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

Ай бұрын

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

@Shoegaze-

25 күн бұрын

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

@devinmees

24 күн бұрын

couldn't have said it better myself!

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!

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

@yaush_

Ай бұрын

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

@lilfoward1832

21 сағат бұрын

@@yaush_ Yup, I instantly got that vibes that they loved what they do. They get a voice and feel like they belong with a union.

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!

Cinema is alive!! Thxs Film Forum 🎥🍿

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.

@publicopinionnyc

Ай бұрын

You gotta go!

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.

@publicopinionnyc

Ай бұрын

Thank you

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!

@publicopinionnyc

Ай бұрын

No it doesn’t!

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 ❤

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

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. 😥

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

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

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

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)

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

This channel is so good

@publicopinionnyc

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

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

Another classic, Jack 🔥🔥🔥

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

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

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

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

banger alert

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

Will visit this place for sure!

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

my kind of movie theater

Yalls video editing is so engaging Holy shit

I love love love this video ! Will be visiting on my next trip to New York. 🩷

niche places like these, which could only exist and thrive in a city of millions, is the #1 reason I would want to live in NYC

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

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

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

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

yes, Yes, YES. More please!

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

Beautiful.

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

god bless Film Forum! The best

Maybe the best yet

“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

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

@publicopinionnyc

25 күн бұрын

Incredible date night spot

love film forum

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.

Amazing spot I go all the time

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.

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 ❤🎥🎞🎬

really well done video

Go see le samourai!!!

This setting could work for a romantic comedy-drama series, a mix of Adventureland/The IT Crowd/Superstore & a sprinkle of Derek

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

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

Great vid

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

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

@publicopinionnyc

Ай бұрын

Awesome

My dad used to work here for like 20 years

YES

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

This is so New York I can smell it

Good video

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

this was fucking awesome

Movies are siiiiiiiiick

Susanna is babe-o-riffic.

Hopefully this survives….

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

This is a very leftist video. From the perspective of the workers, who are unionized btw!! to the consumers and fans of the theater.The sense of commmunity you feel is amazing. Hopefully I can visit one day.