Supporting Landmark’s Ritz Five in Philadelphia

One of our favorite places to watch movies in Philly is the Ritz Five, on Walnut Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets. Located only about a mile from Dockside, this classic theatre was one of the first to bring arthouse films to Philadelphia. In 1992, the Ritz Five premiered Philadelphia-area native M. Night Shyamalan’s debut feature-length film, Praying with Anger. Ownership transferred to Landmark Theatres in March 2007. After over 30 years of operation, the theatre is still going strong, never wavering from its founder’s original mission to give Philadelphia residents an opportunity to see the best in independent, foreign, and documentary film.

If you haven’t been to the Ritz Five, or you haven’t been lately, check it out! You can find the current schedule of films here.

It’s a great neighborhood spot to enjoy independent cinema and just one more reason we love being part of this vibrant community near the waterfront.