Before you visit the theater:

• Prevention starts at home! If you’re not feeling well, have a temperature, or if you’ve been in contact with someone who has COVID-19, please stay safe & skip the trip to the movies, and we’ll look forward to seeing you back at the theater once you’re feeling better, and/or once your self-quarantine period has ended.
• Don’t forget your face masks! All guests are required to wear face masks in order to enter the building, and masks must remain on in all areas including lobbies, hallways, restrooms and auditoriums. When seated in the auditorium, masks may be removed only while eating or drinking.
  Costume character type masks that cover more than the nose and mouth, and masks with vents/exhalation valves, will not be allowed.
• Reserve your tickets online in advance so that you can skip the box office line, and retain a fully contactless experience!
• When planning your trip to the movies, please plan to arrive no more than 30 minutes prior to the start of your showtime, in order to help us reduce overall occupancy.

6-feet social distancing throughout the theater:

• You’ll notice that we’ve placed floor decals placed at queues for box office, kiosks, concession, restrooms and more. When standing in the queue, please ensure that you are standing at/on a decal in order to keep a safe distance from others.
• When in doubt, follow the signs! Ample signage will be placed throughout the theater to help you understand procedures, maintain social distancing, and direct the flow of traffic.

6-feet social distancing inside auditoriums:

• We’ve significantly decreased seating capacity in all our auditoriums. When you reserve a ticket, our seating system is automatically blocking off the seats around you to ensure a safe distance between you and the next closest party. Please remember to sit in your assigned seat so that we can maintain this distance.

What to expect from our staff:

• Our staff members will be wearing gloves and face coverings to keep them, and you, safe!
• You’ll see that we’ve added acrylic barriers at concession stands, and other areas, to help prevent the spread of germs
• Our staff will be socially distancing from one another, even behind the concession stand, and all registers will be at least 6 feet from one another.

Other preventative measures:

• Make use of hand sanitizer stations, which are placed throughout the theater
• We’ll be doing increased cleaning and sanitization, especially of high touch-points, and inside auditoriums!
• Inside auditoriums, all seats and personal tray tables will be sanitized after each use.
• No cash accepted! Credit, debit or gift cards only.
• At the concession stand, we’re limiting guest access to self-service areas in order to reduce physical contact. Our staff will be on hand and ready to assist with anything you may need!
• To improve air quality, we’ve upgraded filters in all HVAC systems.
• In the lobby, access will be unavailable to items including water fountains, vending machines and arcade games, in order to reduce physical contact.

We look forward to seeing you back at the movies!

We have taken enhanced health and safety measures for guests and staff. Please follow the posted instructions while visiting our cinema.
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable.
By visiting Reading Cinemas, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.

Here’s a day-by-day look at what we’ve got in store:

Wednesday, May 15 is “Way Back Wednesday!” 

Stop by the concession stand wearing your favorite 90s swag to receive a free small popcorn! Band tees from the 90s, slap bracelets, jellies, flare jeans, butterfly hair clips.. we want to see all your favorite 90s throwback fashion!

Thursday, May 16, we’re re-living a classic from 1999!

Join us for a special, one-night-only screening of THE MUMMY, and you’ll receive 1 free small popcorn at the concession stand!

Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19 – we’re going 20 for 20!

Enjoy 20% off all food & beverage all weekend long in celebration of our 20 years!

Want in on special giveaways and other surprises? Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and stay tuned the week of May 15 for all the upcoming promotions & announcements!  

Here’s an inside look into our movie cocktail pairings:

April 17: RAISING ARIZONA, paired with Campari Sunset

Revel in the hysterical joys of parenting while running from the law with this refreshing grown-up Hawaiian Punch cocktail, The Campari Sunset. Made with orange, Campari and sparkling wine, this refreshing vibrant cocktail pairs perfectly with the outrageously funny performances from Nicholas Cage, Holly Hunter and John Goodman.

May 15: THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, paired with Seeking Stoic

This satisfying redemption story, featuring compelling performances from Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins, makes THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION one of the most heartwarming stories of all time. To celebrate this triumph of humanity, we paired this movie with our most contemplative drinks, Seeking Stoic. This warm, rustic bourbon-based blend, features notes of ginger, lemon and fresh rosemary, is perfect for sipping on while contemplating the wonders of humanity.

