Metrograph

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Exterior of the Metrograph in 2021
Bo Burnham speaking at Metrograph in 2018

The Metrograph is an independent two-screen movie theater at 7 Ludlow Street in the Dimes Square[1] neighborhood on 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 and .[3] It also occasionally hosts private events such as premieres of movies and TV shows.

History[]

The Metrograph initially opened in 2016. 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. ^ "They Had a Fun Pandemic. You Can Read About It in Print". The New York Times. March 9, 2021. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
  2. ^ "Wes Anderson Takes Us Inside Metrograph, New York City's Awesome New Indie Cinemaplex". GQ Style. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
  3. ^ "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.

External links[]

Other art houses in Manhattan:

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