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Angelika Film Center

Expert Reviews of Angelika Film Center

Citysearch | Independent films stay underground at this subterranean multiplex.

Built in 1989 on the border of Greenwich Village and Soho, the Angelika caters to both neighborhoods so well that the theater often sells out its shows. With more mainstream flicks on its screens--and more...
citysearch.com - expert review - 12/08/2006
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User Reviews of Angelika Film Center

Yelp.com Review - by Isaac B.

4 of 5 stars. Not much need to repeat what many others have said. Bottom line is that this has been one of, if not THE place for independent and international film in NYC for a long time and gets respect for just…
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Benjamin L.

3 of 5 stars. The programming here is top notch but the venue itself is horrid. The theaters are long and narrow. The screen is a little bit too high and worst of all, you can hear the rumble of the nearby subway…
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Arvand K.

4 of 5 stars. Great venue for independent and foreign films! As the theaters are long and narrow, getting prime seats can be a challenge, especially during prime showings and when the movie has just been released.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Javier M.

5 of 5 stars. WARNING: **This is a Karaoke review, please open the below link prior to reading this review, and return to this page to sing along the below lyrics**…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aubrey M.

3 of 5 stars. Pros: -Cafe that sells food other then greasy popcorn, soda and candy. AND you can bring it into the theatre. For me, this means no sneaking in green tea from Starbucks!
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by diana m.

3 of 5 stars. This is a nice theater to catch a flick. It's got the old fashioned standard movie theater set up. It's kinda easy to get spoiled by those newer stadium seating set-ups. Especially when you are short…
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny F.

5 of 5 stars. Great place to go and see whatever is playing next! It's the movies you have low or no expectations for that really sweep you off your feet. Thanks to Angelika there are 5 or 6 playing right now...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina M.

5 of 5 stars. Love it. The rumbling subway going by, the cute cafe, the selection, The Anjelika is the ultimate NY movie-going experience.
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by hannah h.

4 of 5 stars. I love that I can take a latte into a film, plus they host an array of foreign and independent film. Student tuesdays. awesome.
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben W.

3 of 5 stars. (My rating is 4 stars for the theatre & 2 stars for the cafe) Let's get serious here. Movies are expensive right? Bag of popcorn $5. We all know the deal and we put up with it because it's a treat, we…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathleen Y.

3 of 5 stars. Pros: Good selection of independent and foreign films. Cafe/snack bar with a different selection than most places. Cons: Theaters are narrow and you can feel and hear the subway through out the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Valerie G.

5 of 5 stars. Yes - you can hear the subway in the theatres, they're a little small and old fashioned, but that's part of its charm. I love the ambiance of this place and the selection of movies is always…
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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BUY TICKETS IN ADVANCE

Once in a while my wife and I go here because of their film selection. We have found that the best way to go here without complete aggrevation is to buy tix on fandango and pick them up in the lobby. Of course...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ahu S.

4 of 5 stars. Major kudos for showing Persepolis on opening day. I really have a lot of respect for movie theatres that 'buck the trend', so to speak, and don't show just the action/romance/cartoon of the week.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nate R.

3 of 5 stars. I'm not sure why, but lately the indy movies the Angelika has been booking have left much to be desired. Which is unfortunate, because I so like the cause. The screens, though, are small, and in a…
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott H.

3 of 5 stars. I really want to support them, as I love the whole independent movie theater experience. The staff is really nice, and the cafe upstairs has a great selection. I just wish the seats were more modern…
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren S.

3 of 5 stars. I don't really like going to the movies very much. I always feel like I'm missing out on life if I'm sitting in a dark place for a couple hours. My initial concern with this particular movie theater…
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian F.

1 of 5 stars. Wow - this place has really gone downhill and desperately needs an upgrade. I went there last weekend. The coffee was disgusting. The chocolate cake we had was stale and gross. As anyone knows, the…
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by adam s.

2 of 5 stars. I experienced, and you may also experience, some of the following: 1. good film programming.
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric P.

