Came here to see Cast Aside the Clouds. The staff were friendly and helpful in guiding me to where I needed to go. The restrooms are on the lower level. read more

Small cozy theaters at the Cinema Village playing a good collection of movies, commercial and independent. On my visit, there was a single person at the counter inside for both tickets and snacks, which meant quite a long queue. There's a fee if you purchase tickets online, I'd recommend coming here a little early if you intend on buying tickets. read more

Cinema village is a long standing movie theater in the West village. They have independent films and art house films. Theater is small, but echoes back another time period when film was taken seriously and wasn't just a commercial business. Great popcorn, fun to visit, especially on a weekend. Films showing are all new and contemporary. Great neon sign! read more

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Cinema Village has been around for decades showing international and art films. Located on East 12th Street, it has many loyal customers. At $8 a ticket and $4 for a small popcorn, it is a steal. The acoustics and screen are fine. Restrooms are downstairs. Patrick, Jack and the unnamed young lady are helpful. Yesterday I saw "A Complete Unknown" which I enjoyed especially as I took half the popcorn home! read more

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I used to go to Cinema Village to watch double features when I was a student at NYU, but I am old, and that was YEARS ago. Cut to last night, my daughter and I had tickets to see a show that was completely canceled ("the cast is sick"-the entire cast??). Anyway, we headed over to CV to catch "A Real Pain," I was happily surprised to see that this movie house still looked mostly the same. As I waited for popcorn, I remembered laughing ridiculously sometime in 1985 while waiting in the very same spot with a friend after we both realized her latest crush was working the popcorn counter. Anyway, the seats are ok comfortable and there are no more cheap deal double features, but we all loved the movie and headed east afterward in search of hot borscht. read more

I've feared Cinema Village for some time. I can't find the scathing review that I thought I wrote, maybe I was dreaming or hallucinating (and I did check the "low quality reviews" section just in case). But the downstairs theater was a pleasant surprise. No random unpleasant incidents and good sound quality for Past Lives, you could hear birds and traffic noises (I mean from the movie, not outside). Instead of just complaining about another shuttered theater I'm trying to support the indies. read more

I love coming here and supporting an indie theater. It's a fun movie-going experience and I love being a part of keeping this part of New York alive. The only downside to my experience was that the popcorn was SO SALTY. It was inedible unless I wanted to chug a gallon of water after every handful. Also the previews that were shown were for movies that were already out in theaters for a couple of months which was strange. Despite this, I'd still go back. read more

One of the last of the village's legendary movie houses. It always has an interesting collection of films whether Hollywood, independent, or foreign. read more

Went to a short movie festival there last week. What a great old theater. Cheap prices on snacks and staff was very friendly I would totally recommend this to anyone in the area looking for a cool old place to see a movie read more

I went earlier tonight to see "Barbie". Avoid theatre 3 and really, the whole theatre unless you want to see in an airless Hellscape in the dead of Summer. The theatre is already not maintained to any great degree (I went out the exit in the back of the theatre to find someone about the a/c, but didn't find a way to the upstairs and a hallway floor with bags of garbage piled up), and despite sold out shows, large crowds and numerous staffers, no one checked the theatres to see about the air. After I did go upstairs to complain, there was a slight improvement. I'm not sure why the lobby was so air conditioned, but it was definitely not like that downstairs. It ruined the movie experience, and although I like to support independent theatres, Cinema Village isn't getting my business again any time soon. AWFUL! read more

Despite others' negative comments, I visited Cinema Village today for the first time in 50 years and found it clean and comfortable with excellent projection and sound. I like the movies that they're showing and want them to stay in business. Frankly, the projection and sound was better than many chain theaters I've experienced read more

I have a soft spot in my heart for Cinema Village. It has been around for a very long time -- you can tell that just by looking at it. Wikipedia says since the early 60s. It has a lovably retro marquee that looks like it has never been changed, other than changing it each week for the films. It is a time capsule. There is still someone in the little booth to take your change. It is small in the way only an older theater can be small. The only issue is the sightlines. (Well, that and the bathroom is a bit of a walk downstairs.) At least in the theater I was in, you had to sit way back to feel like you are in a theater and not in your house. I very much like that at least one screening had closed captioning, as actors don't annunciate today like they used to. Overall, you should support small theaters like Cinema Village whenever you can. This is the type of theater that makes the village still feel like the village. Their prices are also pretty decent and although they don't have dining like say Alamo Drafthouse or Nighthawk, a nice chicken place opened up right next door for pre or post theater dining. I'm rooting for Cinema Village to be here for years to come. read more

