I celebrated my 30th Birthday here and it was quite possibly one of the best birthdays I've ever had. From start to finish, Will was reasonable, easy to communicate with, and very welcoming. His cinema is a true hidden gem and a wonderful testament to his love of movies. My friends and I had an absolute blast - I can't wait to come back here again and check out a movie or two. read more

Threw my birthday party here in march. Old Hollywood theme! The owner was so nice and is so passionate about his business, which is refreshing to see in nyc. Would definitely come again! Thank you for the wonderful experience. read more

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Excellent place to come rent a movie, buy a movie, see a movie, or hold a screening. The owner / operator Will is knowledgable and passionate about film, and his theater and video store is a crown jewel of the neighborhood. Support such a wonderful place any chance you get! read more

A nice, comfy microcinema. The theater only seats about 50, so it's very small. They sell very few concessions and are cash only. My film was short enough I had no interest in snacks or drinks I went here to see a screening of an unreleased film I'd heard about on the festival circuit after coming across a listing on Eventbrite. I'd definitely come again if I see something else on the their schedule that sparks my interest. read more

What a unique cinema. It's a video store with a little theater in the back. They sell tickets to their screenings on Eventbrite or at the store. They sell a couple of drinks/snacks, but it's basically just a room with some surprisingly okay seats. A screening room more than a proper cinema? My brother and I saw The Lighthouse here a couple of weeks ago when we were spending some time in Queens and Brooklyn. They screen interesting movies, and it's a very unique experience. If I lived in the area, I'd definitely take advantage of the video store and screening room! What a hidden gem. read more

Film Noir Cinema - Cinema Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Forward my mail!! I'm moving into the Film Noir. I've been looking for the perfect mom and pop theater that's intimate and has an old school feel. The fact this place has a dvd shop in the front is a gigantic bonus! You can find all kinds of rare goodies from foreign films to your cult favorite directors. I came here for a sexy, seventies, vampire film "Shiver of the Vampires". It was the special event during the Brooklyn Horror Festival. I rode my bike over after some brunch in Bushwick and Williamsburg hangs. It was a super quick ride and a nice calm neighborhood feel. There was already a crowd on the outside. I was worried about getting a good seat but they were all so distracted that there was plenty of good seats. There was an interesting speech at the beginning pointing out that unlike most vampire flicks this dealt with a recently married woman who was being lured into the dark side by another attractive, gothy, vamp lady named Isolde. The whole film was just what I wanted on a chill fall afternoon. I will have to add that the bathroom is small but has a cool mural of Frankehooker rules! I follow their Instagram and I swear they play like 4 cult classics back to back all the time and from all over the world. I would like to just go movie binge watching here on rainy fall days. I'm jealous of the people who love so close that they can roll over and spend snowstorms in here. Thank you Film Noir for filling that void of the intimate movie cave that I've been craving for. You make my NY life feel more complete. read more

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Very cool hip tiny theater that has anything and everything you'd ever think of! Loved it, will return!

Of the cool places in Brooklyn, this is definitely one worth checking out. I was at a private event and didn't get to see a movie here but I'd totally do so if offered. I like the owner's beliefs and the selection of DVDs for purchase (and apparently rental as well) + the lobby's general decor is great. The theater is also very cool and impressive in spite of the small size. If you're in the neighborhood, this is one of those small local businesses you need to be patronizing. If you aren't, this might just be a reason for you to visit Brooklyn. read more

If you like old school movies and shows, this place is the bomb. Totally reccomend. Nice owner read more

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Hi Yelp friends, Welcome to the "Film Noir Cinema" in Greenpoint Brooklyn. Discreetly hidden in a quiet residential neighborhood, Film Noir offers the viewers a most unique and Unforgettable movie night out. I'd like to give thanks to my Dear friend George for introducing me to this remarkable slice of Hometown Brooklyn flavor. Street parking was really easy. Walking toward the cinema, we crested the hill where the entrance was located. Wow.. down the street was such a treat.. The most beautiful views of Twilight over Manhattan awaits the viewers from the front steps. What a beautiful neighborhood this little movie house serves. Walking inside was an experience that I have not had before. Like a speakeasy the entrance to the movie theater was hidden. The owner of the establishment was behind the counter and verified my online ticket purchase. Looking around the small front office, we could see that it was packed with thousands of rare and unusual movies and videos. Looking through the collection here so many wonderful memories of seeing these features ran through my mind like an endless film. Waking myself up, it was time to go inside the theate. The theater was surprisingly large, seating approximately 50 folks it was clean and a world away in feel from the little front office that we had been in moments ago. I felt that I had slipped the constraints of reality and left all my beliefs behind. Open to whatever reality awaited I found a seat with my friend at the back of the theater. The viewers were treated to cool Pink Panther cartoons that I haven't seen since I was a kid. You don't see them on TV anymore.. I guess lest we REALLLY would try to strap a giant rocket to our backs ..Hahahaha ! With the cartoons quickly finished, our feature film flickered to life on the larger then life screen. The film was called "STARFISH", and in typical Film Noir style.. it offered no optimism or a good feelings. Those of you who don't know, Film Noir is a dark type of Cinema in which it is usually doesn't end well for the Main characters. It almost seems they know they not going to end up well. Not to give the storyline, away but the main character "cute girl" smothered in personal depression and self-doubt ,brings on the Apocalypse by playing 7 cassette tapes in a certain order. I'm getting shades of the 7th seal. But that's about the only similarity, no chess here. Or is there a game of sorts being played?? That's the great thing about artsy films and film noir sometimes the storylines are so convoluted you spend hours, days and weeks afterwards discussing what the films intended to convey. That's why this cute little secret Cinema is here!! To engage you to THINK..to look beyond the curtains. To hop into a different reality a different realm a different world a different time put on a different face and different shoes for just a little while. And then be changed forever. read more

