At first, theater owners wanted nothing to do with the noisy snack. But then came the Great Depression.

I don't know about you, but I'm the kind of person who always veers straight to concessions after arriving at my local AMC. I'd readily tell you that movie theater popcorn is one of my favorite foods.

Cinemark will celebrate National Popcorn Day on Jan. 18 and 19 with a special promotion. Moviegoers can bring their own container, up to 400 ounces, to be filled with popcorn for $5. The Cinemark ...