I have so much affection for NYC's few remaining indie movie houses, so I wish I could report that this was more than a 3-star destination. Paid them a visit for a Saturday night screening recently, and it was a haphazard experience. We were shuffled inside in a flurry of confusion about where we needed to be. The theaters were clean inside and seats fairly comfy- and it seems like weekend screenings are rather lightly attended here later at night, which is a plus. Visited the concessions stand and enjoyed the lack of line compared to the hoards you have to face at AMC or Regal just to get your hands on some popcorn. Prices were decent, popcorn wasn't particularly hot and seemed as if it had been sitting for a while, but tasty enough all the same. Biggest beef with the theater is the lack of attention to the projection quality itself. After a few mid-film glitches in our movie, it then cut out altogether with just a few minutes left. The audience stayed seated for a bit, assuming someone would swoop in to address the situation. After five minutes we ventured out to find the lobby deserted. It seemed we audience members had been left to our own devices to finish the screening, and had no choice but to leave without knowing how the kung fu flick we were watching resolved itself. Le sigh. I'll probably still be back in hopes that second time's the charm. I'm a sucker for old school spots with glorious neon marquees like the one Cinema Village has. read more

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Small theater yet produce big results. I came here to see "Warlords" with a good friend/Asian language enthusiast along with his mother to celebrate her birthday. With only two theater rooms equipped with stadium style seating is quiant without all the hype of a mass multiplex hustle and bustle vibe. For one adult tickets are $11.00 as Cinema Village plays low budget films, and foreign films as "Warlords" (fantastic movie with powerful quotes). Jet Li is my man, skilled and trained in Wushu! I rate Cinema Village four stars, despite of the size, not easily handicap assessible for those who have difficulties walking to climb one flight of stairs as the ramp is for wheelchairs only. Box Office is located outdoors, theater staff is pleasant. Facilities equipment is boisterously loud as we arrived early sitting on the lower level and can hear the mechanics of the facilities equipment in usage. read more

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An iconic neighborhood mainstay that you hope will survive the digital age of Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, etc. It's a quaint three screen theater that shows mostly up-and-coming indie flicks. I saw Ride here with a director Q&A after the show in the screening room that sits about 60. I love the cozy feel of this theater though it seems like it hasn't been renovated in quite some time. The seats were pretty decrepit and also flush against the left side of the wall so you could only exit on the right side of each row. That was both inconvenient and a potential fire hazard. That being said, I do hope Cinema Village continues to operate cause we need indie movie theaters like this, especially after the closing of Sunshine. read more

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Nice clean theatre. Friendly staff. Ladies room clean could use an upgrade. Seats in the theatre looks very nice. You could tell they were refurbished. As welcoming as they looked they weren't as comfortable. Enjoyed my visit to this theatre all in all. Would I return?? Sure. read more

I've only been to this one on opening night of the films I wanted to see. That means having to wait outside in a long line, typically in the cold. But this theater has some great upsides: * Lower ticket prices ($11 for adult vs. $12+ elsewhere) * Great indie film selection (we saw "The Bill Hicks Story" here on Friday night as well as "What Would Jesus Buy" years back) * Lower priced concessions * Spacious, clean bathrooms The theaters are tiny but cozy and I've never had problems with cleanliness there unlike some big theaters. Continues to be a favorite I'd return to. read more

This is certainly not the most modern or comfortable theater, but they do have a great selection of movies showing at any given time. Whenever I browse their listings I am usually into seeing most of their features. For me, that never happens at a mainstream theater, which is usually playing loud and predictable crap. The facilities are clean, the food and drink is reasonable, and the staff is pleasant. Cinema Village is a great business to patronize. read more

Cinema Village is a quaint space that has its charm. We watched Green Boom here and thoroughly enjoyed it. The people are friendly and the theatres are much more intimate in setting. The seats are a little too close. I felt the space between rows was too cramped. But other than that the place was well managed. I'd come back to see an indie film for sure! read more

