Angelika Film Center & Cafe - New York

Angelika Theatres and Café provided a truly unforgettable experience! I recently visited for the screening of Horizon Chapter One, and to top it all off, the legend himself, Kevin Costner, made a special appearance. It was such a unique and exciting event that made the night feel truly special. The theatre itself is beautiful and well-maintained, with a cozy yet sophisticated atmosphere that adds to the charm. The seating is comfortable, and the sound and picture quality are excellent, making it an ideal place to enjoy any film. The café is a wonderful touch, offering a great selection of snacks and beverages to elevate the movie experience. The staff was incredibly welcoming and organized, ensuring everything ran smoothly for such a big night. Angelika Theatres and Café is more than just a place to see a movie — it’s a destination for truly memorable cinematic experiences. I can’t wait to return for another visit!

Nice movie theater specialized in indie and foreign movies. We've been there on a Saturday's morning to watch The Boy and the Heron. It was a nice experience! Don't expect for comfortable seats and huge screen - if your looking for that, that's not the place for you. But atmosphere is cozy and comforting. Audience was quiet during the whole movie - which helps with the experience. But the noise from subway was quite distracting. Anyway, a good experience overall.

First time here and couldn’t help but notice how extremely friendly and helpful the staff is . It made such a difference in our experience . We will definitely be back soon .

Came here to attend The Last of Us immersive experience and the staff was amazing. Everyone was so nice, security was nice too and wished everyone fun. The only complaint I have and why I’m taking one star off is due to accessibility and seating. In regards to the seats, if you are let’s say over 250 pounds the seats will not be comfortable for you to sit in. If you are taller than 6 feet you will have no leg room as I standing at 5’9 had my knees touching the back of the chair in front of me the entire viewing. Accessibility wise, I believe it’s steps and steps only. The theater I was in was located on the lower level of the theater which was, from as far as I know, only accessible by stairs. When it comes to getting to other levels of the theater I’m not sure. To get inside of the theater it’s also stairs only. Overall I’m glad I had the opportunity to attend the early viewing of the last of us

Got a chance to see the Vitalik film world premiere here. Pretty cool watching a community crowd fund feature length film to life.

Watched the room, rerelease, so fun with the audience participation. Snack bar, coffee bar slapped. Would do again. Very clean. Nice staff.

By all means, get the free membership, with all its perks. I unexpectedly got my ticket for half-price because that’s what members get on Tuesdays. So happy I found this place (and their affiliated cinemas in town). You can see movies here that somehow don’t seem to be showing anywhere else in New York, even as new releases. It feels like they are legitimately excited to be screening the films they choose here. I appreciate a curated experience! Staff are very friendly, and seats are reasonably comfortable. The lobby cafe is a cute place to take refuge from the rain, even if the plastic-wrapped muffins aren’t particularly appealing. My friend said the buttered popcorn was great.

This was my first ever independent film theater when I was in my 20s. It has been a few years since I've visited, but they still have friendly staff & it's always clean. The popcorn is good, too! 😊

Angelika Theatres and Café provided a truly unforgettable experience! I recently visited for the screening of Horizon Chapter One, and to top it all off, the legend himself, Kevin Costner, made a special appearance. It was such a unique and exciting event that made the night feel truly special. The theatre itself is beautiful and well-maintained, with a cozy yet sophisticated atmosphere that adds to the charm. The seating is comfortable, and the sound and picture quality are excellent, making it an ideal place to enjoy any film. The café is a wonderful touch, offering a great selection of snacks and beverages to elevate the movie experience. The staff was incredibly welcoming and organized, ensuring everything ran smoothly for such a big night. Angelika Theatres and Café is more than just a place to see a movie — it’s a destination for truly memorable cinematic experiences. I can’t wait to return for another visit!

Nice movie theater specialized in indie and foreign movies. We've been there on a Saturday's morning to watch The Boy and the Heron. It was a nice experience! Don't expect for comfortable seats and huge screen - if your looking for that, that's not the place for you. But atmosphere is cozy and comforting. Audience was quiet during the whole movie - which helps with the experience. But the noise from subway was quite distracting. Anyway, a good experience overall.

First time here and couldn’t help but notice how extremely friendly and helpful the staff is . It made such a difference in our experience . We will definitely be back soon .

