I had a great experience in this cinema, Kyle and Gabe, the managers of the cinema are the most…read morededicated, resourceful and helpful people from all the cinemas that I've been too in Manhattan. This is a beautiful indie theatre, and I recommend you go watch your anticipated movies in this theatre. God bless the managers and I will keep coming back to this theatre because of the remarkable experience I've had watching my anticipated films.

I was delighted to see the absence of assigned seats. This wouldn't be my first choice for Jurassic…read morePark, but the visual and audio quality for Conclave were top-notch. There's a well-chosen stash of indies and a few more prominent names, for example The Substance. I knew nothing of the movie I Love You Forever but from the description, I'm thrilled to see it's playing here; this 89-minute offering is the kind of film that was once abundant in Manhattan but now is too often relegated to forums like ShitFilm, The Streaming Service Exclusively For Phones. Only four stars due to sightlines, which wouldn't be ideal in a sold-out or close situation. Nonetheless, I'm glad to see an indie spot holding on, with a bit more shine than a couple of its remaining competitors.

If you're watching a movie here, make sure you watch the one playing in the Jaffe Theatre (which is…read moretheir main one). The theatre looks like it was once an opera house with the vintage chandelier and detailed dome. It is also huge with three levels of seating. I have to note that it is absolutely freezing in here. Make sure you bring a sweater with you.

For several weeks now at the height of the hottest days of the year, the air-conditioning has not…read morebeen working in theaters 4 and 5 in the basement. These theaters are smaller and typically screen arthouse movies that are not necessarily screening elsewhere in the area or even in the city. So if you'd like to see the film you have to sit in a hot, stuffy, coffin of a room. I recently watched a double feature in theaters 4 and 5 in this manner unaware when buying tickets what was in store for me. The lobby does not appear to have signage in person or on the web that warn patrons of this discomfort and if you decide to sit in the theater they do not offer you say a free drink or a free pass for the inconvenience. There does not seem to be any real concerted effort to fix the AC in these theaters in a timely manner. I saw films in theaters 4 and 5 on Aug. 11th, two weeks later on Aug. 25th there was still no air-conditioning in those same theaters. I get that your theater building is 100 years old but it looks like you don't care about your patrons and you're just waiting it out until autumn and hope we don't notice in the meanwhile. P.S. I think it's really amusing how the other summertime reviews are complaining about how cold the Jaffe theater is. Freeze in the Jaffe theater or broil in the basement.

Film Anthology Archives raised me, cinematically speaking, in a way no other film screening house…read morehas. Jonas Mekas and Co. presented an incredible gift to the city and the world at large by presenting and preserving this important space. I met my friend Ken Jacobs and his wife Flo here during a New York-centric short film screening that featured the works of Warhol, Shirley Clarke, Jacobs, Marie Menken and the Kuchar brothers, among others. On another occasion, Clarke's incredible film The Cool World was presented in a rare screening with Hampton Clanton in attendance. I also had the great fortune of catching Jean Vigo's L'Atalante and Taris at the Anthology Film Archives. Such a great place!

Came here for the Asian American Film Festival's screening of "Go, Grandriders" (which is fantastic…read moreand everyone should watch it). We were upstairs on the third floor and the theater was really cozy. However, if you needed to go to the bathroom, it was on the second floor. The staff was very friendly. But, they need to get their shit together. There is a huge buildup at the lobby full of people getting tickets or picking up preordered tickets. And I had to make an effort to find where to go and such because of the rowdy chaos in the lobby. Also, I don't know if it's a frequent occurrence, or if there is any correlation between the AAFF and the subway station, but getting wolf-whistled at with a "Hey Oriental beauty, where you from?" is not okay.

