The King of Staten Island

The King of Staten Island

Dear Cinephiles, “I like it here. It’s safe.” I like the full spectrum of cinema. I like the high-brow stuff – diving into profound subjects that startle me and keep me on my toes. I also like commercial fare. I like escapism – the idea of disconnecting and letting...
Punch-Drunk Love

Punch-Drunk Love

Dear Cinephiles, Adam Sandler proved what a terrific actor he is with the right material when he played Barry Egan in Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Punch-Drunk Love.” Barry’s lonely – and angry – and feels smothered by his seven sisters. When you first meet him, he comes...

Celebrity Tributes

Celebrity Tributes Tributes are an hour and a half in-person conversation with a moderator and the honoree discussing the honoree’s career, complete with clips and montages from their body of work. The evening culminates with an award presentation by a special...