Film at Lincoln Center - Walter Reade Theater — Local services in New York

Walter Reade at Lincoln Center is one of the great movie venues in the City to catch foreign, indie, and classics. Their film festivals and tributes are legendary. On this occasion the purpose of my visit was to see the great comedy classic ‘Young Frankenstein’, which was fantastic to see on the big screen. It’s always a blast coming to see a classic because everyone there is a diehard fan. We all know the lines but still laugh like crazy.

The venue is (thankfully) small with surprisingly comfortable seating. The large, oversized seats are almost luxurious. There is a small concession stand where you can get some snacks. There’s only one ladies and men’s restroom, so expect a line at the end of your movie. This theatre is old-school in terms of buying your ticket. There are no assigned seats. You line up and when they let everyone in you pick whatever seat you want. Some people like that, others don’t.

In closing, Walter Reade has always been a relief from the typical Hollywood stuff that floods the market. This is a place where you have an opportunity to screen films that otherwise you’d not get to see. I really love their festivals and when have film discussions with the actors, producers, and/or the directors. If you discover a film, that’s playing here that you’re interested in, I would strongly suggest going. It’s truly a gem, and if you go, I’m sure...

I go to the movies a lot, and this is easily one of the best independent cinemas in NYC. Film at Lincoln Center always has an excellent rotation of lesser-known modern films. I saw It Was Just An Accident here, and the audience was one of the most respectful I've ever been in, and the theater itself is wonderfully kept and amazing for movies like these. There's also incredible upcoming repertory series that they run often, like their upcoming Kozaburo Yoshimura series. The staff is also very kind...

At NY Film Festival, they do not let latecomers in at all. Also not after an intermission for a Q&A with the film director. I bought the tickets, changed my work schedule completely, made a very long trip to the venue just to be not admitted on the grounds it's full, being 19 min late. At the time of purchase, the conditions allowing non-admittance are neither listed in any way, nor brought to attention, also are not in the confirmation email, which is illegal. The refund does not make up for...