![]() Do to the non-dynamic content of the movie I was watching, it is not easy to assess video and audio quality. Theater chairs are of an older style and somewhat comfortable. Once all drinks and popcorn or served, that individual then runs upstairs to start the movie. The concessions area is small and seems to be run by one person. I went here to watch Elf with my family for a company family movie day during the Christmas season. It looks like a church from the exterior, but the interior has been converted into a concessions area and a single movie theater. Ill go when I can and Ill go because theres no better alternative. All in all, I will continue to attend Bijou, but not as often as Id like as the scheduling is too hard to work around. Other factors: pricing is standard, staff are friendly, premises are clean, and the theater is conveniently located, at least for those in the downtown area. Since they dont, their showing of more films actually makes for an even bigger inconvenience - if you know something you want to see is showing, you should drop what youre doing and see it immediately, not matter the inconvenience, or it will be gone before youve had the chance. Both of these factors would be huge pluses if they could just maintain coherent scheduling. They also switch the films up frequently. What next? The diversity of film selection? Having only 2 theaters, I cant say if selection could be a strong point, but they do at least attempt to make up for a dearth of theaters by trying to pack as many films in as possible. This makes it difficult for anyone with a busy schedule to plan ahead for films at Bijou. Its erratic, inconsistent, and only available at the barely navigable website. What does, then? The scheduling? Absolutely not, the scheduling is the worst aspect of Bijou. ![]() Ive lived in many towns, large and small before settling in Eugene, and I can say that almost all Independent theaters have novel buildings, so again, yes, the appropriated church is great, but it doesnt make Bijou a better cinema. I will instead judge them relative to other independent theaters. Of course they show movies you wont find showing in the larger corporate cinemas, but this is the case of most independent cinemas, so it is unfair to judge them on that basis alone. ![]() Kudos to the Bijou for supporting Community Arts from others! We surely look forward to other first-run foreign & independent films, + classic cinema.As Eugenes only independent cinema, Bijou Art Cinemas is a disappointment. The young staff are remarkable – warmly welcoming you, & sincerely wanting you to enjoy the show! When we were there, children’s artwork decorated the lobby walls. Free parking is in an adjacent lot, & just a short walk to the side entrance to the theater. ![]() Restrooms are accessed through an outside courtyard, and then down a narrow hallway to interior rooms. The movie prices are very reasonable, & just $7 for students, and $6 for seniors. We were there to see the premier showing of the Eagle Huntress – filmed in Mongolia – an awesome documentary & heartfelt story – beautifully filmed, and a MUST see! In fact, it was so popular, it was held over. Special cup holders by cushioned chairs, make it extra comfortable. Sound is good, and it all feels very special! Just outside the movie room is the snack area – including sale of delicious fresh popcorn with assorted toppings, plus local beers & ciders, and wine by the glass – all which you can take into the theater. Very enchanting atmosphere! Although seating is not tiered, the seats are staggered, allowing good viewing of the 30-foot-screen. Willcox’s students helped design other features – including the showy copper lamps that still hang from the Italian Gothic beams of the vaulted wood ceiling in the former chapel area which is now the main movie theater with 104 seats. Willcox (a professor/& Dean of Architecture at the University of Oregon). We were thrilled with the cozy atmosphere of this charming downtown movie venue! It felt very homey inside and the outside was noteworthy – a historic church with tall cathedral glass windows, and notably designed in 1925 by W.R.B.
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