Beekman Theatre
1271 Second Avenue,
New York,
NY
10065
1271 Second Avenue,
New York,
NY
10065
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The Loew’s New York One Two, later known as the New York Twin, opened on March 2, 1979 with “Norma Rae” and “Fast Break” in the two auditoriums in the basement of a high rise apartment building. In 1996, each auditorium sat 460 people. Loew’s, which for awhile renamed their theatres Sony before resuming the Loews name, ceased operating the theatre in May 2002.
Having departed from its nearby single screen theatre, the Gotham Theatre, Crown Cinemas became the movie operator on October 11, 2002.
In May 2005, Crown was replaced by Clearview Cinemas. Following the June 2005 closing and eventual demolition of Clearview’s single screen Beekman Theatre, Clearview renamed the theatre Beekman One & Two.
On July 2, 2007, Clearview departed, and the theatre closed. On October 23, 2008, the theatre reopened as an independent art house named Beekman Theatre. As of 2009, City Cinemas became the new movie operator of the Beekman Theatre and the Paris Theatre, both of which are owned by the same landlord.
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Why do I get the idea that this theatre is a glorified second run house?
One of the 2 movies now here “Inglorious” has been shown here since its original run began at the Ziegfeld,so it has lasted a long time! It is great that the theater is open and people can enjoy the movies here. I didn’t see “Inglorious” but the other movie, “My One and Only” is excellent.
I assume that as long as City Cinemas does not own the real estate there is a better chance for this exhibition arrangement with the landlord to succeed without fear that these theatres would be demolished.
I do have to agree with KingBiscuits that these screens lack a first-run flair, but at the end, it’s all in the product.
Is City Cinemas squelching on the adverstising budget? Did not see a listing for these screens in last Friday' NY Times movie clock.
Loew’s New York Twin opened on March 2, 1979 With “Norma Rae” and “Fast Break”.
Thanks Al.
Registering.
I worked at the NY Twin from 86-87, it was a great theatre and have alotta great memories there !
Not sure who owned this theater when I caught Art School Confidential there in ‘06. But the projector broke right in the middle of the film. A barely articulate girl made an announcement that we were all entitled to refunds as long as we still had our stubs. I did, always keep 'em! Handled okay but gave me impression it was amateur night.