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Ben Davis commented about Carnegie Hall Cinema on Mar 24, 2017 at 11:39 am

The Carnegie Hall Cinema is one of the repertory movie theaters included in my recently published book, “Repertory Movie Theaters of New York City: Havens for Revivals, Indies and the Avant-Garde, 1960-1994.” It’s listed on Amazon and www.mcfarlandpub.com.

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Ben Davis commented about Bleecker Street Cinemas on Mar 24, 2017 at 11:33 am

The Bleecker Street Cinema is one of the repertory movie theaters of the past that is highlighted in my recently published book, “Repertory Movie Theaters of New York City: Havens for Revivals, Indies and the Avant-Garde, 1960-1994.” It’s listed on Amazon and www.mcfarlandpub.com.

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Ben Davis commented about Regency Theatre on Mar 24, 2017 at 11:28 am

The Regency is one of the repertory movie theaters of the past that is highlighted in my recently published book, “Repertory Movie Theaters of New York City: Havens for Revivals, Indies and the Avant-Garde, 1960-1994.” It’s listed in Amazon and www.mcfarlandpub.com.

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Ben Davis commented about Theatre 80 St. Marks on Mar 24, 2017 at 11:17 am

My book, “Repertory Movie Theaters of New York City: Havens for Revivals, Indies and the Avant-Garde, 1960-1994,” was recently published. It’s listed on Amazon and www.mcfarlandpub.com.

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Ben Davis commented about Joyce Theater on Mar 24, 2017 at 11:10 am

A chapter devoted exclusively to the Elgin is included in my recently published book, “Repertory Movie Theaters of New York: Havens for Revivals, Indies and the Avant-Garde, 1960-1994.” It’s listed on Amazon and www.mcfarlandpub.com.

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Ben Davis commented about Symphony Space/Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre on Mar 23, 2017 at 3:20 pm

I’ve just published a book on the repertory movie theaters in NYC, 1960-94. One of the chapters is devoted to the Thalia under Martin and Ursula Lewis. Thanks to their children—John and Tom Lewis and Deborah Sutherland—who gave me a copy of Mrs. Lewis’s unpublished memoir and photos of the two, I was able to fill in huge gaps in their histories as well as the history of the Thalia. The book, Repertory Movie Theaters of New York City: Havens for Revivals, Indies and the Avant-Garde, 1960-1994, was published by McFarland Publishers, mcfarlandpub.com, and can be obtained through their website or Amazon.

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Ben Davis commented about Charles Theatre on Dec 21, 2015 at 10:54 am

I’d be interested in pictures of the theater as I’m writing a book on the repertory movie houses, including the Charles, that existed from 1960 to 1994. I can be reached at . Thanks.

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Ben Davis commented about Theatre 80 St. Marks on Feb 18, 2015 at 3:37 pm

I’m writing a book on the revival/repertory movie theaters in NY in the 60s-90s, including Theatre 80. iisentaku, I would love to hear from you. My email is