Attended a 7pm Tuesday performance with pie tasting beforehand…read more I've seen many live performances, from big names on Broadway to small productions, but this experience will forever hold a special place in my heart! To start, the Barrow Theater is a small, intimate space. At a first glance, the performance area reminds you of an old fashioned cafeteria--heavy, wooden tables and benches situated in rows across the entire space. You get very close and personal with your neighbors, as the public is sat in a way that allows close interaction with performers during the show. There is a mezzanine with additional seats as well. That seating is somewhat uncomfortable. The wooden benches reminded me of church pews--very narrow seats that will ensure your posture is straight and rigid throughout the entire performance. Not the most comfortable of seats, so those with back issues, consider this when reserving seats. It's not a problem for younger audiences. For older folks or anyone with back/neck/leg problems, recommend reserving a seat in the main (orchestra?) seating area. The show lasts 2.5 hours with one 20 minute intermission, so prepare your behind for a lot of seating on rigid, wooden benches. Before seeing the performance, you have an option to try their famed pies. The website mentions that a former White House chef is responsible for those pies. After trying them, I became a believer! My expectations were pretty low [I'm not a fan of pies], but the vegetable pie blew my mind. Seriously spectacular! Better than meat ones. Do your taste buds a huge favor and order the vegetable pie. The dough was flaky and flavorful. Crispy shell (with shaved, golden parmesan baked on top), chewy texture on the inside. The vegetable medley was fantastic--sooooo much flavor, I couldn't believe cooked veggies could be that delicious! Rainbow carrots, marsala, shallots, artichokes, brussels, wild mushrooms, cheddar cauliflower and parmesan make up the pie filling. Every pie is served with potato mash with shaved truffles. I don't eat mash, but that one was delicious--shaved truffle was a perfect touch to add fragrance and that extra punch to creamy potatoes. The portion filled me up. Very hearty. Consider this for your dinner--you won't regret the experience! The show takes place on the first floor, where you were just eating your pies. The actors make perfect use of the limited space. Live band is playing in the corner. Actors get close and personal with the audience, dancing on tables and engaging you throughout the entire two and a half hours. Definitely didn't expect such intimate experience! Honestly preferred it to the big Broadway theater layout, because I got much more enjoyment out of being so close to (and almost in!) the performance. Nothing beats being in the same space as the performers--you feel engulfed in the atmosphere. Totally captivated. Like you are living through the story along with the actors. The performers were brilliant. Just spectacular--the sheer talent in that small space was overwhelming in the most magnificent way. I left without words--I was so impressed with what I've experienced that I couldn't even express my delight. Every performer was a true character. The songs, the live music, the acting, the masterful use of small space and décor--everything was top notch. Some scenes almost made me cry, some spooked me to the bone. Traveling back home around 11pm, I felt a chill running down my spine as I remembered some powerful and dark moments from the performance. Hours after the show I still felt its' after effect. Now, that's what an absolute success of a show feels like! A must for any and all live performance enthusiasts!!!

