Exterior of the Metrograph at night in 2022
Interior of Metrograph

The Metrograph is an independent two-screen movie theater at 7 Ludlow Street in the Dimes Square[1] section of the Lower East Side of Manhattan. It opened in 2016 with two theatres, a bookstore, a "curated" concession stand, and a restaurant. It was founded by Alexander Olch, who is better known as a designer of men's ties.[2]

Programming

The Metrograph screens both new films and revivals of older films. The schedule is programmed by Jake Perlin and Aliza Ma.[3] It also occasionally hosts private events such as premieres of movies and TV shows.

History

The Metrograph initially opened in 2016 with two theaters, both equipped with DCP, 35mm, and 16mm projection equipment. Theater 1 is significantly larger than Theater 2. After closing in March 2020 due to COVID-19, they reopened September 1, 2021, several months after movie theaters were legally allowed to reopen in New York City on March 5, 2021.

Online

In July 2020, Metrograph launched a digital membership with live screenings and on-demand movies available to watch at home.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ Smith, Ben (March 9, 2021). "They Had a Fun Pandemic. You Can Read About It in Print". The New York Times. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
  2. ^ Anderson, Wes (September 6, 2016). "Wes Anderson Takes Us Inside Metrograph, New York City's Awesome New Indie Cinemaplex". GQ Style. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
  3. ^ Fuller, Graham (July 23, 2018). "Metrograph Keeps New York Film Fans Guessing". Culture Trip. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
  4. ^ Erbland, Kate (2020-07-20). "Metrograph Launches Digital Membership Program to Preserve 'Communal Movie Watching'". IndieWire. Retrieved 2020-12-17.

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