3 of 5 stars. A trendy-ish theater in SoHo with a decent selection of Indie and 'east-coast-west-coast-only" shows. I went to see Phillip Seymore Hoffman and Laura Linney in 'The Savages.' The movie was good -- if…
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by lemonbar l.

4 of 5 stars. i like the cafe more than the bland, mainstream movies, but i can get better cafe fare elsewhere too.
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lara R.

4 of 5 stars. Liked the selection and overall feel of the theater. Must say the cafe did give it an edge coming in (can't help but influence my opinion!) but I like the type of movies they feature here. It is a…
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica G.

4 of 5 stars. This past Friday was my second time going to this theatre, but my first time to take in every thing. When entering the venue, onto your right, you have the "cafe" portion where they serve fancy baked…
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Poppy S.

4 of 5 stars. Call me crazy, but the train rumbles, screen blips, and stale air all contribute to an ambiance I'm quite fond of. I don't need to see a movie in a vacuum. I like knowing real life is breathing…
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Shelby K.

2 of 5 stars. Simply put: Angelika is great for those who seek out films & documentaries that are not in wide release. Much like IFC, directors frequently do Q & A sessions after screenings and I've sat through…
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Diego S.

3 of 5 stars. I typically only go to the Angelika if the movie is only showing there and I just can't wait for it on DVD. From the size to the way it is operated, the Angelika just rubs me the wrong way.
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Don M.

2 of 5 stars. I've been to a LOT of theaters in NYC, probably all of them. I've worked for a few, and am still in the industry, so I see about 2-3 a week. I dread this theater.
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Liiisa C.

5 of 5 stars. I spent Labor Day walking around the city - Almost 4 hours solid. Strolled by the Angelika. Walked in to get descriptions of the movies currently playing. Surprised by a great little cafe (Yes,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mel F.

3 of 5 stars. The Angelika shows great films, but I prefer the Sunshine. The Angelika can get REALLY crowded and I find the seating to be less comfortable than that of the Sunshine. The nice part is that it's a…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Eve S.

2 of 5 stars. I prefer my indie/art house films without the roar of the subway going by. Back in the day this was THE place so you could put up with some of the shortcomings. (also I was young, impressionable and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael D.

1 of 5 stars. This place sucks. I can't be more eloquent than that. The seats suck. The projection sucks. The audio sucks.
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Claire Y.

4 of 5 stars. [The song "La Vie en Rose" still playing in my head....] Yesterday, fate brought me and a fellow Yelper together to this rather "famous" NYC theater to catch a mid-afternoon showing of "La Vie en…
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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Don't bother!

Dirty and badly maintained. The theater was very dark and the bare metal on the seat ripped my pants from waist to mid thigh and left a nasty scratch. Manager's response was that she couldn't do anything....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Debra P.

1 of 5 stars. Dirty, poorly maintained, rude employees. It would have been zero stars except for the Cafe, and they play interesting movies- but you can go a better theater for those.
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Annie P.

5 of 5 stars. "I'm bored... want to go to Angelika?" Always guaranteed a Yes. This is the only place where I trust to always have at least two films I can battle out with myself to choose to watch.
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric S.

4 of 5 stars. This is a good place in the city to check out really good movies. The problem with Angelika and other art-house venues like Anthology and Film Forum are their seats. While I do feel like a prick for…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie V.

3 of 5 stars. The Angelika is an arthouse movie theatre with New York City sensibilities. You can eat, hang out and shop here all before your screening. But, don't worry -- it still maintains the cozy arthouse feel…
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by eurie c.

3 of 5 stars. between the film forum, brooklyn heights cinema, and the angelika, i pick angelika as my least favorite. it's a nice independent theater but the subway rumblings really do bother me. i do feel a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael K.

3 of 5 stars. Simply put, this is a neat little theatre showing neat little movies that aren't showing in many other theatres in the city. I'm not really into films, so I can't exactly ooooo and ahhhhh at…
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Joolie T.

4 of 5 stars. this isn't your typical movie theater. forget your tween and baby crowds- it's a great place to screen a movie by yourself, a friend, date, etc. i was here with my boss who wanted to treat me to a…
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Clark V.