Pleasantly surprised by this theater. Small, intimate, like any indie theater but the sound quality is like a standard movie theater, which was a plus. I went for an 11am showing (don't judge me), and had the entire theater to myself, which was AMAZING. Bathrooms were clean, staff was friendly. I knocked my rating down from 5 to 4 stars for two reasons. One, I don't think anything can be done about this but, since all the seats are floor level, you do have you tilt your head up a bit to see the screen, which may be a minus for some. And another thing, during my movie, there was an incessant clicking outside of my theater that. did. not. stop. A good chunk of my movie drowned out the sound but, that clicking, lawd. read more

5 stars for the outstanding documentary Finish Line; The Rise and Demise of OTB and kudos for a theater like this that exists that shows such hard-hitting, cutting edge stuff. But as a place to comfortably watch a movie, I think not. Seats are OK, nothing special. Screen is small, place was very hot and very stuffy last night. Sound was turned off while the credits were still rolling. Not sure why. If there was something I wanted to see and it wasn't playing elsewhere which is very possible, I would come back. read more

Love, love, love this theater. Have seen a bunch of films here, docs & hollywood blockbusters, too. Screening rooms are intimate & everyone on staff has always been cool. If you're someone who loves to get popcorn & candy: the snack bar is not nearly as expensive as a big mainstream theater. Located off Union Square so it's a great location to wander around the city or grab a bite. read more

Avoid this place: Rude employees and management. Not at all customer-oriented. Wanting to give myself a break from my mind's preoccupations, I decided to treat myself to a daytime movie. I asked the girl in the box office "What time does the next Joker play?" She responded "The show times are all above you." I felt like I inconvenienced her and said "You can't just tell me the next showtime?" She didn't respond--OK, whatever--I looked above me and saw the next Joker played in an hour. I asked for one ticket and tried to pay by slipping my card under the window. The girl suddenly used both the palms of her hands and slammed them on the plexiglass surface, startling me. I got upset at her rudeness and said to her "Wow, that wasn't necessary!" and went in the theatre to complain of her attitude. Once in the theatre, I tried to explain how rude I was being treated. Admittedly, I was shaken up and excitable. The guy who claimed to have been the manager (though he didn't say he was at the time) said to me in a belittling tone "You don't have to yell in the theatre, let's go outside." Not once did he ask me what was wrong. He was confrontational, one-sided, biased. He said I was "angry" and that I shouldn't have tried to pay by slipping my card under the window--I didn't know that. There's no sign on the window stating this and the box office girl didn't specify how I ought to have paid. I am shocked at the treatment of this theatre. I did not deserve such rude, obnoxious, aggressive attitudes. All I wanted was to see The Joker and got treated as if I was an unwelcome bother! I hope this place goes out of business. This experience ruined my day, actually had me fuming. I not only called the theatre to talk to the manager--who turned out to be the rude guy mentioned above--but I googled "bad customer service, how to handle." I came across this article: https://www.nbcnews.com/better/business/how-handle-bad-customer-service-grace-ncna854806, which helped me feel validated. I was insulted not only by the box office girl's poor, snide attitude towards me, but then to be treated as poorly from the manager who not once asked me why I was upset or even listened to me. He talked over me and took on a hostile attitude, making me feel helpless, attacked and unwelcome. Thanks Cinema Village for ruining my day. read more

A very fun place to see an independent movie. I came here on a Wednesday afternoon recently to see "Laugh Killer Laugh". The theatre where I saw the film was small and probably had forty or fifty seats. There were only seven people at this particular showing, so it was a very intimate experience. The sound was really good and not too loud like you find in so many modern cinemas. The seats aren't that comfortable (they don't recline) and this is my only 'complaint' about my entire visit. The concessions are cheaply priced for a cinema. I had a fountain Pepsi and a small popcorn for five bucks. The old style vibe of the cinema and the great selection of films will definitely bring me back here in the future. read more

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A mini-theater. There's smaller theaters, like a larger version of a home theater, with probably around 60-80 seats a theater. Sound is good, screens are a bit smaller, and seats are okay... fixed armrests. Not bad overall. Ticketing outside, but there's a small unit in the main entry. read more

Stopped in for the first time in awhile to see the Wagstaff/Mapplethorpe documentary and had a great time. All indie and limited release films here. They used to show anime movies back when that was too dorky and no one else would. Sure it's tiny - like the size of your living room tiny - but that also makes it so darn cute. The requisite staff of slightly stoned film students were all very friendly and charming, the popcorn was tasty and crisp, and the film was an A+. I left feeling like I should pay more attention to what they play just so I have an excuse to stop in again. The best part of the evening, though, was when stoned concessionaire served up my drink and popcorn, dropped some kernels on the counter, and then started eating them. Off the counter. "Fife fif-thy," he said, with a full mouth, his film student hair flopping into his eyes. How cute is that? read more

