Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Film at Lincoln Center - Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Food
Yes
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Yes
Comments (77)
Actually attended the Howard Gilmam Theater at Lincoln Center. Small theater, comfortable and accessible. Good views. Theater area had small concession for refreshments. Bathrooms are adjacent to the theater area and well maintained. Sound system at the theater is effective. The presentation included 3D glasses, which was an added enhancement. The particular event i attended was not particularly crowded, so seating was ample. The seats are spacious and cushioned.
I saw Cold War here. Nice theatre with a bistro bar and restaurant next door. Mostly foreign/indie fare here.
Love the small theaters that screen independent films produced from all around the world. The seats are comfortable. I do love that I can walk up and buy a ticket in cash and not charged a convenience fee. Sometimes it pays to be old school! ❤
I love Film at Lincoln Center! Amazing new films and retrospectives from all over the world. Events and Q&As with cinema artists in front of and behind the camera. As well as the film festival in September/ October. And you can become a member to receive extra perks. Member or not just go!
Very modern, clean, good looking theatre with art movies, and non genre movies. The merch area is hard to notice though. There is food and drinks. Takes movie pass. Seats and viewing quality is good too. There was one time I sat in a seat, where the light from the projector area came in and was annoying cause I wanted more darkness, that should be looked into.
Beautiful theatre, great programming and the wine bar by the embrace is a gem. Ive been to a few screenings recently and a far more pleasant experience than going to basic movie theater. Films offered in a broad range of topics and wonderfully entertaining.
Wonderful concert in Alice Tulley Hall.
Now that Lincoln Plaza movie theater closed down, this is the only place to see indie and foreign movies that dont have wide release. Seats are pretty comfortable. The feature presentations start right on the dot, so dont be late!
Modern theater and friendly staff, but what makes this place truly special is its continuing support for foreign language films, many by independent filmmakers and small production companies. The lineup during a recent visit includes films from South Korea, France, and Burkina Faso (part of a week-long African Film Festival). They also try to invite directors to interact with the audience after the film. If you’re tired of the usual Hollywood fare, definitely give this place a try.
The most comfortable theaters in town. The new releases are well curated, and their festivals are even better. And as others have mentioned, the concessions are excellent. Overall, an under-appreciated gem of the Upper West Side.
Went to see a movie midday on a trip to NY. Its a two screen place, showing indies, at least when I was there. There is a coffee shop/ restaurant that shares a lobby and a small concessions stand. The theater itself was ok, The seat I was in could have used some new padding but as the movie got going I forgot all about it.
I dont like the way this theater does business (they have a very strict policy re: refunds and exchanges: there are none), and I found the manager to be rude and uncooperative. Also, I was told by the woman at the box office that I could exchange a ticket that I had unnecessarily purchased at the box office and then when I tried to exchange it I was told that I could not exchange that ticket. This miscommunication was obviously frustrating; it gave me the impression that the theater bends the rule for some people, but not for everyone.
Went to see the movie with Tilda Swinton and Ralph Fiennes last night that was reviewed in the Times. Something about the director was being shown instead with the same name. A classic screw up. They blamed their marketing department. Didnt even say sorry.
Ive been there to view several Independent films and for some events. Place is nice and always organized. The staff is wonderful. Its Lincoln Center what do you expect
A great theater venue anchored that is part of the Lincoln Center complex. The facility is beautifully designed, and the auditoriums are comfortable. A delightful experience!
Wonderful choice of films, great location, perfect seating and sound. The cafes food is always delicious
Always a great place to catch a good independent or foreign film. Theatres are small but not claustrophobic.
Great movies and a very nice theater inside. Wished it had the recliner seats but thats an unnecessary luxury.
Comfortable seats, friendly staff, and very clean. Plus, they show great movies+
Love everything about this place, especially being able to eat a good meal before/after the movie. Top notch programming and member discounts too.
The best and most ideal place to see a movie. They play only movies that will appeal to movie connaisseurs! The ambience is wonderful! No crazy people. Just wuiet thoughtful people.
Pro tip: Light from the projection room in the back gets reflected in 3d glasses making watching 3d movie uncomfortable. Take back rows for 3d movies.
Fantastic! I saw the movie Ailey. It felt so good to be back in the movie theater again!!
Nice small theatre. Services are pretty limited, but that just makes it about the movie, not munching popcorn.
Very nice and quiet cinema in the UWS. There is only one screen room and the movies are not blockbusters.
Had a lovely lunch here. Food and service were wonderful.
Loved it. If you are into art house movies you have to watch something during your visit to NYC.
Intimate atmosphere. Comfortable seating. The best places for interesting, independent films.
Good place to watch indie movies
Movie started on time, comfortable seats, and good customer service
Wonderful small theatre for great films and special guest speakers.
Modern and comfortable theater with great sound, and interesting selection of films.
Lovely small theatre with art films. great food + wine
Customer service is unparalleled and better than any other theater in NY
Great theater, very comfortable. Great amenities.
