If you heard that a new 20-screen complex was about to hit New York CityYou can expect it to probably be a cluster of large rooms such as screening of a Nicole Kidman -Commercial dozen times a day. But Tim LeagueThe man Behind the film lovers’ favorite Alamo DrafthouseHave something completely different in mind. Coming soon – exact date to be determined – Metro private cinema will provide an experience that lives up to its name.
“It’s a night out,” League told The Hollywood Reporter In an interview. “If you will capture ‘the legend of and in,’ you will probably go to the IFC center, you will go to Alamo, to AMC. But if you want what we are trying to create, a very special experience with dinner, friends and a movie, I think there is an audience for this.”
At the opening in Chelsea, movie guests will be able to choose a theater in size from four to 20 seats – and we mean Comfy, stylish chairs and sofas. Then they can choose the movie and a gourmet menu. The film does not have to be a current edition. Protectors can also choose a favorite from a large library of retro offers. The meals will only be the finest – THR’s coverage quoted “stone fruits, heritage tomatoes and summer squash” as samples. Liga also said that they hope to offer “cinematic adventures” also with theme experiences for popular titles. Its site Already lists Dining menus for “Superman”, “Goodfellas” and even the “wicked case: for good.”
“When we have done that kind of things at Alamo, there have been some of my favorite moments and we are just trying to go even further,” he explained.
It is not a typical night at the theater. Instead, it is a movie night that someone else is responsible for cleaning up. That said, it’s expensive. The food is $ 100 per person – not including alcohol. The rooms range from $ 200 to $ 600 or even more, depending on party size.
League, who went out as Alamo DrafthouseLeaders in 2020 have long advocated to create unique experiences for film fans. In 2017 he attached An editorial for IndieWire expands at their position.
“Cinemas are about offering an incredible, engrossing experience that you simply cannot duplicate at home,” he wrote. “Our job is to put on a show and give a great value proposal to get out of the house, turn off your phone and enjoy fantastic stories in the best possible environment. In our best, cinemas should also be local community centers with a real, concrete relationship with their surrounding neighborhood.”
A difference, said the league, with this new chain is that people will now be able to text and talk (an Alamo Drafthouse no), as they will not be in a theater with other strangers. “It’s only you are a worse person if you do.”
Metro private cinema expected to open in September 2025.
