Filmmaker Interview: Looking Up Inspiring Film About Finding Joy Despite Setbacks, Always Challenge Yourself, Be An Inspiration
“Looking Up” was an incredibly inspiring journey to the top of a cliff face…
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Staten Island Once Had Small Movie Houses – Must-See Movie “The Last Picture Show” Explores Phenomenon Of Closures, Remaining Sites In Western US
Staten Island Once Had Small Movie Houses – Must-See Movie “The Last Picture Show” Explores…
New Yorkers Watching NY1 For Decades: “Whipple’s World” Must-See Film Now Streaming Featuring George Whipple, Celebrity Red Carpet Journalist, Inspirational Film
Back in the early days of New York 1, before it was Spectrum News and…
Interview With Eileen Collins, NASA Astronaut, Shuttle Commander, USAF Colonel: New Film Spacewoman Now Streaming
See below for our interview with Eileen Collins, NASA astronaut, shuttle commander, retired USAF…
Now Streaming On Prime: Novel Approach To Reducing Climate Change With Soil Microbes, Regenerative Agriculture: Kiss The Ground
Readers may remember our review of Groundswell, the final film in this trilogy of regeneration. …
Environmental Transformation Totally Possible With Time, Investment: “Groundswell” Must-See Movie – Finally Reversing Human Destruction Of Earth: UPDATED
Editor’s note: See below for our interview with Rebecca Tickell, one of the filmmakers for…
Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Reimagining The Story That Started It All: Beautiful Story, Character & Set Design
Snow White Live Action Remake Movie Review: Great Film To See Snow White was a…
In NYC Tonight – Movie Review: “Louder Than Guns” Brings Second Amendment Conversation To Towns With No Restrictions As School Shootings Re-Enter Spotlight
Louder Than Guns follows members of a country music band as they travel the country…
Playing In New York: Must-See Movie “American Agitators:” History Of Labor Movement, Workers Rights, Japanese Internment Not Taught In School – Strength In Community, Organizing
Watch the movie’s trailer here. Did you learn much about the Labor Movement in…
Must See Movie Review “I Swear” Follows Early Tourette’s Patient As Condition Gains Recognition – UPDATED
Must See Movie Review “I Swear” Follows Early Tourette’s Patient As Condition Gains Recognition See…
NYC A Capella Fans: “Just Sing,” Pitch Perfect-Inspired Film On Contest Annually That Chooses Best College Group To Start Musical Careers
Just Sing follows the SoCal VoCals, a long running a capella group from the University…
Must-See Movie “A Great Awakening:” Excellent Bio of True American Ben Franklin, Birth Of Evangelicism In America
Must-See Movie: “A Great Awakening” Reminds Us What It Is To Be American With Real…
Must-See Movie: “Jimmy and the Demons:” Incredible Sculptor Shares His Story, Prepares For Retrospective
Must-See Movie: “Jimmy and the Demons:” Incredible Sculptor Shares His Story, Prepares For Retrospective …
Movie Review “La Scala: The Force of Destiny”: Behind The Scenes At Famed Milan Opera House As Preparations Underway For The Show
Movie Review “La Scala: The Force of Destiny”: Behind The Scenes At Famed Milan Opera…
Must-See Movie Review: “Spacewoman” Follows New York Native, First Woman To Command, Pilot Space Shuttle
Must-See Movie Review: “Spacewoman” Follows First Woman To Command, Pilot Space Shuttle This film is…
The Optimist – Must-See Movie Review Now Playing: Auschwitz Survivor’s New Relationship Brings His Story To The World
The Optimist – Must-See Movie Review Now Playing: Auschwitz Survivor’s New Relationship Brings His Story…
“Group: The Schopenhauer Effect” Must-See Movie Review: A Candid Look Inside Group Therapy Using Freudian, Jungian Principles Of Psychotherapy
“Group: The Schopenhauer Effect” Movie Review: A Candid Look Inside Group Therapy Using Freudian, Jungian…
National Geographic “Ghost Elephants”: Must-See Movie Narrates Drastic Population Decline By Humans, Scientist Attempts To Find Descendants Of Smithsonian Giant Elephant In Modern Africa
National Geographic “Ghost Elephants”: Must-See Movie Narrates Drastic Population Decline By Humans, Scientist Attempts To…
Environmental Issues Often Don’t Touch Royalty – But England’s King Was Different: Finding Harmony: A Kings Vision Must-See Movie Review
Environmental Issues Tend To Not Touch Royalty – But England’s King Was Different: Finding Harmony:…
Two Very Different Views Of Russia In 2 NYC Premiering Films
Two Films About Russia, Two Very Different Realities (Nina Vishneva) Editor’s note: Staten Islander has…
For Staten Islanders Interested In Opioid Crisis’ Evolution, “Shuffle” Must-See Movie Review: Addiction ‘Treatment’ That Puts Patients On Endless Treadmill With No End In Sight: UPDATED
Readers may remember our discussion of the responsibility for the opioid addiction crisis that…
‘[Almost] No One Here Gets Out Alive’: “I Was A Stranger”- [And You Welcomed Me] Movie Review – Poignant Representation Of Wasteful Nature Of War
‘[Almost] No One Here Gets Out Alive’: “I Was A Stranger” Movie Review – Absolute…
