Do you want to see a movie in B'more?

Even though we live in a city, it’s not always easy to get to a movie theater.

Sure, most college students just watch movies on their computers, but there’s nothing quite like seeing something on the big screen.

You know, when the room is dark, the popcorn is  warm and the explosions boom from every corner. That’s why you go to the theater.

Of course JHU has a lot of film events with large screens and both classic and  current movies, but sometimes you’re in the mood to experience something that just arrived in theaters.

So then where can you go?

There’s of course the Rotunda, which is within walking distance from campus. It’s a pretty far walk though, for those of us who don’t like to spend twenty minutes strolling through the cold.

Although the Rotunda is convenient, it only plays about four films at once. That means they probably have only the biggest movies, which might not be what you’re looking for.

Also nearby JHU is the Charles Theatre. This one is good for classic and indie films, but they don’t usually have the big Blockbusters. So the Charles is definitely limited as well.

The Landmark Theatre is my personal favorite. This is a lovely old theater in Harbor East. Impressive both inside and out, this place has a snazzy bar along with an elaborate concession stand. The Landmark has a pretty good mix of films too: documentaries and indie flicks are thrown in with more popular movies.

Harbor East is also a nice place to hang around before or after a movie. So if I have a choice, I’m probably going to head to the Landmark Theater.

But even they don’t have everything.

Maybe the best place to see a movie is at that very large Loews in White Marsh. This one is a bit further away, so you’ll need a car to get there.

But they have so many movie choices that it’s definitely worth it. Especially if there’s something you’re dying to see. (And you don’t want to stream it in low-quality on your laptop.)

White Marsh is one of the only places close by where you can  see the popular new zombie love story, “Warm Bodies.” As I insist on seeing this film, I will likely be heading to White Marsh this weekend.

But if standard AMC buildings and Blockbusters aren’t your thing, you should take a look at the Art Deco style Senator Theatre. Unfortunately, it is currently undergoing renovations, but hopefully it will be open for business soon. This theatre dates all the way back to 1939. Although it has fallen on some difficult times lately, the Senator was known to play both classic and current films. It has also welcomed Baltimore-based premieres and was often visited by celebrities.

So why not take advantage of Baltimore cinema and take in a movie this weekend?