Best Independent Movie Theaters In DFW
Omni IMAX Dome Theater
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
1600 Gendy St
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 255-9300
fwmuseum.org
The Omni IMAX Theater located in the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History has the largest IMAX dome in the United States west of the Mississippi. Built in 1983, its eight-story domed screen, 30-degree stadium seating, upgraded digital remastering and superior digital sound system makes this theater a must visit. Shows include award-winning nature films, science and science fiction films like "Star Trek." Enjoy a trip to the arctic to learn about polar bears, explore the deep sea during a high-risk international expedition or go back in time to the Cretaceous period and experience a T-REX. Ticket prices vary depending on the films chosen.
The Texas Theatre
231 W Jefferson Blvd
Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 948-1546
thetexastheatre.com
Located in the historic Oak Cliff part of Dallas, The Texas Theatre opened to much fanfare in 1931. The renowned aviator and billionaire Howard Hughes briefly owned it. The opulent inside contained opera seating and state-of-the-art projection and sound equipment. President Kennedy's assassination changed everything for the theater when Lee Harvey Oswald was caught inside. Then, the once vibrant movie house was concealed by a Spanish style stucco re-design. Saved in 2001 by the Oak Cliff Foundation, the theater was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. In 2010, Aviation Cinemas Inc. took over the lease and it became a new cinema and event venue. It now shows indie films, documentaries, campy cult films and classic movies. Check the website for events and movies.
Village Theatre
32 Highland Park Village
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 443-6035
hpvillagetheatre.com
Located at the core of Dallas in the small wealthy town of Highland Park, the Highland Park Village is a charming Spanish-style shopping center built in 1931. Now a National Historic Landmark, it is famous for its premier shops and upscale retro movie house, the Village Theatre. The recently-remodeled theater offers big box-office movies, a full bar, four auditoriums and two smaller private screening rooms with beautifully-designed retro décor. This is a different movie experience with unique specials like free popcorn in a decorative Veuve Cliqout bag with the purchase of two glasses of champagne.
Lakewood Theater
1825 Abrams Parkway
Dallas, TX 75214
(214) 821-7469
lakewoodtheater.com
In 1939, the glamorous Lakewood Theater opened with "Love Finds Andy Hardy" and began a tradition for the next 60 plus years. The Lakewood was upgraded into a first-run house hosting premieres of artsy films as "Belle du Jour" and "The Killing of Sister George." After becoming a dollar theater in the '80s, the theater was saved by individuals who maintained its heritage and style. This single-screen movie theater is still showing films. It is also a venue for live entertainment and special events. Check the website calendar for movies, events and ticket prices.
For discount movies:
Cinemark Movies 10
1818 Coit Road
Plano, TX 75075
(972) 985-1394
cinemark.com
Cinemark Theatres are located throughout the DFW metroplex and offer a variety of discount movies if you are willing to wait for the big box-office movies to make way their way to the "dollar" theaters. Movie-goers still enjoy high-quality viewing because Cinemark's digital technology offers the brightest light standards in the industry. If hard on hearing, Cinemark will provide you with equipment to amplify the listening component necessary for movie enjoyment. Cinemark also offers discounts on Tuesdays, early-bird savings, student discounts, active military discounts and seniors discounts. Ticket prices range from $1 to $1.50.
