Several years ago I grew weary of our movie-every-weekend habit. Not so much the price, though that was part of it. Just the whole idea of being in a dark room with so many strangers I think...
I would much rather wait to catch a flick on DVD so I can watch from the comfort of my couch while chomping on my own air-popped corn and chugging as much cold peppermint tea as I want without worrying about how much it's costing me.
However I have caught a few here and there at local places.
Starlight is one I prefer because it's not at a mall. Something about the idea of a stand-alone theater comforts me.
This one is a little worn and faded but that's okay. Staff has been pleasant each time I've gone, it's not too far from home, and the parking has been plentiful.
Prices for snacks are on par with other theaters in the area. (They do have that little discounted snack pack deal which is cool for those of us on a budget.)
My daughter and I plan to catch "Abe Lincoln" here soon but it will be a matinee.
Here's to keeping costs down while still contributing to our consumerist economy!