IFC Center

Here's a my love story about IFC Center in NYC: "It was a crisp autumn evening in the city that never sleeps. Sarah, a film enthusiast, stumbled upon the IFC Center in Greenwich Village. As she pushed open the doors, she met Alex, a fellow cinephile. Their eyes locked, and the reels of fate began to spin. Under the dim glow of the marquee, they discovered a shared passion for indie films and adventurous storytelling. As they watched the credits roll, their connection grew stronger. Strolls through the West Village, hand in hand, followed, with conversations flowing like the Hudson River. The IFC Center became their haven, a place where love and cinema intertwined. One fateful night, Alex took Sarah back to the IFC Center, got down on one knee, and asked her to be his co-star in life. Tears of joy streaming, she said yes. Years later, they returned to the IFC Center, hand in hand, to screen their own love story – a film that would inspire others to find their own cinematic happily-ever-after." Claudio Silvan

I liked my experience at this theater. I watched Amadeus there for the first time. They showed it at a huge screen which I loved. I don’t think I’ve seen a bigger screen before. The screen is also pretty elevated so it’s unlikely you’ll have visibility issues if you haven’t been blessed with height like me. I’ll give it four stars because I ordered a popcorn with butter and when I tasted it, it literally felt like they had drenched it with water. You know how disgusting it is to eat drenched popcorn? Very!

Great array of films with awesome filmmaker talks. Seating designed in a way that doesn’t mean tall people block your view. Such a great film calendar I basically live here now.

Is an indie theatre. So yep, it looks and feels like one. That is it's charm. Smaller theatre, clean, comfortable seats. Stadium style so any seat is a decent view. Easy access to subway Blue and orange lines. Can't go wrong to see a classic or documentary film. Worth a visit for sure.

A small theatre with well curated niche film screenings. They collaborate with institutions like DocNYC. I think there are only two screens and the time between two movies is just enough for a short discussion. I wished they had some more buffer time for the screening of While we Watched.

Saw Union documentary there. Very good movie! Straight-forward website, easy check in, comfortable theaters.

Old theater with torn seats and bathrooms in the basement. I didn't understand why the pre preview interviews were masked with music instead of letting us listen to the audio snippets. None of the previews were relatable to me. After 30 mins of all that,we had to sit through a long awful movie. It's ok if the movie you want to watch is only playing there. I saw La Chimera. Awful. Painfully boring.

Great to be back after two years of the pandemic - for a screening of “Writing With Fire,” an Oscar-nominated doc. The smell of popcorn hits you on the way in and you know you’re back! Big, comfortable theater. So glad we could be at the IFC Center again.

Here's a my love story about IFC Center in NYC: "It was a crisp autumn evening in the city that never sleeps. Sarah, a film enthusiast, stumbled upon the IFC Center in Greenwich Village. As she pushed open the doors, she met Alex, a fellow cinephile. Their eyes locked, and the reels of fate began to spin. Under the dim glow of the marquee, they discovered a shared passion for indie films and adventurous storytelling. As they watched the credits roll, their connection grew stronger. Strolls through the West Village, hand in hand, followed, with conversations flowing like the Hudson River. The IFC Center became their haven, a place where love and cinema intertwined. One fateful night, Alex took Sarah back to the IFC Center, got down on one knee, and asked her to be his co-star in life. Tears of joy streaming, she said yes. Years later, they returned to the IFC Center, hand in hand, to screen their own love story – a film that would inspire others to find their own cinematic happily-ever-after." Claudio Silvan

I liked my experience at this theater. I watched Amadeus there for the first time. They showed it at a huge screen which I loved. I don’t think I’ve seen a bigger screen before. The screen is also pretty elevated so it’s unlikely you’ll have visibility issues if you haven’t been blessed with height like me. I’ll give it four stars because I ordered a popcorn with butter and when I tasted it, it literally felt like they had drenched it with water. You know how disgusting it is to eat drenched popcorn? Very!

Great array of films with awesome filmmaker talks. Seating designed in a way that doesn’t mean tall people block your view. Such a great film calendar I basically live here now.

