The New York Times: Celebrities Support Plan to Reopen Upper West Side Movie Theater

After nearly 20 years of failed attempts, a historic Upper West Side movie theater might be revived thanks to a new plan led by independent film producer Ira Deutchman, founder of the Upper West Side Cinema Center. The nonprofit project has gained support from notable figures such as Martin Scorsese, Ethan Hawke, and John Turturro. The theater will be renamed the Metro Cinema Center and has confirmed backing from several high-profile advisors. Read NYT article.