The Art Theater is pretty much the only place in town to see small, independent films and documentaries (and even discussion panels) aside from the occasional screenings on the U of I campus. The audiences there are usually really attentive, and it's not uncommon for there to be applause after a screening. My only complaint is that, especially during the summer, they will have too many repeat screenings of the same film during the same time slot. With only one screen, it would be nice if they'd work on balancing the schedule a little more. Besides that though, this is a great, affordable theater that shouldn't be missed.