Is an indie theatre. So yep, it looks and feels like one. That is it's charm. Smaller theatre, clean, comfortable seats. Stadium style so any seat is a decent view. Easy access to subway Blue and orange lines. Can't go wrong to see a classic or documentary film. Worth a visit for sure.

A small theatre with well curated niche film screenings. They collaborate with institutions like DocNYC. I think there are only two screens and the time between two movies is just enough for a short discussion. I wished they had some more buffer time for the screening of While we Watched.

Saw Union documentary there. Very good movie! Straight-forward website, easy check in, comfortable theaters.

Old theater with torn seats and bathrooms in the basement. I didn't understand why the pre preview interviews were masked with music instead of letting us listen to the audio snippets. None of the previews were relatable to me. After 30 mins of all that,we had to sit through a long awful movie. It's ok if the movie you want to watch is only playing there. I saw La Chimera. Awful. Painfully boring.

Great to be back after two years of the pandemic - for a screening of “Writing With Fire,” an Oscar-nominated doc. The smell of popcorn hits you on the way in and you know you’re back! Big, comfortable theater. So glad we could be at the IFC Center again.

One thing I miss about New York is the abundance of theaters that offer indie movies. We had a decent independent theater near our new home in Florida, but it closed down unfortunately, never recovering from the economic damage of the Covid pandemic. Anyway, the IFC Center in New York stands out as a cinematic haven for movie enthusiasts seeking an eclectic mix of indie and international films. Boasting a diverse, well curated selection, the programming at IFC Center showcases an amazing assortment of movies that you just can't find anywhere else. I always make it a point to check out the showtimes when I'm in town and when I do catch a movie here, it always hits the spot. Beyond its remarkable film selection, the IFC Center offers a cozy and intimate atmosphere that really takes me back. While I do prefer the luxury recliners and waiter service you can now get in many mainstream theaters, old school theaters like IFC really do have an unmistakable charm. If you're a film buff like me exploring the latest indie gems, you really can't go wrong here. Five stars. Huge cultural asset.

Always love this place for an indie film. It's the quintessential place to see a movie in NYC. Spend a day here with the Oscar shorts during award season.

I adored this arthouse cinema! We don't really have many where I live, so I was thrilled to see all the options in NYC. I appreciated their merch as well as their tiny movie poster exhibit. The atmosphere and vibe are amazing. The bathrooms can be found in the basement. There are quite a few movies that play here. The theater room I went in, although smaller, had a great screen. The seats were comfy and a bit retro. I'd highly recommend visiting The IFC Center to all cinephiles and movie lovers. They rotate through a lot of great films.

The IFC Center, located in the West Village of New York City, is undeniably a precious treasure. Its quaint, vintage atmosphere adds to its charm. What sets it apart is its focus on showcasing independent films and classic movies that are rarely found elsewhere. Additionally, their concessions and comfortable seating enhance the overall experience. If you're seeking an unconventional cinematic adventure, I wholeheartedly suggest visiting the IFC Center.

Good old style theater, no frills theater with great indie showings. Stopped by for the Oscar nominated shorts and ordered the large popcorn w large soda combo for $12! Tickets for the movie were $17

I went for an exclusive Shudder screening this week and really enjoyed the experience. The theater is small and intimate, clean and cozy. I didn't buy from the concession counter, but it seems they offer the usual movie theater fare. The restrooms are in a dark, sketchy hallway in the basement, but were well kept. It was a fun experience and I would definitely return again in the future.