Accessible via the 1 train to Christopher St. or A/C/E/B/D/F/M to W 4th St…read more Barrow Street Theatre, which is located inside the Greenwich House, is small in size but big on heart. The same building also houses a nursery school, among other things. The front desk in the center of the lobby has a check-in clipboard for visitors as well as some publications. The right wall has glass cases of memorabilia on display and for sale and a corner office that serves as the box office. The opposite wall has a staircase to the upper mezzanine, as well as another corner room that serves as both bar and coat check. After I picked up my ticket, I was able to use the men's room upstairs (two sinks, two toilets, and two urinals). The lobby employees dressed as pie-shop workers are pretty friendly: not sure if they were in character or just being cordial. The Sweeney Todd seating arrangement consists of five (six?) wooden tables & benches (seating 12 each) positioned perpendicular to the stage, and 3-4 rows of tiered upper and lower mezzanine seats in the back of the room. I was fortunate enough to score a seat at one of the benches, and my neighbors and I were instructed to keep the tabletops clear at all times because "anything could happen". As you have probably heard, the actors move all around the room during the course of the show, even appearing in the balcony a few times. Regardless of where your seat is, you'll need to turn your head to see all of the action. Despite being closer to the action, I confess that I found the table seating extremely awkward: I spent the entire show with my torso twisted 45 - 90 degrees and trying to avoid direct eye contact with the girl sitting across the table from me. People sitting at the tables closest to the front will be the primary and most obvious targets of audience participation, e.g. when I saw the show, Mr. Todd screamed at an audience member in the front to move so that he could sit the beggar woman down and properly fake-murder her. This and two other instances were the only I observed where a direct response from an audience member was required. If you get serenaded by the beggar woman or Mr. Todd himself, you can for the most part just enjoy the eye contact without having to do much else. To give you an idea of how close the actors get to the audience: I got to see Anthony's boots up close and feel the fabric of Johanna's dress (not by choice) while they were at my table. The pit is a 3-man group of clarinetist, violinist, and pianist (who also blows the tin whistle when a character is murdered). The lobby is just barely large enough to contain the entire audience during the 15-minute intermission, so I recommend walking around the block (away from the smokers and construction) instead of slowly suffocating inside. I didn't have to pee during intermission, so I can only guess how horrible the lines for the restrooms must have been. Interestingly, programs (non-Playbills) are placed on tables the lobby at the end of the performance, rather than given out before the performance. I was fortunate enough to see most of the original company (minus Brad Oscar). Most of the principals in the current cast will be departing the show later this month, starting with Norm Lewis on 8/14, so if you still want a chance to be within spitting distance of any of them while they're still together you have about 2 weeks before the cast gets reshuffled.

Watched The Mummy Returns (2001): 25th Anniversary Movie Party at Alamo. Originally booked tickets…read morethinking it was just a regular showing, but it turns out Alamo's "Movie Parties" come with extra perks. Each guest had themed movie props/goodies laid out at their table, which was a nice surprise. The hosts were fully dressed in The Mummy Returns outfits from head to toe. One of the them came in front of the screen before the movie started and introduced the movie with a bunch of fun facts and an entertaining bit. Super glad we went. It was really fun. I didn't order food or drinks this time. However, I've had drinks and the loaded fries at Alamo before, and they were fantastic. The loaded fries are honestly better than a lot of restaurant quality ones.

This movie theater is a little difficult to find, you have to walk into the Chase building and…read morenavigate down two flights of stairs (follow the signs) before you actually get to the venue! Ticket prices were very reasonable (we saw Devil wears Prada 2 and it was around $18? For two adults). Where they make the real money is in the concessions! One margarita was around $17. We were able to order food and drinks through the QR code by our seat, but it took a very long time for the food and drinks to arrive. My friend was also accidentally charged for 2 drinks instead of 1, but we were able to talk to the staff and they fixed it for us. It was a great experience and I would definitely come back, but just beware of the longer wait times for food/ drinks

Such a great theater. Very clean and nice space. The seats were very comfy and I like how they are…read moreprivate. Also the popcorn was reasonably priced and tasted super yummy.

10/10 recommend this place! What a fab cinema in the Williamsburg neighborhood. It has that vintage…read morelook and feel. The seats are super comfortable, and the service we received at our seats was incredible! It's a pretty small theatre so you'll have to book your seats a bit in advance. Their food options looked good as they have a full food and drinks menu. We went with the usual popcorn and Diet Coke, and we added a root beer float to that. It was sooo good! The vanilla ice cream they used in the float was divine!! They also serve popcorn in a steel bowl, so it feels quite homey. Seats are very comfortable. Too comfortable lol, I fell asleep during our late night show. All in all, it's a vibe, and I highly recommend it!

It's cozy in here. The at-seat service was wonderful and prompt. I had the chicken tenders which…read morewere perfectly cooked but surprisingly spicy imo. The Nitehawk popcorn was a bit tangy in a way I unexpectedly didn't love but my friend loved it. She has the queso too which I think was good. It was clean, not too cramped, and overall nice vibe.

I've seen a bunch of movies here. Always well maintained and clean. Staff is great.Highly recommend.read more