Jacob Burns Film Center Reviews

Always a pleasurable experience wide range of films. Both USA and foreign movies. Comfortable seating; especially the smaller more intermit theaters Nice reasonable price concession stand.

The Best film Center, every week You can see the new movies, but there are specials programs to see the clasics. You love the place and the lovely workers.

Pleasant staff, great movies you can't find elsewhere

Attended this theater in Pleasantville Ny, to view " Moonlight" - The establishment is made up of about 4 theaters . They specialize in foreign & independent films, which is great if you want to view and support independent and upcoming film makers. Great experience, staff were helpful and friendly. Theater was antiquated but i loved it nonetheless!

Great local theater that offers niche movies that you can't see on a big screen anywhere else!

Wonderful theater in Pleasantville showing current hits as well as foreign films and children's and special interest films. The staff could not be more friendly and helpful

Not everyday that you get to meet the director of your favorite movie! RIP Jonathan Demme. Such a great location that truly knows how to put on some great events and screenings. Always loved coming here for both new and older film screenings. #jacobburnsfilmcenter #pleasantville #filmfestival

I've always loved this theater. Growing up in Westchester, my family would go to the Rome Theater in Pleasantville in the same location where Jacob Burns now sits, so there is also a bit of nostalgia for me in coming here. But the real reason is the fantastic movies and the comfort and cleanliness of the theater. Why just 4-stars? Three issues: 1) the parking. A nightmare. Unless I go on Sundays when I can almost always find a spot in the train station lot, the newly fixed time for meter parking that doesn't allow enough time for the show, or the municipal lot that is usually full have left me returning home after driving there because there is no parking; 2) seniors do not get discounts on weekends. Ummmm...I'm a "senior" but I still work, so weekends are it for me. I'm still a senior on the weekend!!; 3) because I love it here so much, friends always buy me gift certificates. But you CANNOT buy advance tix with a gift card. WHY?? So I am constantly shut out of movies that have sold out even arriving as much as 40 minutes in advance. This is frustrating.

Jacob Burns Film Center is a great place to create wonderful theaterical memories and to support the arts in the lower Hudson Valley.

Very cute theatre. I love to watch the classics there and grab dessert right across the street.

Amazing independent and studio films. Conversations with leading actors and filmmakers.

Fabulous theater featuring
independent films

I watched Coup 53 by Taghi Amirani here and I really enjoyed it. Thanks!

Great local theater with a mix of blockbusters and indie movies. Very comfy seats without the nonsense of "restaurant" food

Great range of excellent and diverse movies from all nations and genres.

A fun place to watch arty films with like-minded cinema buffs (if you consider yourself one). The building is beautifully designed and the theaters are plush, comfortable, modern and clean. Excellent selection/curation of films (both old and new) and friendly staff. Slightly pricey but worth it to support this unique nonprofit theater.

Wonderful theater! Comfortable seats, friendly staff. Really enjoyed the experience. Highly recommend.

It's not just a movie theatre. It's a local film community. Great selection of indie films and special events, like movies about music, that include concerts and talks. I added a pic of a reception after one of these.

Very friendly staff, always have a great movie selection

I have had positive movie experiences here and decided to join as a member. I hope the membership is a good idea.

The presentation.was.amazine...seen Mr, Michael Douglass in person.for the first.time was awesome...great event..

Great art film house. Nice atmosphere--homey and very attune to customer's film experience. Interesting and engaging film programs.

Pricy unless you have a membership. First run Independent and foreign films. Comfortable seats although the cup holders are too wide for a bottle of water. Attentive staff and great popcorn. I prefer to go on Sundays when you don't have to feed the meters.

I am so fortunate to live close to this amazing cultural resource.

A wonderful theater. Wish there were more places like this. Of course, don't expect to see the latest blockbusters here. Very friendly staff.

Small theatres, large screens & REALLY comfortable seats!

Always showing different movies with high acclaim that you can't see at other theaters. Always a good time, clean comfy theater and feels like you're treating yourself to a cultural experience when you go to Jbfc

One can't say enough good things about this place. its choice of movies is just amazing. The only down side is trying to get in some of its presentation. Can at times be sold out. But what else can you expect when the place is soooo good. Just buy your ticket in advance and come early for a good seat...

Fantastic films. Clean theaters. The best movie theater around.

Great options of films and very professional and courteous staff/employees. Cleaner and more beautiful than regular movie theatres love this place !

