Brooklyn Heights Cinema I & II
70 Henry Street,
Brooklyn,
NY
11201
70 Henry Street,
Brooklyn,
NY
11201
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Opened in the 1960’s, this is a lovely little twin art house in a historic neighborhood. The Brooklyn Heights Cinema I & II screens a hand picked selection of art, foreign and independent titles.
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Saw scores of movies at this relaxed, intimate theater when I lived in BH in the ‘70s. Even when it wasn’t officially an arthouse, it usually seemed to have at least one indie, foreign or offbeat film playing. From the photos, it looks like it’s upheld that tradition, with the Indian import 'Water’ and the excellent indie film ‘The King.’ Nothing special architecturally, as I recall, but an inviting venue nonetheless.
My wife and I moved to Brooklyn Heights in 2003 and go to this theater all the time. It’s a real treasure – one of the last true “neighborhood” theaters left in NYC. The management makes a real effort to program some unusual fare, and there’s almost never a crowd, so it’s easy to buy tickets at the last minute.
Alas, I’m almost nostalgic for it already. With real estate values in the Heights booming, there’s no way this place can last more than a few more years. Let’s enjoy it while it’s here.
Another photo can be seen here.
We are in Borough Hall. We saw a United Artists theater, a multiplex. Nice marquee. I didn’t see it listed, though. Perhaps under another name?
Maybe it was the UA Court Street Stadium 12 that you saw.
That’s it. Thanks.
This is another photo of the Brooklyn Heights Cinema.
Here is another photo:
http://tinyurl.com/ybbmgl5
This theater has been in the news because of the legal troubles of its owner: View link
There is a proposal being floated to demolish the building that houses this theater; the theater owner says he will keep the cinema going even if he has to relocate:
http://www.brooklyneagle.com/categories/category.php?category_id=5&id=48504