Gothamist: Old Movie Theater Glory

scazza

Wed, 05 Jan 2005 16:08:14 -0500

I have to say that there are a lot of crappy crap cinemas in NYC otherwise known as anything LOEWS. Even the new ones (E-walk) are dirty. For this reason I do prefer the newer theaters like the AMC 25 (even though I hate having to fight the Time Square crowds), because, for instance, the Loews on 19th is a nightmare of broken seats, grime, bad bad projection (cutting off 6 inches at the top or a huge scratch on a movie that's been out for a week), and the Angelika's small, subway amplifying theaters are a throwback to the early 90s (they really deserve a beautiful renovation). But, my favorite theater in NYC is the Sunshine.

Jen

Wed, 05 Jan 2005 08:51:48 -0500

OH, the Metro Twin would should crappy fare. But I love the theater itself. It's such a throwback. The Pavilion in Park Slope has similar charm, but it's way too crowded, since it's been cut up into many many screens.

zander106

Wed, 05 Jan 2005 08:13:04 -0500

Metro Twin, hmm, interesting choice. During my time living in the area during the last half of the 90s, it was always regarded as "that crappy small theater." I've heard lately that it's showing more arthouse fare, which would be a nice change of pace. The movies I most remember seeing there were Varsity Blues and Lethal Weapon 4.

C

Tue, 04 Jan 2005 15:38:41 -0500

One of my favorite movie screenings was at the Zeigfeld too. We went to see The Sound of Music -- with subtitles so everyone could sing along! And they passed out a little baggie of props, like edelweiss. It was hilarious. I haven't been to Paris or Metro Twin, but I want to check them out. Thanks!

jenny

Tue, 04 Jan 2005 14:08:54 -0500

Glad to see some love for Cobble Hill. A friend and I go on the Tuesday and Thursday half price nights. Very cool in an expensive city like NYC.

Jennif

Tue, 04 Jan 2005 14:06:35 -0500

Today's Alien Loves Predator, on movies in NYC... heh

jon

Tue, 04 Jan 2005 13:15:03 -0500

for the brooklynites, cobble hill is good, but bam is best. clean, nice seating, and impressive sound, etc. like a multiplex, but a non-profit arts org. what a two-fer.

Dirk

Tue, 04 Jan 2005 11:02:42 -0500

I'm glad someone else hates the Angelika. One of the worse theaters around in terms of sightlines, seating, projection and sound (and let's not even start about the subway noise). It's on my banned list.

ubill

Tue, 04 Jan 2005 10:14:05 -0500

Yes, I love the Ziegfeld back in the old days when it was showing event movies exclusively. And what about Radio City Music Hall. I have fond memories of seeing "Mame" and other movies at christmas time with Rockettes shows. You bought a ticket for the movie and you see both the movie and the show. See, I have dated myself.

J9

Tue, 04 Jan 2005 09:46:27 -0500

I love seeing movies at the Cobble Hill Cinema in Brooklyn. They have these awesome and slightly sinister looking paintings of old movie stars on the walls. The best part, though, is the little intro that says 'Turn off pagers and cell phones' - because it looks like it was made in about 1980, long before cell phones were common in movie theaters. It gives me joy every time I see it.