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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great feel to this old theater. I like the seats and the screen is super huge. Candy is too expensive but they have a free popcorn night! Bring cash if possible b/c they charge to use a credit card...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Grand Lake is a great place to catch a movie. It's within walking distance of my house, but some evenings I drive and parking isn't so tough. Depending on the night and the theatre you're in,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is something magical about seeing movies here. It makes the outing special, not just cramming into a crowded cineplex. The main theater is the best one- the smaller theatersw on the sides are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love how this theater looks, so classic. I wish I'll come back more often.
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Live organ player is legit. Classic feel and flashy lights. Reminds me of how movie experiences should be!! If you go on a more empty day, it can feel kind of creepy but it's minimal.
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I see all my midnight premieres here. It's a beautiful place and I've been going since I was a little kid. Prices are great, and they give out free popcorn during the weekdays. Nice place to get a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. Liberal, beautiful, free popcorn on week nights.
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Saw "E.T.", "Return of the Jedi" and "A New Hope" here, so this place always reminds me of blockbuster sci-fi. Coincidence? Probably.The decor is eerily beautiful; I always expect Scatman Crothers to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to do this, since I believe a review of a business should be about the business, not the political views of its ownership. I usually take note of a certain political bent at an establishment,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I want to see a movie, I check to see if it's playing at the Grand Lake Theatre first. While many others have said how beautiful the theatre is, I want to chime in and add that it's a place...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Scarier than any movie...I have been going to the Grand Lake Theater for most of my forty years and think it is one the most beautiful old theaters around. Up until last night I would have joined...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This theater is so beautiful! I love inviting friends that don't live in Oakland to come to this theater. The free weekday popcorn and cheap matinee prices alone are good reasons to keep me coming...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the BEST places to see in the Bay!My co-worker first took me to this place during the Iron Man premiere, and I fell in love with this place instantly. It's a small movie house but it's filled...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing amount of history, classic concession menu and comfy seats.Deana I, Archie A and I went to see Harry Potter last night. It was my first visit to this historic placeThe first thing I noticed,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
stunning decor, leaving most other theaters in the dust!
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this theater! All the staff is super friendly and it's one of the only theaters that don't seem to become over crowded and noisy. I don't know what it is but this place always seems to be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
True confession---I just saw the Transformers sequel with my son.And hey I wasn't even the oldest one in the audience!The weekday matinee was only $6.50 and we got FREE popcorn!The downstairs theatre...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love to take my kids during the day and get cheap tickets and popcorn! Love the organ player and the beautiful old fashioned decor.
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Reminds me of the place we used to go to as a kid. For awhile they had free popcorn mon-thurs? Im not exactly sure of the days, but it wasn't the weekend
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I walked up the ramp and entered the theater I felt like a little girl playing princess making a grand entrance into my castle for the first time....WHOA....this place is soooooo cool! I'm in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. Why? Because it's haunted. OK not really (I think), but it looks like it might be. The exterior architecture screams old world and vintage charm. Its manually updated marquee is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Grand Lake is the remedy for the sterile multi-cineplexes that are proliferating in the Bay Area. Frankly, they scare me. I can only imagine getting lost in one of those things and being stuck...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For actual movie-watching it's 50% great theater, 50% okay theater, but for the total package, as in friendly service, lovely interior, nice treats (free popcorn Monday-Thursday), and a freakin'...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best place to watch a movie in the East Bay. I love the organ music on Friday and Saturday nights. Minus one star 'cause the concession stand doesn't serve better quality drinks and food.
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To borrow some choice phrases from the 1920s- when this theatre had its heyday; "Hot-diggity dog this is a gosh darn swell theatre!" Throw on your Flapper dress or your short trousers, hand crank your...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
caught the latest star trek flick here. an afternoon of pure escapism in the fab grand lake . good customer service, hot fresh popcorn (with real butter) and a large drink.an urban oasis
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to see a movie. It would get five stars but the owner thinks his political opinions and endorsements are so important that he puts all of his ideas (some of which are immature or...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's nice to see this old school theater still hangin' on after all these years.It is a really nostalgic place to see all the latest movies, and is truly an Oakland gem.
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This theater is one of the best places to see a movie, and I'm lucky I can walk to it from my house. The architecture is beautiful, the popcorn is actually fresh, they have cool old movie projection...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
things i love about GLT:- the little political commentaries on the marquee (most recently, it was a brief john yoo bashing)- beautiful and intricate period architecture- multi-tiered seating for the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Horrible Parking, Wonderful Seating, Delicious Popcorn and Snacks! Its so beautiful inside you gotta see at least 5 movies here before you die or leave the Bay Area whichever comes first!
