Movie Talk

By DeCori

July 1, 2008 8:43 AM | Link to this

I like anywhere I can get dinner and movie. The hard part is finding a woman I’d like to take…LoL

By I hate your kids

July 1, 2008 8:50 AM | Link to this

I like any movie theater where I don’t have to deal with annoying teenagers.

By BSandwich

July 1, 2008 8:50 AM | Link to this

The dinner-and-a movie concept has long been a favorite of mine. While it may be pricey for date spot, at least you can have your cake and eat it too, all in the comfort of one location. I absolutely adored Buckhead Backlot, when I used to frequent. Glad to see it’s back with a little more flare.

By M

July 1, 2008 8:52 AM | Link to this

I love dinner and a movie. You can take me DeCori!

By Fan

July 1, 2008 8:54 AM | Link to this

I love the dinner and a movie concept, I just hope the food is much better at Fork & Screen than what it was at Backlot.

By moviefan

July 1, 2008 9:02 AM | Link to this

There will never be anything like the old Excelsior Mill. Draft beer with Mellow Mushroom pizza on surplus office chairs and tables. I’ve been to the Movie Tavern already. Nice concept with food no better than what I can warm-up out of my freezer.

By Kris

July 1, 2008 9:07 AM | Link to this

I’m glad to see the Buckhead Backlot got remodeled. The last time I was there I was disgusted with the seating and to be honest the food was never very good. I love the idea of being able to enjoy a cocktail and have a bite to eat at the theater though so I am going to be checking this place out.

By maddoxh

July 1, 2008 9:27 AM | Link to this

What ever happend to that place called Cinema-N-Drafthouse. I believe they were the first and the best.

By art

July 1, 2008 9:36 AM | Link to this

I hope they actually did some remodeling and not just threw up a couple gallons of paint. That place looked like the 1970’s threw up in it and then died and nobody cleaned up the carcass. The food was terrible and the employees were lazy asses who couldn’t give a rat’s ass. Crossing my fingers though, because it’s an excellent concept!!

By Bob Longino

July 1, 2008 9:43 AM | Link to this

To maddoxh: The Cinema N Drafthouse in Doraville closed a long, long time ago. In the early ’90s. It was a single screen coverted to the Drafthouse in 1985. Moviegoers loved that place a lot because people (including you) still talk about it.

By what's in a name

July 1, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this

I think a 6-year-old could have come up with a better, catchier name, but aside from that I’m glad the brew and view concept has come back to Buckhead.

By Brandon

July 1, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this

When I was younger, these were called Cinema Pubs. I always loved the idea and wondered why there weren’t more of them.

By cqueen30

July 1, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this

DECORI…How about we go on date? Are there any decent men out there? I love the idea of dinner and a movie. It so convienent

By YO

July 1, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this

DECORI…how about we check it out together??? I was in the area on Saturday and was wondering why there wasn’t anyone there. Glad to see they are remodeling. The chairs were being to have a lot of wear on them.

By joe

July 1, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this

I hope they make it nice but casual/affordable. The last thing we need is another glitzy Buckhead wannabe joint. The rich folks are going to stay home and watch movies in their media rooms anyway, so please cater to the rest of us.

By Jack

July 1, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this

Damn DeCori, you just got 3 date offers! Post a phone number, swap pics, and maybe there’s a match.

By Jason

July 1, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this

Funny how noone has gotten the pun…

Regardless…I wish we had something like that up in the Kennesaw area.

By Fred

July 1, 2008 10:37 AM | Link to this

I personally love the idea of seeing a movie far removed from screaming kids and chattering teens… but most adults aren’t much better these days, the food at the Movie Tavern was disappointing at best (not to mention the white wine margaritas?), and well, the movies aren’t all that good to begin with.

I think I can do all three things better at home.

By A.S.

July 1, 2008 10:38 AM | Link to this

Can somebody please post pictures?

By Tom Sargeant

July 1, 2008 10:41 AM | Link to this

I did the dinner and movie thing one time. The food was mediocre and having serving and wait people milling around detracted from the movie. The food did not make the movie a much better experince with all the distractions.

By David

July 1, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this

This is good news. Buckhead Backlot was one of the most mismanaged places I’ve ever been. Rude, unprofessional staff that didn’t get you your food until the movie was almost over. And they frequently talked in the back of the theatre. They acted like they had something better to do, when this was their chosen job - like the service you get at a McDonald’s.