New year, new elite badge! For my very first 2014 review I'd like to take a look at Cinema Village. I took/babysat two teenage girls here to watch Modoka*, an anime that is so WTF that I got absolutely nothing. It was like some anime Inception shit and I can rant about it if Yelp allows us to review movies. Tickets are 15. The entire theatre is operated by one man. He printed out our tickets then shimmied his way to the concession to make the popcorns. We were instructed to wait downstairs until the seating time. The downstairs lounge is a dark, rapey dungeon with two benches to sit on and sanitary-questionable bathrooms. There we met several other otaku comrades who were talking about the latest and greatest nerd things. Thinking that back in my years, animated girls were much hotter than the fetishized anime girls of today, I condescendingly judged quietly. We were then called by the one-man-army when the movie was ready for seating. The seats were uncomfortable. You couldn't rest your head and the armrest didn't look like it could support a sickly African child. My sister and her friend did end up loving the movie so they enjoyed their time here. Unless the movie is nowhere to be found but here, I'd look for alternative venues to watch the movie. * So the theatre misspelled "Madoka." Its an anime that has a huge cult following. read more

What a charming little theater that totally endears itself to me. I went here to see "The English Surgeon," a gut-wrenching documentary about a British neurosurgeon. I cried a little*, which felt a lot more acceptable here than, say, Regal.** Sometimes you can't get there too early (they'll ask you to come back in a few minutes), but if you get there too late, a long line forms. Timing is key.*** And thankfully I still have in my possession one sad-looking student ID. Gimme that $7.50 discount ticket. _________ * Sometimes a boy needs a good cry. Or ten. ** Where I'd probably get hate-crimed. *** My life is plagued with bad timing. But whose isn't? read more

Saw Yesterday today. Nice people. Clean theatre; seats, floors, bathroom. Reasonably priced concession compared to AMC. No slushees though Movie starts pretty much on time so don't dawdle. My teen loved the experience. read more

As a place to see a film, it's not amazing. You won't get reclining chairs with cup holders and foot rests and a giant screen with surround sound. Actually, maybe they have surround sound, I am not sure. But who cares? It is one of the most reliable theaters for seeing the sorts of movies that you won't see outside New York City, and that's why you live here, right? If you want to see a film about Hungarian competition eaters who live out their auto-taxidermy fantasies, or Nazi zombies, or a homicidal telepathic tire, look no further. This is your theater. There is usually a line of straight-looking folk looking to get in to whatever the NYT reviewed well recently, but ignore them and proceed straight to the basement for prime New York style entertainment. Then brag to all your friends back home how you're living the high life. read more

I have had the pleasure of attending two films at Cinema Village over the past year. I was introduced to the theater from the purchase of a Groupon (one of the rare gems in this day and age of the company). It was a great deal but I enjoyed myself thoroughly so I will be a repeat customer. Here's why I am a fan; Cinema Village is a fine purveyor of films stretching all genres and across the globe. At any visit, one can attend a buzz worthy film coming straight from Cannes or a thought provoking documentary that will open your mind to a whole new world . New films enter the rotation every Thursday so the Cinema Village line up is always fresh. Cinema Village is also a great stage for the artist to discuss their craft. It seems like it is regular for the theater to host directors for screenings and Q&A sessions. Props to them for making an experience into a thoughtful conversation. It is kind of random but every time I go to the theater, there is a lot of older people in attendance. This actually warms my heart because they love to talk about the film right after it finishes. Picking a film is an adventure in and of itself. The theater picks films that are very independent so you really have limited impressions of the movie beforehand. Reasons why I didn't give 5 stars; While it is great that Cinema Village does heavy rotations of their films, it can be a double-edged sword. If your heart is set on seeing a film, you better see it within the week's time because chances are it may not be back next week if it does poorly. It would be helpful if the theater would announce which films are leaving rotation so one could better plan their visit. It is an older film house so some cosmetic changes could be helpful. New seat (or just cushions) and an updated bathroom would be nice additions. Something about old seats at theaters makes me iffy... Overall, highly recommend! read more

