The Art Theatre

The Art Theatre in Champaign is unique for many reasons. First of all, this theatre does not run brand new movies. The movies that they do play are often great older films or documentaries. The theatre is rarely packed shoulder to shoulder with whiney teens and kids expecting to see flashy explosions and computer generated anything. That being said it is also the only theatre in Champaign that sells alcoholic beverages and gourmet chocolate bars. Before the movie starts you get an introduction by one of the employees that explains what you are about to see and what made it great. The people that are likely to visit this theatre tend to be artistic people who appreciate how much work went in to films before computers did everything. Anyone who is sick of the same over used plots, jokes and CG could probably be found at this theatre. I would say it is an upscale place for movie enthusiasts who are happy to be in the company of the 8% of movie goers who enjoy cinema for what it is and not the model or actor in the movie.