Lafayette Theatre
97 Lafayette Avenue,
Suffern,
NY
10901
97 Lafayette Avenue,
Suffern,
NY
10901
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Rstewart. Thank you for your positive comments. Hope you can come up from the Lehigh Valley to see some classics this spring. I know the Lehigh Valley has a lot of older theaters. Like the beautiful Roxy Theatre in North Hampton Pennsylvania and the Emmaus theater in Emmaus Pennsylvania. As well the 19th St. theater.too bad none of them do classic films
It is very difficult to get 35mm prints now. Even in the last season that Pete and Nelson did classic films,in spring of 2013. It was getting harder and harder for Pete to get 35mm prints. He did run a bunch of 35mm, but he had to also run a fair number of DCP’s that season. If Pete Nelson had stayed on, they would have had to run more DCP’s as the years went on. I’m sure they still would’ve been able to get some 35mm. But not as it was in years past where they had every film, run in 35mm.
Plus the cost of getting a 35mm print is higher than running acDCP. The total cost of renting a 35mm print and paying for the shipping back-and-forth, comes to about $620. The DCP cost about $350 to screen.
Well, I’ll say that although I am a pretty good distance from Suffern (in the Lehigh Valley of PA), we try to go up as we can to see films and I think it is wonderful that they still try to present classics. We have a comparable theater here, the State, that I wish had an interest in screening classics from time to time, but they just don’t seem to care to do it. At one time in Atlanta, the Fox used to have a very good summer film program, but that has been scaled down over the years. Many cities have lost their film groups and clubs, so finding classics on the big screen is getting harder and harder, we should all applaud and support the Lafayette for doing what they can to screen the classics and maintain their wonderful facility. Some time ago someone posted something negative about seeing The Godfather at the Lafayette in digital and I’ll stand by my response then, “It will still be better than seeing The Godfather in digital at some 100 seat sticky floor, crackerbox multiplex or at home.” Kudos to the current operator of the Lafayette and to Nelson and Pete for everything they have all done to preserve such a wonderful place to spend a few hours.
Thank you for your thoughts and suggestions.advertising in the Journal news using social media like Facebook Twitter along with the word-of-mouth is really helping to get more and more folks into the theater. American sniper was our biggest grossing movie with the best attendance throughout its run, it’s set a record for the most people in attendance. They are far more than 10 to 20 paying customers for each of our classic shows this past fall.Nelson had a very good run at the Lafayette the years he was there. The reality is that the movie companies are making it much more difficult for a single screen theater Or any small independent, theater with even 2 to 4 screens.
That is the major reason Nelson decided to leave and retire completely from the movie business.
Phil, don’t you think if you listed the classics in a larger paper like The Record you would get a better turnout? The Journal may be good but The Record is better. How many people do you think listen to WRCR on a daily basis and do you really think the ads will draw people into the theatre? And where exactly did you put up posters for this past “classic” series? And I’m not talking about those dismal, smeared 8x11 flyers. I’m talking about the larger 11x17 posters that somebody made for you guys. You never put up one single copy in town; not even on the front door! Why were they made if you never intended to use them? Filling the theatre with seniors, who pay nothing to get in, and only getting 10 – 20 paid admissions is not a sustainable business plan is it?
Howard if you ever come to the New York area, come up to Rockland County and come by the theater we love to see you a lover of classic movie theaters
Thank you Howard I really appreciate your positive comments. The classic series starts on April 11. The movies will be announced shortly. The Banff Mountain film Festival Takes Pl., February 24th and 25th. It is always a near or complete sellout both days. The wild and scenic festival will be upcoming soon As well as a Jewish film Festival in the spring. They’ll they also some live music shows coming up in the spring and summer. Details to be announced soon.
I’m one of those reading these posts who has never been to this theater. I’d love to but it is a bit far from Philly. I appreciate that there are classics, and I enjoy readng the annoucements of the next new movie. Seeing the photos & hearing accounts makes it more than “special.” The Lafayette is an incredible “cinema treasure” and I’m pleased it remains open for people to enjoy movies in.
Classic films are advertised in the weekend section of the Journal news. posters for the classic series are put up all over suffern and throughout Rockland. The theater has an ad running throughout the day on Rockland local AM station WRCR. Groupon has an ongoing deal for discount admission to the theater. It has brought a lot of new people into the theater.
