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Village East by Angelika

Indie Movie Theater and Movie Theater

East Village, New York

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"Students come on Tuesdays and get $7 tickets and free popcorn!!!!!"(8 Tips)
"Comfy and clean, good lineup"(7 Tips)
"Love this charming little old fashioned theater."(3 Tips)
"Great films, from there mainstream to indie films."(20 Tips)

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Cloe BushnellJanuary 10, 2015
Cute independent theater. Screens are not as big, but the charm (exposed brick walls and unique details) make up for it!
Upvoted Mar 20
JessicaMarch 1, 2015
Love this charming little old fashioned theater. Feels like a real neighborhood place - way more so than the one over on 3rd or in union square!
Upvoted Mar 10
Marisa TomAugust 21, 2011
Been here 5+ times
$7 Tuesdays for students (or for people that were smart enough to hang on to their student IDs). Also-- see a movie in theater #1. It's one of the most beautiful movie theaters you'll sit in.
GothamistFebruary 12, 2015
Originally opened in 1926, the space has in its long history housed everything from vaudeville to off-Broadway. Their gorgeous main theater will often show whatever the biggest seller of the week is. Read more
Ranu RajkarnikarFebruary 8, 2015
Been here 5+ times
All shows before noon are $8. Also $8 on Tuesdays for students, all day. Limited selection of films but usually have a few good ones out. I love going on weekend mornings.
Will SchollApril 5, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Hyper small theaters with one, unexpectedly large one upstairs. Great indie selections. Sat next to Maggie Gylenhaal once.
Dan LamApril 26, 2013
Been here 10+ times
One of my favorite film theaters in NYC, it has the friendliest staff and always has a mix of foreign/independent with box office draws. Please support this theater!
N. S.January 25, 2018
Great little theatre. Usually not terribly crowded, and tends to show indie movies and documentaries as well as mainstream fare. Plus, the largest screen is old fashioned and lovely.
Will HarahanOctober 8, 2018
The restored Jaffe theater was a treat to see 2001: A Space Odyssey in. It literally felt like 1968 in there, including the seats, and decor.
The Corcoran GroupSeptember 23, 2011
Not the most modern or comfortable theater, but they do have an amazing roster of movies that are not part of the mainstream. And it’s very clean and the prices are slightly cheaper.
Gregory FisherDecember 17, 2018
The theaters upstairs are stunning, though in need of new seats. Arrive early enough to find comfortable ones and to make sure your view is not obstructed by the railing.
Stefan SensJune 28, 2018
Make sure to see a movie in Cinema 1 if possible. The most beautiful cinema you will ever see.
Zx WangMarch 28, 2015
The most old fashioned cinema that I've ever tried in MYC. Sometimes u can find some small-production films here that u won't see in big cinemas.
Rachel LovingerJune 17, 2023
Been here 25+ times
Protip: if you're seeing a movie in theater 1, there are two staircases up to the theater. You can use either one, even at Tribeca Film Festival 📽️
Dolce&GabbanaFebruary 8, 2012
The right spot to indulge in 1920s glamour and amazing architecture designed by Louis Jaffe and inspired to Moorish Revival style.
Savannah PetrickJanuary 18, 2016
incredibly uncomfortable theater with airplane-like leg room. if comfort strongly affects your viewing experience, see your movie elsewhere.
Steve FlackJune 23, 2012
If the movie's not in theater one, turn away. This place is one nice screen and 10 screens slightly larger than a big screen TV. Can't wait for this place to be torn down.
Paramvir SinghDecember 30, 2017
Come for fantastic Indie films. This building was built in 1925-26 and is listed in the National Register Of Historic Places.
Jonathan ZJanuary 27, 2016
massive old school style theatre upstairs. It's like seeing a movie in an opera house
Lears FoolFebruary 12, 2016
Comfortable seats, but I think the kiosks were originally programmed on an Apple IIe.
Chris RaghoobarDecember 24, 2015
Good theater for independent and foreign films. Managed to catch The Last: Naruto The Movie here.
Larry FishDecember 30, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Great films, from there mainstream to indie films. Comfortable seats.
Umair ZiaJanuary 3, 2017
Great indie and art house theater.
Natalie VJanuary 28, 2017
Set in an old theater. Has a nice charm about it though the seats are not very comfortable
Mack ElderDecember 16, 2009
Been here 5+ times
The main auditorium is a converted legitimate house, and is one of the few places in New York to feel like an old-time cinema. See whatever you can here, because every film feels like an event.
David DunhillJanuary 15, 2016
Classic village spot for mainstream and the occasional art house film.
Aniruddha MandkeMay 17, 2015
Small but perfect cinema house. Keep an eye out for anime showcases.
Ana KomnenovicFebruary 26, 2016
Seen Hateful Eight on 70mm it was unique experience. Not crowded at all and very laid back.
Jamie LiuMay 31, 2014
Looks a little shady on the outside but fabulous on the inside. It's very quiet, no obnoxiousness!
JobanaJuly 23, 2014
Don't sit by the railing on the first row. May seem like a good idea but the bar obstructs your view! 😵
Chithra VenkatesanJanuary 25, 2013
Watch a movie in theatre 1. It's incredibly beautiful and unlike any theatre I've seen before
Mike BakerAugust 7, 2019
Beautiful theater for film fest screenings and the rare 70mm print screening.
Lina TrifonJune 13, 2016
Old school theater with modern comfortable seats
Helen SJanuary 26, 2012
like the ziegfeld, a converted theatre into a movie theatre. catch a film in the main theatre for the cool opera seating.
Sam WinnickMarch 30, 2015
Cute small theater. Very cozy, limited food selection though.
Margot MazurOctober 19, 2014
Great theater, but bring ya own snacks! Not much (actually, nothing) for a vegan.
Cody-Ann 👑💫December 1, 2014
Excellent customer service. I lost my tiny little set of keys. And they found it. 😆 Yay.
SailorSeptember 26, 2018
Love that student discount wish I found out about this place sooner
Mike HopkinsJanuary 18, 2016
A great place for film. Always showing good stuff.
Sarah ConradNovember 28, 2010
This locale was formerly a playhouse. Make sure your movie is in the main theater which is massive and ornate with stadium seating.
Valerie SecklerFebruary 10, 2013
Been here 5+ times
#BabyBoomers 55+ can see #films here for $8 on Thursdays. #economy
Amy CummingsFebruary 4, 2017
Great popcorn! Theater 1 is beautiful!
Sue EllenApril 23, 2018
Really nice theater. Students cost $10 on Tuesdays, bring your ID!
Sarah KamenetzJune 12, 2013
Come on a Tuesday and pay $7 as a student- plus free popcorn :)
jillian dinoApril 1, 2013
Be sure to check out auditorium 1 for a wonderful surprise
Steven LehrburgerAugust 9, 2009
Watch a film in Auditorium 1 upstairs - it's one of the most beautiful theaters I've ever been in.
Nik WilliamsonJanuary 3, 2015
Great place to see an indie or a limited release, but skip the blockbusters here.
Christine SimkoAugust 17, 2013
Theater 5 is a freezer. Literally. Everybody talked about it before during and AFTER the movie even in the bathroom stalls!
Alex BravoJuly 7, 2022
Very nice movie theater. Gives me an old school movie theater vibe
Mike StrockoJune 18, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Theater #6 is where Diane Lane and Olivier Martinez got "hot and heavy" during a movie in the film Unfaithful.

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