Looks from the titles of the movies here that this place is way out in left field as ever...
I am just curious if there are any reviews or a good explanation lacking that ..
Well, here, there is a dissenting voice in this so that should help mitigate all the raves
Cinema Village
22 E 12th St
(between 5th Ave & University Pl)
New York, NY 10003
Neighborhoods: Greenwich Village, Union Square
(212) 924-3363
(between 5th Ave & University Pl)
New York, NY 10003
Neighborhoods: Greenwich Village, Union Square
(212) 924-3363
- Nearest Transit Station:
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Union Sq - 14 St (L)14 St - Union Sq (4, 5, 6, 6X)14 St - Union Sq (N, Q, R)
- Good for Kids:
- No
50 reviews for Cinema Village
49 reviews in English
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Review from Bryce R.
- 13 friends
1/21/2013I 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! -
Review from Augie R.
- Elite '13
- 30 friends
2/23/2013I'll be back for the five-star moves that Cinema Village features, but this is definitely a two-star movie theater.
The online ticketing is crude and weird. It looks like something a techie coded in an hour in 2002. You still have to go to the box office, flash your credit credit card, and sign your name to a sheet of paper containing the signatures of others who purchased online. It's 2013--time to update the online ticketing!
Like other cramped Manhattan art house theaters, there is little room for waiting for movies. Don't arrive too early. And expect lots of stairs to get to bathrooms, concessions and movies.
I felt the theater itself was especially cramped, with tight little seats and little leg room. The theater we were in had the screen at the back of a lengthy section with no seats (that I presume was the theater beneath us) and the tiny theater didn't feel much larger than your average suburban living room. The sound and the picture were good, though.
I wish the quality of Manhattan art house theaters matched the quality of the flicks. This is an uncomfortable little theater, but it shows great movies, so I'll be back. -
Review from A C.
- 24 friends
6/3/2013I can always count on Cinema Village to host the indie flicks we crave. The theater is always clean and the lobby is charming. Old school movie going at it's best. -
Review from Amira A.
- Elite '13
- 72 friends
3/21/2013I love that they serve Pepsi man. It's hard to found Pepsi fountain soda. The best. I like that they serve coffee. It's cute and small but that's one of the issues it's small. Been here quite a few times. My biggest problem is when seating is on a flat plateau instead of elevated. Makes it hard for others to see beyond my huge hair lol and of course for me to see over them. -
Review from Siv L.
- Elite '13
- 111 friends
6/4/2012Very small theater. Great movie selection. Friendly staff. Due to its tiny size, you have to wait outside until 10 minutes before your show in order to give ample time for the last show to clear out and the theater to be cleaned.
All in all, a great place to watch movies that aren't shown in the big commercial theaters. -
Review from Jill V.
- 4 friends
3/21/2012I love love love this place. Seems like each time I decide to take a solo day to stroll around Manhattan, I end up here to watch a film before retiring to Jersey City. I am never disappointed with the selection (most recently watched A Dangerous Method).
I also enjoy being, generally, the youngest person in the theatre. Makes me feel wise :)
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