By LR

July 1, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this

And the pun is Fork & Screen = Pork & Bean(s) ?? I’m grasping here. In any case, I agree, a 6 year old coulda done a better job naming the place

By Nigel

July 1, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this

I actually thought this spot was rather nice and actually surprise that the concept is really just catching out here. Out west and up north, it has been a concept used for awhile. Atlanta needs to have more spots like this. Regarding the foods, I thought it was ok….hell it is the movies not a five star restaurant. I thought that the food was comparable to Friday’s, Applebee’s, etc. I don’t frequent those spots

By Nigel

July 1, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this

I actually thought this spot was rather nice and actually surprise that the concept is really just catching out here. Out west and up north, it has been a concept used for awhile. Atlanta needs to have more spots like this. Regarding the foods, I thought it was ok….hell it is the movies not a five star restaurant. I thought that the food was comparable to Friday’s, Applebee’s, etc.

By MrHughes

July 1, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this

I’m another decent man that loves the dinner and a movie concept, but lacks a lady to take out.

I don’t understand all the hate on the food and decor. It’s a movie theater! I don’t go to the movies for the decor; that’s what a place like the Swan House is for. The chairs are comfortable; there’s only so many ways you can redo the tables to maximize space. And, the food… Not that bad. I was there to see Stop Loss about 3 months ago and thought the food was pretty good. I only had beer, wings, and fries… All three were better than the last time I went to Taco Mac and I saw a great movie to boot. Anyway, I was going expecting a movie. Not to be fed by people in loin cloths and simultaneously get fanned with palm leaves.

By A.S.2

July 1, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this

Wait, admission limited to 18 and over and then the next sentence says minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Which is it?

I hope the owners will make a trek to Austin, TX to the Alamo movie-house to see how this concept can really be done (i.e., real meals you can write home about instead of cheeze-wiz on stale nachos with $15 pitchers of flat Budweiser).

By Yada yada

July 1, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this

For a name how about - Dinner, Drinks and a Movie - Not catchy, but I think most people would somehow kind of figure out the concept. Why go cute when you have a winning idea. Heck “fork and screen” is not even fun to say like - “the supper cinema” But, I even liked the Backlot with all its flaws.

By SRJ

July 1, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this

a] totally miss the Cinema ‘n Draft house…maybe this will be as good. b] the concept only works for comedies since it such a noisy set up to begin with. OK to bring back some oldies but goodies for this! c] I hope they keep it casual - for the same reason as [b] - I’m looking forward to giving it a try. d] DeCori - consider this your FOURTH acceptance for a date!

By Karen

July 1, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this

I love all the comments!! I’ve never been but now knowing that is has been remodeled I’ll definitely have to check it out. Maybe, if nothing else from this some lucky lady will hook up for a date with DECORI

By NoDogInHunt

July 1, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this

Look forward to trying this out. WOuld be nice if these places would pick one night per week (the same night), and show an old classic movie (pre 1970) for all the cinephiles out here. Maybe a host to intro the movie with some background on why it was important/popular when it was first released, and place it in the context of society at that time. Movies are markers of our society and its evo/devolutions….so there is some value to this idea.

By Karen

July 1, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this

I love all the comments!! I’ve never been but now knowing that is has been remodeled I’ll definitely have to check it out. Maybe, if nothing else from this some lucky lady will hook up for a date with DECORI

By jcarson

July 1, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this

Ah, who gives a fork! Now, do you get the pun?

By MovieDude

July 1, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this

Yippee.. No kids.. Maybe I can finally watch a movie without kids running up and down the aisles and the parents oblivious to it all (until you scold thier precious little angels.)

By MRusso

July 1, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this

Can they come up with a gayer name????

By MRusso

July 1, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this

Can they come up with a gayer name????

By M Vick

July 1, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

I hope they put in new seats and they will catch and absorb farts better than the old ones.

By Anita Mallard

July 1, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this

Yes my family and I definitely will! We are so happy to see this establishment re-open!

By Calvin G. Sims, Sr.