I love movies, and over the past few years I have found myself seeking out classic and new films to gain new perspectives and experiences. I am particularly fond of independent films, which was only augmented by COVID lockdown where the majority of my time outside of work was spent watching them. A place like IFC Center really speaks to me, since they intentionally show independent, arthouse, and limited release films - but I had never been here prior to the other night since there are other arthouse theaters closer to me. My brother and I really wanted to see the new film Memoria, and the only theater that was playing it in NY was IFC Center - so I took this as an opportunity to check out the theater while seeing this very limited release film. Formerly called the Waverly Theater, IFC Center is located on 6th Ave in Greenwich Village - close to the B and D trains and right by NYU. I can tell the theater has been around for a while - it was well kept but had an older look and feel to it. As of the time of this review, they have temporarily stopped selling concessions and require you to be masked at all times while in the theater - proof of vaccination is also required. We were seated in theater 1, which was right in front of us beyond the box office. It was a decent sized theater - the seated weren't tiered but the screen was somewhat higher than normal so there was no obstruction of the screen by the people in front of you. The seats were fine - they auto-reclined via spring action with slight pressure, but they were slightly tighter than what I've experienced in other theaters. I'm blaming it on the age of the theater, rather than the potential/definite holiday weight I gained ;-) Staff was friendly, and overall I had a great first experience at IFC Center. They provided a comfortable environment to view a film, and followed all protocols to make sure we stayed safe and healthy. While it's not in my backyard, I would definitely return for an independent or limited release.

Excellent cinema in Greenwich Village. They screen a variety of independent films, arthouse cinema, retrospectives, international releases, and a slew of one-offs, rarities, limited runs, etc. The reels are always in rotation; what's showing this week may not be back next week. Offering a saner and more humane alternative to the big chain AMC and Regal theaters, IFC dispenses with tacky gimmicks nauseating advertisements. Refreshments are surprisingly affordable. Like, it's cheaper to get an adult beverage here than at many of the bars in the area. The screens are a good size and the sound systems are booming. The membership options are appealing and priced attractively. I also like that the theater is clean and has nice bathrooms. If you're at all interested in film, the IFC Center is a treasure.

IFC is a must-visit cinema for movie lovers. I recently watched "Sick of Myself" there and had a thoroughly enjoyable experience. They offer a wide range of classics, art house films, international releases, and indie gems. Snacks and coffee drinks are affordable compared to other theaters in the city. The cozy atmosphere, excellent sound, and picture quality make it a perfect escape. The friendly staff's passion for cinema adds to the overall charm. IFC is a cinematic bliss I can't wait to revisit.

If you sell a ticket for a show at 12:10 am on Friday 11/17, that is 10 minutes after midnight, Friday morning. However, according to the condescending man working tonight, everyone who arrived 20 minutes before show time is actually a day early. This is false advertising. I understand that mistakes happen, but to mansplain a group of customers AND be wrong isn't the way to handle it. Very disappointed.

Movie Theater was very cold, like the heat doesn't work or something. Popcorn is Organic which is a Good Thing, But It Tasted A Bit Stale. Improvements need to be made. Wish I could say better things.

I went to watch a small Indie film and I was the only one in the theater. It was nice to have the theater to myself, but the screen was definitely smaller than a regular theater so I wish there was a discount for that - the ticket costs $17 per adult which feels pretty steep. I didn't really like the one I watched so next time I go in would be when I'm closer to 100% sure that I would like the movie.

Still the best, especially if your movie is showing in theater #1. Spring for a membership if you live anywhere nearby

Still shows great films at a good location. The rest is unimportant.

Hate to say this bc I've been to IFC for years and now it's a time that independent cinema needs support the most, but here we go ... Let me be clear I'm not a person who cannot live without a free bathrobe or any free gifts in general. However I hate the fact that I, along with all the other audiences who purchased the ticket for 2021.08.07's Annette Q&A screening didn't receive the free bathrobe that the audience from the previous day screenings received. We literally bought the same kind of tix but we were treated differently. Almost wanted to believe the conspiracy theory that the cinema already knows it beforehand but don't want to mention it on the website for fear of potential negative impact on their box office - because it's fine if no one knows it, but ppl won't be happy if they know they are not gonna have what other ppl might have. Let alone the fact that they used the same scheduling technique again: hunger marketing. Release two slots first and then add two additional ones several days later by "popular demand". There are two possible lessons learnt from this incident: Either 1. I work extra hard to go to see newly released film on the "opening night" to maximize my chance of getting exclusive merch, or 2. realize how childish this whole thing is and not gonna buy all those mentioned above again, I deserve sth better. And I choose the latter one.