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Note: ONLY CASH!Beautiful interior. Free popcorn with movie on Mondays - Thursdays. Usually very liberal (funny) statements across their lit-up marquee. Reasonable ticket prices though I suggest...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
you know...some people may think that its dated, but i think this theatre has sooo much character. i try to come here as much as possible. i love that there is free parking across the street, that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
two things going for grand lake theatre:1. it's near my apartment (if you haven't noticed, that's pretty high on my priority list these days)2. it's beautiful. as far as movie theaters go, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
man, this place just makes me smile. anytime a new release i wanna see hits the theaters, i ALWAYS check the grand lake. i've been coming here since i was a kid (in the 70's) and i still can't get...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just got back from checking out the Watchmen here and I can't help but love living in this area where I have a theatre like the Grand Lake in walking distance. The architecture, ambiance, the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gotta love the old theaters. Keep 'em in business, go see a movie! The organ on Friday night is a great touch.
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What an awesomely wonderful old (but refurbished) theatre!!!!!!! Oakland has all the old theatres.I swear, though, this theatre has a haunted women's bathroom. Anyone else think so??
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this theater! There is really no reason to see a movie in another city other than Oakland (with both the Grand Lake & the Parkway).
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great place to see a movie. Wurlitzer Organ on Friday night, art deco theatre, what a great place. Highly recommended!!!
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down my most favorite thing about my 'hood. I have no idea why it's taken me so long to review The Grand Lake Theater. This movie theater is out of a different era, complete with a wurlitzer...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Grand Lake Theater finally replaced their carpets! Yahoo! They give you free popcorn during the week and are always friendly! I also appreciate the owners' commitment to making their political...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had my first date here when i was 14! the place has not changed what so ever! I know it has to compete with the larger theaters but i think its doing rather well in the race. it has an old time-y...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well, the election hasn't stopped him. Today the marquee said: "GOOD RIDDANCE TO GEORGE W. BUSH, THE WORST "PRESIDENT" IN U.S. HISTORY. THE WORLD IS BETTER OFF WITHOUT HIM"I don't disagree with that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was so excited to find the marquee in transition last night. It was like figuring out that your parents were actually Santa Claus...except that you were OK with it because you still got presents. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My name is David and I am addicted to movies at the Grand Lake Theater. I've seen at least five movies in this theater since moving to Oakland and I have to say I am quite impressed with the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Character. Nostalgia. Those are just a couple of the words I would use to describe this theater. We don't have too many theaters with those qualities these days; they're all very cookie-cutter and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We love this place!! I love the feel of the velvet curtains and beautifully restored walls, etc.Parking is a tiny issue but when is parking at a theater not an issue?! This is a really great place to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am so glad the Grand Lake is stilla round. It is truly historic and a landmark.
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In Hollywood, you would have to pay ALOT to go to a theater like this. The prices here are average for a great experience. When I went to see the Simpson's movie on the first night, the organ player...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They just don't make them like the Grand Lake Theater anymore. In a world where the formula for historic cinemas is to dissect them like a frog in a high school science class (case in point, the one...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Long before I was proprietor of Farmstead Cheeses and Wines, I was a film publicist. And the guy who gave me my first job representing American Independent and Foreign language film was Allen...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best film viewing in Oakland - complete with Pipe organ- see my review on Castro theatre. Also, best place to read news headlines.
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like to descend the staircase and pretend I am Rose from Titanic. When I am very old and have an infinite bank account, I am going to live in a house with the exact decor of the Grand Lake Theatre.
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
$6.50 matinee tickets and free popcorn! this theater looks amazing on the inside.
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You gotta go see a movie in the main middle theatre room on a Friday/Saturday night when the organ guy plays. Its a great little extra to your movie experience.
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up in this neighborhood-- and in this theater. Yes, it's a bit grubby. Yes, there are political messages on the marquee (hey, if you don't like it--don't give em your business). Yes, the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, this is my favorite movie theatre in the Bay Area... I really don't have another favorite anywhere else, so I guess... HANDS DOWN, GRAND LAKE IS MY FAVORITESTEST MOVIE THEATRE IN THE...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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There an old man playing an organ sometimes in the main theater before the shoes. The owner puts liberal rants up on the billboard outside. The sell Lindt Chocolate at concessions. It's old, a little rough...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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This theater is not as new as the big ones, but it is a national landmark. The prices are a little bit less than other theaters and they always have the best movies as they are released.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hubba hubba of a movie theatre: a sister version of the Castro Theatre in the charming area of Piedmont/Grand Ave. Catch a movie, take pictures on the grand staircase, and walk the town (there's a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why would I see a movie that was playing here anywhere else?The ticket prices are about the same as the other theaters, and in some cases less! The theatre is beautiful. The screen is unveiled behind...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This has to be one of the best movie theaters in the world ( yeah that was a stretch) This place is so beautiful. I feel like I am in a fancy Opera house. The colors are so rich and amazing. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love that they use their marque to mouth off against the bush administration. that rules
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i LOVE THIS PLACE, and old movie houses, though bouught and restored by greedy corprate movie monopoly mongols who are anti-union.Cheap tickets and free pop corn are nice, but its ok
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This time we got to sit in the upstairs theater. I was impressed by how they'd blocked it off - with a curtain separating the balcony from the orchestra of an old theater, creating two theaters. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love old movie houses. This one is no exception. I really like all the individual theaters inside and am especially fond of the smaller theater with the balcony.Plus, cheap tickets and free...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We just recently moved to the bay area and the grand lake is our local theater. We came here for the first time on Friday to see Tropic Thunder (amazing btw). What a fun theater!! We were treated with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this old theater, it's so neat. If you go on a weekday you get free popcorn which is a nice touch. And if you go see a movie on a weekend in the main theater you get to see a guy playing an...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite theater! Free popcorn mondays-thursdays!! Plus I love the organ-playing, is it only on sunday or friday or something? I don;t know. I also love how they put political messages...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
$6.50 for a first run movie matinee? How could I NOT give this place five stars? Plus some days they have free popcorn! (Make sure it's fresh when you get it, though, because they make so much that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This theatre is incredible. Free popcorn during the week? Beautiful, old-school theatre feel? Adorable little man who magically rises from the stage playing an organ?Walking distance from my house? I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, I think I'm in love with this place. I have never been one to go see a movie by myself, but I can totally picture myself doing it here. I love how there is classical music playing before the movie...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I have to say is the Organist that played before the 7:30pm Dark Knight show ROCKS!
