Suns Cinema in Washington, D.C.

Atlas Obscura highlights Suns Cinema, an independently-run theater in Washington, D.C. that pairs an eclectic film program with full bar service. Owner David Cabrera curates a constantly rotating selection of movies across different genres and formats, with affordable tickets and screenings almost daily. What sets it apart from your typical multiplex is the playful attention to detail: zebra wallpaper inspired by The Royal Tenenbaums, geometric carpeting nodding to The Shining, and flamingo wallpaper in the restroom—a reference to the cult classic Pink Flamingos. It's the kind of place that rewards film enthusiasts who appreciate both good cinema and good cocktails.

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