by Mike Hammer | Dec 11, 2014 | Culture, Movies
Steven Lyon, one of the top male models of the 1980s and 1990s, actor, and photographer has dedicated much of his time on his breakthrough documentary on rhino poaching in Africa. Lyon’s inspiration for Something that Matters came from his time spent on a trip...
by Mike Hammer | Dec 5, 2014 | Culture, Movies
Tonight and tomorrow, don’t miss the modern cult-classic The Room (2003), showing at Landmark Sunshine Theatre in downtown Manhattan! The film, a modern-day “so bad it’s good” cult classic in the spirit of Plan 9 from Outer Space, concerns itself with a melodramatic...
by Mike Hammer | Dec 4, 2014 | Culture, Movies
From director Lina Esco comes Free the Nipple, the provocative film that has ignited a nationwide conversation. A group of fearless women fight for their right to go topless in public, as they smash societal taboos one bare breast at a time. Based on a true story,...
by Mike Hammer | Dec 1, 2014 | Culture, Movies, Uncategorized
Two of the most significant figures in Jewish culture are brought together in one magnificent new documentary film … Theodore Bikel: In The Shoes of Sholom Aleichem! The spirit of the great Russian-Jewish writer is embodied and brought to life by Theodore Bikel who is...
by Mike Hammer | Oct 7, 2014 | Culture, Movies
Photo: Courtesy of HBO Only in our wildest dreams would the series that formed our definition of the Manhattan lifestyle be coming back for more. Luckily for us the relatable Carrie, the hilarious Samantha and the gorgeous Mr. Big may be gracing the big screen once...
by Mike Hammer | Aug 12, 2014 | Culture, Movies, News
Image: Dead Poets Society Last evening, the public was informed of a tragic loss within the cinematic community: Robin Williams had been found dead in his California home. Authorities suspect suicide, and his publicist has revealed that the 63-year-old actor had been...