‘Tis the season! With all this time at home, make the most of it with some fun holiday movies. The Santa Clause (movie series) About: When a man inadvertently makes Santa fall off of his roof on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place. Where to watch: Disney+ Elf About: After […]
Meet NYC Filmmaker Yaniel Paulino
Yaniel Paulino is an award-winning NYC-based filmmaker who recently won the Chelsea Film Festival’s Best Audience Award with his feature film Greyscale, which highlights the struggles of individuals as they come to terms with a disability. We had the chance to reach out and learn more about his film and his experience as a filmmaker. […]
MGM’s Failed Sale Of Latest Bond Flick Highlights Studio Uncertainty in Pandemic Times
No industry has been safe from the wrath of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially not the film industry. The global crisis has forced studios to reevaluate how they do business, especially in regards to tent-pole films. According to a recent report from Variety, MGM had shopped around their latest James Bond film No Time To Die […]
Nomadland: New York Film Festival Review
A small, but beautiful cinematic treasure has been discovered in the form of Chloe Zhao’s Nomadland. In what has been one of the darkest years in film history thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, this melancholic, yet funny and warmhearted movie is proof that cinema’s bright, inspiring light can still find a way to shine on. […]
30 movies to stream this spooky season
Happy October! Celebrate the Halloween season with movie marathons and jump scares all month long. Not sure where to get started? Here are 30 movies for just you and some friends, or for the whole family! Teen/Adult The Lodge (2019) About: A soon-to-be stepmom is snowed in with her fiancé’s two children at a remote […]
16 movies set in New Jersey to watch
If you find yourself wanting to watch a movie based in our home state, here are a few great ones to check out! That Friend You Hate (2020) – Short film “A film about trying to stay away from someone in a time before “social distancing.” THAT FRIEND YOU HATE is a Kevin Smith-inspired bro-mantic […]
10 movies by Black directors to add to your watchlist
Being an ally includes addressing the appropriation of Black culture by a society that continues to oppress Black people, and supporting Black culture as a whole – businesses, music, film, all of it. Whether you realize it or not, Black art is an influential part of our culture. Elevate and support their work. Black directors […]
10 movies to watch on HBO Max this weekend
A new streaming service is here! HBO Max has all things HBO, Studio Ghibli, Cartoon Network, Warner Bros., DC, Crunchyroll, and more. If you’re looking for another streaming service worth your money, this might be it. If you’re looking for variety, here are a few of the many movies featured on the app! The Harry […]
7 movies to watch on Disney+ this weekend
In a world with almost too many options, different streaming services are easy to come by. If you’re bored of your options on Netflix or Hulu, check out Disney+ for some variety. Here are a few animated classics and 80s gems to liven up your movie nights, whether it’s a solo night or quality time […]
5 new documentaries on Netflix to watch this weekend
Looking for something new to watch this weekend? Check out these recently released docs on Netflix! Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics If you’re interested in learning about hallucinogens, check out Have A Good Trip. The doc features comedians, actors, musicians, and other stars as they recount their experiences on acid, shrooms, and peyote. […]
10 Shows and Movies to Binge Watch During the Long Weekend
Valentine’s Day is upon us but what we are really here to celebrate is the long weekend we have ahead. Here is a list of 10 shows and movies to watch that will take your mind away from the not-so-great Valentine’s Day that you hopefully didn’t have (with the exception of the two extremely romantic […]
Content Creators Academy Music Videos
This past semester, we were lucky to partner with some local musicians on a project for our students at Content Creators Academy Jersey City. Students worked in groups to produce music videos for upcoming songs from the local artists—they wrote the scripts, made storyboards, scouted locations, set shooting schedules, and then shot, directed, and edited […]
Like Us – A Film About Bullying Awareness and Prevention
The Family School Association (FSA) of The Ethical Community Charter School and the FSA Performing Arts Program, together with THISLEARNING, have recently announced that their live-action short film LIKE US has been accepted into the Golden Door International Film Festival! LIKE US will be screening at the Loew’s Jersey Theatre as part of the Golden Door International […]
Lights, Camera, Social Action
“The Vanished,” is a short film that was recently shot in Jersey City. It’s part Sci-Fi and part thriller, like Inception meets Groundhog’s Day. The main character, Alice (Rachel Handler) is faced with a choice between constantly reliving a nightmare, or vanishing into the unknown. The film was created as a part of the Easterseals […]
Top Documentaries to Watch When It’s Too Cold to Do Anything Else
It’s cold, maybe it’s snowing, and you don’t really want to leave your home this weekend. If you have access to Netflix, order some food and check out these documentaries if you haven’t already! Casting JonBenet If you’ve been trying to solve the JonBenet Ramsey case on your free time as many of us do […]
Clark Gable Slept Here – A Jersey City Play
This past weekend, I had the opportunity to do one of my favorite things and that is watch a live play! Clark Gable Slept Here was nothing short of a good time and it had me laughing the entire night. Located at J CITY Theater, Clark Gable Slept Here is a short play about The […]
TERMINAL OF TERROR 2: The Short Film
Last year we released a short film in anticipation of Terminal of Terror, our massive Halloween event. We had such a great time and got amazing feedback that we needed to make another one for This year’s Terminal of Terror. Click here to watch the first one! A special shout out to the cast and […]
Seven Seconds: the Netflix Series about Jersey City
Seven Seconds is an upcoming Netflix show about the tensions between black citizens and white cops in Jersey City, based on the Russian film The Major (2013). The cast features actors like David Lyons, Beau Knapp, Regina King, Russell Hornsby, and more. There’s one huge problem: It’s being filmed in Mount Vernon. From the chatter online, people are very […]
Golden Door International Film Festival
Last night, I attended the Golden Door International Film Festival at the Historical Loew’s Theatre. It was actually my first time attending the Film Festival and my first time at the Loew’s. It was a night for the books! For the occasion, I decided to channel my old Hollywood self and got dolled up for the event. […]
“Interrogation Room 109”
I have been getting some flack on social media these days, people saying I am out of touch with what’s going on in our city outside of the downtown area. This is not the case, I am very aware of what is going on around me but this journey that I am on is about […]
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