Best of the Northland

Zinema 2

Ever since its opening, Zinema 2 has received the majority of votes for Best Movie Theater. Our readers, like most folks, enjoy movies but desire more than just the garden variety Hollywood blockbuster. Indy films make you think, sometimes feed the soul and often challenge our personal paradigms. In addition to showcasing non-mainstream films, Zinema has showcased local music videos and supports local music and the arts. Recently, they aired live the Trampled by Turtles performance on David Letterman. How cool is that? Although we may all go to mainstream theaters to see Anchorman II or the latest Adam Sandler movie (editor’s note: no we won’t), Zinema has filled an entertainment niche that the Northland really needs and appreciates. It says something about our readership that small independents business win again and again.

2nd Place: Duluth 10