movie started so late. Had us sitting in the dark for 15…read moreminutes before the movie even started. worse place to go to see a movie. friendly staff

A "spiritual successor" to the fabled Fabian theater of old (which sadly won't come back) 3 blocks…read moreaway now an empty shell, Fabian 8 is Paterson's foray into movie theaters, and in a special case, an independent movie theater away from the large corporations/chains we're all accustomed to, and a short drive away in neighboring towns. With 8 screens (hence the name), affordable pricing, and other musings, it's worth a visit, whether you're a native Patersonian or someone out of the area. It's located inside the Center City Mall, at the upper floor, across the hall from Planet 301, and close by to Center City Pizza. Outdoors, it captivates the decor and charms of an old theater (a style mimicking an old theater, and red neon display boards showing what movies are available), and plenty of movie promo billboards plastered across the mall. Inside, it's a charming little theater with most of the amenities you'd expect: ticket office near the entrance, a concession stand with most of the things popular in other theaters, small dining area, a video game room (I've never been, but it's good for private parties), and a good environment for children and families. After checking in with whatever movie you'd want to watch, you're then directed to the respective screen: 7 regular/conventional, one I believe is 3D. Seats inside are posh, somewhat comfy and reclining to good angles, but unlike the bigger chains, they're "not fluffy enough", and non-motorized recline to lounge. They also vouch your parking fees (up to four hours), with the purchase of a ticket, so keep that when you've parked underground. Overall, pricing is mostly affordable and at a good convenience for locals. There's two distinct pricing methods: standard/regular admission, and matinee showings (open-4PM), a special Tuesday pricing of 7$ for all tickets, and student discounts (assuming school is in session). As for concessions, unlike larger companies, Fabian 8 doesn't do combo meals or specials (ie food/popcorn + a drink for a lesser cost, but prices are not a deal breaker. Popcorn is plentiful, most familiar candy brands, and sodas/drinks are provided by PepsiCo (Pepsi/Mist Twist/Mountain Dew/etc), and food ranges from pizzas, to churros, to hamburgers (provided by White Castle) and pretzel bites. For children, there's a special value pack for them in the form of a popcorn bundle with a small drink in a collectible cup if available (or regular drink) with whatever movie is on special and gummy fruit snacks. There's also a butter dispenser nearby too. I've never been to their game room, but it seems to be a good distraction for those who want to have fun, with rentals and timed sessions to play consoles. There's also a loyalty program for those interested, to save money and get rewards. Personally I've been going in/out of Fabian 8 for nearly 6 years (from hanging out with friends, to doing class trips here when I went to high school, to solo shows), and it's been mixed at best, but not "exceptionally" done. Sure, when I was in Paterson it was a big convenience, but being exposed to better options elsewhere, it's hard to show interest. I thought the prices were fair, and it's sometimes a good place to relax when my options were limited. It's a bad thing to see staff sometimes reluctantly showing any enthusiasm to be there, and hanging out with their own friends during work hours, then again, attendance sometimes pales in comparison to captivate their attention. My last time going there was for the Grinch movie (3D version) on opening night, and pricing was fair for me and my guests (3 kids and 3 adults), snacks/concessions were decent but not spectacular (I've yet been impressed with movie food), and inside the theater at most wasn't at full capacity. Seats were fluffy but felt a bit rocky. Understandable I've went to a children's film, so I was unfettered by the noise of children and others in the audience. Left with a good note and some laughs, but I would've hoped things would be "better". To end this, Fabian 8 is Paterson's independent theater, and maybe the undisputed money maker for Center City Mall, which has been falling under hard times as of lately (a "dead mall"). If you've wanted to have movies w/o corporatism breathing down your neck, and smaller crowds, this might be a good stop. Free parking (w/ your ticket), good pricing, issues with staff, and lacking with charm other larger movie chains can easily dish out, its what's expected coming here. Maybe next time?

The Alexander Kasser Theatre has very unique programs. Sunday, I went to see The…read moreForgotten/L'oublie(s). This program is one of several in the Peak Performance series. The programs are $20 per ticket plus $3.00 handling fee totaling $23.00. Initially entering the theater, the greeter didn't even say, Hello or Welcome. The young girl just scanned my ticket and blurted out, "Once you leave the theater you can't reenter". Management needs to address this issue Anyway, I proceeded over to the prepaid parking. The two young girls at this desk were very friendly. The theater is immaculately clean. You are also in a gallery. A small concession stand is off to side. Entering, the actual auditorium, the ushers are friendly and escort you to your seat. On with the show, "The Forgotten/L'oublie(s).". The program's theme was nonverbal, mysterious, sad and sexually suggestive. A portion of the program was executed in a Cirque du Soleil style. The show was even more great for $20.00. The show's duration was approximately 60 minutes. Rating wise, all the positives outweigh the negatives. 4 Stars. (If I didn't have that initial cold greeting, my rating would've been higher!) The theater is located on the grounds of Montclair University. Lots of signs directing you to outside handicapped parking and garage parking. The garage parking is $6.00.

Well somehow I wound up checking into the train station instead of the theater. Anyway , they…read morecontinue to produce dynamic rather experimental theater here. The tickets are very reasonably priced. Playing now is The Plough and the Stars. It's a good production from the Abbey Theater. It's also a loud production. Bring ear plugs !