Always amazing 👏
I fall in love with the city each time I visit Lincoln Center.
Nice experience for a limited release movie
One word: excellent.
Great documentary Mr. Soul. Took me back to my childhood.
Great smallish theater for indie and specialty flicks
Great movies about interestingCharacters.
Beautiful, intimate theaters that show incredible indie films.
Great place to see some of the less mainstream movies.
What a place! Staff was welcoming and professional. Venue is exceptional.
Great architecture. Great art film selection.
Cool cinema to see films that you wont see anywhere else.
Wonderful movie theater. Excellent films.
The most beautiful film center in the world!!,
Nice experience - intimate with good seating.
Funky locale. Great films and coffee.
Good movies terrific facility
Excellent place, great seating.
Absolutely wonderful films.
Very bizarre. Took a while to figure it out
Great theater great films
State of the art three screen theatre
Very cozy cinema!
Excelent place ... amazing !!
Where to go for unusual films.
Good
Excellent
Great place!
Amazing place
Very good place to see some classics.
I visited during my trip to Manhattan. I was just doing the work I wanted to see.There were no people at all on weekday afternoons, but because it was just before NYFF, there were information brochures.At first, the appearance is glass and fashionable, but it is nice in a calm hall where it is strangely uncool. There were also pictures of the directors and actors who visited the festival during the festival.The screen has a different atmosphere from that of cinema computers. Its kind of like a screening room or a presentation, and I cant say it skillfully, but its like an exhibition space for arts despite being an entertainment space.If you are a movie lover, please check it out here when you come to NYC. There is a whole theater in the neighborhood, so its an art trip.
Best film center ...
Total reviews rating 4.7
77 Reviews for Film at Lincoln Center - Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center 2023:
Review №1
2022-08-12The movie theater is very good, the chairs are comfortable, the A/C was set in a nice temperature, sound and images were working great. The place is not very big, which makes the rooms more cozy. Staff is polite and helpful.
Review №2
2022-08-20Very unique movie theatre...the best seats, lots of room. Individual seating is also available. The caffe is outstanding. Delicious croissants and everything from wine to frittata. The movies are avant garde and contemporary.
Review №3
2018-11-28It is a small theater with modern design. it only has two screens, so there are not many movies on. BUT, this theater is a popular one. in my opinion, it is because the movies they picked are great. When you are watching the movies, you would think about some questions, for exmples, what the movie want to tell me, why it happen? the movies do not have special effect, or have a lot of movie stars in their cast, but all of them are imressive. i watched all movies are on this cinema, and i love them.here are some suggestion if you are going to this theater. they are nonprofit cinema, so they dont play tons of movie trial after the schedule. make sure you come on time. second, most of people love fifth row, but i think fourth row is the perfect row.
Review №4
2017-10-15Just saw the movie Jane today and it was a pleasant experience. We arrived about 15 minutes early and got great seats. It got packed so definitely arrive a little early! They also have a cute little cafe with different breakfast, lunch and dessert options. You can bring your snacks into the theater which is always a plus.
Review №5
2022-03-19Leaving this here because I couldn’t find somewhere to contact on the site. Went yesterday to see the screening of Ahed’s Knee. Was honestly the worst audio balance I’ve experienced in a movie theater. I don’t know if it was the director’s preference but there needs to be a loudness limit, there were scenes where it was ear piercingly loud. I noticed multiple others in the crowd routinely covering their ears which is not really what you expect to have to do going to a screening of a drama.
Review №6
2022-06-14It brings back the magic of cinema. The images on the screen and the sound are perfect! It was again possible of getting lost in a movie.
Review №7
2022-01-14They have usually pretty good collection of movies showing. The entrance is a little tricky to find as it is from the 65th so technically you get out of Lincoln Center area to get into theatre. The theatre itself is nice but the chairs wont be the most comfortable cinema chairs.
Review №8
2017-01-11The Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center is a very modern, nicely appointed collection of theaters. It contains three: the Francesca Beale Theater (142 seats), Howard Gilman (85 seats) and the Amphitheater (75 seats).Ive attended countless Q&As with directors like Brian De Palma, Jon Favreau, and Nicolas Winding Refn in the Amphitheater. It says it seats 75 people, but since its bench seating that can vary a lot. It becomes problematic when people get a little too comfortable with their purses. Thats what laps are for people. The risers are high to accommodate the back padding of the bench, so not even the tallest giant will obstruct your view. But the bottom padding is quite thin. The Q&As arent all that long so its bearable.I would suggest getting their an hour early at the very least for popular talks because seating is so limited.
Review №9
2022-07-12Always showing awesome films. Definitely worth a visit
Review №10
2021-12-13I was injured en route to seeing Velvet Underground but I insisted on seeing movie. Smart ticket taker offered me an ice cold can to reduce swelling on my injury and IT WORKED. Swelling went down and movie experience was good (movie needed more VUmusic less talk). They saved me a trip to a boring hospital waiting room 👏