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On a recent visit to Oakland, The Grand Lake proved to be just what I needed in my life. It's a big ole restored movie house with a balcony, great sound, and a great vibe. Only weeks before, I'd been...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the few old-timey theatres that works a full schedule and shows modern movies. I wish I could have gone there when it was all one big theatre, but the main auditorium is well-worth going out of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have a soft spot for restored theaters. I love a lot of old/retro things, like snail mail, velcro, atari, polaroids... you get the idea. So naturally I love the Grand Lake Theater, complete with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favourite movie theatre ever. Possibly because I went there as a tiny youth, possibly because they put up hilarious (and, honestly, pretty brave) political messages on their marquee, possibly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can not believe people in good conscience gave the Grand Lake Theater anything less than 5 stars.THEY HAVE A BALCONY!The theater is beautiful, they have FREE popcorn Mon thru Thurs, PLUS, the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's not every day you can go to a theatre and think that Waldorf and Statler will be making snide comments from the balcony. Classic theatre, current movies, decor that is older than my mom. Can't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice theater, beautiful decor. Close to my house. Decent movie selection. But no air conditioning, smells everywhere and incredibly rude staff member at the front. I went in to buy a gift certificate...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Allen Michaan, owner of the Grand Lake (and a handful of other theaters in the bay area) is one of the last actual showmen in the area, someone who believes that a theatre experience should transcend...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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I went to see a movie today at Grand Lake Theatre. I have been in there before, and never had a problem. Only half the theatre is accessible so I always have to call ahead to find out which films are being...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I still get goosebumps and butterflies...The Grand Lake... as in, "We're goin' to the Grand Lake. Wanna go?"That would be the neighbor kids across the street many, ma-a-a--any years ago, daring me to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely my target location for a movie that I know I will be laughing loudly obnoxiously throughout - you just can't feel obnoxious here because there's too much competition. A genuine community...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My sister lives walking distance from this theater. She is a lucky bitch.This place is majestic and old and if you get lucky and sit in the big theater, you get the same treatment that you would in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Free popcorn, amazing theatre. Political messages to stick it to the man? Hell yeah!
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best place to go for a medium sized theater experience. Be careful though. The older movies are put on the side theater which are tiny! you don't want to watch an action film on something that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I brag about this place to practically everyone. It is simply the best. In no order whatsoever, I'll break down why this place is so awesome:1. It has character. It used to be a theater and now it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Free popcorn Mon-Thurs.I will sit through almost anything if there is free popcorn. Go ahead, ask me about "27 Dresses" or "The Golden Compass" or whatever that winy pudgy guy who got dumped movie was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite theater when I was a kid, and it still is. The GLT is the coolest place to spend a few quiet dark hours in the whole city of Oakland.
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If only moviegoing was always like this.... in the big rooms. I saw Harry Potter IV in a small room and it felt stinky and coffinlike. There is no better day than walking across the lake, seeing a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful theater and love the politics of the owner. He donated the space so Barbara Lee could hold a town hall meeting. He also puts really cool messages on the marquee. I wish i wanted to see all...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! Seriously, this is an amazing theatre. Good sound, good size screens and more importantly, it's just a beautifully historic movie theatre. The Music Box Theatre in Chicago has finally been topped...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, I'm thinking the big upstairs theater doesn't have air conditioning. Because I saw Iron Man Saturday night, and it was hot enough to make me take off my hat, roll up my jeans and wish I were alone...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place, and would love it if it were better maintained.IMPEACH THE PRESIDENT! The movies they show are pretty good. .DESTROY THE ELECTRONIC VOTING MACHINES. Love the Wurlitzer. DEMOCRACY...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes I get scared that the things I love are going to die..... ok, that's between me and my therapist, but really. I LOVE the Grand Lake!! Maybe it's a nostalgia thing; silly me, I still think...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Grand Lake Theater was my first historic theater experience, and I am still in love with this beautiful, quality theater. So gorgeous inside. Excellent sound. And they have a Wurlitzer in the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The new Bay Street complex is practically around the corner, with all its fancy stadium seating bells and THX whistles, and yet I will always choose the Grand Lake. Waiting for the movie to start at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i like to come here sometimes to view the films. the cool messages on their marquee reveals to me they are good people.
