Movie theaters

abbey01 · December 2009

I want to go to a big, clean, decent movie theater that isn't packed to the gills with idiots.

I have a car and would likely go during the day.

Usually I do this at my mom's house in suburban PA. It's kind of hard to find indie movies out there, but there are some more mainstream films I want to see (Precious, Up in the Air, Brothers, etc.)

Any suggestions? do I have to go to LI or is there somewhere closer?

whynot_31 · December 2009

BAM

mikey57804 · December 2009

BAM is ok, but the seats aren't great and it can get crowded. I'm thinking stadium seating......

whynot_31 · December 2009

Something at the Zigfield in Manhattan?

tkdamon · December 2009

^ I have never seen a movie there. Do they play mainstream stuff? I want to see the movies mentioned above, but not at a theater that's filthy and crowded with shitty seats. Will drive for comfort if necessary.

opossumqueen · December 2009

Do you ever go to the Sunshine theater on Houston? Near an F train, and I've been in an unpacked show on a weekend afternoon plus they have a nice selection usually (I saw Pan's Labyrinth and Cold Souls, both on opening weekends). I can't remember the seating but I definitely don't remember disliking it.

whynot_31 · December 2009

yup, its one of the last intact massive theaters left.

The picture is accurate and the $12.50 keeps out teenagers.
http://www.clearviewcinemas.com/cgi-bin/locations.cgi?id=042&flag=diplay_theatre

tamara · December 2009

oooh...nice...thanks. It looks like they are only playing "Nine", but I will keep an eye out for other shows. THIS I could do

voodoonyc · December 2009

Both the Ziegfeld and Sunshine are awesome. Also the Paris on W. 58th (I *think* it's still there).

dirksen · December 2009

^ I like the Sunshine as well - even better than Angelika

thegardener · December 2009

Sunshine

mrsalving · December 2009

how are those Battery Park theaters? Anybody know?

voodoonyc · December 2009

Haven't been, but great yelp reviews.....

http://www.yelp.com/biz/regal-battery-park-stadium-11-new-york

whyfi · December 2009

Sorry for the thread derail, but I just clicked through on the Ziegfeld link... and I really wanna see Hurt Locker.

phbaby · December 2009

WhyFi wrote: Sorry for the thread derail, but I just clicked through on the Ziegfeld link... and I really wanna see Hurt Locker.

It's in my Netflix queue. Comes out 1/12 on DVD.

jack krohn · December 2009

The theaters at Battery Park City are great for mainstream flicks. Big, spacious, and very little noise (e.g. people talking on their cell phones, conversing during the movie, or making loud comments). On weeknights, they're usually only about one-third full.

phillstock · December 2009

^ thanks, Jack. That might be the winner for what I am looking for right now.

count floyd · December 2009

Battery Park is my secret ninja theater for major releases. I'm not sure how it stays in business because everyone seems to forget it's there. The only drawback is the ever-present threat of the "neighboring" building falling on top of it.

homeowner · December 2009

Batterty Park is definitelty the way to go. Its clean, quiet, and rarely has a line or a wait. Best of all, its got a DSW downstairs so you can combine shoe shopping with the latest movie release. All in all, its a perfect way to spend an afternoon.

em26 · December 2009

AMC in Times Square. Go around 2 or 3pm on a weekday and it's almost empty!

nancy111 · December 2009

thanks for all of the suggestions!

nomad · December 2009

The Battery Park theatres are good, and pretty quiet when I've been there (on a couple of really hot humid august afternoons when the movies are usually packed).

Not that you asked about cheap , but apparently all AMC theaters are 6 bucks before noon on weekdays. Now I have some free time on my hands, I might try this out...

tee smif · December 2009

^nice. I'm always game for a bargain

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