Cinema Village — Local services in New York

Cinema Village, located at 22 East 12th Street in NYC’s Greenwich Village, is a charming indie theater that’s a haven for film lovers. Housed in a converted 1900s firehouse, it’s been running since 1963, making it the oldest continuously operated cinema in the Village. The layout is refreshingly simple and easy to navigate—three small screens are clearly marked, and the compact lobby is straightforward, with a single entrance and clear signage guiding you to theaters or concessions. Even during busy film festival screenings, the flow feels organized, with no chaotic bottlenecks. The nostalgic aroma of fresh popcorn hits you as you enter, and the staff’s warm, laid-back vibe makes it feel welcoming. I recently watched a double feature of indie films, including a “spicy crab roll” and “spicy tuna roll” of bold, quirky titles that fit the theater’s eclectic spirit. The auditoriums are cozy, with comfy enough seats for a couple of hours. Arrive early to snag a good spot, as it’s first-come, first-served. Cinema Village’s tight-knit setup and Greenwich Village’s artsy energy make it a go-to for unique films in a hassle-free,...

Came to watch a movie here and upon leaving a staff member was obnoxiously talking to another staff member incredibly loudly about torture chambers, while shamelessly laughing. This was quite disrespectful and distressing and an odd time to be doing it considering we were all walking out of quite a heavy film (a real pain). Upon looking at this person I couldn’t help but notice a big Palestinian badge on them. I find it incredibly odd to be showcasing a political agenda in a movie cinema which is a place where people go to unwind. This compounded by the dark and inappropriate cackling between colleagues as they were talking about ‘torture chambers’ after seeing a film about the holocaust was both distressing and quite frankly made me feel a little sick. I stood there waiting for my friend to use the bathroom whilst the conversation was being had and to be quite honest the whole thing was just shocking. This employee made me feel incredibly uncomfortable....

I was an actor in a premier film for “unorthodox” I came in asking in advance to both Yaffed and the cinema for an Ada seat. I wasn’t informed that it was full, and I had to sit painfully on the floor in the back / dark, as the host wouldn’t give up their empty seat in the front. This is an ADA clause of ableism, and the disability discrimination, that I reported to the few employees after the screening, laughed at my face, and told me a pathetic “sorry” without any refund or a 🆓 snack for my distress through a over an hour screening in the basement two levels down was painful to get to in the first place. The lack of respect, decorum and value to talent and patrons with disabilities, especially from the Russian looking bleach blonde hair employee was very disheartening. And there will be...