Visions of Cuba Seen Through Interviews
“Patria O Muerte: Cuba, Fatherland or Death” is the debut film from actor turned documentarian Olatz…
“Dr. Strange”: A Superhero Movie for Everyone
While “Doctor Strange” is a tightly paced special effects spectacle with many refreshing elements and…
Cinema Culture and Katana Swords on Display in Astoria
On Nov. 5, the Astoria-based Museum of the Moving Image hosted An Afternoon with Tatsuya…
Is “The Birth of a Nation” a Sundance darling or a wide release flop?
“The Birth of a Nation” is a period biopic about the story of Nat Turner.…
Whit’s End: Eat Fresh, Eat Local, Eat Pizza
Since Superstorm Sandy in 2012 the food scene in Rockaway, Queens has experienced a renaissance.…
Clint Eastwood delivers with “Sully”
A basic screenwriting tip is to start your screenplay on a special day. Clint Eastwood’s…
This spring: Mr. Met deep fried cheesecake and ice cream sandwiches
Citi Field hits a homerun this spring with deep fried ice cream sandwiches and deep…
Batman V Superman: Dawn of Nihilism
Director Zack Snyder swings big with “Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice.” Unfortunately, he only…
VHS Tapes, the jukebox, and other tales from the bunker
Dan Trachtenberg’s directorial debut “10 Cloverfield Lane” is a gripping psychological thriller. Trachtenberg has done…
Zootopia teaches lessons on inclusion and race
Walt Disney Studios released another film that will join its other animated feature films—“Zootopia.” The…