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Koliba’s Czech and Slovak restaurant remains my favorite in the Ditmars area. The Staropramen is poured tall, the music isn’t too loud, the waitresses all have the same blonde-and-silent look, and it’s only 3...
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340) Cry Funny Happy (2003), Sam Neave, B-
Seven annoying New Yorkers throw a party and yell at each other in their best Casavettes voices. Not really original or insightful, but some really wild performances. Of note is Michael Traynor and Amy (daughter of Robert)...
Read More339) The Core (2003), John Amiel, B-
The first half is wonderful fun. Then it slips into traditional sucky action movie mode. Stanley Tucci is very funny.
Read MoreHail, Snoozer!
I was unable to stay awake during Quo Vadis. It will not count toward the 365. Which led me to realize that there still is a chief benefit in DVD over cable. . .the almighty pause button, which can be hit for 5 minutes as you...
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Read MoreI love 60s location footage of New York City. This is a goofy, well-meaning film about a lovable dorky young man and his amorous foibles. Imagine a less-heavy version of De Palmas “Greetings” or James Tobacks...
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Jordan Hoffman is a New York-based writer and film critic working for The Guardian, Vanity Fair, Thrillist, Times of Israel, NY Daily News and elsewhere.
He is the host of ENGAGE: The Official Star Trek Podcast, a member of the New York Film Critics Circle and challenges you to a game of backgammon.