Came here to attend The Last of Us immersive experience and the staff was amazing. Everyone was so nice, security was nice too and wished everyone fun. The only complaint I have and why I’m taking one star off is due to accessibility and seating. In regards to the seats, if you are let’s say over 250 pounds the seats will not be comfortable for you to sit in. If you are taller than 6 feet you will have no leg room as I standing at 5’9 had my knees touching the back of the chair in front of me the entire viewing. Accessibility wise, I believe it’s steps and steps only. The theater I was in was located on the lower level of the theater which was, from as far as I know, only accessible by stairs. When it comes to getting to other levels of the theater I’m not sure. To get inside of the theater it’s also stairs only. Overall I’m glad I had the opportunity to attend the early viewing of the last of us

Got a chance to see the Vitalik film world premiere here. Pretty cool watching a community crowd fund feature length film to life.

Watched the room, rerelease, so fun with the audience participation. Snack bar, coffee bar slapped. Would do again. Very clean. Nice staff.

By all means, get the free membership, with all its perks. I unexpectedly got my ticket for half-price because that’s what members get on Tuesdays. So happy I found this place (and their affiliated cinemas in town). You can see movies here that somehow don’t seem to be showing anywhere else in New York, even as new releases. It feels like they are legitimately excited to be screening the films they choose here. I appreciate a curated experience! Staff are very friendly, and seats are reasonably comfortable. The lobby cafe is a cute place to take refuge from the rain, even if the plastic-wrapped muffins aren’t particularly appealing. My friend said the buttered popcorn was great.

This was my first ever independent film theater when I was in my 20s. It has been a few years since I've visited, but they still have friendly staff & it's always clean. The popcorn is good, too! 😊

first time i went we watched past lives and the seats were... i kid you not, worse than the plastic seats on RyanAir flights. lol - told myself i'd never go back. flash forward almost a year later, i got invited to a private bday party screening of a movie of her choice here. this time we sat in a smaller theater of 60 seats, and the seats were much more plush and comfy. i loved the intimate setting and the theater was very accommodating, even allowing us to start the movie whenever we wanted tho it was a friday night 9 pm showing. audio was great! and pricing was also reasonable according to my friend :)

My first time coming here was a few weeks ago. I'm partial to to my Regal theaters since I have a membership, but the Angelika had a special screening of Anora with an introduction from the director and cast member so I decided to give this place a try. Extremely convenient location. A block away from the Broadway/Lafayette station where you have the B, D, F, M and 6 subway lines. Typical priced tickets, even for the special Q&A events. The cafe is great. Beer, wine, baked goods and light eats such as empanadas. Prices are a little up there, but that's not surprising. They had hot or iced apple cider. In what movie theater can you get that?! I paid $7 for this apple cider, but it was nice and refreshing at least. I love that there's ample seating at the Cafe. For an early bird like me, it's nice to have a place to chill before the movie starts. They announce when the seating begins for your movie. I had a huge misfortune of having my seat in the very last row on the right side. The seating at this place is awful. I'll only ever come back of I have seats towards the front. The person seated in front of me wasn't even tall but I still had to crane my neck slightly to the right for the duration of the movie in order to get a clear view. Very uncomfortable. We also had people who didn't have tickets come and stand inside by the doors, which I was right next to, for a good 20 minutes. Going in and out. Super irritating. Why no one was policing this, I have no clue. The sound and picture was fine, but it's very dated. Will I come back? Possibly. If I had seats towards the front and it was for a special screening.

I went in to this theatre for the first time to watch Anora. Very friendly staff and had great food options at the front! I had gotten the flatbread which was yummy but nothing special. The theatre wasn't very modern but had a lot of seats and was not recliner. The movie was interrupted a lot with the ground shaking below me from I am guessing another movie. Would be better with recliners but overall still a good time!

I've become to Angelika film center only a couple of times, once for a free film screening by Amazon and another time to watch a film with showing in limited theaters. Since it's an j die movie theater, they often have movies that aren't showing in other places, including international features, which is fun. However, the theaters and the screens are small. Since it's a smaller theater, you might expect it to be cheaper than your chain movie theaters, but we paid the same price for our tickets.

Loved my experience here at 38 spesh's indie movie premiere! TRUUST! They also show mainstream releases. 10/10 recommend.

