Paris Theater
4 W. 58th Street,
New York,
NY
10019
4 W. 58th Street,
New York,
NY
10019
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one question I’ve had for a while is why Netflix doesn’t feel they need to observe the 90 day window like all other studios are doing? why do they think they’re special and don’t have to observe it.
Yes, I was going to add that Netflix steered the boat as to which theatres and for how long.
They did not have to scrounge, their choices of both were intentional.
Astyanax, my NYT ad lists the Paris today as it did Sunday. The major chains demanded a 90 day theatrical window and Netflix refused.
Print ads are confusing as NYT had the IFC Theatre as the only outlet screening this flick. Glad that the Paris has gotten a temporary reprieve, and that the Belasco has been impressed to showcase the Irishman. Sad state of film distribution that important films from Netflix have had to scrounge for prestige venues. Savvy marketers and distributors should take note as other worthy films are rolled out. These fiulms deserve to be treated as special events. Is there a future for the Paris in this role?
Advance Tickets now on sale for Marriage Story. Cost $18. for all shows, $10. for the 10AM show.
ALL TICKETS ARE GENERAL ADMISSION. Netflix is not doing Reserved Seating.
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a question- if Netflix does wind up taking a long term lease on the theater will they show other films or just their prestige Oscar Bait films?
The Irishman comes out 5 days before Marriage Story, and has its theaters already selling tickets so I doubt it. But the hope is if this Marriage Story run is successful, Netflix might rent the theater long term and use it as a site for premieres and showcase runs of their bigger movies.
Wonder if Netflix will run The Irishman at this theater if that Marriage Story does well…
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to Howard B. -the Paris Theater has been a jewel in NYC’S cultural like since May 1949. so I don’t know how much one can say the landlord liked the Paris as a movie theater if he jacked up the rent after the most recent lease expired to a level City Cinemas was not willing to pay.
That would be awesome for Netflix to run the theater. They actually need to release their films like Amazon Studios do as full length feature films. Until they do, I don’t see the Academy taking them serious and awarding one of their films best picture.
HowardBHaas, wouldn’t it be nice to see Rahway get something like this?? It would sure be a shot in the arm for them, and a great place in Jersey to see it.
Actually, I think from what I’ve read, the landlord liked the Paris as a movie theater. He’s now about 90 though, and whether him or his son, likely wanted “market rent” than what City Cinemas likely was paying. Netflix might be willing to pay more than the prior movie operator, to obtain a topnotch movie theater in a great location to showcase their movies.
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considering the landlord of the building that houses this theater isn’t exactly a movie buff for closing it to begin with I’m surprised it wasn’t already gutted. but everytime I’ve passed by the theater which still has Pavarotti marquee up I had a feeling something was up.
I subscribed to Netflix last year because of the many great TV shows to stream. I prefer to see movies in theaters, and have been seeing Netflix movies in theaters including El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie, Roma, and the Ballard of Buster Scruggs. I will be overjoyed next month to see “Marriage Story” at the Paris, one of my favorite movie theaters. Thank you, Netflix! I hope Netflix obtains a regular lease of the Paris so the theater can continue to show movies rather than become something else!
Are Netflix' Paris and Belasco projects the ‘last hurrah’ or a resurgence of public cinema
https://deadline.com/2019/10/paris-theatre-reopens-netflix-marriage-story-solow-family-new-york-last-single-screen-moviehouse-1202763481/
Netflix has rented the theater and will re-open it for the release of Marriage Story (a fantastic movie BTW which I saw at NYFF) on November 6th. Obviously it would be great if Netflix is able to take over the location and save it as a movie theater, but even if it’s just a one-off, is a more dignified send off than the sudden closure City Cinemas gave it.
Just because Village East is legally protected doesn’t mean it has to remain a cinema.
Luckily Cinema 123 is still open. In 2002 it was rumored that the location would close. Luckily it still open
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its nice he Village East is legally protected. in the case of the Cinema ½/3 regardless of any rumors do they own the building?
The Village East is a legally protected building. It has been reported that development is possible for City Cinemas 1,2,3.
It is only a matter of time before the other two close, imo.
Doubtful. Seems all properties are leased.
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of the 5 theaters run by City Cinemas 3 have closed since
May- 86 St. East, the Paris and the Beekman. so the only
two left are the Cinema ½/3 and the Village East. might
it be that they actually own those buildings?
Despite the recent closure of the Paris, “There’s good news at the art house,” claimed New York Times film critic Manohla Dargis in yesterday’s edition (9/15/19). Her upbeat comments about cinema attendance have been uploaded to the Photos Section.
Oh by the way I think the blu ray is sold out and now goes for extortionist prices. Sadly I did not get it. I do remember walking up the aisle of the Criterion after the film was over very shaken.