Emagine Palladium

Emagine Palladium in Birmingham is a longtime fixture -- one reviewer says they've been coming for over 25 years -- known for halal hot dogs delivered to your seat and a lineup of smaller, more intimate screening rooms alongside standard auditoriums. Recent reviews describe a rockier stretch than the theater's reputation suggests: damaged, torn seats in one of the smaller rooms, a movie that started late because staff apparently lost track of the schedule, and a restroom one reviewer called unacceptable for a premium theater. A newer policy requires a full trip back through the line for popcorn refills. On the positive side, staff are repeatedly described as kind and the food, when it works, is well-liked. Expect premium chain pricing.