Haven't been here in years. I came recently for a film screening of Sing Sing. The movie was fantastic. The theatre was nice enough to let us in before the person handling the screening arrived and there were plenty of seats in the lobby near the cafe. The theatre(#4) was average and sometimes the curtains covered part of the frame. The bathrooms were clean and convenient.

I've only ever gotten the nachos and they're regular movie theater nachos aka just what you expect in a good way. Service is friendly upstairs. Ambiance is fine for an NYC movie theater. You can hear the subway passing by sometimes during movies which is not an experience every cinephile can handle.

Was expecting more retro in this place but the theatre was actually in a good shape though the seats were a bit old , there was enough room for a show. The chandelier in the canteen was a must-see. The old film posters were a must-see too. Sometimes the escalators don't work and they recommend you take the elevator.

Back in the 1990s-2000s, I spent many nights and weekends catching the latest independent films here. I was in town recently and have been looking to catch a film that was past it's distribution run. Luckily Angelika was still showing the film. The lobby is very similar. I bought my ticket via kiosk and was surprised to find seat selection option. The cafe area looks similar. Not much change. As usual, there were other movies listed that I would probably catch if I were in town longer. Thankfully the logo has not changed.

Great theater, especially to find indie movies Take a look at their food menu, you might not expect so many pastries. Plus Empanadas!

My first time at Angelika Film Center and it was to see Past Lives followed by a Q&A with Steve Buscemi, Celine Song, and John Magaro. The venue seemed intimate and I loved that they offered wine and beer in addition to popcorn and snacks. My only gripe is that the seats are all on one level so if you're short, you should try to sit closer to the front for an unobstructed (albeit super close) view.

As an avid movie goer, I really appreciated my experience at the Angelika!!! Was delighted to see the cafe on the top floor and standard movie concessions being served on the lower floor with the theaters. I thought that was a nice way to split up the experience of being there and the cafe food was so good!! The black and white cookie was fresh, the ice tea was delicious, and the nachos were thoroughly loaded!! And they weren't store bought terrible chips, they were good! The theater itself is a bit long and our seats were so far in the back so I was a bit taken away by that. My friend got the chai, she said it wasnt very spiced but it was yummy and warm! The actual theater is really cute and it reminds me of a humble old style theater... not super pretentious like other ones ive been to in manhattan !!

I'm not a fan of Hollywood 'blockbusters', so I greatly appreciate theaters such as the Angelika. I recently saw 'Sometimes I Think About Dying' (wonderful, BTW!) and... similar to what others here have said, the seating is less than optimal...at least, in the particular screening room that I was in. (I'm not sure if the seating is the exact same in all of the Angelika screening rooms??) What I found was that the seats, as a whole, sit very low on the floor and so I just felt very 'low' in relation to the screen. When watching TV or film, I much prefer that I am looking straight at the screen, or else at a Downward angle. I suspect that most of us DON'T like the feeling of having to look UP at a screen, as it can often cause discomfort or pinching in our necks. And yeah, I think I do also recall that the overall seating arrangement didn't seem to include stacked rows. All the seats seemed to be at the same level (not good, considering that humans come in various heights... ;-) )

I came here to watch Boy and the Heron from Studio Ghibli. Unlike other theaters, there wasn't any incline so everyone is sitting on the same level. The screen was also surprisingly small. I wish I knew this before buying tickets because it was really hard to see near the back. I ended up craning my neck the whole time and still was probably missing a quarter of the screen. I appreciated that they have foreign films but I wish the seating was better arranged and more spacious.

Went yesterday and even though I love the selection of movies they offer, and the fact that people were very friendly, as an architect I must point out that the theater is poorly designed. The seats don't have enough separation for other people to walk to their chairs so everyone must get out to the main hallway, not simply stand up, in order for others to be able to access their chairs, very uncomfortable. The angle/inclination of the floor must guarantee an uninterrupted view from all seats, but the floor has no stairs and is almost completely flat, the screen is very high placed I suppose in order to compensate for the floor but still not enough, because the head of the person in front of me blocked a 1/4 of the screen during the entire movie, the sound quality, cleanness, and temperature of the theater were good, but no, I would no recommend going and don't think I'll be visiting again.