Moment Of Contact: When Humans Interacted With / Saw Up-Close Non-Human Intelligence (Aliens)
We have previously covered the hearing chaired by Senator Gillibrand about non-human intelligence, specifically UAPs…
For All Artists Interested In Evolution/ History Of Pantone! The King Of Color Movie Review – Must-See For Photographers, Illustrators, Animators, Marketers, Etc
For All Artists Interested In Evolution/ History Of Pantone! The King Of Color Movie Review…
“Arrest the Midwife” Documentary Illuminates Prenatal Care Desert Of New York’s Invisible Constituents: Mennonites Who Eschew Medical Care Being Denied Preferred Care
“Arrest the Midwife” Documentary Illuminates Prenatal Care Desert Of New York’s Invisible Constituents: Mennonites Who…
Merchants Of Joy Must-See Movie Review: Real-Life Kindness, Determination Expressed By Our Own Local Tree Sellers On Streets Of NYC – Streaming December 1st
Merchants Of Joy Movie Review: Real-Life Kindness, Determination Expressed By Our Own Local Tree Sellers…
Cutthroat Wall Street Tales: “Bull Run” Based On True Story Of One Man’s Journey Into This Beast: Movie Review
Cutthroat Wall Street Tales: “Bull Run” Based On True Story Of One Man’s Journey Into…
Photographing History As It Unfolded: Being Everywhere Movie Review – Steve Schapiro Saw It All, Brought It To America
Photographing History As It Unfolded: Being Everywhere Movie Review – Steve Schapiro Saw It All,…
Ireland’s Great Hunger: An Exploration Of What Happened To Irish Survivors, Left Behind Residents
Ireland’s Great Hunger: An Exploration Of What Happened To Irish Survivors, Left Behind Residents This…
What Medicine Looks Like In Rural America: Country Doctor Must-See Movie Shows One Town’s Fight To Save Its Hospital- And Town
What Medicine Looks Like In Rural America: Country Doctor Must-See Movie Shows One Town’s Fight…
Dalai Lama Offers Wisdom Of Happiness, Must-See Film Executive Produced By Richard Gere: How To Best Solve World Problems, Individual Difficulties On Mass Scale: UPDATED Still In Theaters
Dalai Lama Offers Wisdom Of Happiness, Executive Produced By Richard Gere: How To Best Solve…
NYC’s Highly Publicized Migrant Crisis From Southern Border Made People Into Political Pawns: “Roads of Fire” Must-See Movie Review – In Theaters Tomorrow
NYC’s Manufactured Migrant Crisis At Southern Border: Roads of Fire Movie Review Were you paying…
New Yorkers: Understand What Abortion Restrictions Feel Like From Inside: The Devil Is Busy – Streaming Tonight
New Yorkers: Understand What Abortion Restrictions Feel Like From Inside: The Devil Is Busy –…
Native New Yorker? Texas Liberal? Dan Rather Biopic Reveals Incredible Career: What’s the Frequency Kenneth?
New Yorker? Texas Liberal? Dan Rather Biopic Reveals Incredible Career: What’s the Frequency Kenneth? …
Must-See Movie: Checkpoint Zoo – Heroic Mission To Save Animals Trapped Past Ukraine Front Line
Must-See Movie: Checkpoint Zoo – Heroic Mission To Save Animals Trapped Past Ukraine Front Line…
Must-See Movie Review: Sketch (In Theaters) – Child’s Monster Drawings Come To Life For Funny, Slightly Scary Exploration Of Grief, Difficult Feelings
Must-See Movie Review: Sketch (In Theaters) – Child’s Monster Drawings Come To Life For Funny,…
In NYC Tomorrow: “Charmin Wipes Out A Forest” Documentary On Billboard Truck – Movie Review
CHARMIN WIPES OUT A FOREST ARRIVES IN NYC NEXT WEEK! THE FILM’S 23-CITY TOUR IS…
Beyond the Gaze Must See Movie Review: History Of NJ Native Jule Campbell’s Swimsuit Issue Of Sports Illustrated
Beyond the Gaze Must See Movie Review: History Of Jule Campbell’s Swimsuit Issue Of Sports…
Movie Review: Former US Secretary Of Labor, Robert Reich, Teaches His Final Semester At UC Berkeley In “The Last Class” Documentary
Movie Review: Former US Secretary Of Labor, Robert Reich, Teaches His Final Semester At UC…
Movie Review: Moana 2 – Classic Disney With Some Twists
Movie Review: Moana 2 – Classic Disney With Some Twists To preface this review,…
Must-See Movie Review: Ohio Confidential – Expose Of Corruption In Local Politics – Bribery Legalized By SCOTUS – Part 2 of Dark Money Game Docuseries
Must-See Movie Review: Ohio Confidential – Expose Of Corruption In Local Politics – Bribery Legalized…
Must-See Movie Review: Wealth of the Wicked – Money In Politics Is Destruction Of Democracy For Its People – SCOTUS Role Cannot Be Overstated
Must-See Movie Review: Wealth of the Wicked, Part 2 Of Dark Money Game Documentary: Money…
Ireland’s Rural Beauty: Must-See Movie Review – That They May Face The Rising Sun
Must-See Movie Review: That They Should Face The Rising Sun – Beauty In Ordinary, Everyday…
Must-See Movie Review: Audrey’s Children Beginnings of Cancer Treatment In US By Pioneering Research Physician In Philadelphia
Must-See Movie Review: Audrey’s Children In Theaters Now – Pioneering Woman Cancer Researcher In Early…
Movie Review: The Penguin Lessons – Teaching Compassion, Courage From An Unexpected Friendship
Movie Review: The Penguin Lessons – Teaching Compassion, Courage From An Unexpected Friendship The movie…
Must-See Movie Review: Disney’s Wish – Be Inspired By Asha’s True Compassion!
