1 North Carolina Town Just Lost It’s 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.

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.

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!”

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.

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.

Year: 2013

Score: 77

Year: 1987

Score: 79.3

Year: 2004

Score: 79.6

Year: 2013

Score: 81

Year: 2012

Score: 83.6

Year: 1992

Score: 88

Year: 1999

Score: 90.3

Year: 1985

Score: 93.6

Year: 1994

Score: 103.6

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