Great snacks, great movies, a neighborhood institution. Book tickets in advance for weekend showings'

I have issues with mobility and The Angelika is one of the most accessible spaces I have found in NYC. As I went to enter the theatre, employees were quick to gently offer me the elevator: giving me the option to accept the help, rather than making assumptions on if I needed it. When I did take them up on using the elevator, I didn't feel like an inconvenience, even though they were busy with others flooding into the theaters. Instead, there was another employee on standby, who patiently escorted me to the elevator. It was a smooth interaction and much easier on me physically. Additionally, there were no stairs in the theater, and instead it was a belovéd ramp. This made getting to my seat so much easier. Overall, I felt so seen and cared for while in The Angelika, that it honestly felt like the theatre was staffed by a group of my friends rather than strangers. It's clear that this space is staffed, trained, and designed with DEI as a priority. I gave my thanks to Hilda, one of the managers, and she further demonstrated how much their culture values making customers feel seen and included. She was mindful of pronouns, utilized my verbiage of my impairment, and was notibly proud of her team. This city can be really rough on those with disabilities, and finding a space like this is unfortunately rare. The Angelika clearly has a culture that prioritizes accessibility, and I am very grateful to have found such a gem. I would highly recommend this theater to those with disabilities, and to anyone looking to feel like they matter.

I hold a lot of sentimental feelings for the Angelika Film Center because I've gone here to see movies since I was a teen (i.e. my 5-star is extremely subjective). The first movie I saw here was Pi in 1998, and most recent movie I saw The Farewell (before the pandemic). When you enter the building, you'll see the box office where you buy your tickets. Inside you'll see the lobby/café area. The café is really good. Last time I went, I was impressed with their vegan options. I recommend getting something from the café and finding a place to sit.   When the time of your movie approaches, you'll be called to get in line and then escorted downstairs where the theaters are. It was weird for me the first time doing this, but hey when in Rome... it's part of the Angelika experience I guess. You go here for the selection of movies that are being screened, and not necessarily a state-of-the-art projection system. The screens are actually pretty small. Also, the seats aren't so comfortable either and sometimes you can feel the subway rumble, but hey, remember, it's about the movies!

Don't use this theater. Cause if you ever need a refund it's a trainwreck. They originally charged my credit card $40.48 for tickets. Then I requested a refund. They gave me a refund of $36.50. BUT they also charged my credit card $36.50. And the charge has been pending for over a week now. It's a mess. I don't understand why they charged my card $36.50 when I was supposed to be getting a refund, not another charge.

One of my favorite theaters in NYC, and a terrific spot to meet a friend, kill some time, or get out of the rain. A jewel of the city.

They don't try very hard. Cold popcorn that's all bagged way before they serve it to you (ew). Good selection of movies but that's not very hard to do.

Outdated and uncomfortable. But good for non-popular movies that might not be playing at the equally uncomfortable ifc theater. Overall a way to reminisce about days on church pews or experience that harsh seat feel of you've never sat on a pew. Also definitely a place to keep open as bringing food into theaters is becoming a bit hard (they do not check you here like other police style theaters).

I came here on a weekend in the middle of the day. I usually don't enjoy going to the movies anymore, but the Angelika was an exception. Only 15 minutes of previews! If you've been to AMC recently, it's usually more like 25 minutes. It was also clean, cool, and they have a lot of food options. Everyone in the audience seemed to actually want to watch the movie quietly and not chat with one another or check their phones.

It really is a nice place but in a crowded theater you best hope the people sitting in front of you are 5'1 or below otherwise part of the screen will be blocked.

My go to when I want to see foreign or off of the big budget film scene. Nice intimate screening rooms

Objectively, the Angelika is not the best or the worst movie theater that I've been in but thank God, it's not an homogenized AMC with Marvel Studios fodder oozing 24/7. The films here are generally shot from actual scripts without the CGI mindlessness and bombast regularly excreted from every suburban multiplex. The theaters are smallish and comfortable (no the seats will not contort you into a chiropractic casualty) and when open, the concessions are well assorted and reasonable (for NYC.) If you are in the mood for unique films that will probably not be opening in Omaha or on Krypton anytime soon, the Angelika is one of those destinations that make the hassle of Manhattan definitely worth it. A five star gem.