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know the ONE thing this theatre needs to do? Fire the popcorn distributor and hire a new one. That's it. the theatre is great. The staff is great. The prices are great. The popcorn is CRAP! Now...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why, oh why aren't there more theaters like this? So gorgeous, with the paintings and chandeliers, and the organ music before the flick: unbelievable. It makes for a really great movie experience...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Theater!!! Everyone should support this great old theater. Now if they would just get rid of those political posting where movies should be I would give it 5 Stars.
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a classic style movie theater with sensationalized interior design (the room we sat in was Egyptian themed). The place is kept up pretty well and there is free popcorn on Wednesdays. Matinee...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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This movie theatre has nice chairs and is cheaper than all the new AMCs'. It also comes with free popcorn on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
kudzu.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A 5 Star Ditto!
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
awesome old timey movie theater. i've only been in two of the theaters there - the large one upstairs has stadium seating and one of the smaller ones has upstairs/balcony seating as well. free...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Such a beautiful theater. Everyone should def. support this place and keep it in business! Free Popcorn on Wednesday night!
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was up in the Bay Area last summer and my local friends wanted to go to see a flick. I looked up movie houses and the Grand Lake came up. I live down south and I go out of my way to see a movie at...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a avid supporter of small..beautiful old theaters in the bay area. I was 4 when we went to see Bambi...and others were not far behind....Dumbo, Sleeping Beauty. When we lived in Oaktown we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
minus one star for not serving beer and pizza.because, obviously, you know, that's the standard.but four hearty stars because this really is a wonderful place to see a movie. comfy seats. clean....
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place for it's political messages on their awning. I think they remodeled the seats in the big theater too. I don't think the old guy plays the organ anymore before the shows, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very cool looking theater. It really brings you back into the old days when theaters looked the way they did. The particular theater we watched our movie in was decorated like we were in Ancient...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first time at the Grand Lake Theater was back in college when they showed the re-release of Casablanca. Since then, I have seen countless blockbusters, romantic comedies and sleepy flops at this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a place! Everyone needs to support it!Just having moved to the neighborhood, went to check out a movie on a lazy Monday night... Unfortunately saw "10,000 BC" without knowing anything about it....
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has THE BEST popcorn. SERIOUSLY! I'm not sure what's different about it but for some reason it tastes just right. I can eat a whole bag of it by myself (disgusting.... i know). Also, it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Classic old theater as good as any that have been built.Parking can suck,but after hours,the meter maids tend to disappear.Caution:This is Oakland and people have been recently murdered just down the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I left "Cloverfield" for a quick bathroom break, I caught a couple gettin' it on in the stairwell of the movie theater.Pure CLASS!It's a beautiful old fashioned theater complete with intricate...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love supporting the local theater! I really like their screens 1 & 2 because the are so big and really give you the sense of going to the movies. 3&4 are great as well, nice art deco decor, but sized...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a beautiful grandiose Art Deco theatre near Lake Merritt in Oakland. They show blockbuster movies as well as independent films, the seats are cozy, and the main theatre has a gigantic screen....
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we like this theatre! we've only gone twice, but we'll be backso, what first brought me in, the messages on the marquee!always some subversive type message, like impeach bush and cheney.now, that's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, did I really live in the neighborhood for over a year before 'catching a flick' at the Grand Lake Theater??First, it's a landmark! Everyone knows it! Everyone knows where it is, even if they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For an independent movie house, this place has a huge screen-- at least, for the films I've seen there. I may have been lucky and caught the same (beautiful) theater each time. There is a ton of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Would have been five stars, but do you really need the volume up as high in an almost empty theater on Monday as on the weekend? Maybe you do?As far as historic theaters go, this one is great....
