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| - I'd be very happy if every theater in town was like Shea 14. They show the big name movies but also show a nice variety of foreign and independent stuff as well. It's sort of like Camelview 5 but slightly more accessible to the masses.
You can expect a slightly more old school vibe here. That means non-stadium seating and smaller screens than your average theater (although this place still has a few larger screens which they use for the big movies each week). If you plan on seeing a lesser known movie here, you can expect to be in one of their much smaller screening rooms.There's just something charming about seeing a film in a room that only has 50 or so seats...especially after going to something like the Cine Capri where you're packed in with hundreds upon hundreds of people. Here are a few advantages of seeing a movie at an old school venue like Shea 14:
-Lower chances of encountering rude and inconsiderate moviegoers.
-Less bodies = Less body heat = no swamp ass when leaving the theater in those summer months.
-Smaller screens have their own unique visual experience when compared with much larger screens. I tend to notice the clarity of the picture is a bit better when viewed on a slighly smaller screen like they have here.
The theater is clean and the staff are friendly. I've yet to have a bad experience seeing a movie here. Additionally, they tend to be really good at having a nice volume level for all the screens. I've had horrible luck at various AMC theaters with the volume being much too quiet. Call me a movie snob, but volume issues can completely ruin a movie experience (Too loud, too quiet, music/effects make dialogue hard to hear, etc). Having nice crisp and clear audio is essential. Harkins theaters tends to be really good at this, and it's no different here.
If I had to pick a 'desert island' movie theater here in the valley, Shea 14 would be it. Mainstream, indie, foreign, documentaries...there's a nice mix of everything here. I Highly recommend considering this place for your next flick if you live in the area.
4.5/5.
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