Indie theaters FTW! As avid movie fans (I'm also an online film critic), we've read about the IFC Theater many times and decided to go catch a flick while we were in NYC. This isn't a fancy nor a state of the art theater, but it's a true arthouse cinema in the greatest sense. This theater shows true independent films, so expand your horizons and check out a movie that you've never heard of. The screens are tiny and the seats old school and uncomfortable, but our audience was comprised of fellow intellectual filmgoers who were quiet and polite (nobody talked during the film -- shocker)! The theater has cool exhibits that rotate so be sure to check them out. On our visit they had incredible David Lynch vintage movie posters on display. This place isn't worth a trip out of your way unless you're big into movies. It's not a showy movie palace but it's a great venue for cool indies.

On the positive side, IFC is always playing something worth seeing. They play older movies, indie stuff, and their studio ghibli marathons were always pretty great. For me, they have the absolute best selection of any theater in the city. On the negative side...the actual theaters are awful. The theater floor is flat, meaning that there's a good chance the head of the person in front of you will block your view. The seats are very old, noisy, uncomfortable, and sometimes just plain dirty. The rows are smushed together in a way that feels unsafe during covid and is just annoying during normal times. Their website for ordering tickets is clunky and hard to use, especially on a phone. To top it all off, tickets to IFC are EXPENSIVE. A ticket for a friday night cost me 17 dollars. This is roughly the same price as seeing a movie at the Alamo Drafthouse, which is the absolute most comfortable, cleanest theater I've ever been in. This is unacceptably expensive for a theater that feels so rundown.

Not to be confused with the UFC Center, where a lot of people beat the crap out of each other, or perhaps where they just click useful, funny and cool on each others' reviews? It's hard not to give five stars to such a progressive forward-thinking, yet controversial and outspoken place, in a country full of brainwashed, stereotypical, generic and fake patriotic crap. If there were more like this, then the whole world would be a much better place. I love coming here and will continue to come here whenever I'm in New York City.

Came here since they were showing Weathering with You (天気の子), Makoto Shinkai's newest movie release. If you've seen Your Name (君の名は), you'll understand why there was so much hype around it. IFC fortunately was showing the movie, as they show International and Indie films, which I appreciate. What I didn't appreciate were the uncomfortable seats and how close the rows were to each other. It was also $16 for said uncomfortable seats. While I am glad that I got to see my movie of choice, I think I may opt for a more comfortable theater if I can. If you can rough out about 2 hours and IFC is the only theater that is featuring your movie, I'd say it's worth it. But if there are other theaters nearby, I'd opt for the other theater over IFC. NOTE: snacks and popcorn are also pretty pricey. Since this theater is in a prime location for bars and restaurants, I recommend eating a meal before coming in.

I came with really low expectations due to the bad reviews and was pleasantly surprised. Had a really good viewing of a documentary here with a surprise Q&A with the director afterward. The seats are not that uncomfortable -- I've had worse seating experiences in other art cinemas. All in all I would return.

I love this movie theater for having obscure films and hosting things like the Iranian Film Festival. That's not very common! However, the customer service is truly awful and such a time-waster. They need to get their shit together because paying movie-goers deserve better. The girl selling tickets in the booth is literally on her phone non-stop. It takes her effort to look up and answer questions. And when she does, she knows the answer to literally nothing. She will even sell you tickets to a showing, not knowing how many seats are left or if the remaining seats are next to each other. What is the point of this, then? Get some technology that will make this process more efficient. To counter this, you have to buy the tickets, go inside the theater, look around awkwardly, find possibly remaining seats, and see if they're next to each other, and if they're not, you have to go back downstairs and get a refund. How does this make any sense? On top of that, the ushers are so rude! They make it seem like you're inconveniencing them by attending a movie there or asking any questions. They also stand there as if they're guarding the president. It's not that serious, guys, it's a movie theater in the West Village. Because of their silly antics, about thirty minutes of my time is wasted each time I go. Not appreciated, and definitely not returning.

