3.5 stars (at least until they upgrade)
It's really hard for me to not give this establishment 5 stars. Yes it is a family run business, and it always has been. The theater actually dates back to 1938 (but they had another up the road, even before "Talkies" as my mother tells it). Thing was, it was my Great, Great Grandfather who built it, and for the longest time it used to be an extended part of my family that ran it. They sold it many years ago, but this place still has that same charm, and will always hold a nostalgic place in my heart.
So I'm trying to be objective and realistic with this review- of a place where as a child, I used to walk to 3-4 times a week. I've probably been to this business more than any other, in this entire town. I'm talking first dates here- like not even the first date with a specific girl, but the FIRST DATES I ever had. So many family movie nights. The list goes on...
Let's be real, though there is still incredible charm, and a great vibe to this place, you don't go to the movies for charm. While they are updating their theater #2 (digital screen and surround), both the large theater and the upstairs one are still old school projector and mono sound. The seats are god knows how old, but not necessarily uncomfortable or worse for wear. The snacks are reasonably priced, and your usual offenders. The popcorn used to be my favorite, but it's just not the same. read more