Film Forum
The nonprofit Houston Street cinema defining repertory film culture in New York since 1970.
Example
A restored print on a rainy afternoon with an audience of obsessives beats a streaming queue, and the popcorn is genuinely part of the reputation.
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Frequently asked questions
Why see an old movie in New York instead of a landmark?
Because a restored print with a New York repertory audience is itself a landmark experience, and it recharges museum-tired feet.
Do Film Forum screenings sell out?
Opening nights of famous restorations do. Weekday matinees almost never. Book online for weekend evenings.
Is Film Forum a good rainy day fallback?
One of the best in the city. Weekday matinees almost never sell out, so it works as an unplanned stop when the weather closes off a walking itinerary.