Must-See Movie Review: Disney’s Wish – Be Inspired By Asha’s True Compassion! To see…
Must-See Movie Review: Rule Breakers, Inspiring Story Of All Girl Afghan Robotics Team
Must-See Movie Review: Rule Breakers, Inspiring Story Of All Girl Afghan Robotics Team Angel…
Brave The Dark – Must See Movie About Extending Kindness To Others, Finding Your Way Out Of Darkness
Brave The Dark – Must See Movie About Extending Kindness To Others, Finding Your Way…
Movie Review: Homestead By Angel Studios Opens Tonight – Apocalyptic Drama Restores Hope For Humanity’s Future
Movie Review: Homestead By Angel Studios – Apocalyptic Future Drama Restores Hope For Humanity’s Future…
Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Spy, Assassin- Great Thanksgiving Weekend Movie: Review
Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Spy, Assassin- Great Thanksgiving Weekend Movie: Review – In Theaters Now This is…
Must-See Movie Review: Cabrini by Angel Studios
Must-See Movie Review: Cabrini by Angel Studios Editor’s note: You can see our original…
Movie Review: Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon – Incredible Story, Beautiful Animation, Must-See Movie!
Movie Review: Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon This movie, Raya and the Last Dragon,…
Acclaimed American Actor, Award- Winning Producer Scott Hamm From California: Passionate Storytelling, Commitment To The Craft
Scott Hamm: A California Actor, Author and True Artisan Editor’s note: This author previously wrote…
Ukraine-Russia War As Ecocide Reflected In Mavka: The Forest Song
Mavka: The Forest Song – Ukrainian animation echoes the ecocide of wartime Viktoriia Grivina, University of…
Mavka: The Forest Song – Beautiful Animation, Wonderful Story From Ukraine Animation Studio
I finally had the chance to see Mavka: The Forest Song the other day, and…
See Inspiring Story Of Mother Cabrini In Cabrini Film This Easter Weekend: Indomitable Faith, Incredible Courage, Beloved Helper To Poor Italian Immigrants In NYC
Time Sensitive: See “Cabrini” movie in theaters now Editor’s note: Readers may remember Mother Cabrini…
Anti-Abortion Laws Establish Christianity As State Religion: Under G-d PBS Documentary Review
Staten Islander Exclusive Anti-Abortion Laws Establish State Religion: Faiths Fighting Back With RFRA (Religious Freedom…
Nifty Narrative Film “Mommy’s Box” By Writer/Director Johnny Greenlaw – Offers Trio Of Teaching To Learn, Love, Let Go In Life
Writer/Director Johnny Greenlaw is guilty of gifting us with a nifty narrative fiction film entitled…
Superpowers Do Not Superheroes Make: Shazam! Fury Of The Gods Movie Review
If you have not yet seen Shazam!, previously reviewed here, there will be spoilers in…
Shazam! Super Funny Superhero Movie Featuring Cast Of Kids As Heroes, With Convincing, Totally Evil Super-villain
Warner Bros/DC Comics Brings “Captain Marvel” or Shazam! To Life In This New Movie If…
Did You Boycott Ghostbusters Girls (Ghostbusters 2016 Reboot) Back In 2016 Because Someone Told You It Would Suck? You Really Missed Out!
Did You Boycott Ghostbusters Girls (Ghostbusters 2016 Reboot) Back In 2016? You Really Missed Out…
Movie Review: The Stolen Princess – An Epic Fairy Tale From The Other Side Of The Globe
When it comes to digital animation, some of the lesser known studios, including foreign studios,…