hotels, restaurants, bars, shopping, attractions and free things to do, plus how to spend a weekend in New York. In an age of IMAX theatres and blockbuster premieres, Film Forum might be considered 'retro' by some.
But to others – let’s say real film buffs – it’s more of a glance back to the golden age of cinema. The only non-profit cinema in New York, it originally opened on the SoHo/Greenwich Village border with 50 folding chairs and a single projector.
Today, it features three screens showcasing new, independent American releases, foreign art films, and American classics. Expect anything from Goddard to Fellini, and Howard Hawks to Wes Anderson. Website: filmforum.
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