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Lebanon, PA (19th Philly Film Fest)
Seeing Philadelphia as a backdrop in film should no longer be novel, after all Philly has become a real movie town! Still there’s always a sense of fun surrealism when seeing the streets you walk along everyday up on the big screen; so I wanted to see the movie Lebanon, PA for that reason, as I knew the opening scenes took place around Rittenhouse Square. I also wanted to see it because I like relationship films. Will (Josh Hopkins) a man who’s never kept in touch with his extended family, only 2 hours away, now finds himself being a part of his young, pregnant cousin’s life. To read complete commentary,…
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NY Film & Video Festival Day 1
So I arrived at Village Cinema East at 6:10pm a little too late for the first block of films I was planning to screen. Not a problem, good time to find pleasing food along 2nd Ave. I was looking for ambiance, reasonably priced entrees and WIFI. I had to settle for two out of three, hence why day 1 post is being posted on day 2. I choose La Paella (214 East 9th Street) They offer an early bird special 3 courses for $16.99. I had Lechuga Conqueso de Cabra which is a mouthful for simple green salad with goat cheese. The dressing was good and tarte, but skimpy on…