AMC Bay Plaza 13
2210 Bartow Avenue,
Bronx,
NY
10475
2210 Bartow Avenue,
Bronx,
NY
10475
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At one time, this theater was a 10-screen multiplex, operated by General Cinema. At its opening in 1989, it had 3,419 seats. Later purchased and operated by AMC and three more screens were added. Located in a busy shopping center not too far from Yankee Stadium.
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This theatre was originally 10 screens under GCC. I remember going there in 1994 to see the first ever demonstration of D.T.S. Digital sound. While I was working for GCC when this theatre was being built, I remember there was a problem from nearby co-op city, in that someone kept shooting out the glass windows of the theatre. At the time it was built, it was rumored that this was GCC’s most expensive build to date at that time. And also it was rumored that with the rent what it was, the theatre would never clear a profit.
I LOVED this theater. It had five 400+ seat, big screen auditoria. Even the small screens were nice.
Now, there are two big screens left and the original small theaters are the medium sized ones. The three tiny boxes created to make this a 13plex are worthless. Haven’t been there in years. Anyone know how it is holding up?
Oh! Also, at least one theater was THX certified.
Under AMC, this theater SUCKS! The management had no idea what they’re doing, such as a show being delayed by 40 minutes, poor sound system, etc. I advise you NOT to go into the #11-13 screens. They suck. I’ve heard that #1 is still THX-certified, but I’ve only peeked in that auditorium during a film. AMC should get their act together.
I wish I visited this theater when GCC operated it.
Are there any well maintained theatres out there. I keep these horror show postings of escaltors down, bad projection, poor maintenance.
They have this theatre mixed up with the one on 161st across from the family courthouse & a block from the Grand Concourse & a few from Yankee Stadium.. This is in Co- op City, Bay Plaza….
I hadn’t been to this theatre in years but went recently as they had the Fanthom Event of “Frankenstein” and “Bride of Frankenstein”. Place seemed to be in pretty good shape. thebrat is correct about avoiding theatres 11-12-13. Very poorly designed chopped up auditorium. Problem is you never know which theatre is playing your film until after you get inside. Now I ask.
Yankee Stadium is 6 miles away. I guess that qualifies as close