July 1, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

Brings back wonderfully romantic memories of “The Excelsior Mill.” I had the first date with the love of my life there May 15, 1981. Since then I have been a fan of Dinner and a Movie fare. When given a choice, I will always chose one over a conventional theater. I am very happy to see MovieTaverns sprouting up all over. It is good to see the Adults only spots, but I hope that there are just as many “Family” oriented locations. Perhaps some of the Adult spots can have special times for families.

By ATL80

July 1, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this

I love this idea. I have seen a few movie theaters around the country that are not only offering drinks and more upscale food choices, but reserved seating as well. I hope this places have reserved seating so I don’t have to wait in line for a movie premeire again. My favorite part of this concept by far is the adult only environment. It’s become unpleasant to go to the movies anymore with all of the teenagers running in and out of the movie.

By yes but

July 1, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this

Great idea, but I don’t think it’s going to do anything to make the movie experience in Atlanta more appealing. I no longer go to movies because of a specific demographic which always speaks on the cell phone during the feature. Why do they do this?

By SW

July 1, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this

jcarson- I get the “fork” part, but what does it have to do with “screen”. There is no innuendo I can think of??? Inform us, please…

By Betty

July 1, 2008 12:44 PM | Link to this

If that’s the pun, it isn’t funny. Bleh.

By David Lee

July 1, 2008 12:53 PM | Link to this

If I’m drinking, the last thing I want to do is watch a damn movie. I want some girls on the tables.

By Ian Marshall

July 1, 2008 12:58 PM | Link to this

That is great news about about the Cinebistro dinner-and-a-movie theater coming to Brookhaven. I will be sure to add that to our Brookhaven Website! http://www.brookhavencentral.com/

By Jdog

July 1, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this

Why didn’t they just name the whole place MacGuffins instead of the bar area? Nobody will go to a place named Fork and Screen.

By cy

July 1, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this

i think it is great.

i think with out some creative thinking we might live to see the movie theaters become extinct. so, what better way then be able to have a drink and dindin while watching a movie on the big screen.

plus, with the prices that they are charging for a movie….you should get a better experience. i just hope that they keep their food prices more in check with a restaurant instead of the insane snack bar prices.

By fsg

July 1, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this

I’ve always loved the concept - with two little ones at home, the ability to get dinner and a movie in a compressed time frame has great appeal for me and my wife. The Backlot turned us off several years ago - poor service, consistently bad job getting the food to us quickly. Plus, it had become a “chatty/giggly teenager” theater - thumbs down.

Movie Tavern has had very good service; ordering at the counter seems to make it quicker - two out of three on food quality for me (buffalo wrap and sliders good, philly not so good; my wife was happy with the pizza). Each time we’ve gotten our food by the end of the first preview, which is pretty good. Also - no twenty minutes of commercials, and a slightly cheaper ticket price are nice.

Good to see that we still have a variety in moviegoing experiences in Atlanta, between the Tavern, Lefont, and the Plaza. Looking forward to the Marietta Strand opening!

By War Eagle

July 1, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this

The old Doraville Cinema and Drafthouse-I remember taking many dates there. Good movies and food-loved the tables and chairs. Pretty comfy. Nachos and a brew-think they had some sandwiches and burgers too. Movies were good and the place was clean. And then the area turned into chambodia…

By stephonmarbury

July 1, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this

Me like movie.

By Kevrock

July 1, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this

Too Bad it’s not a Porn Theater where the name could be ‘Fork and Pork’…one for the ladies! LOL!

By Kevrock

July 1, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this

Too Bad it’s not a Porn Theater where the name could be ‘Fork and Pork’…one for the ladies! LOL!

By GatorGuy

July 1, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this

I think the people who brought you Sofa King named this place!

By Alex

July 1, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this

Maddoxh - The old Cinema and Drafthouse is now the Roxy in Buckhead. Great memories at both establishments

By ozzfest

July 1, 2008 4:06 PM | Link to this

I will be glad to give them my business….as long as they serve SWEETWATER!!!

By maddoxh

July 1, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this

I remember the Cinema and Drafthouse, when it was located on North Druid Hills. It was a 2 Screen Cinema and very crowded, but the food and the service were great. There were 3 main cooks there, Stan, Montell and Suha. If you happen to look through the window into the kitchen, these guys really put on a show preparing the food. Somebody should find these guys and get them to open another Cinema and Drafthouse.

By Lamont Sanford

July 1, 2008 4:51 PM | Link to this

i wanna hear if DECORI got a date!