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I LIKE MOVIES: A Quirky And Unique Ode To Cinema
I LIKE MOVIES: A Quirky And Unique Ode To Cinema

I Like Movies manages to strum all the right cords in a truly unique celebration of cinema itself.

MADELEINE COLLINS: Virginie Efira Does Vertigo

Madeleine Collins proves that Virginie Efira belongs to that elite tier of actresses capable of elevating even the most mediocre material.

Horrific Inquiry: THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT (2009)

While nowhere near as successful as the Conjuring franchise in popularity or quality, The Haunting in Connecticut proves itself entertaining.

PREY: An Anti-Colonialist Action Movie
PREY: An Anti-Colonialist Action Movie

Prey offers an excellent example of less being more, especially in a series long known for its over-the-top dialogue and gory violence.

THE MIRE: Be Careful What You Teach
THE MIRE: Be Careful What You Teach

The Mire was a fantastic, tense ride that doesn’t rely on action set-pieces or flashy effects to draw your attention.

TOKYO POP: Lost—And Found—In Translation
TOKYO POP: Lost—And Found—In Translation

Few filmmakers can say they’ve made a movie as fun, free, and ultimately bittersweet as Tokyo Pop.

PERFECTLY GOOD MOMENT: Haunting Psychological Thriller
PERFECTLY GOOD MOMENT: Haunting Psychological Thriller

Perfectly Good Moment is a difficult-to-watch and captivating thriller.

HAUNTED MANSION: A Faithful Adaptation Of The Ride In Need Of More Spirit
HAUNTED MANSION: A Faithful Adaptation Of The Ride In Need Of More Spirit

For better or for worse, Haunted Mansion makes for a fun spooky night on Disney+ for the family.

Animation Sensation: THE SEA PRINCE AND THE FIRE CHILD: A Classic Waiting To Be Rediscovered
Animation Sensation: THE SEA PRINCE AND THE FIRE CHILD: A Classic Waiting To Be Rediscovered

The Sea Prince and the Fire Child is a classic waiting to be discovered.

STREETWISE: History Is Made At Night
STREETWISE: History Is Made At Night

A snapshot of small-town ennui with a hefty splash of neon-tinted noir, Streetwise has an intoxicating atmosphere.

SURFER: TEEN CONFRONTS FEAR: In Search of a Modern Cult Classic
SURFER: TEEN CONFRONTS FEAR: In Search of a Modern Cult Classic

Surfer: Teen Confronts Fear is both unique in the canon of midnight movies and reaffirms what makes each of them wonderful.

The Success of BARBIE And What Hollywood Should Learn From It
BARBIE: A Surprisingly Mature Toy Story

Barbie is the ultimate summer movie for having as much wit and wisdom as it does charm, silliness, and an abundance of pink.

New York Asian Film Festival 2023: MOUNTAIN ONION, NOMAD (DIRECTOR’S CUT), MOUNTAIN WOMAN

In this report from NYAFF, Lee Jutton takes a look at Mountain Onion, Nomad and Mountain Woman!

BAD GIRL BOOGEY: Enticing ingredients in an otherwise undercooked stew
BAD GIRL BOOGEY: Enticing ingredients in an otherwise undercooked stew

Bad Girl Boogey may not be a great film but it has the ambition and heart to pursue a whole new lore.

New York Asian Film Festival 2023: GAGA, #MANHOLE & GLORIOUS ASHES
New York Asian Film Festival 2023: GAGA, #MANHOLE & GLORIOUS ASHES

The NY Asian Film Festival provides movie lovers in the tri-state area with a great opportunity to see films across a wide range of genres.