15 Questions With Vincent Perella

"absolutely no one needs to be on their phone during a movie"

Name: Vincent Perella
Location: Brooklyn
Occupation: Senior Social and Culture Editor at IndieWire
Links: IndieWire, Vincent’s Instagram

1. What’s your favorite day & time to go to the movies?

Having the day off of work is my favorite excuse to do this, but there is nothing I love more than catching a matinee in the middle of the work day when the theater is nearly empty. Despite being a chronic yapper, having to make small talk with a stranger sitting next to me before a film is awful. 

2. What’s your favorite movie theater?

I love Nitehawk in Williamsburg, one because they serve food and drinks to your seat, but also the craft that goes into their "advertising" ahead of the previews is awesome — they usually will pull pop culture moments and such related to the film. Also, being originally from Boston, I love Coolidge Corner Theater — the art deco exterior is super Insta-worthy every single time I return.

Coolidge Corner Theatre, Boston.

3. What’s your go-to movie theater snack & drink combo?

Pouring peanut M&Ms into a b…