4 of 5 stars. Not bad if you're in the area. They have a good selection that rotates fairly frequently. Dean and Deluca is just 2 blocks away so high quality "snackage" is available.
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by fernando v.

3 of 5 stars. I don't consider Angelika the prime independent theater in New York - Anthology Film Archives, BAM, and even Film Forum show better fare. The best thing the Angelika has going for it is a centralized…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Shane h.

2 of 5 stars. The Angelika Film Center is renowned for its great list of first-run movies, and rightly so. If only the quality of its services and facilities matched that of its films, but sadly on both occasions…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Victor L.

3 of 5 stars. This place has extremes, I'm in agreement with the other reviews posted. If you want the best in big independent cinema, this always has good stuff. The upstairs cafe has good, quick desserts for…
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric I.

4 of 5 stars. I saw Welcome to the Dollhouse back when I was in High School and made my first trip to NYC. The second time I saw Amelie on a date on another visit. 6 years later I am still with that girl. So for me…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole R.

3 of 5 stars. I'm torn about the Angelika. Of course the Angelika is like a national institution (it has its own tv show for chrissakes) and it helped pioneer and foster independent film when there were few other…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Guan-Tai C.

3 of 5 stars. The Angelika always seems to get a great selection of movies but I think the theater itself is definitely over-hyped. As most others have mentioned, the screens aren't that big and the sound system…
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Arnab M.

2 of 5 stars. I'm annoyed. This over-hyped movie theater is always over-crowded and sold out. BUT they are one of the theaters that show cool, indie movies. Argh!!! Though, I've got to admit, the screens are…
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tanya L.

4 of 5 stars. This is the prettiest movie theatre I've been to in NYC. The high-ceilinged lobby is spacious, and you can find hand-outs and summaries of upcoming indy films. Their cafe filled with round table and…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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the best

this is what makes new york what it is. an old theater that shows independent flicks and has the subway running under your feet. what more could you ask for?!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kuv S.

4 of 5 stars. Oh Angelika Theater, I seriously love your ambiance - you select and show great movies, and I promise when I own a studio and premiere my first indie, it'll be here...thanks for all the candy/espresso…
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by haley p.

3 of 5 stars. I really love their selection of movies and the cafe area is cool, but in the event that you need to use the restroom, go somewhere else... I went to go once and there was blood spattered ALL OVER.…
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chelsea J.

1 of 5 stars. I've been to the Angelika twice- once over the summer, to see "The Illusionist", and then last night, to go see "Factory Girl". Now, first time, not so bad. But last night could not have been a more…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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The Angelika is a great place to see a movie if you don't want to see the typical Hollywood movies playing in the general movie ...
gusto.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny P.

2 of 5 stars. Great selection of independent films (and concessions), but the constantly-passing subways just inches from the theater can be extremely distracting while watching a movie. I suggest a trip to the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by christy c.

4 of 5 stars. The first time I went to this theater was to see Buffalo 66.. sat in the 2nd row as it was a packed theater.. At the end of the movie, as the credits rolled, I asked my friend a few questions prefaced…
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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If you want to see an independent or foreign film the Angelika is the place to see it. This is a great theater and even ...
gusto.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew J.

4 of 5 stars. The programming for this indie-branch of the City Cinemas chain offers better than average programming. The cafe area is one of the most enjoyable waiting experiences in the Manhattan film scene.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Irene F.

4 of 5 stars. I don't like movies. But this place has some cool ones. So yay for that. I will never give a movie or movie theater or anything related to movies more than 4 stars, so you can almost consider this a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by gina e.

5 of 5 stars. i love going to movies (i often go alone) & this is a great place if you like to go out alone. a cute, yummy cafe ( i had amazing pumpkin cheesecake there) & nice movie theater. good movies too, from…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Molly T.

5 of 5 stars. My favorite theater in the city. Angelika shows great independent films. Sometimes you can hear the subway, but it's worth it to see movies here. The cafe gives you a reason to show up early.
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalia J.

4 of 5 stars. I've never had a bad experience at Angelika. The subway rumbling doesn't really faze me.
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny b.

