I grew up going to this cinema. Over the last 25 years I've seen it grow from a few theatres (the lower-roofed area now on the left side of the building) to double that (the main area), to even more theatres with the addition of stadium seating (the right hallway). These days the place is a bit run-down and the prices for Madison are a bit silly. But the popcorn is always tasty and even while run by teenagers, whenever I'm back in Wisconsin and in a movie-going mood, it rarely disappoints. It's not as easy to get to as it was when 151 was a 2 lane and you could make a turn right into the parking lot, but it's still pretty great as the only movie option still in existence for the East side of Madison and surrounding areas.
The fate of this cineplex is unknown to me as Marcus is building a "new" Eastgate on Hwy C near the Sun Prairie Target. This is surely why it hasn't been updated in a few years and why the back concession stand is rarely open any more.
Still, worn and old though it may be, I always will love this place. I hope that it gets repurposed and not bulldozed when the business is moved further East. I'll bump the review to 4 stars simply for being the awesome home of so many memories. :)