This is a no frills about it true and tested art house theatre. My best friend and I used to go to many an indie flick near our hometown when we were teenagers, and we decided to hop on board again with that, this time by watching the Oscar-nominated animated shorts. We got really excited watching the previews as there were some upcoming films we hadn't heard about that seemed very interesting. The theatre puts a lot of thought and care into their curated catalog. The theatre staff was nice and helpful in directing us to the screening room. I was a bit taken aback by the fact they weren't pretentious as some of the staff at my hometown art house theatre gave off that vibe on the regular. The actual screening room itself is lackluster and in all honesty, felt a bit grimy more than the usual movie theatre, however the picture quality was good and despite my love of Netflix, nothing quite gives you the experience a movie theatre does.

3.5 stars Cool theater but bare-bones customer service. Their website makes it difficult to purchase tickets online, especially on mobile. They don't sync up with any other major ticketing sites like Fandango and don't take have PayPal or Apple Pay. This means that you have to tap in all of your payment information and start over repeatedly if you make a mistake. Theater itself is pretty nice. Nothing fancy but has a cool, industrial vibe and is one of the few surviving art house cinemas that hasn't been pushed out by AMC, etc.

Small old school theater in Greenwich Village offering a variety of new and classic indie films. I recently came for the first time and was surprised that the seating in the theater is pretty limited, so if you come with a larger group, be sure to come early to sit together. I was about to run to the bathroom before heading to the room, but was very thankful that we were advised to grab and "secure" our seats first. The theater itself is nothing fancy - there's none of the lie flat or reclined seats here, but it has everything you need, including a solid concessions stand with a good amount of offerings. Ticket prices are also about the same as other big commercial movie theaters in NYC, but IFC Center has the advantage of showing independent films that you likely can't watch anywhere else. Definitely worth checking out.

If you're one of the most prominent theaters in NYC why have you still not replaced your horribly uncomfortable seats? Also, sound was not immersive and was low in volume. Sucks that this theater got the Memoria release instead of Metrograph which has much more comfortable seating and an immersive sound system. Step it up IFC!

I don't know anything about this theater except that they were showing Parasite at a good time while we were visiting NYC. We attended a show around 4:30 and were surprised it was sold out until we saw the theater- it held 35 people, no joke. It seems like an impressive theater due to the kinds of films they get, and the director q&a opportunities, but the chairs weren't that comfortable and the bathrooms were a hike from the seats. Glad I checked it out, maybe for New York this is normal, but I'm just used to a little more comfort for the price.

Such a small theater! Of course, this should be expected for an independent theater. However, this was my first time going to one so I was surprised. There isn't any room to sit on the first floor but they do have a seating area upstairs. There's about six theaters and the one I was in literally had four rows of maybe 12 seats each. Despite the close quarters you're required to have with fellow moviegoers, the people around me weren't disruptive during the film. With the theater being so tiny, I was surprised to find the concession stand had many unique options. They offer desserts from Ovenly, including a vegan option. They also have Sigmund's soft pretzels. I stuck with a medium bag of organic popcorn, which cost me over $7, but I figured it was worth supporting an independent theater. Especially since they were one of the only ones playing the movie I wanted to see.

Garbage theater. Dirty. Employees rude. Uncomfortable seats. Dumb policies. Incompetent staff.

An indie theater in the heart of Greenwich Village that has been there for years. This was my first visit and I found the theater we were in had very comfortable seats with a good view of the screen. I did not try any of the refreshments that they serve so I can't comment on those but for a place to see an indie film or documentary the IFC Center is the place to go.

The IFC Center is so much more than a "movie theater". It is truly a cinematic experience. Years ago, and I mean YEARS ago, I knew there was something very special about this place when they put up a poster of "Rushmore" at the time of it's release in a place of prominence (1998 Sic transit gloria), and NEVER took it down. Any and every interesting/off beat/indie movie you might want to see is screened at the IFC. They also have a Ton of Q&A sessions with filmmakers and actors on opening weekends. In between new releases, they also screen old and cult classics. Just this weekend they are showing the original Hairspray (DIvine), followed by a Q&A with John Waters! Their snack bar has quality options, their bathrooms are clean, and yes, there is a water bottle filling station on the way to the bathrooms if you want to save $.

