While going to the movies may be the oldest rainy Sunday tradition, why not go see an independent movie that you have never heard of. Some of the best (and worst) movies started as indie movies. So cross your fingers and take the plunge.

New York has some of the best indie movie theaters in the country so here are just a few to get you started, and in case you want to see just how indie the movie really is, head over to rottentomatoes.com for good movie reviews.

The IFC Center
323 6th Avenue
(212) 924-7771
http://www.ifccenter.com/

Angelika Film Center
18 West Houston Street, between Broadway and Mercer Streets.
212-995-2000.
http://angelikafilmcenter.com/

Pioneer Theater
155 East 3rd Street, at Avenue A
(212) 591 0434
http://www.twoboots.com/pioneer/

Cinema Village
22 East 12th Street
(212) 924-3363
http://www.cinemavillage.com

Sunshine Cinema
143 E Houston St
(212) 330-8182
http://www.landmarktheatres.com/Market/NewYork/SunshineCinema.htm