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The theatre is the greatest... but you are supporting local community. Never sold out (which makes me nervous) and can always get a good seat. They let me bring scotch in, which is a huge plus in my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I briefly went to elementary school at Lakeview School, across from this theater. I was participating in the 5th grade spelling bee. Outside the window, the Grand Lake Theatre's marquee made me...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This theater is why I still actually "go" to the movies. The popcorn is fresh, the ambiance inviting, the seats comfy, and best of all, people keeping their mouths shut and their cell phones off...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best movie theater I have ever been to. This is a beautiful theater, a historic building in fact. On Sat night in theater # 1, the "mighty wulitzer" organ rises up and is the opening act! I real...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A friend who had just gotten over a doozy of a cold sat in the main theater while the organ player regaled the audience in song (a Christmas tune that seamlessly gave way to the favorite sing-a-long,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
okay, one more time: there is free popcorn here on weekdays people! this fact combined with the beautiful classic theater decor, openly anti-bush and pro-peace management, and full length twirly...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Free popcorn during the week, reissues of classic movies and an organ player on Friday and Saturday nights, the Grand Lake Theatre is like my ambassador of kwan. The marquee messages get pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This theatre is absolutely beautiful, and conveniently down the street from home. I can appreciate a place like this that has managed to stay open, even with all of the other humongous cinemas that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the theater that I've driven by for years with friends in the car, as I say wishfully, "I've never been there. I want to go someday". Well, last night somebody FINALLY listened to me and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't seen a movie here in years until today, and had forgotten how truly magnificent this theater is. It costs $6.50 for a matinee. I think the regular admission price is $9.50. There was some...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I swung by here for the first time last night to catch Blade Runner: The Final, no..seriously...I'm not kidding, we really are satisfied this time...for realsies, Cut. I was super excited to catch...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've always been to this theaterI love the structure and the owner's witty political outlookthe staff are very niceeeeeeeeeeeefree popcorn mon-thuand the ticket price are very reasonable also!!!!god...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy the fact that I can be in a really big old fashioned theater early in the day with a cup of coffee and a couple hotdogs watching a great movie like "Bladerunner- the Director's final-final...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the only two theaters i will set foot in are the parkway speakeasy or the grand lake. if its not playing at either of these places, i'll wait until it comes out on netflix.reason numero uno: they are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Caught a stunning and rare showing of the director's cut of Blade Runner at this beautiful theater this weekend. Before the movie started, the owner (?) came out to tell the audience how the print...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am so lucky to live within walking distance of an old school, real deal theater like Grand Lake. The theater was built in 1926(!) as a silent theater and vaudeville house. They have ancient squeaky...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is the best movie theater in the world. if you disagree then you are wrong.
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The space is beautiful.I watched Harry Potter in the Egyptian room, which was FUN!I'm into beautiful, funky old buildings.My impression was that it was reasonably clean, the bathrooms weren't a mile a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing!Beautiful theater, lots of leg room and FREE popcorn!
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I have just been blessed with a great move to Oakland and I was dying to check out an awesome flick. So my boyfriend took me to the Grand Lake Theatres. It was awesome! I am some what biased...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The most beautiful movie theater I've ever been to. Apparently it used to be an opera house or theatre which would make sense since the architecture really add to the ambience. Think of the Grand Lake...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful, classic theater that are far and few remaining. Organ music on weekends gives it that nostalgic feeling. This place is so special. Street parking can be tough at times, but free under the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really do like going to this theatre. I saw Fahrenheit 9/11 with a GF on 4th of July. Classic.The inside of the theatre is classic movie theatre, and on a hot summer night, this place is great to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty theater but Oakland mamas listen up! The 9 p.m. showing of "American Gangster" is not for babies.
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best movie theater I've ever patronized. Besides being a beautiful old movie palace, there's free popcorn during the week! I wish I were there now...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I drive, walk, run or ride past this grand old dame every day. But I've never been... until today, that is. (Perhaps this is me idealizing and America I never experienced, since I am not from here,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stop the mega movie plexes and keep movie theaters like the Grand Lake alive!! Can you just picture me with my picket sign?I've been to the Grand Lake twice now and each time I go, I find something...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ive been coming to this theatre for about 20 years, I love it! The architecture and decor are fabulous! They have an organ player on weekend nights which makes it feel like more than just a movie....
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love the Grand Lake Theater. I really love FREE POPCORN Mondays through Thursdays - even when the 4th of July fell on a Wednesday they honored this tradition. I was shocked. That's a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to go watch movies. The theater is nicely decorated from the inside and it does not feel like your average generic mall multiplex cinema. Bonus points for the marquees the owners put up...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Going to the movies has lately become a stressful experience with noisy crowds and inconvenient parking-but going to the Grand Lake is always a pleasant experience for me. For some reason-people seem...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally, I actually enjoy movies in a theatre again. Wow, a real theatre, haven't seen one of these since the Crest in Sacramento (Awesome place by the way, but don't know if the managed to stick...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
gorgeous theatre rooms.magnificent sound systems, even in the smaller theatres.comfy seats.WHOOOO!!!! go mighty wurlitzer!!!! YEAH!!!!!and... shh..free popcorn with admission Mon-Thurs!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love it! The people at the snack counter could really teach the world a lesson on how to butter popcorn....insert half of the popcorn, add butter, shake, add more popcorn, and re-butter. That's how...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gorgeous restored theater. I adore the art deco restored fixtures, spacious high ceilings, frescoes, chandelier, large gilded framed mirrors; grand staircase; curtained side balconies. And even the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was my very first time coming here... we sat in the Egyptian Room on the balcony. The egyptian theme was really cool and so was sitting on the balcony... but it was so dirty. I'm all for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My cherry-pop with the Grand Lake Theater came in 1999. I was apartment hunting and the directions I followed to my digs-to-be mentioned the Grand Lake as an icon on my route.Icon is an...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is a beautiful space in which to see a movie! they just put in fancy new seats, so my fat ass was just as comfortable as at a multiplex; and without the soul-blackening corporate evil. little...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Grand Lake Theatre, how I love thee! From your political diatribes to your free popcorn when I saw the Simpson's movie last week.I only have one good celebrity sighting and it happened here so I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this theater is a treasure. wacky staff.the might wurlizer organ. free popcorn on some nights.this is how movies should be seen!thank you, Grand Lake Theater!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is such a classic venue, its definately a great place to see a show. They do live performances to newer and classic movies.. this place is definately a time warp worth checking out....
