Lenox Hill's Cinema 123 May Be Replaced by Luxury Tower, Leaving Only One UES Movie Theater The possible sale of Cinema 123 by Angelika could erase one of the Upper East Side's last two cinemas, paving the way for a luxury tower.

How has this place not been designated as a landmark? If you are interested in the historical context, you should see my movie, "Searching for Mr. Rugoff." www.uesrpt.com/2026/04/leno...

Symphony Space to Undergo a $45 Million Makeover

Great news for the UWS. Congrats to the Uptown's future neighbor. Together we are creating a new Arts district for NYC. And big thanks for allowing us to host our current Science on Screen series. Symphony Space to Undergo a $45 Million Makeover www.nytimes.com/2026/03/30/a...

Opinion | Why I Love the Movies and How to Save Them

www.nytimes.com/2026/03/14/o...

Engulf & Devour, a Mel Brooks called it.

The Warner Bros. story now has a title, "One Bad Merger After Another."

Goodbye to Park City For the last couple of weeks, I‘ve been chewing over my experience at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.  As one would expect, there was much written about the festival this year that focused…

Goodbye to Park City
iradeutchman.com/uncategorize...

In honor of Robert Altman's 101st birthday, what will you watch tonight?

Check out our latest pop-up series. Thanks to City Councilperson Shaun Abreau and Thomas Campbell Jackson for your support. Tickets at uptownfilm.org/calendar

Pelosi to Endorse Jack Schlossberg, Again Backing a Kennedy for Congress

Pelosi should butt out of NY politics. She clearly hasn't done her homework.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/u...

Am I wrong to be very concerned about the availability of the Warners repertory library if it is bought by Netflix? Will the classics still be offered to theaters? Will they support 35mm prints?

The Big Reveal - 11/27/2025 YouTube video by Uptown Film Center

A love letter to movie theaters and the movie-going experience, a look back at the history of the historic Midtown/Metro Theater on New York's #UpperWestSide, and an introduction to our new name and new vision (debuted at our Big Reveal in October). #arthousecinema

youtu.be/TdU2cHrOJDQ?...

Tim Blake Nelson, actor/director/writer YouTube video by Uptown Film Center

"Filmmakers don't make movies for living rooms. Seeing a movie on a home screen is a lot
like looking at a painting in a book."-actor/director Tim Blake Nelson

It's a great time to support your local #arthousecinema. Uptownfilm.org/donate

youtu.be/u_0wfrtDWB0?...

Kyra Sedgwick, Actor YouTube video by Uptown Film Center

"Movies have always been meant to be shared together... You need the movies and the movies need you!" - - Kyra Sedgwick at the Uptown's Big REVEAL

Giving Tuesday is Dec 2, but momentum starts NOW. Your gift today will be doubled! Uptownfilm.org/donate
youtu.be/-5WnVGK7ydM

We feel blessed.

Big night for the Dems tonight, but let's not gloat. We don't want to be the Milwaukee Brewers.

We're so proud to be included in the fall 2025 issue of #PreservationMagazine for saving & working to preserve/restore the gorgeous, landmarked Art Deco facade of the former Metro/Midtown theater on the UWS of Manhattan. Join the effort! Uptownfilm.org/donate
#uws #landmarks

A Tribute to the White House Movie Theater, Now Demolished Along with the Rest of the East Wing A tribute to the White House movie theater, now demolished along with the rest of the East Wing. Jimmy Carter watched 'Star Wars' with Sadat there.

The current occupant of the White House could benefit from watching more movies. www.indiewire.com/features/com...

In a No Kings march, a smiling woman in a unicorn onesie holds up a fistful of flags and a sign reading "SO MANY CRIMES SO LITTLE CARDBOARD"

unicorn onesie and a fistful of flags and we're good to go

Toby Talbot, Impassioned Promoter of Art Films, Dies at 96

Toby Talbot brought unmatched passion, intellect & taste to the NY film scene. Our effort to bring back the Metro & restore a wider range of art film exhibition to the neighborhood is in no small way inspired by the legacy of Toby & Dan. She will be sorely missed.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/m...

Diane Keaton has left us too soon. RIP

Art House New York Alliance Launches to Strengthen Indie Film Exhibition Art House New York is launched to strengthen indie film exhibition via Lesli Klainberg and Allason Leitz.

Great news for NY art film lovers. Count us in!
www.indiewire.com/news/breakin...

Saul Zabar, Smoked Fish Czar of Upper West Side, Dies at 97

The upper west side has lost one of its own. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/d...

Come see Joan Micklin Silver's classic indie film #HesterStreet and hear about the new stage adaptation we are working on. It was a hit in its DC premiere, and the next step is to bring it back home to New York City.
jccfilm.eventive.org/schedule/68a...

First it was the Midtown, then the Metro and Metro Twin. NOW, UWS Cinema Center (our nonprofit entity) is getting ready to announce our NEW FILM CENTER NAME on October 28th! We're counting down the days!
uwscinema.org

Is it time to start planning a Mount Rushmore of former late night talk show hosts? Only two spots left, although that won't last long.

Robert Redford was a great actor, writer and director, but his biggest contribution to the art was the creation of Sundance which defined American Independent film. Those of us with careers in the field owe him tremendously. RIP

It's now crystal clear that any attempt to "fix" awards shows only make them worse. Just let them be what they want to be.

I've never thought there was a bad time to be honest about the fact that a horrible person is/was horrible. But after this week's whitewashing of Kirk by the media and political commentariat, it feels not just permissible but essential to fight both sentimentality and dishonesty at top volume.

Update: the local weather chart is back in the Times today. They must have read my post.