Alamo's Movie Party format is the opposite of the reverent repertory screening: a live host, themed props, and a room that knows every line of a film about street racing and stolen DVD players. Twenty-five years on, the keepsakes handed out here - bumper magnet, bottle opener, NOS keychain - are the kind of thing that stays on a fridge for a decade. If you want the least solemn film outing in the five boroughs, this is it.
What to expect
A hosted, interactive screening rather than a quiet one, with themed drinks and props and a crowd encouraged to react. Alamo's no-talking, no-texting policy still applies to conversation, but the Movie Party format builds participation into the show. Expect the keepsakes to be handed out as you come in, and the room to be loud in the way the format intends.
Good to know
- Alamo Drafthouse Staten Island is at 2636 Hylan Boulevard; the S78 and S79 buses run along Hylan, and there is parking on site.
- Seats are reserved, so pick yours when you book rather than showing up early for a good spot.
- Food and drink are ordered from your seat, which means arriving a little early to place an order before the show starts.
- This is a Movie Party, so the room is meant to be lively - not the screening to choose if you want silence.
- The identical party runs at Alamo's Lower Manhattan screen the same afternoon if Staten Island is a stretch.
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Common questions
What is a Movie Party?
Alamo's term for an interactive screening with a live host, themed props and drinks, and audience participation built in. It is a different experience from a standard showing of the same film.
Do I get the keepsakes with any ticket?
Alamo's listing describes exclusive themed keepsakes - a bumper magnet, a bottle opener and a NOS keychain - for the party screening. Standard showings of the film the same weekend are not billed with them.
Can I bring kids?
The film is rated for older audiences and the format is loud and participatory. Alamo enforces age policies at the door, so check the listing before bringing anyone under the cutoff.
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