BEST MOVIE THEATER

1st Place: Cameo Budget Theatre
2nd Place: Micon Cinemas
3rd Place: Gemini Drive-In

Second-run and drive-in movie theaters were all but considered the Latin of moviehouses, meaning their kind have slowly waned and died off since their prime half a century ago. Whether it’s because of the financial commitment of most first-runs or the desire to experience something different, Chippewa Vallians have embraced the unique theaters this area has to offer. The Cameo Budget (315 S Barstow St.) is a second-run twin theater with a rich history downtown, not to mention the highly popular two-dollar Tuesdays for its family fare. Though not second run, Micon Cinemas (475 Chippewa Mall Dr) is a unique experience, too, as this family-centric theater often has special events such as screening football games, local movie premieres, and parties. Gemini Drive-In (6730 Hwy 12) is the single-screen, double-feature experience your parents told you about. Now if we could just keep the windows from getting foggy… – Trevor Kupfer