Have seen dozens of films here over the past two decades. Comfortable theaters, decent prices, and friendly staff.

First time coming to this theatre. Excited to watch the film Free Solo but not too crazy about the seatings. There are five theatres located downstairs. No assigned seats so we thought we needed to come early. Our movie was at 12:15pm on a Sat and I got there at 11:45am. The guy checking the tickets said we wouldn't be allowed to go in until 12pm. No big deal as we could just chill in the lobby where there were some small tables and chairs. Each theatre has just rows of chairs and we all had to look up to the screen. We moved over once as you couldn't see well when someone was right in front of you. Luckily it was brunch time so the theatre was not packed.

I love this theatre - lots of character and good programming. Like others have noted, the kiosk literally spits your tickets onto the floor. And the seats are lumpy.

The cafe is the best part. The theater is great but the cafe is what makes it even more unique. They offer a diverse selection of coffee, ice cream, empanadas, cakes, and milkshakes. They have vegan sandwiches and dessert from Sacred Chow, so you can enjoy a snack before or after the movie. There is PLENTY of seating and the space is surrounded by windows. I didn't try a lot but I had to get a vegan brownie before I left, which was yum. The theater itself is different from any other ones I've been too. The seats are set up railroad style so if you sit in the back, you are REALLY sitting in the back and the screen will look pretty small. Despite the fact that the back section is somewhat of a waste, I still liked the setup because it felt like a new and cleaner experience than the usual theater seat arrangement.

I've been to the Angelika twice, and my experience could have been better. The theater itself is cute and has a nice small-theater feel to it. You can buy tickets at the window, but I appreciated that there was also an electronic kiosk where you could buy tickets. There's also a little cafe when you walk in, and plenty of seating room if you'd like to wait before entering the theater. When I went yesterday, tickets to see Little Women were $17.50 each (about the same as AMC/Regal). The theaters themselves are less enjoyable. The seats are your typical theater seats that fold down when you sit, and although they're not uncomfortable, for the same price you can get reclining seats at other theaters. My biggest issue with the theaters, though, is that the setup is terrible if you want to see the screen properly. The incline in the theater isn't steep enough,and both times I've been here, I had to move my head left and right throughout the whole movie, so that people's heads from 2-3 rows in front of me didn't block the screen. In fact, for the entire movie, I had trouble seeing what was in the bottom corners of the screen (about 20% of the screen). Both times, the people in the rows ahead of me were not particularly tall. I do appreciate that they play the movie at a reasonable volume, and don't blast the sound like at other theaters. I appreciated that I didn't need earplugs like I do at other theaters to enjoy the movie. If you can get seats in the first 7-10 rows of the theater, you might be ok, but otherwise I don't recommend seeing movies here.

Ahh, the Angelika, the grande dame of indie film, outlasting Lincoln Plaza and Sunshine and others on its way to institution-hood. I've seen so many seminal movies here--the programming is exemplary, always. So it is truly impossible to hate, and I love it for its perseverance, and for its endless commitment to quality. Programming alone, we are talking 4-5 stars. And hey, they just added seat selection, so no more queuing an hour early, which is a modern moviegoing touch I have quickly come to find indispensable. Still, there are two fatal flaws here that are impossible for me to overlook. Most importantly, You'd be hard-pressed to find a movie theater with worse pitch. I mean, I understand that not every theater can have stadium seating, but most at least have some semblance of an incline. Who staggers the seats so even and flat? I mean, I'm of above-average height, and I spend half my movies here peering around/between the obstructed view in front of me. Secondly, for such a lovely, open meeting space, I'm continually amazed by the poor quality of the offerings at the upstairs coffee bar. From mediocre coffee to tiny, expensive and bland brownies, the food there is terrible--and such small portions! So while the space says hang out and read and enjoy a leisurely wait for your movie...well, I'd do so sans snacks. Save room for the (standard, fine) downstairs popcorn. But it's the Angelika. They'll show more great movies, and I'll assuredly be back.

Tiny screens. The downstairs concessions were cash only. Overall disappointing experience compared to places like the IFC center

Consistently the go-to place for fine cinema. Yeah, it's bad when the escalator breaks and you gotta walk up the stairs, but that's my only complaint.

