The Pix Theatre can be considered a local landmark in Downtown Albany with its long history and vintage look. The building stands on Second Street with its recognizable sign proclaiming it as The Pix jutting out of the building. Past this classic exterior though is a great and welcoming atmosphere.
The lobby is decorated with movie memorabilia that makes it feel homey and welcoming with a mix of natural light from the large front windows and some nice yellowish overhead light adding to the ambiance. The staff are all incredibly nice and the owners are at the front counter helping and smiling at customers along with the employees. The employees help foster the inviting environment that was already there and elevate it higher.
The tickets are exponentially more affordable than other theaters in the area. The first daily matinee is $7.50 and the second matinee and evening shows a $9 per ticket. It is a single theater so they can only show one movie at a time, but they regularly switch movies and if anything there only being one theater room adds to the quality of the establishment.
The concessions are also incredibly well priced being much cheaper than the chain theaters in the area and there is much more variety in what you can get. You can get the basics like popcorn and candy, but also larger items like hot dogs, cheeseburgers, quesadillas, soft pretzels, and more all at very affordable prices. All of the concessions are better quality than the chain theaters. If you do order a hot item the employees will bring it to your seat in the theater so that you don’t have to wait in the lobby or miss parts of the movie while your food is being prepared, which is a very nice perk to have at a theater. The drink selection is also large and pretty varied, they have the classics like soda and icees, but also offer a pretty wide variety of coffees and beers.
The theater itself creates a great viewing experience. The chairs are super easy to relax and get comfortable in. There is also a pull out tray on each seat that allows you to comfortably eat any larger food items you buy. The theater is formed in somewhat of a U shape which helps vary the heights of the seat and for the most part eliminate the problem of people’s heads blocking the screen. The audio in the theater is also great and is always very clear and crisp.
With great staff, great prices, and great ambiance this is a definitive way to view a movie in the Albany area and definitely worth your time.
