Best Of Tucson®

Best Movie Theater

The Loft

If you support keeping alive the real lost art of movie making while others go to the multiplexes and drown in mainstream cinematic dribble, then you already know of The Loft's large downstairs theater and smaller upstairs venue. This is the theater to see classic, foreign and independent films, documentaries and zippy animation festivals. An art theater since 1972, The Loft's most recent repertoire includes Raising Victor Vargas, The Discreet Charm of Bourgeoisie, Citizen Kane and Spellbound. Then there's the "reel fun" of the Rocky Horror Picture Show, which has screened there at midnight every Saturday night since 1991. If you're really a film buff, ask the Loft's staff about joining the Tucson Film Society. And watch for those "Sunday Brunch" screenings, which include panel discussions.

Runners up:

2. Century Park Place 20, 5870 E. Broadway Blvd.

3. TIE Catalina (Loews Cineplex), 2320 N. Campbell Ave.

3. TIE Century El Con 20, 3601 E. Broadway Blvd.

Unclear on the concept: "Century 21"