I love supporting independent local theaters and this one has old school charm. The ticket prices…read morewere very reasonable. You can order online and select your seats. Upon arrival they check bags and do not allow any outside. The theater is not overly large, . My only real critique is that the seating area isn't angled well, which can make it hard to see over the person in front of you. Bathrooms are small and lines could be long.

I came here a few years ago to see the Barbie movie, and I'm not even going to lie, I judged the…read moreplace from the outside . I already had a feeling I shouldn't expect much, but I decided to give it a chance anyway. That may have been one of my worst movie theater decisions lol. The theater was very run down, and the seats were terrible. Even while ordering snacks, I was questioning whether I should actually eat them, but I was desperate . I would say the workers there at the time were helpful, funny, and made the experience tolerable. I guess it's convenient for downtown now that Regal has closed and Alamo is one of the next nearby options, but definitely do not come here expecting glitz and glam. It gets the job done if you just want to see a movie, but the overall experience definitely needs some updating.

In all honestly, I love this movie theater! I love the food and the workers are nice and patient!…read moreThe food is REALLY good, I would really recommend the popcorn, it is truly the best popcorn I've ever tried! I wish I could eat it everyday! I think this movie theater is one of the best I've ever been to and it's also clean. Definitely will always come back here!

I want to give it 5 stars because I want more places like this to exist, but there are a few issues…read morestanding in the way. This review may seem mostly critical, but that's because I really love the place and these issues stand out against what could be such a great experience. 1. I come here (and to to the Williamsburg location) regularly for anime screenings. I've noticed that the selections being shown lately at both locations are sometimes via low-quality video files from (I assume) torrent sites. The subtitles can be poorly positioned and contain formatting and spelling errors; the same type of positional and grammatical errors that occur when subtitles are converted directly from PGS to SRT with little to no extra formatting or QC passes. The video encodes are also sometimes poor quality. I noticed a while back that the Galaxy Express 999 showing had video that was aggressively smoothed over, destroying the finer details available from better sources. I know that movie well, so it was the first time I became really aware of the problem. The copies of some of these films I have at home look way better than the processed versions I'm paying to see in the theater, and that should never be the case. I can't imagine the Nitehawk staff are encoding these themselves, since if they had the source material they could just as easily just play the raw video files or encode at a really low CRF for much better results. And if they are downloading the films, they could instead pay the $20 for a Blu-ray or at least source higher quality encodes and subtitles, since these screenings are many people's only opportunity to see these movies in a theater. 2. The selection of films has been not great lately. This year, we had: The Dagger of Kamui, All You Need Is Kill, Urusei Yatsura 2, 100 Meters... these movies are not good. Some are awful. That said, we do get good stuff often! We get more good than bad. But these special screenings don't happen often (once a month, usually) and we've been on a losing streak lately so it's worth mentioning. 3. Theater 4 sucks. I saw a 4:3 movie there, which is already limiting the screen real estate, but the projectionist also closed curtain over part of the left side of the visible image. It stayed that way for the entire movie, and I was seated way over on the left so I was getting wrecked by it. On top of that, the projector in that theater seems of especially low quality, with an obvious screen door effect that distracts from the experience. 4. The food has dropped in quality. The donut dish they are currently offering is dry, oily, and totally inedible (my partner and I couldn't finish more than one each, we ended up tossing them). The other food items are also of lower quality than the Williamsburg location. I assume the ingredients are all the same, so maybe it's just an overworked staff since it's much bigger? Anyway, I really don't spend as much on food at Prospect Park as I do in Williamsburg because I'm not confident in the quality of the food I'm about to get. Overall, I love the Nitehawk theaters. I definitely dump more time and money into these places than any other businesses, really. I just wanted to voice my disappointment with recent showings in the hopes that things will change, because traveling to Prospect Park (not close to me) to see a hand-picked movie that isn't good, is visually compromised, is poorly subtitled, and is being shown on a low quality projector with the screen partially covering it just bums me out. Hoping my review does some good in improving things, I guess. Looking forward to changing this to 4 stars this year if/when any one of the above issues are resolved, and then up to 5 stars when a few more of them are resolved! These spots are still my homes away from home. The staff work their asses off and the food CAN be solid with some more care. Don't let my bitching about anime screenings turn you off to seeing any other film there. My complaints are hyper specific, and odds are you aren't going there to see anime anyway.

