This Movie Theater is Breaking All The Rules

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  • Опубліковано 16 кві 2024
  • We went inside New York City's most unique movie theater to talk to the people who keep it running and the people who keep coming back. Film Forum is a West Village institution and a truly one of a kind repertory xcinema.
    The Team: Jack Coyne, Kieran Coyne, Henry Kornaros, Alex Fabry, Ellen Schoenfeld, Sarah Mann.
    Original Score by Kieran Coyne (these songs and others available on our Patreon)
    Executive Producers:
    Ben Seiler
    David Tauber
    Matt Dickoff
    #publicopinion #newyorkcity #filmforum

КОМЕНТАРІ • 74

  • @existentialgourd5677
    @existentialgourd5677 Місяць тому +173

    this is so neat. I love that there are both older film lovers and a new generation appreciating old media. it’s cool because it feels like there’s a growing crowd of gen z’s that are itching to slow down and get away from instantaneous consumerism. beautiful stuff as always

    • @alexweider5539
      @alexweider5539 Місяць тому +13

      Let’s also give credit to the Boomers who started it, and the Gen Xrs (like me) and Millenials who kept it going.

    • @Shoegaze-
      @Shoegaze- 15 днів тому

      You don’t understand they are feeding into the consumerism LOL

    • @devinmees
      @devinmees 15 днів тому

      couldn't have said it better myself!

  • @jordanbaruch3629
    @jordanbaruch3629 Місяць тому +84

    not to mention film forum is a union movie theater too! support union theaters!!

    • @sashagallaway1945
      @sashagallaway1945 22 дні тому +2

      You can tell they all seem to be pretty happy. I wish all businesses were run like this

  • @alexweider5539
    @alexweider5539 Місяць тому +62

    Film Forum can feel like your own private movie theater. Before Netflix, smartphones, and streaming, it felt like one of the only places to see true art house and foreign films, and really gave me the sense of “Cinema.” I’m get re-energized to ditch all this smartphone nonsense and get back to enjoying real film and real cinema at Film Forum. Thank you!

  • @Cybernautz
    @Cybernautz Місяць тому +30

    Cinema is alive!! Thxs Film Forum 🎥🍿

  • @alexweider5539
    @alexweider5539 Місяць тому +17

    I was first brought to Film Forum in the 7th Grade to see the documentary “Comic Book Confidential”. Ever since, Film Forum is a total jewel to me. I’ve brought dates there, parents, siblings, friends, and now my spouse and me go there for special night out. To me, Film Forum IS NYC. Thank you, Film Forum!

  • @seanfromnewyork
    @seanfromnewyork Місяць тому +15

    another awesome public opinion. never yet been inside the film forum. passed it a million times. can't wait to go. thanks kieran and jack.

  • @atinybitquiet
    @atinybitquiet Місяць тому +8

    I love that y’all did this and showcased the wonderful people behind the scenes and screens at Film Forum. I wish I was in NYC to see the Louise Brooks movie! Thank you for putting a spotlight on a beloved repertoire theater! S/o to my hometown art house theater The Nickelodeon in Columbia, SC ❤

  • @aHarshPundit
    @aHarshPundit 29 днів тому +4

    Love love love this! Karen & Bruce are LEGENDS, and Film Forum is EXTRAORDINARY! Crazy how everyone who works there is like the best at their job, and that’s how it continues to thrive! To a million more years, FF! 🥂(missed opportunity to show unsalted popcorn during the “stuck in time” line :P)

  • @SpencerFowler
    @SpencerFowler Місяць тому +9

    So epic to see what goes on behind the scenes at one of my favorite cinemas! Plus 35MM print of The Third Man!? Doesn't get any better than this!

  • @mixedhairless
    @mixedhairless 29 днів тому +5

    I’ve forgot about this gem.. Glad it’s still going and people get a real cinema experience.👏

  • @amyc.russell9487
    @amyc.russell9487 Місяць тому +5

    ❤ I somehow never thought about the wrangling of those great posters, very cool to see behind the scenes!