I've been coming to see movies at Angelika since first moving to NYC in the early 90s. It's never been a first choice theater, what with the small screens, subway sounds and poor projection, but it was usually reliable enough to be a passable place to see a movie. NO MORE! The last time I went to see a film here, a couple sitting behind kept talking continuously through the first 15 minutes of the movie. After a while, I have them a polite shush. They kept talking, so I went over and asked them to please be quiet. They started cursing at me, so I went and got someone from the theater- when the couple continued being agressive in front of the usher, he went and got a manager. Despite the fact that there was a couple cursing and threatening people in their theater, rather than make sure the theater patrons were safe by asking the aggressors to leave, the manager chose to put all the cinema patrons in danger by allowing the violent ones to remain and making me leave for complaining about being cursed out by people who were talking to a movie. I left the theater and tried to talk to the manager, but she kept interrupting and snapping at me and then when I tried to get a word in, accused me of speaking too loudly, turned her back on me and walked away. Later, I called and spoke to another manager, who also kept interrupting me, then accused me of yelling whenever I tried to get a word in and hung up on me. I spoke to a third manager, Scott Roseman, who was slightly less rude but also offered no kind of resolution for the issue, and then later to a fourth manager, Terry Moore, who was probably the least rude of all but offered no resolution either. So, if you like talking during the movies, threatening people and throwing a temer tantrum like a child when you're asked not to do something you already know you're not supposed to be, all the while having your bad behavior coddled by a cadre of cowardly middle managers, then the Angelika Film Center is probably the place for you. If you'd like an insult-free, violence-free, disrespect-free filmgoing experience, pretty much any other theater in the city will probably do better by you, give or take a few.

I used to LOVE the Angelika. Many of us did. It's a classic. And, back in the day, it was always something special to go to the Angelika, where many times they are showing films that other places aren't, and typically from Sundance or Cannes. That was then, before movie theaters, even the older ones, began to adapt to the times. Let's start with the good stuff. It's the Angelika. Great architecture. History. And the upstairs lounge is one of those spots you can show up early, and chill out with a cup of coffee or some delicious dessert from its cafe. Spacious and inviting. Clean and beautiful. The muddy and not so good: Well, at some point you have to go downstairs to the theater, at which point you're thrust back into the 1989/1990, and not in a good way. I believe that's the last time they upgraded their seats (it's also when they opened.) The seating is BEYOND uncomfortable. The seats have no support. Last night, the arm rest popped off, leaving my drink on the floor and me to rest my arm on a bunch of metal rails that were not comfy. Then there are the refreshments. Without a doubt, it's one of the WORST theater refreshmant area. Blah candy. Often, blah popcorn. There's nothing worth getting, which sucks because we love movie refreshments. After last night, my husband vowed never to go back. I don't know if I agree that it's that bad. But, I'll have to let you know after my back and arm stop hurting from sitting in their seats for 2 1/2 hours.

Angelika's Village East is fantastic, but not this location. Overpriced concessions and possibly the shittiest theaters i've ever been in. The theaters have horrible sound insulation, you can hear people outside during the movie if you sit in the back half, not to mention the theaters are tubes with very small screens and a flat incline so back seating is basically like watching a phone screen and front seating is looking up at a wall. The sound was also finicky, all around would not recommend. The staff is great though. Go to village east instead, support small.

I could not have anticipated the Wes Anderson film, asteroid city, more. Thought we'd go down to the Angelika like good New York artists to support the film center instead of going to Lowe's on w68th or any other newer theater uptown. What a mistake! Watching a Wes Anderson movie in a theater that looks like a runway for a drag show, five seats on either side of this giant aisle that goes down the middle of the theater that is shaped like a box car, looking in between peoples heads because the theater is not raked at all, had a screen that people would've laughed at in 1964. We spent $40 to sit uncomfortably in a situation where we couldn't see the whole screen , tiny as it was. This is probably the last time I will go to the Angelica with the exception of supporting fellow Filmmaker's if they're four wall experience has to be there.. Someone please donate money to the Angelica so they can have new seats and screens suitable to watch a film of today, especially a Wes Anderson film. Where so much Craft was put into making each frame look spectacular., This was like watching a movie at the dollar store. Never again.

