Charles Theatre

We came to see 10 Cloverfield lane. Yeah… this place doesn’t show new movies, but that’s ok. I never did get to see 10 Cloverfield lane when it first came out anyway.
I think most of the town was there to see it.
It’s a small town .so go figure.
With prices like $ 2.00 for adults and $ 1.00 for kids… who wouldn’t want to go to a movie.
I felt like I went back in time… like 70 years.
The theatre was a bit dated and old, but it’s still pretty clean and neat… minus the smells of cow manure from some old farmers boots.
Old wood floors and unique theatre decore.
The seats are not the most comfortable. Popcorn is pretty cheap compared to the other Big time movie theatres… and. it tasted pretty good too.
So of your ever in the area… go and support this little local movie theatre.

After moving from California… this theater was like a unicorn for me. A nice theater with good sound for $ 1-​$ 2??? WOW. you can also get a large bucket of popcorn and a large drink for around $ 6 AND!!! you can refill both one time for free!!! They tend to turn away the over the top R rated movies and they are not afraid to throw out those who don’t understand proper behavior. I love this theater and we visit nearly weekly.

From their website:
Showtimes every night 7:00 PM
Adults $ 2 — Children and Seniors $ 1
Yes, you read that right. And I saw «The Dark Knight» here last week — and it’s still in first run!
Okay, price point out of the way, now on to the rave.
First — this is a real, old, big, one-​screen movie theatre from the days when the movies were something special. The façade is a gorgeous example those days, its geometric, restrained 1930s style a joy to behold.
Inside, the original light fixtures and fittings remain. The floor is HARDWOOD PLANKS. Modern, comfy seats fit perfectly with the style and ambiance, having been chosen with care. An original dairy wall clock hangs in one of the back exit hallway doors. Popcorn is on offer in front at the snackbar. The place is filled with kids and families. There’s even a (very) stern usher, who polices the place for cell phones and contraband!
The show starts every night at 7:00pm (a sign hanging by the box office window tells you when the show will let out) and my family confirms it is always packed. Gotta confess I got a bit of a lump in my throat, seeing all those people gathered downtown, hanging out and seeing the show together, having a bit of a real, old-​time American home town experience. This is someplace to go out of your way to experience. Check out their website. Check them out on a map. Is Charles City a road trip destination? It ought to be.