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Quirky selection of films with a dark, often comic sensibility. Owner Will's affection for the genre is contagious. Mind-blowing entertainment every night of the week. One visit and you'll be hooked! read more

One of the best art house cinemas I have ever been!.This place is always bringing in the best of the best. They've unique and powerful selections! read more

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I love this micro-cinema. The seats are comfortable and you feel completely transported in this whole in the wall.

Love this place! I go inside, the guy knows my face, asks me what I'm in the mood to watch and ALWAYS picks such a fantastic movie! Highly recommend this place and its amazing selection of really unique, cool movies ranging from Japanese films to Science fiction! read more

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Wonderful secret! The owner is very charming and knowledgeable, the movie theatre is cozy. They sell a few snacks and beers in the lobby. read more

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At all in the inside of particular features there will always be this "Bunch of kunst !" read more

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Superb little arthouse theater hidden in the suburbs of Brooklyn. Will, the owner, is very knowledgeable about the classics and is a cool fella. They play interesting and obscure movies all the time. A breath of fresh air for cinemaphiles. read more

This is my favorite theater in NYC. Will the owner is so passionate about movies and the friendliest guy. The prices are great, the theater is kept in great shape, the movies are always interesting and usually excellent, the dvd rentals are so extensive he has EVERYTHING. The audio and visual quality are also really good. Just a total New York gem and I look forward to continuing to support it. read more

The cutest place I've ever been to see a movie! My boyfriend and I drove over two hours to come see a film here and it was absolutely worth it read more

An absolute treasure trove of awesome & hard to find gems! Will is super nice & knowledgeable! go!

Film Noir is the smartest, most focused video rental store I've ever encountered. Ever. Concentrating on film noir as well as other genre video -- science fiction, horror, anime, and so on -- proprietor Will (seemingly a nice fellow) rents DVD's and videos. To become a member, all you need to do is register your credit card with him. The rest is easy. Rentals run a mere $3, are due the next day (somewhat of an irritation), and late fees cost $2. The shop is open from 2-11 p.m., so it's best to pick up a rental on your way home from the L or G -- and drop off the previous night's rental at the same time. We'll see if the non-morning hours prove a hassle. One quality many video stores -- and their employees -- lack is Will's knowledge of and enthusiasm for the genres he carries. When I took my first choice -- Lucio Fulci's 1982 horror flick "Manhattan Baby" -- up to the counter, Will's eyes brightened. Here is our exchange: "Do you like Fulci?" he asked. "I have plenty more of him." "I don't know. I just started getting into giallo." "This isn't giallo." "I know. I mean, Italian directors in general." "I have plenty of giallo, too. So, you haven't seen the original 'Zombie'? That's his best, and it's really good." "Maybe I'll get that tomorrow night!" This is an awesome rental resource in a neighborhood dominated by Polish video stores. I'll be back, if not just to return "Manhattan Baby." read more

Wtf is the deal with Billyburg/Gpt and their one-night rentals? And if they're gonna do that, would it kill any of these video places to get a drop slot? It's such a scam. I'm tempted to grab a hatchet and spend a night hacking slits in all their doors. Beyond that, this is an okay little video shop. The selection's not huge, but the niche stuff - ie, Hammer Horror, and (duh) noir - is solidly repped. I liked the owner, Will, but wasn't really satisfied with my experience. I explained to him what I was looking for: A creepy psychological thriller/horror movie along the lines of Don't Look Now, The Innocents, the original Wicker Man, Haunting of Hill House or The Others. (I added that, despite its mediocrity, there were things I liked about the Skeleton Key.) In short, I like a non-campy movie dealing with ghosts and the occult. Catholic clergy is a plus. Serial killers, vampires, zombies, killer animals and monsters of other kinds need not apply. We discussed this earnestly for some time and he determined that I must rent The Black Cat, based on a Poe story. As he seemed to understand exactly what I was looking for, I was very excited and set aside a whole evening for viewing. Well, The Black Cat was idiotic. Campy, silly and full of fake blood. I hope I'm not spoiling anything for anyone when I tell you it's about an evil cat (black) who mauls people. I had no problem getting it back within the allotted day's time frame. If there's something specific I want, I guess I'd try Film Noir again, but I do rely on the expertise of the film geeks at this sort of small shop - the thing, aft all, that separates it from Netflix - and The Black Cat left a very bad taste in my mouth! read more