There is a very kind and patient employee by the name of Amanda who helped me attain tickets as the website was down and not operating correctly. Unlike other cultural and financial institutions that put you on hold and make it impossible to speak to a human being, Angelika Film Center has a different approach that inspires loyalty and admiration. it is a pleasure and privilege patronizing such fine exponents of culture. They clearly associate themselves with cultured and cultivated individuals. Thank you Amanda.

The Angelika and I go way back. In fact, way back to the early days, I daresay, when it was pretty common to run into indie celebrities, Vincent Gallo, say, coming out of The Opposite of Sex while his movie Buffalo 66 was in another theater (true story). I think I really took arthouse cinemas for granted because anytime I would come back to New York for a visit, I'd find myself seeing a movie at Angelika. NYC has always had its fair share of such places, obviously, whereas smaller cities have one or two. Angelika remains my favorite, even if some of the theaters are claustrophobic and my flatscreen TV might rival some of the screen sizes. If you're a diehard of any film, see it here because it's such an authentic, practically immersive experience. And the upstairs cafe is a glorious place to meet your friend an hour ahead of time, even if the coffee and food offerings are a bit pedestrian (they do have a couple old school-style vegan baked goods). In these days of IMAX, reserved stadium seating, and in-theater food/bev service, Angelika may be a little too old timey and inconvenient (I mean, who wants to line up for a movie anymore?) but nostalgia and that special something keeps me coming back for more.

Came to the Angelika Film Center for the first time on a Sunday afternoon. The theater was pretty busy but luckily you can buy your tickets both at the desk and via an electronic kiosk. The theater has a classy, old-school vibe. The lobby has lots of small tables and a large cafe with baked goods, popcorn, snacks etc. Great place to kill time or meet up with a friend prior to a movie. Our movie theater itself was extremely small and narrow. The seats are old, slightly uncomfortable and are not on an incline so one's view will likely e blocked by the people in front of them. I spent the whole movie leaning to the extreme left to maximize my view but even then I couldn't see the whole screen. For $17.50 a ticket, the least I can expect is a comfortable seat and unobstructed view. There are several theaters with large, reclining chairs, and wide screens within a mile or two. I wouldn't recommend coming here.

The seating here suuuuuucks. I thought it was just because I'm short, the usual #shortpeopleproblems. I sat about 5 rows from the back, with the screen far away and not high enough. I was in between 2 of my friends who are taller than me and none of us could watch the movie comfortably. My neck was straining throughout the whole 1.5 hours since the people in front of me were directly in my viewpoints and of course the film was heavily subtitled. At some points, I had to sit at the very edge of my seat to read the captions, or forcibly cuddle up to my boyfriend to see a better portion of the screen. I was also able to hear the chatter coming from the concession area... at one point I couldn't tell whether the chatter was supposed to be part of the movie or if it was just coming from outside. However, I was willing to do anything to see The Farewell and catch Awkwafina's Q&A afterward -- that's what made the experience tolerable. So shoutout for being one of the two theaters screening it here in NYC and for hosting an awesome event with the star of the film, my hero... but wouldn't return unless another event like this happens again. Strug city!

My friend and I decided to see the movie Arctic in a cold day. It's a perfect movie to watch at this time and find out whether we could survive the cold weather. Awesome movie! I used to come here a lot, maybe more than 15 years ago and then I stopped going. The theater is still great but smaller in size. One movie could probably accommodate 30-40 people. The lobby area is a cafe area. They serve some snacks and refreshments but this is not near a concession stand. This is really a cafe, complete with a chandelier above it. The movies are showing in the basement so you have to take the escalator down to enjoy the movies. I think there're 4-5 rooms available to watch the movies. It's great to see the theater is standing still. Maybe I'll come back for more independent movies because it's known for that.

