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Long-abandoned NYC theater sells for $7M — and it's returning to its cinematic roots
The Upper West Side Cinema Center snagged the long-shuttered Metro Theater, thanks to a big boost from Gov. Hochul and a star-studded list of supporters.
Martin Scorsese claims ‘Killers Of The Flower Moon’ is hurt by ‘indie’ label
“I’m glad that it’s on a giant screen, but otherwise the theaters will only become for action films. That’s all I’m concerned about.”
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Horror movie star charged with real-life murder — one day after film wraps
An actress whose character shoots someone dead in an upcoming horror movie was charged with a similar real-life murder just one day after filming wrapped. Former reporter Aisling Tucker Moore-Reed,...
'The Farewell' review: Awkwafina shines in 'bonkers' true story
The "Crazy Rich Asians" star is already reinventing herself.
'The Plagiarists' is a funny but annoying riff on 'authenticity'
At first glance, “The Plagiarists” plays like an earnest Sundance drama: Director Peter Parlow’s grainy, handheld footage follows a youngish white couple whose car breaks down on the way back...
Oscar weekend kicks off without celebratory spirit
The Academy Awards may be the film industry’s Super Bowl, but some in Hollywood appear to be taking a knee on this year’s ceremony. Even as workers prep the red...
Michelle Morgan has her own Hollywood horror stories to tell
When Michelle Morgan was writing her new comedy, “It Happened in LA,” she found her inspiration sprang largely from male directors: Whit Stillman, Woody Allen, Wes Anderson. All of them...
'Florida Project' director stalked kids in Target to cast his movie
"It's unfortunately creepy. There’s nothing you can do.” Director Sean Baker knows his unorthodox casting methods might be off-putting, but consider the results: His latest movie, “The Florida Project,” has...
Racial unrest sparks a tense showdown in riveting new drama
For a movie with such an in-your-face title, “Gook” — an epithet that is spray-painted on the hood of the main character’s car — has a surprisingly gentle and even...
We're in a golden age for indie horror flicks
Last week, the trailer for “It Comes at Night” was released just days after the film’s surprise premiere at the Overlook Film Festival (a horror-centric gathering held, terrifyingly, at the...
Irish duo Element Pictures trying to push indie films into awards
Dublin/London-based Element Pictures is run by Irishmen Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe, who are independent movie lovers in the extreme. Not only did their little production company help raise $12...
'A Brilliant Young Mind' is a likable but formulaic autism tale
Asa Butterfield, the sapphire-eyed star of “Hugo,” plays Nathan, a teen whose autism means he will only eat food grouped in prime numbers and hates to be touched. But he’s...