The Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center — Local services in Town of Brookhaven

I’ve been going to The Plaza since I was 16.... I'm 21 now. It is such a wonderfully intimate place to see a movie, as they only have one screening room. Attached to the room is a charming bar serving fresh popcorn and drinks. They offer such a diverse selection of not only films to see but discussion events and classes to learn about cinema from. I hope COVID doesn’t bring this wonderful space down, as it has with so many other establishments.

Movies I’ve seen there: Moonlight Vice Eight Grade Yesterday Don’t Look Up Portrait of a Lady on Fire Parasite The Farewell ROMA The Last Blackman In San Francisco First Reformed The Florida Project Call Me By Your Name Lady Bird Good Time A Ghost...

I am a high school English teacher and the advisor for the local chapter of the National English Honor Society. The Plaza MAC is an unbelievable gem in the heart of Patchogue; there one can access global works of art in the world of cinema. Ms. Gagliardi of the Plaza MAC was graciously able to facilitate a viewing of the National Theater Live's production of Hamlet, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, exclusively for my students. They were able to spend a school day viewing and discussing one of the most important visions of Shakespeare's timeless play, and they were blown away by their experience. I am looking forward to organizing additional trips in the future. I can't recommend Plaza MAC...

Whenever I can, I try my best to support non-chain/independent movie theaters across the Island (Cinema Arts, Seaford Cinemas, Malverne). The Plaza was on my list of cinemas to visit, and I'm glad I finally got the chance to swing by and watch a screening of Showing Up. There’s ample parking, I was able to park a few feet away from the entrance. My ticket, popcorn, and drink cost $19 in total. The popcorn is served plain, but there’s a DIY station where you can add your own butter, salt, and other flavor seasonings. The seats were super plush and comfortable. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience and can see myself coming back for...