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nice to know they are still open. For awhile there was talk of this location closing down.I have been there many times during my life and it is always a nice experience. A goo place to take kids....
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really a 4 1/2, but this place has so much charm, from the ornate details inside and out, reasonable prices, giant main theaters, the mighty Wurlitzer, and the staff members who do friendly things...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love love love the grand lake theater. on facebook? be a fan!http://www.facebook.com/friends/#/pages/Oakland-CA/Grand-Lake-Theater/26157728146?ref=nfeven if I end up going to see a bad movie, seeing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It could use a little fixing up, but it's still a local classic. I've been seeing movies there my whole life. Nothing beats the matinee or an opening night with the Mighty Wulitzer playing the organ....
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like seeing the blockbusters here. The prices are pretty good. The popcorn's delicious. Seats are comfy and the sound is quite reasonable.I'm so into supporting The Independent, man. My hippie love...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place!Recalls a bygone era of opulence and luxury that has all but vanished. Even from the outside of the theater, you know you're in for something rare and wonderful when you see the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go. Just Go. Go on a Friday or Saturday night when the organ is playing in the main auditorium. That alone is worth your admission. Some good Thai and Vietnamese restaurants near by. Parking is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I saw Transformers and it was a excellent atomosphere...very very large theater, almost awkwardly so. Very young crowd, but respectful and fun. Everyone was having a good time. Stadium seating,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love the personal messages and it's not a mega conglomerate. Always willing to spend my money here.
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Historic Preservation is a difficult vocation, because it's not widely understood, mildly socialist, and has fairly subjective standards. Luckily I, also, am widely misunderstood, mildly socialist,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great theater. My favorite. But I'm only talking about Theater #1 and the general ambiance. The upstairs theater and the two little side theaters are okay, but not nearly as grand and glorious.If...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this theater. It is a piece of history in Oakland. I grew up in Oakland and remember going there as a kid. It's not a high-tech theater, no snow cones and twirly seats, but again, its...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A beacon in neon shining over a neighborhood, sharing messages of disdain about the "worst administration ever!" with a sense of humor. When I was looking for a change from SF I drove around the East...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love love love the Grand Lake. They have art deco water fountains for christs sake! It is so beautiful inside, and I love the marquee always with something fabulous Oakland to say.Bless the noisy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yeah... this place is pretty sweet.While not necessarily stock full of all the amenities of current multi-plex movie houses.... that what this is ... a movie house.Ok.. so it doesn't have all the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best theater EVER. How can you not like (and want to support) the political balls of the owner posting his awesome critiques of Bush on the marquee? (And he's not just negative -- he also gives...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing decor, the popcorn doesn't have real butter though, but they make up for it by offering Lindt chocolate. So much more satisfying than the multiplex experience. Also I like to support this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Grand Lake is simply magnificent. Sitting in those beautiful theaters is like a breath of fresh air for any jaded movie-goer. There's almost as much to see on the walls and ceilings as there is to see...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great theater. Historic charm. First time I went there I felt underdressed because of the grand staircase, chandelier, etc. But not really. I've yet to catch the organist, but I like the brand new...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the few theatres left of it's kind!!!! A truly electrifying movie going experience.The interiors feature that irresistable theatre old school charm. Friday night featured an organist...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the mighty Wurlitzer, the weekend matinees until 6pm, the tubs of popcorn that come in actual tubs. The fact that it only takes me 7 minutes to walk here from my apartment, the amazing main theater...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The theatre is old, but beautiful. I would so much rather see a movie in a place like this with art deco gold decorations everywhere and velvet curtains then in a new state of the art theatre. Plus if...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is a beautiful theatre and on the weekends they play the mighty wurlitzer which is always a favorite of mine. i love that they have the balls to put up some of the left leaning political sayings...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a wonderful movie experience. You walk into the grand entry space to buy your ticket, and from there hope that your movie is in the main theater. It is an absolutely beautiful theater inside,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go On Friday or Saturday night in theatre 1 and you can see the fancy pipe organ player. This place is just so beautiful and the screen is huge.