  • @jooorley
    @jooorley Місяць тому +16

    wow, such a great place! independent cinemas are so refreshing in our tiktok/youtube/netflix era.

  • @iamallamafarmer
    @iamallamafarmer Місяць тому +6

    Love this. I’m from Oxford, England but hope to one day go there xx. Loved this video.

  • @ftopal
    @ftopal Місяць тому +5

    Fantastic! Thank you for shining a spotlight on this institution.

  • @dollarsaurus01
    @dollarsaurus01 26 днів тому +5

    It’s fascinating to see how these boutique indie theaters have come to thrive more than the average multiplex in today’s landscape, but it makes total sense. They have less staff, less overhead, way more control over their programming and bring out a more devoted following. I live in Atlanta and we have the historic Plaza Theatre which operates a lot like this one

  • @joshuawaterman7987
    @joshuawaterman7987 Місяць тому +8

    This is great. I watch your videos sometimes but felt compelled to comment and let you guys know how much I appreciate this passionate look at such a historic place. Movie theaters are magic, and I'm ashamed that I usually go to AMCs in the city when we have so many special places like this. This video makes me so excited to get back to film forum.

  • @beaudanner
    @beaudanner Місяць тому +3

    How did I not know about this place?? I’m absolutely going. Thanks so much for featuring it

  • @developingtank
    @developingtank Місяць тому +5

    Dear god, this place looks awesome. On my list for the next time I get to NYC. I wish covid didn't kill the revival theaters in Bangkok. 😥

  • @Epic2000TV
    @Epic2000TV Місяць тому +7

    Another classic, Jack 🔥🔥🔥

  • @1mancult
    @1mancult Місяць тому +7

    Theres gotta be more of these!! Even LA, which is the home of Hollywood itself, doesn't have enough revival theaters. More of what we love needs to stay

  • @Cam_Zam
    @Cam_Zam Місяць тому +7

    great video! love this style of content. would love to visit this theater!

  • @joancoyne2130
    @joancoyne2130 Місяць тому +4

    Very interesting! Thank you for bringing attention to another hidden NYC gem! Will definitely check it out.

  • @fernandotabora
    @fernandotabora Місяць тому +5

    Will visit this place for sure!

  • @Alexmfabry
    @Alexmfabry Місяць тому +6

    my kind of movie theater

  • @Caiser
    @Caiser Місяць тому +12

    This channel is so good

  • @ecee-tz8bh
    @ecee-tz8bh Місяць тому +2

    Thank you for all the great videos please don’t stop making them 💕💕 they are very well made

  • @Liface
    @Liface Місяць тому +4

    Yalls video editing is so engaging Holy shit

  • @toneriggz
    @toneriggz Місяць тому +2

    Never been to the Film Forum although I’ve spent many nights and early mornings at SOB’s next door.

  • @HenryKornaros
    @HenryKornaros Місяць тому +8

    banger alert

  • @dww2002
    @dww2002 Місяць тому +3

    i love film forum. but i also want to give shoutouts to some other great NYC rep theaters: Metrograph, IFC, Quad

  • @MrRezRising
    @MrRezRising 18 днів тому

    I saw The Tingler there in the 90s! Vincent Price, 'interactive' film with seats that shock you, etc.
    Great memory.

  • @Spicysaucysauce
    @Spicysaucysauce Місяць тому +2

    yes, Yes, YES. More please!

  • @silentone503
    @silentone503 19 днів тому

    I miss working in a projection booth. I loved that job.

  • @gofannon1943
    @gofannon1943 26 днів тому +1

    I love it and miss it. Went to school in NYC long ago and had so many good nights there.

  • @RudieObias
    @RudieObias Місяць тому +4

    I love Film Forum. I do. However, it’s small. I’m happy the seats are more comfortable, but those screens are so small for a movie theater. I get that it’s old school, but people go there for the programming first and foremost

  • @AdrianMendoza23
    @AdrianMendoza23 Місяць тому +2

    Beautiful.