June 19: FRIDAY THE 13TH, paired with Spice it Up

Our spiciest cocktail will keep you on our toes while watching one of the most iconic horror films of all time. Watch out for this blend of jalapeno, grapefruit juice and tequila, as it mixes into a satisfying bittersweet delight.

July 17: CLUELESS, paired with Forbidden Fruit

Indulge in our Forbidden Fruit Cocktail, while Cher and Dionne indulge in their high-fashioned teenage lifestyle. This sparkling cocktail is perfect for a girls’ night out, featuring sweet raspberries, matched with a citrus splash and blended with rum.

August 21: REPO MAN, paired with Taking Care of Business

Watch as young punk Otto becomes a Repo Man who takes care of business in this 1980s punk satire. We paired this story of a tough dealer with our spunky cocktail for the self-starter, Taking Care of Business. Hints of fresh lemon and orange juice spark inspiration and round out this dark delight made with gin, vermouth and garnished with olives.

September 18: DAZED AND CONFUSED, paired with Rebel with a Cause

Enjoy these beatnik rebels revel in their summer of wild adventures and tomfoolery, while sipping on your own Rebel with a Cause cocktail. Garnished with chili powder, this angsty blend of passion-fruit and tequila packs a punch and transports you to the wild summer nights of the bicentennial.

October 16: THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, paired with Pomegranate Escape

Indulge in our bloody red cocktail while watching the brutal portrayal of depravity and dementia that defined the genre of horror. Our signature cocktail, The Pomegranate Escape, provides an escape from this horror masterpiece, through its chilling mixture of sweet pomegranate, gin, a hint of lemon & simple syrup.

November 20: THE BIG LEBOWSKI, paired with a White Russian

The Dude abides. There’s no other drink to pair with this Coen Brother’s classic. Order the Dude’s specialty and enjoy this spectacular adventure with an all-star cast including John Goodman, Steve Buscemi and Julianne Moore.

December 18: KILL BILL V1, paired with Steely Blues

This Quentin Tarantino epic vendetta is fueled by strong jealousy, loss and a drive for revenge.  Compliment this action-packed thriller with our steely blues cocktail. Featuring whispers of lavender, this understated drink; made with gin, a hint of lemon, lavender liquor, matches Uma Thurman’s steely cold vow of revenge.

Enjoy all of our cocktails and raise a Glass to Cult Classics the Third Wednesday Every month at Reading Cinemas Town Square and Manville!

Renowned actor Anupam Kher is best known for his work in SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK, M.S. DHONI: THE UNTOLD STORY, BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM and THE BIG SICK; the “excellent, white-knuckle thriller” (Guardian) HOTEL MUMBAI is sure to be added to that list of his most memorable roles.

When Kher arrived in Mumbai with dreams of becoming an actor, the first thing he wanted to see was the Taj Hotel. Years later, on November 26, 2008, the hotel was attacked while he was filming just 8 kilometers away. Now, he plays Chef Oberoi in HOTEL MUMBAI, and has a true, personal appreciation for the film, specifically as it is a tribute to the hotel staff whose fearlessness and dedication was so incredibly heroic in getting through this unspeakable tragedy.  “Heroes are ordinary people,” says Kher; “the difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.”

Here, Kher describes the real Chef Oberoi’s reaction after seeing the film’s premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival:

Kher was actually recommended for the role of Chef Oberoi by fellow actor Dev Patel, who plays Arjun in the film. “Dev Patel has very good taste,” says Kher. Here, he describes his “love at first sight” relationship with Patel:

Click here to visit our YouTube channel and see the full Q&A!

About the film:

HOTEL MUMBAI tells the astonishing true story of the victims and survivors of the devastating attacks on Mumbai in 2008. A story which fearlessly tackles the defining global issues of our time. A story about ordinary people. Real people. People of all races, all colours, all creeds, binding together in a grueling fight for survival. A story that celebrates humanity’s highest ideals – compassion, courage, resilience and an unwavering desire to live.