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous theater. Has all of the qualities of a true old beauty and glows of a time when going out to the movies was a big, romantic night out. This theater is an ode to the passion that is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good to see the Grand Lake geting so much deserved love! This truly is an Oakland institution...Skip Emeryville and see your movie here (or the parkway)
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Even though I haven't been here in a while, I love going past it to read the new message on the marquee. In addition to the regular movies, they also do some private events here. It's a Bay Area...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great old-style (non-megachain) theater with a beautiful lit sign and marquee. I like supporting this neighborhood gem.
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the grand lake. They show good films, don't *completely* gouge you on the treats and they have someone playing piano before the main show starts. I love seeing a big deal kinda movie here...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Political, modern, and traditional at the same time. Friday nights in the main theatre you will find a wonderful surprise... a man in a tuxedo playing the piano for you until the lights drop for movie...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Grand Lake has been my favourite theatre since I was a kid, growing up in the east bay. It has such an authentic, classic feel, and has a progressive, independant spin on what movies it play and what...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm glad places like this still exist. It makes me believe in preserving all that is GOOD.
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
JUST BECAUSE BUSH AND CHENEY STOLE BOTH ELECTIONS DOESN'T MEAN THEY CAN'T BE IMPEACHED. FIRE THE LIARS!...that would be the current marquee message for Oakland's Grand Lake Theatre. If ever you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: 1. oldey timey look and feel not spoiled by corporate meddling2. organ playing guy in main theater is excellent. will we some day not have people who learn this skill?3. close to home4. nice...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A lovely place to see a movie. Great blend of old world charm and newer innovations. A little smelly, but that's okay. This place really fits the bill for my husband and I, as I love older theatres...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to see Dreamgirls here tonight and I'm so excited. I'm so happy that I live so so close to this theater, because it's just such a cool Oakland neighborhood landmark. Awesome awesome...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything about it.....the marquee, the interior design, the (by Bay standards) affordable ticket prices, the fact it's two blocks from my apartment.My only gripe, is many times they run those...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place to catch a movie. Try to see the newest film in the main theater. Friday and Saturday night showings are introduced by the awesome organ player. Even if the movie lacks, the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Grand Lake Theatre. Love the real butter on the popcorn. They split up this old movie house into several theatres, but I think the upstairs one suffers because of this: it's warmer (heat...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love old movie theatres and Grand Lake is up there with the Castro as one of my all time faves. The downstairs theatre is so huge and majestic. I love all the architectural details. On weekend...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Love Love Love going to this theater. It has so much to look at and I like the messages on the marquee. The 2 larger theaters are huge!. They used to have a guy play the organ but I think...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of Oakland's original Art Deco theaters (along with the Fox and the Paramount), the Grand Lake is THE place to see a big "event" movie on the big screen. The Grand Lake was only a few blocks from...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The place looks a lot cooler on the outside.It feels a little gaudy. It seems like it is a poor imitation of a classic theatre.I guess its cool in a kitch way. My seat went so far back i felt like i...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I plan on taking a friend to the movies, and I know they have never been to the Grand Lake, I take them there. This place is beautiful.
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes it's old. But it's beautiful. I'll cry if it ever closes. I want the curtains for my own home, but they may somewhat dwarf my 10sq ft apartment. There's an organist! And am I confusing this...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! The old charm of this theater is really a refreshing way to enjoy a movie. They don't have all the hottest movies, but they get enough of the good stuff, and they also offer...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Smells good. It smelled like a Thanksgiving dinner the last time I was there, upstairs. I'm not kidding. I love it here. Not just the smell. I love that no one's fucked w/ it much, that they've...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
New to the neighborhood, the bright lights of the great vintage sign that have been beaconing me finally drew me in. I went last night fo the first time and loved the theater. The movie left...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am so lucky to have this gem of a theater right down the block from me.When you descend the grand staircase after taking a whiz, you feel like a princess.
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I completely agree with Ryan's review. I had heard so much great stuff about the theater and finally went to see a movie there this weekend, in spite of my feelings about the messages on the marquee....
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing. Forget the sterile, teenager-infested multiplex. This is old school in every good way. The theater is an architectural wonder. If you are anything like me and are fascinated...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I read through all of reviews and this theater sounds great. However, even though I live two blocks away and often see movies elsewhere, I absolutely refuse to step foot in this place. I talk my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this theater not only because it is a quick walk from where I live in the neighborhood, but also because it is an old theater that is art deco beautiful enough for you to walk around and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I remember being told while waiting in line for Star Wars Episode 1 that the main auditorium here still boasts the largest movie projection screen in all the East Bay. I think only the Castro theater...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Woohoo! they rock! other than parking being not so fun, I love this place :)
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Grand Lake theater because it has this great ambiance to it--an old lived in feeling like it's been there forever. The staff are always great and you feel comfortable being there--it's like...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A magical place for me since I was a kid. Staring at the 'firework show' on the roof, counting the lightbulbs under the marquee, climbing the grand staircase. She has certainly faded over the years...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is such a beautiful theater inside! I wish there were more of these around. Kind of makes you feel like dressing up just to go to the movies! The matinee prices are the best deal, but the food...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Grand Lake. It is a beautiful old style theater with an organ and everything. Instead of watching ads before a movie starts, they actually have an organ the raises up and an organist that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sure it's an old-style grand theater, but it's still a multi-plex. The little screening rooms are pathetic. The main theater is decent, but it can't compare to real grand theaters in Westwood like the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Grand Lake Theatre --- a movie theatre by which all other movie theatres are judged. What a beautiful old timey movie theatre. I just love this place and the matinees are only 6 bucks you can't beat...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Egyptian room is the best! I like to sit in the balcony and get stoned and watch movies. Of course everyone likes the organ in the big room but the Egyptian room just works. They would get a 5...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Places like the Grand Lake remind me that watching movies is a human experience, and doesn't have to be about 16 screens, $10 tickets, no-matinee-havin' corporate monoliths.
