The AMC River Park Square 20 is in downtown Spokane, about a mile from Gonzaga University. It has one IMAX screen with a seating capacity of 315 and showcases the "AMC Independent" series. Every week several screens show independent films, or movies that don't fit the typical Hollywood commercial profile. The theater also has screens with RealD 3-D capability, and it participates in AMC's A.M. Cinema promotion. The least expensive tickets all day are for films that start before noon.
A small theater with three screens, the Garland's interior design and decoration is a throwback to the 1940s, the year the theater opened. The theater's opening night in 1945 was met with congratulatory telegrams from yesteryear's biggest stars like Bing Crosby and Cary Grant. It is now an "encore" theater that shows films that opened weeks earlier in multiplexes like the River Park Square. As of 2011, all tickets cost $3.50 and an unlimited amount of popcorn was available for $4.75.
The IMAX theater is one of the main attractions of the entertainment district in Spokane's downtown Riverfront Park. The IMAX screen is five stories tall and shows films shot with a negative 10 times the size of traditional 35mm film. The theater holds 342 people. After the movie, visitors to Riverfront Park can skate at the Ice Palace, play a game of mini-golf, grab a bite to eat or take a lazy train ride.
The Magic Lantern is a small and quaint theater on Main street near Gonzaga. It has two auditoriums with seating for 35 and 108 respectively. The Magic Lantern features independent films. You're more likely to find a documentary here than an action flick or romantic comedy. The theater has even been host of benefits for local businesses and charities. Its concessions menu includes coffee, espresso, sparkling water, and desserts. As of 2011, all tickets cost $7 regardless of the day or time.