I wish New York City had creative solutions like ArcLight — and I wish the classic movie theaters in Manhattan and elsewhere in the city would stop being demolished. It’s always seemed to me that rather than eliminate a gracious old theater or dividing it into an awkward multiscreener, it could be physically expanded with additional auditoriums (perhaps a bit like Arclight with its “luxury” features), adjacent to the original (as is the case with Arclight in Hollywood) or above (or below) the original. This would generate more revenue and such an expansion would not be all that unusual in this city of skyscrapers. But the theater industry in this city doesn’t seem to grasp that concept for some reason. Many theaters could’ve been saved and well-utilized in this way.
Easily one of the very best cinemas in New York City. The staff is gracious and so is the entire space, which is also quite comfortable. I especially enjoy the balcony. It also tends to show movies that really interest me. I love the Paris.
I wish New York City had creative solutions like ArcLight — and I wish the classic movie theaters in Manhattan and elsewhere in the city would stop being demolished. It’s always seemed to me that rather than eliminate a gracious old theater or dividing it into an awkward multiscreener, it could be physically expanded with additional auditoriums (perhaps a bit like Arclight with its “luxury” features), adjacent to the original (as is the case with Arclight in Hollywood) or above (or below) the original. This would generate more revenue and such an expansion would not be all that unusual in this city of skyscrapers. But the theater industry in this city doesn’t seem to grasp that concept for some reason. Many theaters could’ve been saved and well-utilized in this way.
Easily one of the very best cinemas in New York City. The staff is gracious and so is the entire space, which is also quite comfortable. I especially enjoy the balcony. It also tends to show movies that really interest me. I love the Paris.