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Author Topic: Best Cinema in New York City Aaron Garman Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1470 From: Toledo, OH USA Registered: Mar 2003 posted 07-18-2008 10:06 AM                     Now I'm sure there will be many opinions on this matter, but I'm going to be in NYC for a conference this weekend and want to see The Dark Knight. I was looking at the Imax at Lincoln Square but all the shows appear to be sold out. Any thoughts or reccomendations? I'm staying in Manhattan, near the southern end of Central Park. Thanks in advance! AJG  |  IP: Logged Robert Throop Master Film Handler Posts: 412 From: Vernon, NY USA Registered: Jun 99 posted 07-18-2008 10:15 AM                     I love the Paris theatre. I think it's on 59th st. I'm sure they won't be playing Dark Knight though. Bob  |  IP: Logged Bill Gabel Film God Posts: 3873 From: Technicolor / Postworks NY, USA Registered: Jan 2002 posted 07-18-2008 10:39 AM                     For plexes the AMC/Loews Lincoln Square is one of my favorites. The next plex is the AMC Empire 25 on 42nd Street, that is good. The Ziegfeld Theatre (1000 seats) would be a great place to see it, but "Momma Mia" is there in Digital projection. Enjoy NYC, it going tobe HOT this weekend.  |  IP: Logged Aaron Garman Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1470 From: Toledo, OH USA Registered: Mar 2003 posted 07-18-2008 02:02 PM                     Too bad the Ziefeld is not playing it. I went ahead and purchased tickets for Lincoln Square. I'm in auditorium 1. Anyone have specs for that auditorium? Thanks! AJG  |  IP: Logged Jack Theakston Master Film Handler Posts: 411 From: New York, USA Registered: Sep 2007 posted 07-18-2008 04:53 PM                     I've been rather unimpressed with the Ziegfeld's presentation in the past few years, particularly on their 'scope titles, and especially during their classics series. However, I do generally enjoy the presentation at Loew's 34th, so if they're playing it there, you might want to check it out on their screen.  |  IP: Logged Bill Gabel Film God Posts: 3873 From: Technicolor / Postworks NY, USA Registered: Jan 2002 posted 07-18-2008 05:03 PM                     The presentation at 34th Street is not bad, but the staff service SUCKS!!  |  IP: Logged Aaron Garman Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1470 From: Toledo, OH USA Registered: Mar 2003 posted 07-23-2008 11:30 PM                     Well, I ended up going to see the film TWICE while I was in NYC. I was so impressed with the presentation, I couldn't resist. There is no reason why other multis can't have great sound like this, that is, actual low frequency. I remember when our local Cinemark used to have gut wrenching bass, but lately, it is non-existent. Thanks for the recommendation again Bill! I had an absolute blast. Anyone know what sound formate they are running in? I noticed no drops in the digital track at all, so I thought maybe DTS since every time I see a film in Dolby Digital or SDDS, there is always at least one drop. AJG  |  IP: Logged Jonathan Goeldner Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1360 From: Washington, District of Columbia Registered: Jun 2008 posted 07-24-2008 08:57 AM                     I had my first Ziegfeld experience earlier this year, 'Sweeney Todd' and while it was an excellent presentation, both visually and aurally, I didn't realize the distance from the screen to the back of the auditorium is considerable, I was under the impression the theatre space would be more like the Senator or the Uptown where the screen is so upclose to the audience.  |  IP: Logged Bill Gabel Film God Posts: 3873 From: Technicolor / Postworks NY, USA Registered: Jan 2002 posted 07-24-2008 09:19 AM                     The old Loews Astor Plaza in Times Square (now the Nokia Theatre) had just as long of a throw from the booth. I liked that one more than the Ziegfeld Theatre.  |  IP: Logged

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