My two visits to the Angelika Film Center have been atypical movie going experiences. Well maybe for normal people. Lately my life has become a circus every time I step out my front door. The first was Shia LaBeouf's "All My Movies" performance art? self-promotion? retrospective. I got in line outside at around 4pm Wednesday. I didn't leave until 2pm Thursday. What have I become? I was frankly surprised at how quickly we got inside. But the line only moved because people with more sense than I, left to do vastly more meaningful things like water their houseplants. Thus began the 12 hour War of Attrition. Two people ahead of me in the line (they are the artists in the photo) were brilliant enough to go hit the liquor store for a mini bottle of Jack Daniels. Brilliant. The rest of us occupied our time getting to know one another. I met a guy featured in HONY, and totally remembered his photo! He definitely photographs MUCH younger. At one point someone passed around a laptop and we wrote essays. About what I couldn't tell you, because by then I was so sleep deprived I might have typed "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy" 50 times. I wonder if it was ever published.... I was shocked at how little security there was though. Because when two aggressive line-cutting Voguers come back after being asked to leave, it's usually to do a literal Death Drop. No, I'm serious... They did a "Paris is Burning" right out the door. And as the night/early morning went on there was less and less staff. It's a First World problem for sure when the concession stand closes before the 10 hour mark. After 12 hours rolling around on the lobby floor, I finally get downstairs. I really only wanted to see "Constantine". Instead I made it from "I, Robot" to "Holes" (frankly the best thing he's ever done). Unlike the other jackasses taking up seats sleeping instead of watching the movies or watching Shia LaBeouf watch movies, I left as soon as I started to nod off. I had a full Shia experience anyway. I practically had to step over Shia when I entered, because he was sleeping facing the back wall on the floor like a Crusty, and I spontaneously did toe touches to ease my aching back when he came up next to me at the concession stand downstairs. Smooth Karen. Like Exlax. My most recent visit to see a live Tom Hiddleston Q&A after viewing "I Saw the Light" was a cakewalk in comparison. Good Lord is he a charming bastard. He's one of those people that when they focus their attention on you, you become the center of the Universe for a brief shining moment in time. Then you hustle off to wring out your drawers. As far as the facilities go, I had the worst time sitting in those seats. At the Shia-thing because after 12+ hours, I freakin' needed a lie-down. The seats were like iron maidens at that point. And for the Hiddleston event, I sat in the very first row. Fantastic for the Q&A, horrible for viewing the screen. Maybe one day I'll have a totally mundane visit to the Angelika to get a truer experience. God, I hope not!

Artsy cinema in the heart of Greenwich Village vicinity, I've been to Angelika a handful of times. When it comes to seeing a movie, I just happen to frequent other neighborhoods with a preference to the cinemas there. And here's why: there's no stadium seating at the Angelika---which in my opinion is a major flaw. I saw a movie last night and had an obstructed view the entire time due to a woman's beehive hairstyle. Very inconvenient at $15. Most seats were taken--lucky me. Also their screens are average in size. There are some pros to this cinema: it's in a convenient location (you can grab dinner at one of the many diverse restaurants locally), they show great movies, it's well maintained ( I really like the wall art) and they have a pretty nice cafe offering a good selection of food and beverages. As it was freezing last night, I tried a peppermint-cammomile tea. In summary, I happened to be dining at a restaurant nearby and the movie we wanted to see was playing at the Angelika. That's it. In other words, Angelika wouldn't be the first theater to come to mind to see a movie.

Stunning decor and beautiful ambience. Staff could be a little friendlier, but this is a great place for cinephiles. Whether you are discovering a new found appreciation for film or are a seasoned movie buff, the selection here is always up to par.

Angelika Film Center is one of the best indie film theaters in New York, if not the entire country. The very best indie films always seem to come to Angelika first. An excellent theater with multiple screens there are always plenty of options. Whether you are an indie film aficionado or just want to see a great movie, Angelika Film Center is the theater for you.

What an iconic NYC spot. Even before I lived in Manhattan, I traveled here to see films, especially documentaries. I've been seeing films here since I was a little girl so it holds a very special place to me. It's not the amenities of the theatre itself. I very seldom eat or drink during a movie but they have concessions. I prefer to go out for dinner before or after a movie. It's much more so the films that this theatre plays. Socially conscience, independent or just films I'm interested in seeing are shown here. The clientele can be pretentious but they're usually polite and QUIET during the films. I love the Angelika, basking in its presence and history. I recommend seeing a film here if you've never been.

I was at the theater for the showing of Free Solo. I like cinemas mainly showing independent films, but I don't know if I would return here for reasons below: - I had to watch excessive amount of trailers before we got to the actual movie - I usually choose minor film centers because they often show fewer trailers (i.e. Village East Cinema) but not this one. - Occasional sound of subway cars running - No matinee tickets offered - Crowded bathroom