Gateway Film Center

Gateway is an amazing nonprofit theater where popular new releases, decades old throwbacks, and niche international films are played, all with the same respect and attention. Although they are partnered with OSU to host some events and provide "d-tix" for discounted tickets, Gateway is dignified and has just as many if not more non-student patrons.

Gateway is a gem of Columbus and the OSU area. Although I've enjoyed big student events such as a free showing of Spiderman: No Way Home, I've more so enjoyed watching less popular films, which are often hosted in much a much smaller theater with plush, reclining chairs. All of the seating is comfortable, but these smaller theaters are amazing.

I've only had positive experiences with staff here. They are always well-organized and knowledgeable.

My only complaints are that the escalators are often down, and several sinks in the women's restroom are consistently not working.

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Gateway is a very cool movie experience. The staff seems genuinely glad to be there and the variety of films they show is unlike any other movie theatre in Columbus.

I was surprised by how busy the theatre was on a weekday night. They have both a bar and a lounge/cafe, but only the bar was open during our visit. The seats are not the newer reclining kind, but the audio quality in the theatre was really good.

Parking is available in the south campus gateway garage and the theatre validates for $2 parking.

Stopped in here to see a movie with my high school teacher to catch up. It was a first for him since COVID. This theater is has that raw feeling with a little class to it. The staff were fabulous and the foyer to the cocktail area to the actual seating were clean.
Patrons were polite and easy to get along with too. There is a parking garage but I generally walk since I'm in the area.

I loved the relaxed environment. The people were friendly and the movie quality was A+ for sure. Took my lady there to see Strays... we absolutely loved it and the cost was fair. Snacks were ok, but overall, we really enjoyed it.

While the movie biz focuses on fine tuning their revenue-driving algorithms and boosting CPU speeds, it is reassuring to know the spirit of diverse engaging cinema lives on at places like the Gateway Film Center.

As a theater fan, I absolutely love Gateway! Located eight between the university and the Short North, it's a cozy, clean location with decent concessions and a bar.

I highly recommend catching their Tuesday $5 special with free popcorn! Parking in the lot next door can be validated inside.

What a cozy theater. This was my first time being here and I loved it. I love the fact that they have classic films that play here. If you ever go to see a movie, bring your ticket from the garage because they validate it. I will for sure be back to see many more movies. The sound was decent and the chairs were older, but still cozy.

$5 Super Tuesday with a free small popcorn? Sign me up! In my 4 years of living here, Gateway film Center has never cease to fail me. This theater shows oldies, new movies and some you would never see anywhere else in this region of Ohio.

You're not looking at five star seats but it's good enough to keep your eyes peeled to the film which is the reason you came anyway. This theater serves food, drink, and different goodies for your viewing experience.

I found a lot of titles I wouldn't find anywhere else unless I went to a Cannes Film Festival or something. So living in Columbus we should consider ourselves very lucky to be able to enjoy this place and the surrounding area with it.

The theaters are clean, the remember this is where a lot of college kids come and see their films so don't expect a 5 star theatres situation. You are here to see the movies! Thanks Gateway 5 stars!

Definitely a nice place to go out for a date, has good prices for food and drinks. The service was amazing, the workers were very polite. The lobby area and theaters were clean, the seats are spacious enough for a bigger person.

Very affordable prices compared to other theaters. Screens are not very large, that is the only negative. I