Reminder that Bryant Park Movie Nights are back for the umpteenth season with another series of FREE outdoor screenings of films with connections to New York City. Once again, the screenings are on a gi-normous new 40-foot high-definition LED screen just off Sixth Avenue. Unlike pre-Pandemic years, when the free outdoor movies were Monday nights in June, July and August, … [Read more...] about Bryant Park Free Outdoor Movies Aug. 23 to Sept. 28
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AMC Theatres Discount Tuesday Deals
See movies on the cheap this summer at AMC Theatres in NYC and nationwide. Every Tuesday, the theater chain is offering discounted tickets to its loyalty members, including all three tiers —AMC Stubs A-List, Premiere and Insider. Discount Tuesdays prices apply to any show time; the discounted price may vary by location. It's an incentive to stop streaming and watching … [Read more...] about AMC Theatres Discount Tuesday Deals
Movies With a View Returns to Brooklyn Bridge Park
Save the Date - Movies With A View returns to Brooklyn Bridge Park in August with FREE outdoor screenings of popular family-friendly films. It's called Movies With A View because there's an incredible view of Lower Manhattan before and after the screenings. This year's theme is "Grit", which reflects the strength and resilience of New Yorkers during these last … [Read more...] about Movies With a View Returns to Brooklyn Bridge Park
In the Heights Movie Version June 10, 2021 Release
The eagerly awaited film adaptation of In the Heights will premiere simultaneously on HBO Max and in movie theaters on June 10. It features a score by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and a story about Washington Heights, where he grew up. The screenplay by the musical's original book writer, Quiara Alegría Hudes, and an all-star cast including Miranda and Jimmy Smits, in a Jon M. Chu … [Read more...] about In the Heights Movie Version June 10, 2021 Release
Harry Potter Theme Store Opens in NYC Flatiron
Good news for Harry Potter fans - the world's largest themed store is now open with interactive experiences, props, exclusive products and lots of opportunities for selfies with favorite characters and scenes. Bad news for Harry Potter fans - expect to wait two hours or more to get into the store. Opening day waits were UP TO EIGHT HOURS. Harry Potter New York … [Read more...] about Harry Potter Theme Store Opens in NYC Flatiron
FINDING YOU Movie Preview Ticket Giveaway
Once again, NYC on the Cheap is giving away FREE tickets to a movie preview. This time, it's a virtual preview screening of Finding You, a new romantic drama-comedy based on a popular novel. We are giving away 50 sign-ups. The virtual preview is Wednesday, May 12 at 7pm, before the film is released in theaters two days later, on May 14. Written and Directed by … [Read more...] about FINDING YOU Movie Preview Ticket Giveaway
Brooklyn Public Library Expands In-Person Services
There's lots of news at the Brooklyn Public Library: in-person services are being expanded, the LitFilm series of films and discussions about writers is underway, the BPL is celebrating the completion of the first phase of Central Library’s revitalization with a virtual ribbon cutting. Let's take them in calendar order, starting today: BPL LitFilm Spring Preview This … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Public Library Expands In-Person Services
ReelAbilities Film Festival is Virtual April 29-May 5
The annual ReelAbilities Film Festival features inspiring and touching films, documentaries, shorts and talks about living with autism, Alzheimers, epilepsy, mental illness, vision loss and other disabilities, including featuring actors with Down syndrome and in wheelchairs. There are both FREE and ticketed events. The film festival opens with a musical romance … [Read more...] about ReelAbilities Film Festival is Virtual April 29-May 5
Earth Day Events: Free & Virtual Through April 25
Celebrate our planet and learn how to save our planet with these FREE and virtual Earth Day events on Earth Day, April 22 all week, with films, discussions with top scientists and diplomats, special programs for kids, even a Hackathon. Set your calendar for these events and activities, and be sure to RSVP to get the Zoom or other online link before virtual … [Read more...] about Earth Day Events: Free & Virtual Through April 25
Queens Drive-in Returns to Flushing Meadows Corona Park Through June
The New York Hall of Science has gone Hollywood again. After a successful 2020 season, drive-in movies are back through June 2021, with another mix of classic films, including family favorites such as The Muppets Take Manhattan, plus such spy thillers as James Bond saving the world in From Russia With Love, Jack Nicholson scaring us in The Shining, and double features like … [Read more...] about Queens Drive-in Returns to Flushing Meadows Corona Park Through June