Phil, I have been going to the Lafayette since 2006. I don’t understand why you continually try to make everything sound “special” when it really isn’t. 99% of the people who read this will never go to the theatre because they don’t live in the area. Most of the paying public know nothing about this site, so you are just spinning your wheels. Just like the “classics” you run on Saturday mornings; you don’t advertise them, never mention them in newspaper listings. Did you even bother to put up the mini-posters someone made for you around town? It’s just sad to see all of Nelson & Pete’s hard work slowly degrade like it ’s been doing ever since they left.
I would love for you to come down to the theater and see how nice it is it really needs to be seen to be appreciated.
I don’t understand why you call it a “special” Thursday night opening when the movie opens all over on Thursday night?? What’s so “special” about yours, other than it’s showing in a “iconic 1920’s movie palace”, as you like to remind us so very often??
50 shades of gray will have a special Thursday night opening at the beautiful Lafayette theater February 12 At 8 PM.
The huge hit, American sniper continue with its run at the Lafayette theater. Place today Sunday the 25th at 2 PM 5 PM and 8 PM. Also Thursday the 29th at 7 PM, Friday the 30th 7:15 PM. Saturday and Sunday the 31st and first 2 PM 5 PM 8 PM.
50 shades of gray opens on February 13.
American sniper is an excellent film. Bradley Cooper gives a riveting mesmerizing performance. Client Eastwood has done a great job directing this movie. Nominated for six Academy Awards, including best picture and best actor Bradley Cooper. Come see it a real iconic beautiful movie palace. Playing today Friday 7:30 PM. Saturday and Sunday 2 PM 5 PM and 8 PM. admission price is only $10. Any show for 3 PM only $8.00all seats. Senior citizens over 65 $8.00at all times.
The classic film series that takes place on Saturday mornings will resume in the spring on April 11. The schedule will be posted by mid February.
The Banff Mountain film Festival, Will Take Place February 25th Tuesday and February 26 Wednesday. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Ramsey outdoor, on route 17, in New Jersey. The show is sure to sell out. As it does every year.So make sure your get your tickets in advance. The Lafayette theater is the perfect place for this event.
Tinight at 7:15 PM, American sniper The excellent film,starring Bradley Cooper. Come on down to a real beautiful 90 year old movie palace. The drinks are ice cold. The popcorn pop fresh right before your eyes.
Don’t forget tomorrow, Thursday come to a real movie theater, the iconic Lafayette. 90+ years in operation. American Sniper is getting rave reviews , sure to be ranked as one of the best movies of the year.
Show time 7:15 PM. Come down a little early and get a good seat grab some fresh popped popcorn as well.
technically yes it’s not a sneak preview but it is a special Thursday night showing, at a real classic movie palace,90 years in operation. A much nicer, experience all-around versus going to a multiplex.
I am confused. Everyone who is playing American Sniper is opening it on Thursday the 15th. In fact, AMC Palisades Mall has 3 shows on Thursday. I’m not seeing how this is a special sneak preview.
Hot off the presses! The critically alcaimed movie starring Bradley Cooper. American Sniper, Will be opening at the Lafayette theater. This Thursday the 15th there will be a special sneak preview one day before it officially opens exclusively at this beautiful movie palace. Show time 7:15 PM Thursday the 15th.So mark your calendar now and come down Thursday night.there are many good restaurants to choose from. So come on and have dinner before the show
The Banff Mountain film Festival, the wild and scenic film festival along with the Jewish film Festival are special events to look forward to at the beautiful Lafayette theater. As well as a special concert, On May 28 Neil Berg’s 100 years of Broadway. Sure to be a sellout.As well as first run movies and the classic movie series Saturday mornings beginning again on April 11, 2015.
The Gambler starring Mark Wahlberg and John Goodman. It’s a very good movie. A dialogue driven drama. Ignore some of the poor views and go see the movie it is well worth it. Screens at the Lafayette theater Saturday the 10th at 4:00 pm and 7:00. Sunday the 11th, at 4 PM and 7 PM. Final show in the one week only run, Thursday the 15th at 7 PM.
The final screening of the Hobbit-Battle Of The Five Armies
Will be Thursday at 7:00 PM
Beginning on Friday Jan 9th will be
The Gambler-staring Mark Walberg
FOR ONE WEEK ONLY.
American Sniper- with Bradley Cooper Opens Friday the 16th.
Exciting things are happening at the Lafayette theater for 2015. The Banff Mountain film Festival, the wild and scenic film festival as well as the Jewish film Festival. Dates to be announced shortly.
As well as the best first-run movies at the lowest price in Rockland County. Popcorn popped fresh, in kosher oil before each show.
The beloved classic movie series, on Saturday mornings, will resume on April 11, 2015.