Spectrum 8 Theatres

The Spectrum 8 Theatres is a locally owned, independent movie theater that has been in operation since 1983. We are committed to showing films that are provocative, entertaining and thought-provoking -- showcasing the best first-run independent, foreign and Hollywood films.

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108
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  • Phone

    (518) 449-8995

  • Website

    spectrum8.com

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  • Type

    Movie Theater

Address

290 Delaware Ave Albany , NY 12209 United States

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Comments / 28


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popcorn concessions carrot cake brownies hot chocolate films tea movies cozy homemade food baked goods snacks honey town
Jennifer Hayes-Vucetic

#NOWTHEMOVIE I can't imagine how many hours of video they had from on their 198 date tour-but they managed to condense it into 90 minutes of pure joy and entertainment! Xo #kevinspacey & #sammendes

Ken Juras

Get the popcorn with real butter or one of the homemade brownies . This place is so much better than the corporate chains and better yet costs less than the corporate theaters

April Burke

The popcorn with real butter is awesome. And I can bring in my iced tea from next door. I love this place! Great movie selection too.

Bekah Diehl

The only theatre in the area to show National Theatre Live performances . Great snacks , cozy theatre. Fabulous local business.

Kayla Furnia

Awesome little theater. They don't have many movies playing at once, but I try to stick to spectrum when I go to see anything.

Bart Goldstein

HANDS DOWN.........THE BEST PLACE to see MOVIES!!!

Kayla Furnia

The popcorn is AMAZING! Make sure to leave a tip for the friendly concession workers.

Meghan McGee

Vintage movie theatre with current selections

Michalina Scorzelli

Best Popcorn ! Best concession ! Home made baked goods , teas , honey and THE BEST FILMS!!!!!!!!

Bart Goldstein

AWESOME Theatre to see off market films !

Bart Goldstein

Decent price for amazing films !!!

Robin Scharf

The feeling, the choice of movies , the history!

Bart Goldstein

Great Films , Cheaper then Regal.......unique film selections!

Brian Montague

Where else can you get a fresh baked brownie to snack on during a movie ?

Bart Goldstein

GREAT Theater!!!!

Shane Burke

If you like banana bread this is a great place to get a slice.

Jeff

The film selection is great but the popcorn is even better.

K. A. Laity

Go here to see National Theatre broadcast live! A little bit of London that I can't live without.

Anton Beza

One of my favorite places on Earth

John Purcell

Try the banana bread . I get it every time.

M K

Great local theatre showing the best movies in town .

Ana Carolina Hughes

Delicious hot chocolate and carrot cake !

CBS 6 Albany

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Nicholas Scirico

Popcorn is the effin best!

Nicole Craig

The popcorn is bangin

Ellie Cohen

Carrot cake at the movies :)

Scott Garrison

Real butter on the popcorn !

Rick Plue

Try the brownies .

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