They are once again open. They have a lot of good independent and classic films from the 1930s all the way through the 1990s that they screen. However no concessions are being sold at this time. You are required to wear a mask inside any of the screening rooms. Not very pleasant and every other theater in new York city outside of the city in New York State Connecticut Pennsylvania and Massachusetts DO NOT Require mask wearing when eating or drinking. Hopefully this whole mask thing will be over in the next six months as most people will be fully vaccinated. I certainly will not be coming to the IFC Film Center until they start Offering concessions popcorn etc. and having no freaking mask requirement during a movie but who the hell wants to spend 15+ dollars for a ticket and we required to have a suffocating mask on your face during a movie. (Obviously they're not gonna have people coming in when the movie is screening and flashing flashlights around to see if you have a mask on)During the movie people are not talking interacting or standing close enough to each other and talking obviously. The action of breathing out really won't spread droplets enough to infect anybody. They should have proper ventilation systems anyway and I know they've upgraded them as a requirement of re-opening. So in conclusion if you want to be able to have something to drink and popcorn to eat wait until they actually start offering concessions and the mask mandate inside the theater while the movie is screening is dropped.. no need for them to be so overly cautious virtue signal. The Paris theater was giving out free popcorn and bottled water for the recent great screening of Goodfellas and 35 mm.

A very cool theater that needs to come into the modern era.  On a recent NYC trip I noticed that the IFC Center was not too far from our hotel and showing 'Parasite' which at the time was in a very limited theatrical run. One of the showtimes fit into our schedule so we purchased tickets for a 4PM show and went. IFC Center does allow you to buy tickets online, but does NOT synch up with any of the major ticket buying apps/websites so you have to go through their website which is kind of a pain. They also don't have reserved seating which in 2019 for an arthouse theater kind of stinks. It's still a first come first serve, so buyer beware since some of these theaters are about the size of a small apartment in Manhattan. The theater we saw 'Parasite' in was one of the smallest theaters i've been in and the seats were in desperate need of an update. They are small, uncortable and one of the worst colors of orange you'll ever see. The staff have you line up and wait outside which is the classic cinema going experience but it's NYC so it's usually cold and rain and not someplace you want to wait outside. Their concession counter is super bare bones. Popcorn and fountain sodas mostly. The popcorn was good but the concessionist was not friendly. I had to ask for butter on my popcorn and when I asked for layered butter on a large popcorn he took a bit of attitude. The restrooms are hard to find since they are downstairs in the basement and around some stairs. It's a journey but they are cool looking restrooms. Here's where the IFC center shines, they have an incredible slate of films they show and show all sorts of short films and things that typically don't come to most major theaters. . They have first run films of things that get very limited releases and have unique festivals and films series. It's a place I could easily see myself going if I lived in NYC. This is a theater for fans of cinemas and people who truly appreciate the art form and want to experience a film without anyone on their phone or rowdy kids. This I truly appreciate, but the fact they are so lacking in things that almost every modern theater has is a bit shameful. It's like the record store of cool theaters. You're going for the product, not the experience, but at about $18 a ticket you should be getting modern conveniences and seats that aren't generally awful.

My favorite cinema in New York with great eclectic selection of movies from all over the world from all times. IFC is making a real effort to share with the audience the not so commercial movies that have won critics applause and those that may be able to change your life. IFC has similar intention as film forum but it has a larger space and thus longer list of movies it can screen at one time, which means you are always able to find one movie that you will like here. IFC's pick is truly international: I've seen French, Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Chilean, German and you name it. Regularly, IFC invites movie makers at the end of each movie to have a discussion with audience. It will also hold themed movie screening series e.g., annual screening of all Studio Ghibli movies, all Kurosawa movies etc. All good picks. Regarding pricing, the regular price is ~$15 per ticket but if you get an annual student membership, you pay ~$60 and you save ~$5 for every ticket you buy which means if you watch over 12 movies you will already earn your money back, not to mention the 4 free popcorns. I'd recommend you get it if you live in NYC and are a true movie lover.

