STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — If you’re looking for a warm, memorable and effortlessly joyful way to celebrate the holidays — or any special occasion — allow me to share a little secret that turned out to be the hit of our season: hosting a private party at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema on Staten Island.

Recently, my family pulled off a surprise milestone-birthday celebration for my husband at Alamo. It was instantly a hit, from the moment I invited my small circle of nearest and dearest, and the buzz only heightened as the date approached.

We were a cozy group of almost two dozen, but the Alamo private theater seats up to 37 guests — roomy enough for a crowd, yet intimate enough to feel like your very own living room, just with much better sound and reclining seats.

And the best part? It was c

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