The 12 Best Movie Theaters in New York City

"There's so much to do in Astoria that, should you make your way all the way out there, it may be difficult to convince you that seeing a movie is one of the essentials. But you'll see that the effort's worthwhile after poking your head into the Museum of the Moving Image, a celebration of cinema so joyfully educational that this writer copped a ticket to a film he'd already seen (the fabulous Passages, for they play new releases in addition to a schedule of repertory screenings) just to stick around a little longer. The moviegoing experience here is wonderful, with the theaters comfortable and clean, with the added perk of permanent exhibits upstairs taking visitors through how exactly movies are made in the first place."