  • @MrMurl
    @MrMurl Місяць тому +3

    Maybe the best yet

  • @emmac6331
    @emmac6331 19 днів тому

    really well done video

  • @glitchsister
    @glitchsister 20 днів тому

    there's still small theaters out there like this, but none of them are able to run daily or non-profit, so we should cherish them while they're still around and they might last longer

  • @mellowscorpio
    @mellowscorpio 22 дні тому

    “A movie theater has to build community” that part!
    Long live film forum, and all the small indie spots across the country, some of my favorite places to disappear and find new friends and favorites

  • @KING_KONK
    @KING_KONK Місяць тому +1

    Amazing spot I go all the time

  • @big_boy6209
    @big_boy6209 12 днів тому

    "This is like my church"
    that sentence just hits different

  • @robertdesaintloup1111
    @robertdesaintloup1111 21 день тому

    god bless Film Forum! The best

  • @theosauve3504
    @theosauve3504 Місяць тому +2

    Go see le samourai!!!

  • @jdc327
    @jdc327 23 дні тому

    This is always a "holy site" for me on my 'filmgrages' from MTL.
    Like the dude that said "this is my church". 👉that's MY line👈 😅.
    I am all about CELLULOID, 'tradition' and class.
    Film Forum has a great and respectful balance of elements that makes it what it is.
    A cozy "local cafe/bookstore" kinda vibe. Unique anywhere.
    -JC ❤🎥🎞🎬

  • @christopherbernhardt
    @christopherbernhardt 20 днів тому

    I loved Linda's personality, so I googled her. She has some awesome videos on water sustainability and a few movie credits, herself. I love these local places with cool people. Great reporting.

  • @RkivUnderground
    @RkivUnderground Місяць тому +1

    I went to Film Forum 10 years ago to see a documentary about Alejandro Jodorowsky and his ill-fated adaptation of Dune that never was. I remember there being only three theaters but I didn't know they added a fourth. Seeing these people be excited for film makes me at least happy. I'm pretty jaded when it comes to cinema nowadays and I live in Queens.
    Also, the films I want to see are not playing in NYC. Always the same tired classics and the same middlebrow indie drivel.

  • @evilldead6824
    @evilldead6824 18 днів тому

    This is what the original Alamo Draft house was in austin when it first opened in the late 90s!

  • @margeaux.mp3
    @margeaux.mp3 27 днів тому +1

    love film forum

  • @JeremyCohen
    @JeremyCohen 16 днів тому +1

    I think this is my favorite Public Opinion video yet.......gonna go on a date night to film forum pronto :)

  • @matthewkeating-od6rl
    @matthewkeating-od6rl 22 дні тому

    Great vid

  • @Tom-sj3vn
    @Tom-sj3vn 20 днів тому

    THERE ARE OTHER PLACES LIKE THIS! The Show Room in Asbury Park, NJ!!!!

  • @billwoods1969
    @billwoods1969 23 дні тому

    Nice work. (I used to host the new filmmakers NY series at anthology film archives.)

  • @aR0ttenBANANA
    @aR0ttenBANANA 17 днів тому

    If a theater runs Robot Dreams then you know they're good.

  • @yasinradee
    @yasinradee 27 днів тому

    YES

  • @eggsmoviereweiws8241
    @eggsmoviereweiws8241 14 днів тому

    My dad used to work here for like 20 years

  • @PLT4MR
    @PLT4MR Місяць тому

    Good video

  • @Demasx
    @Demasx 17 днів тому

    This is so New York I can smell it

  • @poolhall9632
    @poolhall9632 Місяць тому +1

    Two guys on a ladder?
    That's prob fine 🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @shkyline5198
    @shkyline5198 23 дні тому

    this was fucking awesome

  • @p.ipebomb
    @p.ipebomb Місяць тому

    Movies are siiiiiiiiick

  • @justayoutuber1906
    @justayoutuber1906 День тому

    Susanna is babe-o-riffic.

  • @icey984
    @icey984 20 днів тому

    Hopefully this survives….

  • @HdogGaming5
    @HdogGaming5 15 днів тому

    ... and I'm stuck here in capitalist hell garbage-fire Arizona...