As a frequent patron of your theater, I am extremely disappointed that you are not showing the film The Promise. You always seem to bring other holocaust/genocide movies as part of an educational experience to your loyal audience but yet this time it seems there is no effort being made to show one of the most horrific events in the history of not only the Armenian people but of mankind.
I hope that you will reconsider this decision.

Excellent theaters with good choice of movie. Friendly staff. Very conveniently located with lot of good places to dine around the theater. Street parking is sometimes difficult to find and so give yourself some additional time.

very nice place to be with your friends and family to watch movies. Comfortable seats and goof and helpful staff and manageable parking lots. I have a membership of this film center so i visit this place , once in every 15 days.
If you plan to visit this place , get your tickets reserved before 2-3 days otherwise you are not going to get any tickets since it is almost house full.

I saw the shape of water. It shaped up pretty well!!!

Cozy, friendly staff, great movies, knowledgeable commentators.

Great local theatre, saw "A Man Called Ove" which was an exceptional film. A must see. Even if you're not a far of foreign, independent films, go check it out, you won't be disappointed!

INTIMATE, WARM AND INVITING VENUE WITH A PENSION FOR ATTRACTING QUALITY INDEPENDANT FILMS.

Great people who work here, love the movies they show.

Feel so fortunate to have this independent theater nearby. Wonderful offerings in a comfortable setting.

Best place in the world to see new and old, independent and foreign, films. And that's no exaggeration.

Went for first time this past weekend to see "Shape of Water". Big screen, comfortable, attractive, nice town-center location. Glad we discovered it, will definitely be back.

was really upset they werent showing spongebob squarepants 2 and they didnt have sour patch kids watermelon

A real asset to the community. The theater shows movie of interest and the educational programming of this non-profit are excellent.

Member for years. How wonderful to have a theater 4 grown up movies.

Wonderful theater plus it offers classes, events, and children's activities. Jacob burns always shows films that you can't find anywhere else

Top shelf film center! Indie and edgy mainstream movies.

Go at off peak times and get there early or you could be sitting too close to the screen. Also, some of the clientele can be a bit chatty.

Love "the Burns" as it is affectionately called. However, very upset that the Richard Gere film, Meet the Patels and Breathe were only there for a week. Can they be brought back for slightly longer runs????

I love this place. I am so grateful and a happy that I have such a wonderful theater that I can go to and I do go at least three times a week. The staff are wonderful it's my favorite place to be away from home

Cute little community theater with a unique selection of films. They offer student and senior discounts every day of the week.

Unique movie choices. Always an experience to look forward to.

Great selection of movies and times. But openings are a crazy-fest with traffic, parking, and movie lines.

Top notch arts film house. Comfortable seats and helpful employees. Great special events.

I don't get a chance to make it up often but when I do I'm always glad I did.

In our modern age, it's refreshing to have a local independent art theater.

In a very cute town and the employees very pleasant

Desired film was sold out. Should show in multiple theaters within complex

First time there today! What a great venue to see a movie. Extremely comfortable and cozy!

Excellent movie selection, clean and comfy seats. The only downside is that the theaters are really really small. You have to come early to secure a reasonable sightline.

Extraordinary theater with great movies and facilities.

Nice local theater , they have limited movie showing at location at times. Worth checking out

Best Cinema in Lower Hudson Valley. Independent, Foreign Films and well curated film festivals. Great Education Programs. Worth supporting.

The seats on the first floor are too small and very little leg room

Best movie theater in Westchester! Movie selection is impeccable.

JBFC shows high quality films, often not available elsewhere in the region. They also run wonderful programs for kids.

Always has a good variety of films. Snacks are well priced. Great film enthusiast style community.

I loved this place because the features is amazing i am going to see the movie that i made with the people who work there on Wednesday it will be awesome

Always a great treat to come here. Wonderful service, comfortable theaters, and unparalleled film selections and festivals.

I don't go to Jacob Burns any more. I've driven there 3 times from Yorktown only to be told that the movie I came to see was sold out. Why don't they provide a phone number to call so you don't waste your time and gas? If you mention this to their employees they stare at you as if you're insane.

Cozy seating in intimate theatres, great movie selection, overpriced food/beverages... what more could you ask for?

Excellent films in a theater run by folks who are courteous and really care about movies. Even concessions have awesome choice of soda and not insanely expensive popcorn.