AMC Empire 25

At this massive, 17-screen theater in the heart of Times Sq, taking the multiple flights of elevators with the crowds so you can climb up to your movie can feel a little overwhelming. But it’s pretty cool to gaze out of the huge windows that overlook lit-up 42nd St – and even more exciting to settle into the stadium-style seating, which gives good views from just about any seat. Though this isn’t the best place to catch mass-consumer Hollywood flicks, as the crowds can be massive and rowdy, it’s the perfect off-the-radar spot for indies, which show here frequently to well-behaved, manageable numbers.