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Filmmakers just can’t seem to get enough of New York and, with more than 250 movies shot here each year, it’s no surprise that you’ll recognize many sights from the big screen. When it comes to watching films, whether you’re a fan of the big flashy Hollywood spectacles or prefer obscure foreign-language films with subtitles, New York has a moviehouse to suit, including a commendable number of independent and arthouse cinemas. Two significant film festivals take place in the city each year, the New York Film Festival in October and the Tribeca Film Festival in May. The latter was first organized by Robert De Niro and others to help boost Lower Manhattan after September 11th and has, so far, been a great success. There’s also free, open-air cinema at the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival in June and many other important film debuts, premieres and events throughout the year. Tickets for new releases should be bought in advance by calling T1-212 777 FILM or by booking online at http://www.moviefone.com. Angelika Film Center, 18 W Houston St,T1-212 777 FILM. Subway F, V to Grand St, N, R to Prince St, 6 to Bleecker St. The local bastion of independent film screenings. Call ahead to buy your ticket in advance as it sells out many nights. Film Forum, 209 W Houston between 6th Av and Varick St, T 1-212 727 8110. Subway 1, 9 to Houston St. This small venue hosts documentaries, silent comedies and well-known classics from some of the greatest American and international directors. Landmark Sunshine Cinema, 143 E Houston St between 1st Av and 2nd Av, T 1-212 777 FILM. Subway V to Lower East Side-2nd Av. The recently opened Landmark features excellent independent and foreign films and has the comfiest seats in town. Paris, 4 W 58th St at 5th Av,T1-212 688 3800. Subway F to 57th St, N, R, W to 5th Ave-59th St. As seductive as its name suggests, the curvy Paris is the perfect place to see a film after rambling around Central Park or the Fifth Avenue shops. Walter Reade Theater, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza at 65th St (above Alice Tully Hall),T1-212 875 5600. Subway 1, 2 to 66th St-Lincoln Center. Housed in the atmospheric Lincoln Center, this is acoustically the best cinema in New York. Programming focuses on foreign films.
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