Mel Brooks, Carl Reiner and Ruth Bader Ginsburg are just a few of the prominent folks who recall the joys of the innovative cafeteria in Lisa Hurwitz's documentary.
may have a less momentous subject than some, but it boasts unmistakable charms. Many people reading this review may have no idea what the Automat was. A New York staple for decades, it entranced native New Yorkers and visitors alike. But given that the last Automat closed in 1991, younger viewers may have only the vaguest sense of why these establishments captivated throngs of people.
You put a couple of nickels into a slot, and out came a plate of creamed spinach, an order of mac and cheese, or a piece of lemon meringue pie. It was kind of a mechanized, modern-day cafeteria.
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