Landmark Embassy Cinema

The Landmark Theatres Corp. has plunked a six-screen, amenity-packed theater with soul smack in the heart of downtown Waltham.

by Contributor at Citysearch

History
For 15 years the residents of Waltham lived in a film-free zone. Hungry for culture, thirsty for a glimpse of the big screen, they faithfully, if not dejectedly, piled into their cars and trekked to Burlington, Framingham or West Newton to the nearest movie theater. No longer.

Inside Track
Much like Landmark's other Boston-area theater, the Kendall Square Cinema, the Embassy takes the high road when choosing its weekly lineup, passing on action-packed blockbusters in favor of foreign films, first-run independents and the odd Hollywood movie with some soul.

Extra
Some of the theater's most compelling features: wall-to-wall screens, plush seats arranged for clear viewing (though no stadium seating) and an espresso bar.

07/11/02

Great selection, No one to watch?

by omarhaq at Citysearch

The cinema is clean, the patrons are friendly, The concession stand is expensive, but that is the uually true for all movie theatres. There is plenty of parking. The theatre plays a great movies. There are matinee shows...I enjoy this cinema. Not a lot of people seem to go here though which is surprising considering that it is one of the nicest movie theaters around the area.

• Pros: Crowd, Empty
• Cons: Selection, Parking, Comfort