2 of 5 stars. Great movie selection, but this is another NYC theater that has the whole "Soviet bread line" feel. Trying to find the line for the movie I had tickets for was a challenge. However, it is really…
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin C.

2 of 5 stars. You'd think the location would make the place, but alas it suceeded in doing just the opposite. Granted I saw Little Children, so a snooty audience was to be expected, but come on. This was my first…
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by serena l.

1 of 5 stars. i am reminded of how much i hate this place every time i step into this place (about once every 2 years when i forget). you can both hear and feel the subway each time it passes. you'll get a better…
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by olivia l.

3 of 5 stars. They always have great movies showing here, BUT they make it torture to watch them. The seats are really uncomfortable, lining up to get in to the theater (both inside and outside) is disorganized and…
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna S.

5 of 5 stars. I am obsessed with movies. Everything about them... the production of them, the history of Hollywood, celebrities, and movie theatres. I mean, come on! I grew up in Los Angeles and some of my first…
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by N. M.

3 of 5 stars. This place has a divey local moviehouse charm to it, especially since there's the cafe on the main level where a lot of people hang out before, after, and I think not even if going to a show. So…
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan H.

5 of 5 stars. If I could make love to a movie theater, the Angelika would have my babies. I love this place, and I love their choices of film. Where else can you watch something indie while eating a lemon square…
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa F.

3 of 5 stars. What makes this place fun is the cafe lobby they have going for them. Enjoy yourself a cup of coffee and a tasty brownie before the independent film showing. Heck, enjoy coffee and brownie without…
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimberli M.

5 of 5 stars. What a great place to see films! It's always worth the journey to get there from wherever you are! Do get there early on an opening weekend as the line for a film can wind out to the street. Upstairs…
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Lise C.

2 of 5 stars. The Angelika Theater proves that you could put high culture in a toilet and people would still go around saying how great said toilet was b/c it housed such wonderful art. I saw "The Illusionist" last…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Josephine Z.

4 of 5 stars. this film place is really cool but alittle too small . last time i was there with my friend ray and we watched "Art School confidential" .. the film was good . the place has a little cafe that we…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by - -.

4 of 5 stars. whats great about this place is that you dont have to watch a movie here if you dont want to...you can come here to get away from all the hustle and bustle of broadway, and just sit down and relax…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by eewei c.

5 of 5 stars. Old style theatre for the good old cinema experience. Saw Momento there the last time and loved it. Flat surface so no leaning seats towards the screen. Dark and dingy but with loads of character.
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Tamar N.

3 of 5 stars. Angelika indeed is a small, dirty and uncomfortable movie theater that plays (sometimes) good movies. Just because they're indie don't make them good, people. Or maybe I am not that hip. Whatever.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Krista J.

4 of 5 stars. One of the best art house theaters in the city! This place is strictly old school...it hasn't changed in decades. The seats are close together and the theaters themselves are small, but you are…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kyle M.

4 of 5 stars. The theater itself ain't much to look at, and the actual theater rooms are tucked away downstairs in the basement, but their movie selection is great, and every once in a while something cool…
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2006
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What a shame....

As others have mentioned,the Angelika was THE place to go to see independent film when it first open...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/16/2006
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A pioneer now somewhat replaceable

When one considers the Angelika, I feel it's important to remember how innovative it was when it ope...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/16/2006
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One of the prettiest buildings in NYC

I have always loved the building that houses the Angelika -- I have taken photos of it on more than ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/15/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather H.

2 of 5 stars. I've never liked the Angelika and when I first moved to New York, I so wanted to love it. It's terribly out of date with small uncomfortable theaters. Some of the screens are so small that I'd…
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by MARIANA L.

4 of 5 stars. If you are a true film fanatic, this venue probably has the best selection of independent, unique and foreign. Unfortunately, the screens are small, and the place could definitely use some updating.
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Evan K.

5 of 5 stars. Angelika is my favorite place to see a movie in the city. They always have great independent films that I've been waiting to see or movies that I've never heard of that usually end up being some of…