I cannot believe it has taken me this long in my life to get to an Alamo Drafthouse! It's been on…read moremy list forever, but I go to the movies at most twice a year and there are no Alamo Drafthouses in New Orleans for some reason. Mainly, I love a movie theater with strict rules (even if you have to rat people out for them to be enforced, but I'll get to that). I also love having food and drinks served to me in a theater, literally the best! I saw The Odyssey here with friends and it was a good experience. I love reserving seats ahead of time so that I know what I can expect. There were only front row seats but even in a movie with tons of action, it wasn't that bad (even if not ideal). The food ordering system is easy enough but I doubt I'd order food here again. If you have any specifications or requests for side items, they will likely not make it to you and here's no way to say, "Hey you forgot my side of marinara sauce" without making a big production out of it. So my side never did arrive nor did my friend's even though the server told each of us on separate occasions that our side would be coming out. My pizza was edible (mushroom/arugula) and appreciate the vegan options, but other than popcorn, I'm not sure ordering food is worth it unless you're desperately hungry (I hadn't eaten all day so that was my situation). A note on the snitch policy. They let you know at the beginning that you should text staff if someone is violating the no talking or texting rules. But hello, if that person is sitting close to you, they're going to know who the snitch bitch was. Other than that, a good movie experience and I love having the option to order a glass of wine to my seat. It's just one of life's little pleasures, movies, wine and popcorn.

I normally go to the Staten Island location, but decided to go here because it was convenient…read more Ordered one of my usuals, the cauliflower basket. They have really fallen off. Starting off with the worst offense: they had watered down the dip so it was a liquidy-runny consistency instead of the normal thick consistency. They gave 2 celery sticks and 2 carrot sticks. The veggies were old. The celery had already started to brown and the carrots already had the white on it (that displays loss of moisture. The cauliflower was cold and burned. You will see in pic. I'm wondering if they have a health score. I do not recommend this location (mainly because the act of watering down the dip implies an extreme lack of integrity in the kitchen). Please bring back the integrity of your kitchen.

I am writing to share the wonderful experience I had during a recent visit to see "The Devil Wears…read morePrada." The service was impeccable, particularly thanks to Travis. When he checked our tickets, he surprised us with an upgrade that truly enhanced our evening. After the movie, we expressed our gratitude and were deeply impressed by his professional and humble demeanor. Travis also took the time to tell us about special events at the Speakeasy and even allowed us to take some photos. His exceptional service made our visit memorable, and we will certainly make IPIC our primary theater moving forward.

I went to iPic with my cousin to see The Devil Wears Prada 2. I usually go to Alamo Drafthouse, but…read morewe decided to try something new--and unfortunately, it was a pretty disappointing experience. The staff came across as nonchalant and not very engaged, which set the tone right away. The food didn't help either--the spicy tuna was completely flavorless, not crispy and the drinks were underwhelming. We also weren't told ahead of time that you have to pick up your food and drinks yourself, which was surprising since we're used to full service at your seat. On the positive side, the popcorn and truffle fries were decent, but everything else fell short. The seats were just okay--not particularly comfortable. The bathroom situation was also frustrating--it's located upstairs near the restaurant and wasn't well maintained. There were no paper towels, and overall cleanliness was lacking. Overall, this felt like a subpar experience, and I won't be returning. My cousin mentioned the New Jersey location is much better, so maybe it's just this one--but based on this visit, I wouldn't recommend it.

They switched to coke and diet coke. 5 stars. I wish it had nicer seats but its a beautiful…read morehistoric cinema and that's real special.

BAM Cinemas is a historic theater located in the Peter Jay Sharp Building in Brooklyn. They not…read moreonly have new releases they also show independent and foreign films. The theater reminded me of what it used to be going to the theater. We were in Theater 3 and the entry was arched and the theater was ornate. There was so much seating, at least 150 seats, and there is not reserved seating. The seats do not recline , but do have cup holders. Leg room was a bit tight. Sound was excellent , it is surround sound and the screen was clear. A great place to watch a movie.

I had a great experience seeing Phoebe Bridgers live at Barclays Center. The security process this…read morenight involved putting away our phones and other potential recording devices inside of a locked pouch. Considering the additional procedure and how long the line was, it moved relatively quickly. It was also easy to get our phone unlocked at the end of the night. We were seated in section 223. Despite being in the nosebleeds, we had a great view of both stages and could see all of the lighting and visuals from there. The seats are a bit cramped in terms of leg space, but I was comfortable enough for most of the show. I could also hear the artist well from my seat. I'd definitely visit again for another concert.

To quote Days of Heaven, the rich got it figured out. After bad experiences in the higher reaches…read moreof Barclays, I fared better recently. If you're a degenerate gambler and Buzz Bin enthusiast, hitting refresh on Ticketmaster resale offerings before a Weezer show is a fun thing and I got a great deal in the 100s. Barclays isn't alone is making it unclear which rows have "excuse me/pardon me" problems and there was a needless glass-type barrier at one side of the section. The bass and drum sounds were imperfect but I heard Rivers Cuomo well enough, marking an improvement from the Blink 182 when the sound quality was far worse than your usual CVS. (What's your favorite CVS-Core tune? I'm with Del Amitri's "Not Where It's At" but Barenaked Ladies' "Too Little Too Late" is solid). Needs more bathrooms. Entry process was super-efficient.