I was really impressed that this place is called Film Noir video and it actually focuses on film noir, albeit defined broadly. Lots of exploitation films, horror, and weird documentaries. There's also VHS, if you're into that. And there's a nice, small selection of records for sale that sort of dovetails with the films. I bought a DVD when I stopped in, so I can't comment on the rental experience. read more

Excellent resource for rare and unusual films. Will is knowledgable and gives great recommendations. There is also a 54 seat theater that plays movies everyday!!! Showtimes are on the website and instagram filmnoircinema I love this place, it is so awesome! read more

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filled with hard to find DVDs. I've been looking for Larry Clark's Kids and would have ordered it used on Amazon for 30 bucks if not for this sweet DVD store and find. I'll be back! incredible selection and Will, the owner, is a movie buff and helpful guy. read more

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I walked past here for a week until I finally went in for a show. LOVED IT! A small, intimate setting for watching obscure movies and old cartoons. I recently went in after work for a screening of The Shout, a film I probably never would have seen. I settled into a comfortable seat and saw a couple Merry Melody cartoons then the feature and I was the only one there at 7:30 on a Wed night. Will definitely be back soon. read more

The best. That's it. Ask him and buy it. Own it. Love it. Take a movie home. Watch it and feel. Why haven't you seen this before? Not on mubi? Not criterion? Not close to Amazon prime? Hes got it, and maybe something better. Do you even like movies? You liked Barry Lyndon? You liked Don't Look Now? Ask about them and get a new recommendation. Participate in real conversation. Watch The Conversation. Laugh and gasp with someone who knows. Buy a damn movie and go to bed with warmth of human exchange in your soul. Be alone watching something while feeling totally unalone. Why haven't you seen this before? Watch it and feel. Love it. Own it. Ask him and buy it. That's it. The best. read more

Great dvd/video rental in Greenpoint/Williamsburg. The owner is passionate about films and music (he also has a small selection of records and cds for sale), and shares that knowledge - particularly genres of film or a specific director. Once, we had a great discussion on the film, "Le Samourai" and the French director, Melville, as well as the starring actor, Alain Delon. Also, it seems that he knows each customer, as the last time I came into the store, he suggested a French film I might enjoy. read more

Great collection, super-friendly. Glad it's still around.

This place is a tiny paradise if you're into classic film noir, horror/exploitation (especially foreign titles) and other culty genres.

Great selection of horror, campy, culty, and otherwise. Gotta love a video store with a "Godzilla" section. Lots of Criterion stuff too. I found a bunch of movies I wanted to rent in the first five minutes I was there. However..one night rental? Really? That's the only reason I wouldn't give this place five stars. Whatever, still worth it as a once in a while thing. read more

Love this place, very small, very intimate with comfortable seats. It allows you to immerse yourself in whatever film you're watching without distractions. It's how all cinemas should be. I only wish it played better-known films and less obscure titles because sometimes I want to bring my friends over to show them the theatre, but the movies playing are just too obscure to convince them. Other than that it's 10/10. read more

Telling all my cool friends. This place is a great little theater I had no idea existed and apparently no one else does either. My girlfriend and I were the only people there for a screening of Street Trash and that should not be the case. The owner was a really cool knowledgeable guy, I will continue to go to screenings but have a couple recommendations for the management. Make tickets available for purchase on your website, it's 2017, that's how it's done now. It would also be helpful to have info about each film and a trailer on the site as well. The last bit of criticism I have is the name. Film Noir is very specific genre and might turn people off before they even realize some of the amazing films they screen here but hey, it's your theater so name it whatever you like. Lastly, I don't know anything about the rentals but from reading the reviews it sounds like they only do one night rentals which sounds like a pain in the ass. I'll be back for more screenings and change to 5 stars when website and social media are better. read more

Such a good video store, with an impressive and well-thought out selection. The owner is very knowledgeable and extremely helpful when it comes to recommendations. My favorite little video store, it's worth the trek if you live a bit out of the way! read more

Unbelievable selection... great service... so happy to heave them in the neighborhood.

The selection here should satisfy any non-psychotic film buff/snob/fanatic/cult aficionado. This is a great place to find new movies using the random selection method. read more

This place is a movie theater now! There are about 50 comfy seats in the back. And if you're a fan of older films the selection is absolutely amazing. Such great screenings. The one drawback is that if you happen to have dust/mold allergies this place is difficult to be in. It smells really dusty and I leave with a mild headache. Hope that changes. Still, it's SUCH a cool place. Go there now! I'm sure something great is on as... I'm...typing...thi- read more

Cute little one screen theatre in Greenpoint. My partner and I went and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The Pink Panther cartoons as we waited for the movie to start were a nice touch. We will definitely come back! read more

film noir is excellent if yr into cult films, and even if you don't know anything about them, its a good place to start. also if he doesnt have what you want he can usually get it for you for under $10 which is amazing. read more