Film Forum

ted g. 

on Citysearch

13 years ago

Nothing like it but sometimes a lot of cranky patrons 

Contributor 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

Glorious, challenging and indispensable? Or obscure, overcrowded and pretentious? Either way, it's an institution. – The Space Though Film Forum is one of the city's last remaining art-house-repertory theaters, it isn't getting any points for size or comfort--the seats are hard and the crowds can be large. However, the friendly staff manages to keep things moving along nicely and the three small theaters are clean, no easy feat. Munchies, including fresh popcorn, great cookies and espresso drinks, are superior. And then ther... read more

undulatinggrey 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

Great Movies. Good Concessions. Tiny Seats. – Film Forum is great for the films and the concessions (love the popcorn, love the Hitchcock cookie, love the wedges of lime for my Coke) but the seats are small, rather hard and the crowds are large. I also have to say that I have found the crowds to be somewhat irritating in their laughter and giggles but I would make the same complaint about the crowds at the Angelika. 

jbny 

on Citysearch

22 years ago

love it & hate it – NYC's worst popcorn (there's a sign that it got a high rating once, but I think someone needs to rate it again!). Facility is worn, and the staff is blase. But the movies are terrific, which keep me coming back for more! 

sboourns 

on Citysearch

22 years ago

The coffee is now the best – Illy coffee is now being served! I don't know whether that happened after the last review, but assume so. So, now you can get brilliant movies / documentaries and good coffee. I do recommend taking a pillow, extra soft jacket or something to try to alleviate the discomfort inflicted by the upright seats with wooden armrests. Apart from the fact that the seats could be a lot more comfortable, this place is awesome. 

ihaveseenenough 

on Citysearch

23 years ago

It's all about the films... – ...at least it'll have to be here. Any complaints I could think of (and there are many) are outweighed by the fact that on any given day, you can come here and see a movie that will blow you away, guaranteed. Not only that, this place gets the most pristine prints of every movie. Like I said, it's not perfect. The theaters themselves need some work...small, cramped, and with lousy A/C. Show up early, or you may find yourself staring at a support column. The sound is usually decent, though it mus... read more

SimonSpelling_Citysearch 

on Citysearch

23 years ago

Tiny shrine of film – Yes, it's not the most spacious theater, and it's a little run down, but these are pretty minor complaints. This is the best rep theater in the country, and most NYC film fanatics couldn't imagine life without it. The rep calendars are almost always a treat (although I wish they would bring back the summer horror/and cult classic series they used to do), and the new releases are ones you're not likely to see elsewhere. Other pluses: They always manage to dig up ancient actors and directors for rerelease... read more