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy this space quite a bit, but I tend to roll my eyes at the political messages on the marquee. I'm of the liberal faction that believes that conspiracy theories are a waste of progressive...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2006
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If you're a political lefty, it's been difficult these last few years. One place you can be sure your outrage is given public voice is on the marquee of the Grand Lake Theater. The messages started af...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/11/2006
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If you're a political lefty, it's been difficult these last few years. One place you can be sure you...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like many reviewers before, I agree that the architecture and design in this place is beautiful. But what you really got to love is that fact that they hate Bush(not the band or the girl part) and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A beautiful, historic theater with guts (read the theater's billboards and you'll know what I mean). Saturday nights, the organ is played pre-show and the theater's art deco designs inside (the first...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a beautiful old theatre... It looks like it's right out of the 1940's.
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Parkway and the Grand Lake are the two best places to check out a movie. The Grand Lake for the new movies you have to see first and the Parkway just to check out pretty much anything older than...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
go on a friday or saturday night, and they have a huge pipe organ that they play prior to the movie.The seat cushions are older, but its a nice experience
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't say enough good stuff about this place. Sure it's old but that's what makes it so beautiful. Every time I go I am so mesmerized by the huge ornate theatre curtain and paintings on the ceiling....
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Saw my first movie here as a preschooler - Star Wars. I fell asleep through most of it, but what an experience. As fate would have it, I had an ad agency job up the street from it and would catch my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Possibly the best classic huge single-screen first-run theatre left in the Bay Area. The Castro is nicer, but they don't play first-run films. Sure, the neighborhood is crap, but the screen's huge,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this majestic old theater!! These magnificently ornate old movie houses - with their mighty wurlitzer organs - are an increasingly endangered species, especially ones with gigantic,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2005
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the grand lake theater has to be the most gorgeous movie theater, i'd ever seen. first, it's like an old world theater, with old wolrd style. this price of admission is no cheaper than any other movie theater,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a very close second to the parkway...a very fun theater to watch explore and watch movies in!they also host the oakland film festival here, which is a very cool series of events.(and make sure to read...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why do I love the Grand Lake?1. It's my "neighborhood move theater". How cool is that!2. The organ guy who plays before Friday night shows. I swear it's the last place in the world you'll see 16...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2005
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One of the last privately owned movie theatres around, the Grand Lake theatre combines the new with the old. They show new and current movies with an old time movie feel. In the beautifully decorated lobby,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Built in 1926, the Grand Lake was one of three movie palaces, along with the Fox and the Paramount, that locals visited to escape their woes during the Depression. In addition to films, the theater...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The theatre is gorgeous, full of guilded art deco touches in every corner. Lavish red curtains descend from gold sconces in the ceiling, chandeliers light the lobby. The seats are nice and spacious...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a kid I would watch the 'fireworks' (the neon sign) above the Grand Lake forever, or at least as long as it took to fly by on the 580. One time my old man even stop (which was a rare occasion) to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely one of the best theaters in the Bay. The beautiful art deco details provide enough eye candy that you may even forget about your Sour Patch Kids until the movie begins. Also love that they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The main theatre is great - organ player on some saturday evening shows prior, just like the castro. the smaller side theatres on the bottom level would really only get 3 stars but i love the way they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2005
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You can see it coming from miles away--the beautifully maintained sign that announces the Grand Lake. It's a beautiful theatre, and you even get the full Wurlizter experience on selected weekend shows. Only...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A staple of Oakland since the beginning (that was about to be shut down some years ago because of the multiplex chain at Jack London) and it is still a strong crowdpleaser. And you can't help but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, it's neither quite as full-on majestic nor in quite as pristine condition as the Paramount, but for a regular working theater it's pretty damn classy. Be sure, if you stop in, to check out...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2005
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I love this theatre especially when going to viewing movies on opening night. Folks forget about this place and go to the bigger, newer places and have to wait in line. Not at the Grandlake theatre, no lines...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2003
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Beautiful old fashion theatre that runs current movies. You can always get a seat, people are very nice and I love the neighborhood atmosphere.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/25/2002
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