BAM Rose Cinemas
(between Ashland Pl & St Felix St)
Brooklyn, NY 11217 (718) 623-2770
- Nearest Transit:
Fulton St (G)
Lafayette Ave (C)
Atlantic Ave-Pacific St (2, 3, 4, 5, M, N, Q, W, R, B, D)
- Good for Kids: Yes
22 Reviews for BAM Rose Cinemas
Far and away the nicest theater in the city. I wish they were a little more adventurous with the regular programming, but the special events are often excellent.
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My favorite place to see a movie in the city. The theaters are spacious and very well setup. Good sound, well projected, good layout of seats, an overall great place to see a movie. It also helps that they're always showing interesting films. The cinema club memberships are very reasonably priced and will get you reduced price or free admission, plus you're supporting one of the finest cultural institutions in the city.
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No doubt the most gorgeous movie theater in NYC. The screens upstairs appear oddly shaped when you first walk in, but you'll discover that it's hard to find a seat with a bad sightline. Projection and sound are excellent. The fare runs from "indie" (if you can call a movie indie when it's distributed by Paramount, etc.) to more mainstream titles. The crowd skews older and more respectful of moviegoers' rights. Even if you live in Manhattan, take a trip across the river.
BEST BUY IN THIS THEATRE?
On the same day as the Martin Luther King,Jr,memorial celebrations, they usually have a free movie in here and usually the movie is most memorable and so worth seeing. Would not miss this one for anything.
WORST BUY -- The refreshments, drinks, popcorn seem a bit high-priced --as they are in all theatres. But on this particular day, considering the movie is free, that makes up for their high-priced popcorn.
Staff is courteous, friendly and informative. Seating is nice.
Have not attended any movies here that you actually pay for so I have no clue what they charge for those.
PARKING -- Forget that and go there by bus. Those braver, travel by train there or taxi. There is virtually no street parking for free unless you arrive a few hours early and seach really hard. There are parking lots and you will pay about fifteen dollars for the day and if you arrive after four-thirty pm, some lots will let you park for under eight dollars. CHECK prices before you park.
Do not leave your coats, hats, bags or valuables unattended on these seats --not if you want to see them again.
Such a cute theater in the lovely area of Fort Greene. I went here last night to watch the movie, "Diving Bell and the Butterfly": A French film which will leave you touched, tortured and amazed. I will not spoil it, but this is a fantastic true story that I would highly recommend. As for the theater, it was quaint, sells out quickly and provides Brooklyn with an alternative to watching unique movies.
Your best bet is to order the tickets online prior to going and if you like you could easily sneak in some candies, but they do have a concession stand that sells the typical movie treats. The screen was "ok" nothing amazing, so don't expect it to be a Loews super experience, but I really enjoy the fact that it is an older style.
The area around the theater is bustling, with restaurants and bars which is great to go pre or post movie. I will def be back and look forward to my BAM experience.
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Great theatre. Nice selection of lesser celebrated rare and independent films. I've always had a good time here, and the crowd is never obnoxious.
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BAM shows great movies, even if the selections don't change as often as I'd like. Generally if there's a movie out that I want to see, it ends up -- at some point -- playing at this theater.
Bonus points, too, for the cool concessions! In what other cinema can you mix 'n' match your own candy (BAM charges by the ounce)? I recommend a gummy worm/Swedish fish/chocolate-covered peanut combo. Yum.
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I feel lucky to have such a great theater within walking distance from my apartment. I dished out five stars for the eclectic choice of films you can find here. It's a beautiful theater devoid of flashy lights and screaming teens that is worth going back to.
This urban arts center is a great place to see international films that are not mainstream or big budgeted. Located in the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) building, Rose Cinemas has four small theaters (of probably less than 100 seats each), making it a quaint place to kick back and enjoy a movie. One of the theaters, notably called BAMcinematek, is where special screenings, classic films, and festivals are often held.
I've already seen a few films here, including Ang Lee's latest Chinese-language film called "Lust, Caution" ("Se, Jie") with Tony Leung Chiu Wai, and David Cronenberg's "Eastern Promises", with Viggo Mortenson and Naomi Watts. Both films are quite good, although Lee's film could've been shorter.
BAM is also the center of many other events, including dance, opera, and theater performances, panel discussions on current issues related to the arts and humanities, community arts programs, and the Brooklyn Philharmonic, BAM's resident orchestra. On the third floor is the BAMcafe, where they have live music performances. There's also a store, BAMshop, where books, recordings and other BAM-related items can be purchased.
I really like BAM Rose Cinemas and look forward to seeing films here more frequently.
Note: The concession stand is nice and the bathrooms are clean!
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My favorite thing is to enjoy Pierrot Le Fou on a giant, wide screen framed by a red arch inlaid with flowers that complements the movie's greens and blues and leave awed and physically nauseous from ennui. I have got to go back there soon. If only for the red arch.
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Im giving this 5 stars because of the rare films you can see here. I went to the Lech Kowalski screening twice. The two films are extremely rare and can only be seen at places like this or you have to buy them. The two films were D.O.A and Story Of A Junkie. I have not seen a major box office film here and I dont know if I would want to. It might ruin the place for me. Well anyway, check this place out if you love rare films, every month they have a complete different theme. I am lucky enough to be in walking distance from this amazing Cinema!