A tiny ghost town of a cinema. You know how when you arrive at a movie theater early, there's always someplace to loiter around and read a book until it's time to go into the screening room? Not so here: Cinema Village consists of a ticket window outside, a popcorn booth inside, and a staircase to the auditoriums. So if you get here early, I guess you can walk into the auditorium and attempt to read under the haze of a weird orange-pink light. Also, be forewarned: no butter for the popcorn here. On the other hand, it was only $3.50. I'm going to have to agree with another review that says "five-star movies in a two-star theater." read more

Nice little tucked away movie theater- I came in on a whim when I was walking around the area. It's very small and empty, but the staff were super nice and welcoming. Prices were decent, and I liked the movies that were up there. Don't get here super early, though, since there's no place to wait for the movie to start until they let you go downstairs- then there's a little bench. Whatever, I don't need frills to sit in a dark theater and see a great film! I saw Blackfish, by the way. One of those movies where I'm glad it's so dark so nobody can see me sobbing. read more

I like this theatre even though it's really not the greatest theatre nor is it even a good theatre. It's crazy tiny and things can get pretty cozy inside the screen rooms. But, this place shows those indy movies that no one else will show so this honestly is the choice of choices sometimes. So I really like this dinky theatre even though again, it's really not the best theatre nor even an average theatre. read more

This theater is alright, its very very dark in here which makes it hard to see where your going. We came on a weekend to watch the first showing of a movie and only two people were with us in the theater which was a little unsettling/weird. In addition it was hard to see where your going to pick your seat and the seats felt a little damp too! The bathroom was also very creepy feeling, dirty and tiny! But we came here on a Groupon deal and really liked the movie we saw so it wasn't all that bad!... would I return? .... very unlikely. read more

To paraphrase the World's Most Interesting Man, I don't often go to the movies, but when I do, I like to go to Cinema Village. Why? It's simple. Cleanliness. Fair priced conessions. Interesting movies that I just can't see anywhere else. Now, there are some improvements that need to be made. Waiting for a seemingly neverending Q&A (which goes so long the Q&A after the showing you're seeing is cancelled) on a cold sidewalk is annoying. Sometimes you need to learn how to end things on time. read more

You come here to watch flicks not usually shown elsewhere, so how much do you have to put up with? You have to wait outside until the movie nearly starts - be there punctual because they don't run commercials and actually begin the movie on time. Once inside: Screen - Many complain about the size, yes they are smaller than your AMCs, but they aren't microscopic, and you aren't watching 3D. If it does its job and doesn't detract from the movie, I think it's ok. Seats - They need new upholstery, and they are not plush or deep, and some makes squeaky noises. Tip, sit right at the back and you got head rest against the wall. Atmosphere - Small cozy rooms, seats maybe about 50, most shows won't be at capacity so you have your choice. It's less likely that you find the usual idiot texting or munching his popcorn loudly here. The floors are clean and absent of spilled sticky soda, there are no weird smells, the toilets are well-maintained. Sometimes there are special events, like we got a Q&A after the show in the theater with the director of the flick. read more

I had been to this theater while at college at NYU but totally forgot about it until this past weekend when I returned to watch Whiplash! Cinema Village was the only theater in the city still playing it. Yay! Besides that one mainstream film, they also play loves of Indie flicks. Tickets are $12. Not many seats inside so get there early. read more

I love this little theatre because it's right in my neighborhood. It's address close, as in half a block away... and yet I don't think I've been there in a few months. It's one step removed from film forum in terms of carrying all of the really obscure art flicks, and b/w classics, but they do carry a lot of new indie films. The place has three screens too, so you have a few options. I also love the old style sign above the entrance. A couple of weeks ago there was a line down the block waiting for some new film that had everyone talking. Might have been the Wrestler... ANyway, if you haven't been here, check it out. It's very cozy, and a nice break from the big theatres in the neighborhood... read more

I went to meet friends here for a screening of Dead Snow a few weeks ago - my friends had tickets ahead of time, but I didn't. There was a line outside and it was sold out, but I waited with my friends just in case something changed. After everyone got in the box office attendant said there weren't any tickets, and I was about to leave, but some guy came up with two extra tickets and offered to sell them each for $10, so I bought one. The manager wouldn't honor the tickets though - they were legit tickets, but he said that the show had been oversold, and he couldn't let anyone else in. He refunded the $10, but they shouldn't be overselling screenings... read more