807 V Street, NW

Will writes:

“I had some unexpected charges from Atlantic Plumbing on my credit card and they told me “there was an issue that delayed the credit card settlement” and so purchases from August and October 2022 are showing up as current transactions now. Crazy!” Read More

photo by Ted Eytan

Thanks to C. for sharing her great spreadsheet of where to catch all the outdoor movie action this year.

“The 2023 version, with 47 movies in DC proper so far. (will update it as additional organizations announce their programming)”

227 Harry Thomas Way, NE courtesy NoMa BID

From a press release:

“CiNoMatic, NoMa’s free outdoor movie series at Alethia Tanner Park, is returning for its fourth season this spring. Every Wednesday night from May 3 through May 31, the NoMa Business Improvement District (BID) will show free movies under the stars.

The theme for the spring 2023 season is “Villains We Love.” The scheduled movie series features a diverse lineup of thrillers with scene-stealing, love-to-hate ‘em, bad guys: Read More

“Dear PoPville,

Was wondering if you know anything about the Chinatown Regal movie theater closing or not… Regal announced in January that they were closing a handful of theaters across the country, including that one … but best I can tell it hasn’t closed? Read More

photo by CTB in DC

Yesterday’s big Uptown Theatre update leads us to today’s question about movies of course. What was your favorite/last you saw at the Uptown? What’s your favorite that you’ve seen in a theater, recently? Favorite you’ve seen streaming?

3426 Connecticut Ave, NW

Thanks to a reader for passing on this intriguing update from the organizer of a proposal to revive the Uptown:

“Dear Neighbors, Friends and Supporters of the Uptown:

Thank you again for all your support and enthusiasm for our idea to revive the Uptown as a center for arts, film and education.

As you know, last week we submitted our proposal and letter of intent to lease the property. The owners got back to us this week to say that while they are impressed with our efforts and appreciate our vision, they have entered into a letter of intent with an “arts/theater group” that they believe “will change the course of the Uptown and the neighborhood.” Read More

701 7th Street, NW

Thanks to Eric and Alex for passing on the report that the movie theater Regal Gallery Place is closing.

Business Insider reported “39 more Regal theaters are closing in the US amid bankruptcy.”

Included on the list is Gallery Place Stadium 14 (Washington, DC) Read More

11th and E Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

As a huge fan of E Street Cinema, I was so happy that they made it through Covid. I am now THRILLED that their online booking system supports seat reservations. Choose your seat and have no fear getting to the theater right at the last minute! Sit exactly where you want to sit! It’s wonderful stuff. Support this DC gem.”

“Dear PoPville,

Lots of commotion and film crews at Freedom Plaza this morning. Any idea what’s going on?”

Update: One reader says it’s Amazon’s Alex Cross Series.

Photo by Miki Jourdan

“Dear PoPville,

What are your favorite DC scenes from popular movies? Here are some of those that immediately come to mind: Read More