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| - A night at Sundance really feels like I imagine movie-going was for my grandparents' generation: a destination event and a special night out. The theater's lobby is a casual, comfortable place to hang out before the show; the overstuffed and pleasantly worn leather chairs are so nice, and I like to get a nice cup of Peet's coffee (one of only two places in the area for that) beforehand.
The staff is _always_ helpful, and has remembered me on a number of occasions; I'm pretty certain that the teenage set that mans the ticket counter at Point or wherever wouldn't be able to do that or have any interest in so doing. I've come to the ticket counter before where staff has candidly shared accurate opinions about the movies, and steered me toward gems I wasn't really considering. I appreciate that they are truly film lovers, too. I've also had several situations occur in which they went the extra mile to meet my needs, including taking the time to look into questions I've had and then contact me personally.
Sure, some of the movies Sundance gets are shown elsewhere in town and are mainstream, but with the Majestic long gone as an arthouse cinema and the Westgate option really just a depressing experience I preferred to avoid, Sundance is an absolute gem and we're lucky to have it. With all the dining options at Hilldale and at Sundance, itself, it's very easy to make a really fun and relaxed date night of it.
I've also appreciated the frequent-flyer cards that Sundance provides (another feature no other movie theaters in town are doing), and the two-for-one student night on Tuesdays. I'm so glad to have this theater in town!
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