In honor of Spike Lee, Alamo Drafthouse is renaming its cinema in downtown Brooklyn. The semi-autobiographical 1994 film “Crooklyn,” which is a fixture of New York culture, will be screened and a ceremony honoring the filmmaker will take place on September 12,2024. Lee will take part in a live Q&A session as well.
The Spike Lee Cinema plaque, which will say, “Like many of the greatest films over the past 40 years, this theater is a Spike Lee Joint,” will be unveiled during the exclusive ceremony. His vision has impacted our society and left an enduring impression on our city, from his towering depiction of Malcolm X to his subtle representations of Brooklyn life in “Do the Right Thing” and “Crooklyn.” Because of this, this Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will henceforth be referred to as the Spike Lee Cinema starting on Thursday, September 12, 2024.
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The dedication was announced at the same time as the theater’s recent renovation and expansion were finished. With five new auditoriums equipped with laser projectors and RealD 3D, 70mm, and 35mm capabilities on select screens, Alamo Drafthouse has completely renovated its original seven-screen facility in Brooklyn’s City Point complex, which debuted in 2016. The luxurious leather recliners in those auditoriums will come with individual swivel tables so patrons can make use of the in-seat food and drink selections that have made Alamo Drafthouse a beloved haunt for movie buffs.
According to Michael Kustermann, CEO of Alamo Drafthouse, “After completing this massive upgrade to our Brooklyn location, we knew immediately that we wanted to dedicate it to Spike Lee.” He added, “His films have defined Brooklyn for generations, and we’re immensely proud to do our part to honor that legacy.”
Apart from the wide selection of first-run movies, classics, and signature events that Alamo Drafthouse offers, the recently established Spike Lee Cinema will present a retrospective of Lee’s films. These films include “Crooklyn” on September 17, “Mo’ Better Blues” on September 21, “Jungle Fever” on September 22, “Do the Right Thing” on September 28, “Clockers” on September 29, and “Inside Man” on October 6.