I never thought I'd be writing a bad review for IFC Center. I've been going there a few times a year for the last few years - for their indie flicks, foreign flicks, and the annual Oscar nominated shorts. It pains me to say that after today's experience, I refuse to give them any more of my money going forward. I purchased a ticket online for the 5:55pm screening of Oscar nominated shorts. I clearly remember clicking on 5:55pm, it was the second option after 4:30pm at that point in the day and I knew I couldn't make the 4:30. Before I checked out, I remember double-checking that I was purchasing the ticket for today at 5:55. I ALWAYS double-check before I purchase tickets for anything, and this was no different. I am 100% POSITIVE that I purchased a ticket for this time. Received my ticket electronically, didn't think much of it, and only opened it later just as I was approaching the theater. To my surprise, the ticket said 4:30pm... I went up to the box office and explained the situation. The guy got an attitude with me, shouting at me (for real) that I didn't purchase the 5:55pm, that I purchased the 4:30pm, that the ticketing system is a computer system that doesn't mess things up, and that I couldn't exchange it for the 5:55... if I want to go in for the 5:55, I need to buy a new ticket, and that if I wanted to exchange it I should have arrived before the 4:30 screening. First of all, technology has never been and still isn't fool proof - there are glitches and issues with every system out there. He basically called me a liar by saying that the system doesn't mess things up -- clearly, the customer does not come first at IFC. Second, if I could have made it to the 4:30, I would have actually purchased for that time instead... IFC is by no means near where I live and I've made the commute to see movies there over the years. For today's shitty customer service, for making me feel like a terrible person, for ruining what would have been a nice evening at the movies, and for taking my $17.25 without an actual exchange for services -- I refuse to ever return. Enjoy my $17.25 "donation", IFC!

I'm tired of all the dreck Hollywood movies shown ad nauseum in Atlanta. Even the supposed artsy theaters are mainstream. This is one of many things I miss about NY. To me, nothing's better than walking, walking, walking then ducking out in an indie theater and enjoying a film that gets you in the gut. I'd never been in the IFC. I actually thought the Waverly was still there. I was in for a treat, sitting in a four-row theater -- comfy seats! -- and watching a film that will not likely play where I live. And because of my advanced age, I got a discount. Good deal.

Incredible movie selection that rotates frequently. Unfortunately, absolutely terrible seats. My neck was killing me the entire time, and I'm only 6'1''.

This place is a cinephile's paradise. Homey, and fun by a staff of film buffs who really know their stuff. Their programming lineup really can't be beat! Midnight classics, indie up-and-comers, whimsical family fare, and LOTS of special guests. They've got some of the best popcorn in town - as well as other speciality concessions. And a well-curated assortment of films and merchandise for sale too. Also, their Christmas showing of "It's a Wonderful Life" just can't be beat!

Screenings of obscure old black and white films as well as new lesser known flicks. Too dark. Awesome old school movie layout, with posters on walls and sprinkled popcorn. Came with friend, had great time! Review: 4

Last time I came here, no one was sitting in their assigned seat and the entire theater had to play a cantankerous round of musical chairs right as the film was starting. The time before that, they had the heat cranked up so high I ended up sweating in places I didn't think possible. Every time I come here, something weird happens. But hey, that's not a bad thing.

Always a pleasure to see a film here. I went last week for the first time since 2019, and would like to acknowledge how clean and safe everything is with regard to Covid protocols. I didn't know what to expect in my first pandemic cinema experience, and the IFC exceeded my expectations. Pre-selected seats really helped to keep everything organized and everyone a safe distance from one another.

This indie theater serves the best I mean best movie popcorn anywhere. It's sick a small serving I could eat 3 of them but so good. They even use real real hot butter. The downside is the theater seats are small and makes it quite difficult and disrupting if trying to leave your seat during movie. If you don't grab an aisle seat your in a tough spot if you get up 10x during a movie such as myself. They also have stairs which are so hard for me I have to wait for the small slow elevator. Make sure to use the restroom before your movie ends since there is only 1single for the entire theater (I think). Every year for my birthday with is near Christmas we come here for a showing of Its a Wonderful life. I love love my Jimmy Stewart. 1of my favorite Christmas traditions. They have great events where directors or writes will come for a Q n A after the movie. My favorite was when I came to see a Werner Herzog film where he'd do a Skype chat QnA with the audience afterward. It was great that everyone kept going to the mic asking things like "is that what you meant when you did such n such", and every question he just said umm no I just liked it, it had no deep meaning or oh yes that would be a good idea but no there's really no meaning. Anyway they strive to bring in films that generally would not be seen by the masses and playing in the bigger markets. The ticket prices are just as high if not more then most multi plex's but if small artsy film with unique events us your thing it's worth it

