Three Movie Theaters to Visit in NY
Text by Caroline P
There’s nowhere better to head for a date night on a cold winter’s night than one of the top movie theaters in New York. With so many blockbuster movies released over the last weeks or old classics to revisit, you can be sure you’ll have plenty to talk about with your date or friend after. Keep reading as we discover three of our favorite movie theaters to visit in NYC.
1. Angelika
Angelika is a popular venue in New York City’s East Village and is a fun date night option for lovers of indie and foreign films. When you check out their website, you’ll find special events and screenings throughout the year, attracting both locals and visitors alike. With five screens and an on-premises café, you’ll have no trouble selecting a movie and delicious snacks on your next movie date.
The interior of this movie theater is particularly impressive, as it was originally the Yiddish Art Theatre and still showcases some of the original features of the building both inside and outside. Don’t worry, you can still catch blockbuster Hollywood movies here as well, but movie buffs will be impressed with their exclusive screenings and eclectic programming.
2. IPIC
Combine a movie date night with delicious food when you visit IPIC Fulton Market. Located just a ten-minute walk away from Brooklyn Bridge in the Seaport District of NYC, this is a premium cinema experience that will really wow your date or loved one. While it has the usual lounge and bar that you might expect to find in a movie theater’s lobby, you can also opt to book one of the Premium Plus Pods, where you can order your food and drinks from their chef-driven menu before or during the movie.
Another fun option is to add to your date night with dinner before or after the movie at their on-site restaurant, The Tuck Room. Enjoy New American dishes served alongside Prohibition-themed cocktails while discussing what you thought of the latest release.
3. IFC
Located in Greenwich Village, the IFC Center is an art house movie theater located inside the historic Waverly Theater. The venue is known for its wide range of independent, documentary, classic, and foreign films, offering something throughout the week to suit everyone’s interests.
One thing we love about this movie theater is that they have many special events, welcoming directors and other guests for Q&A sessions on a regular basis. Each day, you can expect over 10 different titles to play on the screens here, and movie fanatics and locals will appreciate the membership options for regular date nights.
All three of these movie theaters in New York would be the perfect place for your next date night this winter. Impress your date by choosing a new or unique movie that you think they’ll enjoy, and you’ll have plenty to talk about after your evening out. It’s the perfect option for a low-pressure first date or a way to connect with someone deeper, so book now for an upcoming showing.
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