Low Cinema, opened by HBO star John Wilson in Ridgewood, Queens, brings a unique cinematic experience to a neighborhood that hasn't had a theater in nearly a century. With only 44 seats and a quirky interior, the theater will showcase an eclectic mix of films, from classic to obscure. Local cinephiles had previously traveled long distances for movie outings but can now enjoy films just steps away. Wilson aims to create a community space that nourishes local film culture and rekindles a love for cinema.
'Ridgewood is a movie desert,' said Cosmo Bjorkenheim, co-owner of Low Cinema, emphasizing the area's lack of movie theaters and the community's need for this new venue.
John Wilson, the HBO star, expressed his long-held dream of opening a theater, stating, 'I've been a cinephile since I was a teenager... to open up a theater has always been a dream of mine.'
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