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The Mourning After
There have been a number of films within the last five years that deal with circumstances around the tragedy of 9/11 in New York City. A new film by budding director, Lawrence LAW Watford called The Mourning After is about an extramarital relationshi...
The Mourning After
Here is an inside look at the upcoming film "The Mourning After" directed by Lawrence "Law" Watford.The film is "The Mourning After"… It’s the story of two corporate executives who were supposed to be in the World Trade Center on 9/11, but instea...
Indie Pick O' The Day: New York Lately
Loosely connected characters living in New York City trying to find out who they are. Yes, the genre has been done a number of times, but somehow New York Lately makes us realize that each obstacle a character faces is one that we all inevitably face...
BreakPoint
BreakPoint is a dramatic tennis metaphor in this film . After learning from her doctor that her life will change forever, Gabrielle has to make the decision to give up or keep playing. Who knows what will be served up next?Directed by Jamie Broadnaxw...
Old School Movie Review: Kids
There was a film released in 1995 by Larry Clark called Kids which was way ahead of its time when it was released. The film carried alot of controversy and was rejected by a number of film critics and moviegoers at film festivals. The film deals with...
Indie Pick o' the Day: A Panic in Needle Park
Visiting 72nd Street and Broadway today, one finds the confluence of Sherman Square and Verdi Park. It's a nice little area, complete with statues, tasteful landscaping, and the occasional homeless person scattered among the yuppies and other usual u...
Battle in Seattle- Great Message, But Weak Character Development
Yesterday evening, I went to the Ritz Theater here in Philly to check out the movie Battle in Seattle. I was a bit excited to see this movie due to having seen the previews and liking the action of what I saw. However, after seeing this movie, I must...
Top 10 Parker Posey Movies
Who embodies New York indie cinema more than actress Parker Posey?? She's considered to be the Queen of independent cinema, however she's crossed-over a few times to mainstream to get a bigger paycheck. Hey it doesn't hurt. It seems like almost ever...
The Short & Precise Movie Review!
THE AIR I BREATHE 2008A chronicle that explores human emotion and the circumstantial fate that it represents in life. Love, joy, sorrow, pain, and torment, foresight the lives of a banker (Forest Whitaker) betting on a better life, a premonitory gang...
Indie Pick O' The Day: A Man and a Woman
A few years back, The Onion ran an article about a man who was arrested for stalking. As the story progresses, it becomes increasingly clear that the gentleman's crimes were, essentially, plot devices taken from various romantic comedies. While the a...
I'm Not There and The Dark Knight: When Blockbusters Become Art and Art Becomes a Waste of Time
I have moderately schizophrenic tastes in film, a fact that is borne out by my viewing choices this weekend: I'm Not There and The Dark Knight. On the surface, these films have nothing in common, but it struck me that The Dark Knight's two leads, Hea...
THE SHORT&PRECISE MOVIE REVIEW!
Walk All Over Me 2007 Alberta (Leelee Sobieski) is a naive walking disaster, who somehow keeps repeating her mistakes. Again, finding herself in the middle of a life-threatening situation that moves the story into slapstick mode, that off sets a ligh...
Weird Ass Movies
Here is our list of the weirdest ass movies we've seen so far. There's a lot out there...you may agree or disagree...but these movies are just fuggin weird!!!Oldboy - A guy is imprisoned for 15 years by a some random hot guy who has an agenda....but ...
SEEN O' The Day: Manic
So haven't we all at one point had this conversation? Whether you're stoned with friends or leaving the movie theater after seeing a great superhero flick somehow the conversation wanders to...who is the greatest superhero of all time and why? The...
Tribeca Film Festival Review: Split Second
Tribeca not only highlights independent feature films, but also short films. There are a compilation of short films that share a theme---split second--- at the 2008 festival. These short films feature a conflict with the protagonists that forces th...
Tribeca Film Festival Review: Lake City
Lake City (2008)So here's a quick scenario. Guy goes home to reconcile his estranged relationship with his mom. Mom wonders why her son has a brought a kid with him. Guy tells mom that the kid is his. Mom is confused and realizes she is now a gra...
Tribeca Film Festival Review: Love Live Long
Well as most of you already know, the Tribeca Film Festival is in full swing and there are a ton of movies to watch over the next 9 days of this festival. An NYIndieSeen staffer, has all access into the festival and has seen 2 flicks so far to revie...
