Best movie theaters in New York City
The arrival of the Oscars makes this month high movie season. Herein, we rank the best venues for every film experience.
Thu Mar 4 2010
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Best sight lines
See a film-not the back of someone else's head. -
Student-film fests
You might stumble on the next Scorsese at these undergrad screenings. -
Best movie-theater popcorn
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Theaters for "event" movies
Where to walk the red carpet or experience 3-D IMAX. -
Best theaters for documentaries
Go behind the lens for informational and entertaining documentaries. -
Best theaters for classic films
Go back in time at these theaters. -
Best theaters for American indies
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Best theaters for date nights
Where to get close when the lights go down. -
Bars and restaurants that screen movies
Catch a screening at these venues and trade in Twizzlers for cocktails and gourmet pies. -
Cheapest tickets
Move over seniors and students, here are low-price movie tickets for everyone. -
Movie theaters where you least expect them
Films are shown in the unlikeliest of places at these venues. -
Historic movie houses
These storied theaters recall a time devoid of flat-screen ads and leftover garbage. -
Best theaters for cult films
Have yourself an oddball experience at one of these movie houses. -
Best theaters for Bollywood films
Catch Indian films at these venues. -
Best theaters for foreign indies
Theaters that specialize in independent imports. -
Moviegoer interviews
We stopped film fans outside theaters to see who saw what. -
Unusual film events
Obsessions, open mikes and half-naked people. -
Dinner and a movie
We solve the problem of "What do you wanna do now?" -
Sticky-note confessions: Movie ushers
Secrets of your local cinema. -
Upcoming event movies
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Best food deals
No need to sneak food into the theater, thanks to the offerings at these movie concession stands.
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