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Facility-wise, this is everything i want a theater to be. It's spotless, the building is gorgeous, the lobby is spacious and inviting, and the big auditorium is amazing. (AH-MAY-ZEENG.) Even the shoeboxes are well-maintained and serviceable.
Everytime I've been there, the crowds have been quiet and polite and respectful to the point of weirdness. Good weirdness, though.
The retrospective series are terrific, and I've seen so many good movies I would have otherwise never caught on a big screen. BAM Rose is a great resource for film buff/art house showcases, and I feel really lucky to live so close by.
Sadly, I find that a lot of the first-run movies they get fall to the "I have zero interest in this" camp, and I don't have as many pressing engagements here as I would like.
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I really enjoy going to the movies here. It is less than 15 minutes from my house; as others have stated it is clean, well maintained and the projection and sound are good. I rarely go to the repertory programming but often see first run movies here. My only beef is two fold: 1)whoever programs the first run movies needs to talk to whoever is getting movies for cobble hill cinema because on occasion they have the same stuff (this may not be a problem for you but movies are pretty much my main leisure activity and a 25 minute walk to Cobble Hill is not out of the question for me) I prefer theater number 2.
ALSO: you can get a membership pay some money up front and pay only $7 instead of ten-so divide either by the savings or by the full amount you would pay. I think it is nice to support things like this since movie admission will creep up to $15 in my lifetime. (and they wonder why netflix is doing so well)
An okay place to see movies. It's not really better just because it's BAM. I saw BORAT there to a packed crowd which was fun. The theater was this great old-fashioned movie house type theater which was great. I also sat a few rows behind Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams and stood on line behind them for popcorn. That was funny. I guess the only way I can sum up BAM Cinemas is to say: "Heath Ledger thought Borat was really funny--even the naked dude wrestling scene."
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Artsy-fartsy, indeed Rhad, but always my top choice for a flick in the n'hood! Of course, when the competing movie theaters in Brooklyn are the ass UA multiplex on Court/Atlantic or the wee Cobble Hill sticky floor shoebox, it's not hard to rise to the top. However, BAM's theaters are always clean, quiet and well-attended. Plus, in addition to screening first-run indie pics, they program amazing rep series and guest curated shows. Not really a bad seat in the joint either, sort of a panorama design in the large space. Lastly, the Fort Greene n'hood is getting better all the time. Most of the good eateries are parked a bit north, but it's only a 5-10 min stroll to digest in front of a really large screen. And if you don't feel like a flickering image, you can dine, see a play or a concert under the same roof! It's just one more reason NOT to use the subway on the weekends!
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Yesterday, C. and I went to BAM to see Michel Gondry's new film, "The Science of Sleep." The movie was awesome, and while this isn't my favorite independent cinema, it's well worth supporting.
BAM's first-run films will attract a more mainstream audience -- and represents some of the best of film today -- while the rest of its schedule will attract true cinemaphiles.
The theaters are surprisingly large and auditorium-like in their design and feel -- and the seats aren't totally comfortable (the rows in theater 3 in particular feel overly close together). But I'd go again and appreciate their selections and schedule!
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i had no impression either way about the theater facility itself, but I like their movie selection. But I give it 4 stars b/c so many theaters can leave me with a negative impression (dirty seats, bad smelling, etc.)
the place seemed nice enough. i saw "the science of sleep" there the other day. small theaters, but if you sit in the back it works out pretty well. The crowd is generally appreciative of film, which I find nice. A lot of people stick around to see all the closing credits.
I'd go back and see movies there, though. Sure.
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this is my first choice of theaters when i'm making plans to see a movie, so it's too bad that they only show a few at a time. but, that being said, the theaters are super-clean; the audience is sooo respectful (i HATE when people talk during movies -- this isn't your living room!!); and independent, only-in-selected-theaters movies are often available here. quality stuff.
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i like this place because it's named 'Rose' and so am i.
that's legit, right??
really, i just appreciate theaters with a little character. i'm so bored of the massive multiplex.
i wasn't familiar with the area, so the building from the outside was a little obscure. there was scaffolding covering the address, and i almost missed it, due to the fact that it fronts the face of a government building. inside the decor shines of pre-deco visage. facilities are clean and the auditorium was large.
minus a star for the cafe being closed, though i was probably there on an off hour.
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Better than some indie theaters I've gone to in terms of size and seating, but the selection is pretty much the same. Only they also have a mixture of mainstream stuff.
The coolest thing ever about the Brooklyn Academy of Music in my opinion is when they opened a theatre on the premesis. BAM Rose Cinema plays a tasteful selection of the lesser known cinematic gems of today as well as some of the better major motion pictures. It's an artsy-fartsy scene but well worth the trip as the cinema here is excellent. The BAM theater itself is a marvel of archeticture that is worth the trip in and of itself.
Favorite place for films in the neighborhood. The show a good mix of art-leaning mainstream stuff (Gondry, Jarmusch, Jonze, etc.) and some more obscure art/foreign stuff.
The real treat is the building though. I wish I knew more about the history of the building, but the renovation and conversion into a multiplex was done tastefully, so the whole place feels elegant and there are still plenty of decorative details left from the original incarnation to make it interesting.
Seats are comfortable, theatres are a good size and dimension. Snacks are predictably expensive.
Another good reason to attend: the crowds are almost universally knowledgable and respectful. It's rare to have talking or backlit-LCD abuse here, and that makes for a much more civil and enjoyable moviegoing experience.
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