This will probably be the first of many posts I'll make with a photo of the theater that Monroe has right off of the town square. While the Goetz movie theater is far from one of the high definition, state of the art movie mega plexes that most large cities boast about these days, the experience of seeing a movie here is definitely one of a kind. The old-fashioned ticket booth at the front of the theater is only big enough for one person to sit in to give out the tickets and the exterior of the building displays attributes of a by-gone era. I've been inside several times to see movies and the interior gives the sense that you have stepped out of the hustle and bustle of the 21st century and have become part of the glory days of cinema. There are only 3 theaters inside, with each one equipped with soft, plush, red recliners that you just melt into before the main attraction begins. It is most certainly one of the most unique and special cinema houses that I have been lucky enough to enjoy.
On the outskirts of town, there stands another icon of cinematic history. Rising from a field you will find yourself sitting in front of a giant drive-in movie screen that has weekly showtimes. The Sky-Vu theater is very well known in the Southern Wisconsin era and hosts many people on a regular basis. While I have yet to see a show at this venue, I sense that there will be a great treat in store as we make it to an outdoor movie before the hibernation of winter sets in. As I mentioned in the beginning, I also sense that the outdoor space will definitely be a subject in the future as well.
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