As the name implies, this is not your typical movie theater. And although Visions promises a lot, it also delivers. Located in the former Cineplex Odeon Embassy theater north of Dupont Circle, Visions opened earlier this year as one of the few theaters in the District to run independent and foreign films. But it's as much a local scene as it is a cinema house. It's not unusual to see locals lingering in the Lounge over coffee or chai and the paper in the morning.
Office workers sneak to the Bistro for lunch hour.
There's a happy hour draw even without specials. As with many independent movie theaters, the screens are tiny, the theaters are often crowded and the showtimes are limited. The staff can be frazzled, although friendly. And the whole system can be confusing at first since the cocktails are ordered over here, snacks and beer selected over there. Catch a few frames of a silent film on the small screens while you survey the fully stocked bar.