MCP was amazing. Always answering questions within 24 hours-- usually within an hour! They were…read moreawesome to work with. They GET kids and they hire the best of the best to lead them. My group had an amazing experience singing at Carnegie Hall AND listening to other accomplished performers. Thank you!! Roberta HG, Denver, Colorado

Do not book a trip through this organization. My daughter and a group of students from her high…read moreschool were supposed to perform at Carnegie Hall in June. Manhattan Concert Productions refused to cancel the trip, even in the midst of a pandemic when travel to New York was unsafe, Carnegie Hall cancelled the performance and hotels were not booking rooms. If they didn't cancel, they could keep a $500 deposit from each student. This is a highly unethical organization!!

I went to Tribeca Film Festival this weekend for the 4th time. I didn't know it was a "business" on…read moreYelp then or before 5 seconds ago. TFF or any (film) festival for that matter (since they don't have just one address and screen at multiple theaters). It prompted me to check whether or not my second favorite NYC film festival had a Yelp listing or not. It didn't, so I made one. Now...now I'm reviewing it! I'm not gonna start a listing for all my favorite film festivals I go to throughout the year because...well...I like the fact that tickets never sell out to them before I can get my hands on a pair...ahem Tribeca ;-) I love the "image" of LES Film Festival and the fact that it takes place in one of my favorite NYC neighborhoods. They gave out free popcorn to my showing as I'm sure they do with every film in the festival. The hosts were awesome and the founder said a few words. Definitely the kind of person you'd love to have a drink with. Or see a movie with coincidentally. I enjoyed the festival so much that I still gave it a 5 despite the fact that they couldn't play the final 10 minutes of our movie due to technical difficulties. Imagine not seeing the last 30 minutes of Fight Club or the last hour of The Matrix. :-( But yeah, awesome awesome festival. Can't wait to go for 2013. It's Tribeca Film Festival but less...grandiose and bombastic. I wouldn't say it's the lemonade stand to their Starbucks...instead...I would say it's like...like...The Lady Gaga to it's Madonna.

Love that they have early showings. Great reclining seats with warmers!…read more Wish they had more concession options (hot foods and a coke freestyle machine would be nice) but the overall experience always makes up for it.

I have always liked this movie theater! I went here to see a late evening showing of Michael. What…read moreI appreciate is they have discount admission on Tuesdays. They've gone up, but so has everywhere and everything else these days. Still, a good experience. The leather, heated, reclining chairs are the best part. I enjoyed the movie in comfort and cleanliness. I also like to pop in and purchase my tickets (select my preferred seat) in advance at the kiosk on the right of the entrance. That's the best and only way to avoid unnecessary additional transaction fees when you purchase online via their website.

A quaint and well-kept suburban cinema. They have also had a recent renovation and now Caldwell…read moreCinemas has reclining seats. The theaters are definitely on the small side. This Cinema tends to run Hollywood first run movies, which is nice contrast to the Indie-heavy Clairidge Cinema a few miles down the same Avenue. Perhaps not a destination, but certainly a nice place to catch a movie if you're in the area.

Really nicely redone theater post renovation. The outside still retains the look and feel of a…read more1960s classic movie theater, but the inside is totally modern, including reclining seats. They offer booster seats for young children, which is more less needed as the seating isn't super sloped... it's semi stadium seating. Book your seats in advance online... the reserved seating is great for planned outings, but no so much for a spur of the moment movie.

As an active member of the North NJ theatre community for about 10 years now, I am proud to call…read moreStudio Players my "theatre home." They strive to produce interesting shows with quality production values at a very affordable price. They offer a wide variety of shows ranging from relatively new works (they were the first non-professional theatre to be granted the rights to "Birthday Candles"-- just a year after it premiered in NYC with Debra Messing) to beloved favorites. The environment is welcoming, and they have made significant progress since the pandemic in attracting and featuring an inclusive and diverse slate of theatre artists. At $25 a ticket you can rest assured that you are supporting a quality organization who is determined to provide you with a good show!

I have seen some absolutely amazing shows over the years at Studio Players! Last January's "Other…read morePeople's Money" was even ranked as the best community theater performance of 2015 by the Montclair Times. This charmingly intimate theater offers 4 shows a year for 'grown-ups" and also has shows for children and families. This theater is a great value for some very good quality theater at truly affordable prices. Many other community theaters charge more and their quality is substantially lower.

20th Century Fox has made a wealth of entertainment! It appears these studios have become 20th…read moreCentury Studios, Inc., and their films are distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. 20th Century was founded in 1935 making them 91 years old! Because of 20th Century we have commercially successful film franchises like the first six Star Wars films, X-Men, Avatar, Alien, Predator, Die Hard, Planet of the Apes, The Sound of Music, Independence Day, and Titanic. I really loved Die Hard! Currently, 20th Century Studios offers films including The Devil Wears Prada 2, Avatar: Fire and Ash, Psycho Killer, Send Help, Eenie Meanie, and more. Not really my type of entertainment; however, I'm sure these appeal to many!

Their triumphal theme music and the klieg lights bathing their logo at the start of every film is…read morebeyond iconic. Having purged the "Fox" portion of their identity in 2020 as part of their acquisition by Disney (and a not so subtle swipe at Rupert Murdoch's Fox holdings,) 20th Century Studios has produced a pantheon of timeless films including, Avatar, Titanic, Sound of Music, Alien, Die Hard and Star Wars to offer only a partial list. Disney's goal at this point is to focus on tentpole franchises such as the interminable Star Wars brand and theatrical, sequel-friendly content such as Deadpool and Planet of the Apes while churning out less expensive filler for their Disney+ and Hulu streamers that can easily be translated into theme park attractions. Not exactly, Hooray for Hollywood. Three stars, cue the Klieg lights,