The first moving picture, which depicted a horse running at full gallop, was quickly enhanced by the first special effects, which showed a horse exploding next to a 3-D spaceship. Enjoy advances in film with today's Groupon: for $12, you get two adult general-admission movie tickets and two medium popcorns (up to a $30 total value) at R/C Reading Movies 11.

At R/C Reading Movies 11, local cinephiles are treated to 11 state-of-the-art theatres, each equipped with wall-to-wall curved screens and Dolby Digital 7.1 surround sound to enhance the sights, sounds, and smells of each first-run feature film. Stadium seating allows each pair of eyes to feast on visual victuals uninhibited by tall hats or view-blocking high rises, and comfy, high-backed rocking-chair style seats, ensure muscles and minds will be equally entertained. Left-out taste buds can join the party by chomping on some popcorn (a $5.50 for a medium), and cars can ride out the sensory onslaught in the free three-hour parking lot. Check out the current showtimes here, and nab today’s cinematic Groupon.