to be a terrible thing, but...