View the trailer:

Where to see it:

HOTEL MUMBAI opens Friday 3/29 at Reading Cinemas Manville and Town Square.

Audiard joined us at the Angelika New York for a Q&A on his film’s opening night, alongside co-screenwriter Thomes Bidegain, and star Jake Gyllenhaal. THE SISTERS BROTHERS marked Audiard’s first English-language film, and the project was presented to him by John C. Reilly – who sent him the novel of the same name, that initially inspired him to make it into a film. Audiard knew that he wanted to work with Gyllenhaal, and the feeling was certainly mutual. Gyllenhaal elaborates on that here:

“The luxury of working with someone like Jacques.. probably 70% of your work is done for you, before you even show up,” Gyllenhaal states. He elaborates on his admiration for Audiard & his work:

Though the film is a Western, it does draw in these that are very relevant to current day – race, immigration, diversity, masculinity… Bidegain describes the film’s story as “two guys, chasing one guy, who’s chasing an idea.” Audiard did take some creative liberties when adapting the novel to a film, but at the end of the day, he “believes in cinema… it has to move me.. teach me something about the human soul.” His full ‘profound statement’ is elaborated here:

Click here to visit our YouTube channel and see the full Q&A!

About the film:

Based on Patrick Dewitt’s acclaimed novel of the same name, the film follows two brothers – Eli and Charlie Sisters (Joaquin Phoenix and John C. Reilly) – who are hired to kill a prospector who has stolen from their boss. The story, a wildly entertaining genre-hybrid with comedic elements, takes place in Oregon in 1851. THE SISTERS BROTHERS is Jacques Audiard’s follow-up to his Palme D’Or Winning DHEEPAN, which premiered at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.

View the trailer:

Where to see it:

THE SISTERS BROTHERS opens Friday 10/5 at the Tower Theatre, and 10/12 at Reading Cinemas Manville.

At the film’s heart is Elsie Fisher (who’d previously lended her voice talents to the DESPICABLE ME franchise), in her first lead role. She states that she and Burnham “found a kinship” immediately to do their shared characteristic of anxiousness.

Fisher visited our sister location, Angelika New York, for a Q&A, alongside fellow cast members Jake Ryan (MOONRISE KINGDOM, ISLE OF DOGS), Imani Lewis (THE GET DOWN), Emily Robinson (TRANSPARENT) and Fred Hechinger (ALEX STRANGELOVE).

The universality of the film, and of Elsie’s character, Kayla, is a huge draw of the film. We all remember eighth grade… the traumas, the hopes, the embarassment… and nowadays, the social media. Fisher states that everything is “amplified” with social media as the backdrop – there’s an added permanence to mistakes, and a heightened sense of comparison, self-awareness and even a loneliness despite social media’s true purpose – to connect to one another.

Kayla is a ‘YouTuber’ in the film, and “Gucci!” is her sign-off. Here, Fisher shares how that catchphrase came about:

The film examines mental health as it relates to these young characters and their experience. Fisher states that the fan response has been “overwhelming in the best way possible,” and the fact that it was able to tap into these issues, along with how much fun they had making it, is the icing on the cake.

The film did feature a bit of improvisation, but on set, Burnham was also open to hearing any and all input on ideas from the cast and the crew. On top of that, the actors were able to seamlessly step into the characters and make them real and relatable. Here, Imani Lewis and Emily Robinson talk about the character of Riley (played by Daniel Zolghadri, ALEX STRANGELOVE).

Burnham was able to tap into the experience of a young girl with such expert insight. From every “uh…” to each “so, like..”, the writing truly reflected the way that eighth graders, or at least Fisher, speaks. Here, she elaborates on what was written vs. what was improvised within the film:

Click here to visit our YouTube channel & see the full Q&A!

About the film:

Bo Burnham’s Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize nominated film EIGHTH GRADE centers on thirteen-year-old Kayla, who endures the tidal wave of contemporary suburban adolescence as she makes her way through the last week of middle school—the end of her thus far disastrous eighth grade year—before she begins high school.

View the trailer:

Where to see it:

EIGHTH GRADE is now playing at the Tower Theatre, and opens 8/3 at Cal Oaks, Town Square and Manville.