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We love: Facets Cinematheque
We don’t love its unforgiving seats.
By Hank Sartin
We’re big fans of Facets and its tireless dedication to features and docs from off the beaten path. This fall’s midnight-movie series has been inspired. But the seats? Let’s just say that, based on our experience, the Spanish Inquisition would sigh with envy. Yes, they’re old-time theater seats. Apparently, people used to endure lower-back pain for the love of movies. Don’t expect Facets to throw a lot of money at new seats—management declined to comment for this article, which suggests cushiony comfort is a long way off.
In the meantime Avail yourself of Facets’ remarkable video collection and rent something you can watch from your soft, soft couch.
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