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1 North Carolina Town Just Lost It’s Only Movie Theater

Author Catherine Lane
North Carolina town lost its only movie theater

There is something special about anxiously awaiting a movie you really want to see. Buying that movie popcorn and finding the perfect seat to watch. Some think this is sad. 1 North Carolina town just lost its only movie theater.

1 North Carolina Town Just Lost It’s Only Movie Theater

Our Town Cinemas in Davidson, North Carolina announced their last day of operations was Tuesday. This is according to our source, the Charlotte Observer. Their website says “Thank y’all for your support, we will miss you”.“We have reached the end of a true era. Yesterday was our final day of operation here at Our Town Cinemas while the renovations begin at Sadler Square” they wrote on their Facebook page.

An End Of An Era

I’m going to hope the theater returns somewhere in Davidson. Here are more of their parting words. According to our source, charlotteobserver.com, “I will leave you with this final thought: We prefer to say see you later, rather than goodbye.” That comment was above the classic Warner Brothers Bugs Bunny cartoon sign-off: “That’s all Folks!”

North Carolina Town
Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images
(Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Our Town Cinemas is privately owned and they were put on notice at the same time other businesses were. Sadler Square shopping center tenants were reportedly told to be out by October 31 due to renovations. It is not certain what will happen to the other businesses in the shopping center.

Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.


Experts Say These Are The 9 Best Movies Filmed In North Carolina

North Carolina may not be the first state that comes to your mind when you think of film production. And yes we aren’t New York or California but that doesn’t mean some fantastic movies weren’t filmed in North Carolina. While Hollywood gets the glamour and notoriety, plenty of iconic films have been shot all over the United States. And this certainly includes North Carolina. I’m not a movie buff, though I do enjoy watching them from time to time. Mainly when I have the attention span and time! And honestly, the first film that came to my mind when I saw this list, well actually I don’t think it was made in North Carolina at all. And it wasn’t filmed because it’s animated.

My mind instantly went to the Disney classic “Cars”. Even more surprising? I’ve never seen it. I just remember hearing about it when they did the premiere at Charlotte Motor Speedway. But don’t worry, I did think of one that actually shot in North Carolina (and made this list)- Dirty Dancing. I’m sure you know that the classic 80’s film was shot at Lake Lure, NC. But is it the best one to come out of the state? Our friends at BetCarolina have it ranked high, but not first. BetCarolina.com compiled a list of movies filmed in North Carolina and ranked them based on a point system.

This point system uses IMDb rating, Rotten Tomatoes Audience and Critics’ Scores, and Oscars recognition to rank the top 10 movies shot in North Carolina. Did your favorite make the list? Number one is definitely a beloved film North Carolina can be proud of! Keep reading to see the top films. You can read the full study by BetCarolina here.

  • 9. Iron Man 3

    Year: 2013

    Score: 77

  • 8. Dirty Dancing

    Year: 1987

    Score: 79.3

  • 7. Super Size Me

    Year: 2004

    Score: 79.6

  • 6. The Conjuring

    Year: 2013

    Score: 81

  • 5. The Hunger Games

    Year: 2012

    Score: 83.6

  • 4. The Last Of The Mohicans

    Year: 1992

    Score: 88

  • 3. The Green Mile

    Year: 1999

    Score: 90.3

  • 2. The Color Purple

    Year: 1985

    Score: 93.6

  • 1. Forest Gump

    Year: 1994

    Score: 103.6

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