Mondo A look inside the new Alamo Drafthouse in Downtown Brooklyn

[mllNY]

Look for a full write up soon, but the Alamo Drafthouse had a soft opening this week.

A few pictures are below, full write up coming soon



House of Wax Bar featuring over 40 draft beers and there is another bar with an additional 40 unique beers



And has a rooftop bar that will can have a rotating theme



7 Theaters with full service featuring anywhere from 40 seats to 200 seats all 4K, a few 3D, and a 35mm changeover




Tim League 0 CEO of Alamo Drafthouse

 

[C2V3N]

that theater looks great, thanks @mllNY

 

[dan8885]

Looks so awesome! Wish I would live near that

 

[mllNY]

@will519 @SlimJim24 relevant to NY Ninjas

@apsmith21 @digitalbabe this is cool

 

[mllNY]

@dan8885 @C2V3N

Full article up

https://www.hidefninja.com/2016/10/...new-alamo-drafthouse-in-downtown-brooklyn-ny/

with more photos

 

[Wreck]

Very cool pics , and thanks for covering this on the main page Mike.

 

[C2V3N]

this place is on my TO DO list!!
great article, thanks!

 

[will519]

Very exciting this theater finally opens. Hopefully it means Mondo will have some NYC events in the future.

Though I prefer my Lincoln Center IMAX screen and AMC recliner seats over everything.

 

[mllNY]

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s Downtown Brooklyn location will be closed on February 5th and 6th to begin a major renovation project, including new recliner seats, five new auditoriums, upgraded projection, and additional restrooms. The theater will reopen on February 7th after fully updating its kitchen equipment and will then begin closing their existing auditoriums 2-3 at a time to install the new recliners. It will be offering a limited menu through February 13th in order to streamline operations during the beginning of construction, which is estimated to be completed Spring of 2024.

“Downtown Brooklyn was our first theater in New York City, and the inspiring community that has grown and supported Alamo over the years deserves this expansion.” said Michael Kustermann, Alamo Drafthouse CEO. “These upgrades answer the guest requests for more of the best Alamo has to offer, with amazing recliner seating and more screens so we can share more films with more people.”

Alamo Drafthouse Brooklyn originally opened in 2016 with seven screens, and was the Austin-based cinema-eatery’s first location in New York City. It swiftly became a destination for NYC moviegoers, often ranking as the number one cinema in the nation for many of the most highly-acclaimed independent films. This expansion will increase the screen count to 12 and add 256 new seats, bringing the total to 978, all of which will be premium leather recliners equipped with personal swivel tables. Each auditorium will also be receiving upgraded projectors which will further Alamo Drafthouse’s mission to elevate and preserve the cinema experience. Every auditorium will be outfitted with state-of-the-art Laser projectors, with select auditoriums receiving RealD 3D, 70mm, and 35mm capabilities. The new auditoriums will also be available to rent for private parties and events. The theater will also be installing additional bathrooms with the new auditoriums.

"Brooklynites have spoken, and they want more movie magic in their lives,” said Mike Sampson, Alamo Drafthouse Director of Field Marketing. “So, get ready for an expansion that's not just about square footage but about our continued dedication to fostering a sense of community and meeting the evolving needs and appetites of our diverse and vibrant community.”

Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Brooklyn will showcase the company’s diverse mix of blockbusters, indies, documentaries, foreign language films, repertory classics, unique special events like Movie Party celebrations of fan favorites (ELF, THE GOONIES, CLUELESS), deep dives into hardcore cinephilia, and family-friendly choices like low-cost Kids Camp screenings. Guests can also start planning a dinner and a movie for Valentine’s Day, with major releases like LISA FRANKENSTEIN and ARGYLLE on sale now.

Guests of Alamo Drafthouse Brooklyn can also enjoy a local beer or craft cocktail at the theater’s standalone bar and lounge, House of Wax. True to its name, House of Wax houses a macabre collection of vintage wax figures for guests to browse while they enjoy one of the bar’s signature cocktails. The bar area also features a dining area and a performance and event space which regularly hosts comedy shows and trivia nights.

 

[mllNY]

After a few months of hard work, dust, and more than a little elbow grease, the bigger and better Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Brooklyn is fully reopened after a major upgrade and expansion. Guests can now enjoy all-new recliner seats, five new auditoriums, upgraded projection, and additional restrooms.

“I’m thrilled to say that Downtown Brooklyn is now the state-of-the-art theater that our inspiring and passionate NYC community deserves,” said Michael Kustermann, Alamo Drafthouse CEO. “This theater means a great deal to our company, and I know it means a lot to our guests. These upgrades allow us to do more of what we love, which is playing awesome movies for the coolest fans in the world.”

Originally opened in Downtown Brooklyn’s City Point complex in 2016 with just seven screens, Alamo Drafthouse Brooklyn’s five new auditoriums add 256 new seats for a total of 978, all of which are leather recliners equipped with personal swivel tables. Each auditorium has also been outfitted with state-of-the-art Laser projectors, as well as RealD 3D, 70mm, and 35mm capabilities on select screens. Aside from showcasing the cinema chain’s diverse mix of first run films, beloved classics, and signature events, the new auditoriums are also available to rent for private functions. The theater was already a NYC cinema destination that consistently ranked number one in the nation for many of the most highly-acclaimed independent films, and that trend is only expected to continue with the upgrade and expansion completed.

Guests of Alamo Drafthouse Brooklyn can also enjoy a local beer or craft cocktail at the theater’s standalone bar and lounge, House of Wax. True to its name, House of Wax houses a macabre collection of vintage wax figures for guests to browse while they enjoy one of the bar’s signature cocktails. The bar area also features a dining area and a performance and event space which regularly hosts comedy shows and trivia nights.

Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Brooklyn’s upgrade is just the latest in a series of recent victories for the cinema company, including a historic purchase by Sony Pictures Entertainment and the acquisition of six Alamo Drafthouse locations in DFW and Woodbury, MN, formerly owned and operated by a franchisee. Alamo Drafthouse plans to reopen the six shuttered theaters later this month.