The wood and the curtains, the intricate Art Deco plaster, the smell of fresh popcorn and, perhaps, a long sip of a cool cocktail. It all melds together in a timeless sort of dream that feels like magic amid the absurd hustle of 21st century American life. Independent movie theaters began their long decline after World War II due to the popularity of television. The only survivors met their match in the 1980s with the arrival of multiplex theaters and blockbuster films. While it’s hard to get a definitive count on the number that remain, it’s safe to say these…