Shelby Shaw in the IFC admin. office (212-924-6789) is a reminder of what service used to be and should be like. She was easy-going, informed and amazingly helpful getting my friends and I tickets to see Fleabag. We were a large group in a small theatre and she made it happen for us!! The one drawback (missing star) was the woman at the front box office who vascilated between bored & hostile when I asked about purchasing tickets. Not a good look. Thankfully, Shelby more than made up for that! Thank you IFC!

I have been coming to IFC Center for years, and it still stands as one of my favorite movie theaters in NYC. At its heart, it is an art-house theater (though I wish there was another term to use), and it is rather quant looking. Inside, you go through the tight, dimly lit halls into these high ceiling theaters with comfortable seats (some the result of recent renovations). I have seen special screenings of new and old movies, retrospectives and midnight screenings here, and everything about the IFC Center tells you that you are here to enjoy yourself and be enlightened by some new and interesting cinema. The location is excellent, situated in the West Village, literally outside the West 4th street subway station, and just a walk away from some great eateries. If you are a movie buff, or an adventurous cinema goer, this is definitely a place to check out. Or if you are connected to independent film production, a terrific place to arrange screenings and events.

Sometimes you just need to see a movie in a small indie theater as opposed to the Regal down the street. A friend and I really wanted to see The Death of Stalin and this gave us the perfect reason to finally check out The IFC Center. First of all there were plenty of showtimes to choose from, which was great. They also take movie pass so when I want to see an independent or international film, I have the ability to do so with my account. Their selection is truly great. The concession stand has a good array of snacks and drinks to choose from. The prices are your typical movie theater prices, but the popcorn is organic and not lathered in fake butter and salt so that is a plus. Off to the side, they have a container of salt that you can add yourself, and Old Bay. Never did I think my popcorn was missing something until now, which is Old Bay. I will now be carrying this around in my bag for when I go to the movies, thank you IFC Center. As a note, there is a water filling station downstairs near the bathrooms if you don't want to buy water and you have a bottle with you to fill. The theater itself is a good size and there is plenty of seating. I love how indie the theater looks with the high ceilings, brick walls and disco ball included. The sound and picture were great, and I thought the seat were pretty comfortable with high backs. I will definitely be back to see another indie flick soon.

I am more of a sunshine movie theater goer, but this spot is nice. I do like the down home "living room" feel to this place. - I have seen a few movies in the past here and got the chance to see the you know director in attendance for Q&A type stuff. One was the movie "ON THE OUTS" from a few years back, I love the movie and was very interested in hearing some stuff from the director after the film. Anticrist is here, oh snap, Might be time for another visit. -Only complaint I guess is that it is really small and is still expensive like 12.50 or $13.00 for a movie. Also I don't have discount passes for this theater as in the cases of most of the other ones: I get at least some kind of discount in ticket prices.

I loved the theater but the service was some of the worst service I have experienced. Seemed like rude college students who didn't care about what happened there and just wanted to get off work to smoke a j. I asked very simple questions like where to get my ticket and where an ATM was and they acted as if I just asked a calculus question. It was very frustrating and distracted me from fully experiencing the venue.

Awesome films, dirty ass theater. Get new lounge sofas. They have piss all over them. Also just call them restrooms. You don't need to say "all gender restroom" we get it.

Perfect location and a staple to visit, the IFC Center feels cozy in the heart of the West Village. We loved watching the animation category Oscar-nominated shorts here this past Saturday. Will check in to find out about other interesting showings here in the future.

My favorite indie theater in NYC. Great place to see a hard to find movie on a Saturday night with a packed theater and engaged audience. Pro tip: Make sure to arrive at least 20 minutes before showtime if you are seeing a 7-9pm show on a weekend, otherwise it might be hard to find seats together, or the show could be sold out.