Years ago this theater was in trouble. They were competing against the Fashion Square Theater as well as new bigger theaters popping up in the area. In order to stay relevant, they began playing the independent flicks you can't find in other theaters in Phoenix. Also, it has the original retro exterior. It is a Harkins, which means you can get the souvenir cups and refill them all year for $1 (and they have Diet Dr. Pepper on the fountain, which I am a fan of). Unfortunately there isn't stadium seating, which is why I only gave four stars. Otherwise I would give 5.