Being in the entertainment industry I must say that I always love creative events whether it be…read morefilms, music or art. Liev Schreiber was the host this year. There were many food trucks that seemed appetizing until you realize that the prices has been jacked up. $5 for a side of french fries? Not even on the hungriest day. Where was Korilla? Where was King Falafel and Shawarma? Missed opportunities... I would estimate about a good couple of thousand people that attended this year. They also had musical guests a couple of hours leading into the film program. Picnics, dates, and curious folks all around. Drinks anyone?

Such a truly awesome event! The crowd was great, everyone was happy to be present and not rude or…read morepushy or anything negative. A super fun, relaxed kick-off to summer event. Coming from Queens, the trip is a bit of a pain in the ass, but if it's back next year, I will for sure be attending. A few things I will remember: 1. bring a sweatshirt and wear, in general, more comfortable clothes. 2. Go earlier in the day and bring more pillows because hanging out at Tropfest for the entire time would be super chill and fun, but without more pillows my butt will get sore. 3. bring more snacks and a small cooler of drinks. Even alcoholic drinks (although, being a public park, make sure to keep them covered in brown bags). 4. Get the Tropfest powers-that-be to have the event in Flushing Meadows Corona Park next time, because then I can stay for the whole event, rather than trek it out halfway through because the G train takes a million years to show up after 10 o'clock at night. Sorry Brooklyn, it's nothing personal.

I recently had the opportunity to come to Puppetworks for the first time and watched The Sleeping…read moreBeauty. Puppetworks make fairy tales come to life through marionette puppetry, offering hour-long performances geared to kids that will charm everyone in the audience. Kids are encouraged to sit on rugs in front of the stage, while adults and other kids can also sit on the sides and back of the event space. Dozens of beautiful, colorful marionettes of all sizes hang from the wall, giving the impression that they are also part of the audience. The performance itself is professionally curated: the story, the voices, the sound effects, the music, the scenery, and the lights. Artistic Director Nicolas Coppola and his crew clearly put a lot of passion in their work, and it shows in the production. I was definitely impressed. Kids loved it, of course, with lots of active participation during the show. Plus, at the end of the show, Mr. Coppola came out of the stage with a marionette for the kids to meet. Since 1980 Puppetworks offer fun entertainment for kids and family in the neighborhood. Tickets are currently $10 for children, and $11 for adult. You reserve your tickets in advance[1] and pay at the door. As a parent, I also appreciate the fact that they offer performances on school closure days. They also offer interactive in-school presentations for Pre-K classes, and school shows for groups of 20 or more persons every weekday. ------------------------------ [1] Call 718-965-3391, or e-mail to: puppetworksinfo@gmail.com.

So good ! Best value entertainment I know of. I enjoyed every performance I ever saw that I…read more brought my children to see. Better than any Broadway show.

My first time at at a free movie event and it was wonderful! Great views of Manhattan from across…read morethe river especially if you catch the sunset. Watched Big here. Even at the very back we could still hear the movie fairly well. The movie didn't start until 8pm, so plenty of time to make it after work. Large grassy area but I'd highly recommend bringing a blanket to sit on for more comfort.

It's still amazing coming here every summer to watch a movie…read more It's gets really packed and security now checks everyone before they enter. Smorgasburg is a partner for the event now so there is food and alcohol served. Just make sure you're early!!!! It gets packed fast! Bring a blanket to sit on.

What a stunning theater! I enjoyed this establishment over the weekend for a concert experience,…read moreand was not disappointed one bit. There is spacious parking behind the building, which gave me great peace of mind. Getting into the building and through security was streamlined and easily manageable. The architecture and decor of the theater is so regal, I could not believe my eyes. My friend and I ordered drinks and popcorn and our bartender was very friendly and quick with service. Prices, of course, were on par with NYC theater prices (a drink costing about $25). We both loved the concert and would definitely come back here for another!

King's Theatre is absolutely beautiful. The architecture, décor, and overall atmosphere are…read morestunning. I've been twice...once in the orchestra and once in the mezzanine and there truly isn't a bad seat in the house. The seats are comfortable, spacious, and even have cup holders. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the bathrooms were sparkling clean. Since it's a historic theater, there are no elevators, so be prepared to take the stairs if you're sitting in the mezzanine. Also, the mezzanine has concession stands but no restrooms, so you'll need to go downstairs. Getting inside was a little hectic, but once everyone was seated, everything went smoothly. I recommend arriving early so you can explore the theater and take photos--there are so many beautiful spots. I couldn't take pictures during the show because the Jill Scott concert was acell phone-free experience. The only downside is that the concessions are pricey. My $22 drink from the bar was disappointing and definitely not worth the price. Overall, it's a gorgeous venue, and I'd absolutely come back.