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Asian Representation in Film: The Impact of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
February 8, 2019 | Film

Asian Representation in Film: The Impact of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’

With box office hit and the critically well-received 2018 romantic comedy Crazy Rich Asians, Hollywood has come a long way since Asian and Asian American stereotype characters like Long Duk…

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2019 Academy Awards: The Nominees for Best Directing
February 1, 2019 | Film

2019 Academy Awards: The Nominees for Best Directing

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have announced the nominees for the 91st annual Academy Awards, to be given out during ABC’s televised ceremony on Sunday, February 24. The Oscars…

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5 Great Netflix Original Films of 2018
January 25, 2019 | Film

5 Great Netflix Original Films of 2018

Netflix continued to dominate the television industry in 2018, coming out on top with 112 nominees at last year’s Emmy Awards, and boasted more than 60 original films released this…

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New York Film Academy (NYFA) Remembers The Life and Achievements of Actress & Trailblazing Director Penny Marshall
December 20, 2018 | Film

New York Film Academy (NYFA) Remembers The Life and Achievements of Actress & Trailblazing Director Penny Marshall

Filmmaker, producer, and actress Penny Marshall has died at the age of 75. In addition to being a three-time Golden Globe nominee for her starring role on sitcom juggernaut Laverne…

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October 19, 2018 | Film

“A Star Is Born” – We Just Wanted To Take Another Look Back at the First 3 Films

It’s the story we just can’t seem to get enough of [SPOILERS AHEAD for those who’ve never seen any version of the A Star is Born!!!!!!!] – an alcoholic male…

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H40: The Five Timelines of Michael Myers and “Halloween”
October 19, 2018 | Film

H40: The Five Timelines of Michael Myers and “Halloween”

Cue the haunting piano music: Michael Myers is back in theaters this October with a brand new Halloween sequel. In true 21st century filmmaking fashion, this sequel is also somewhat…

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Meet New York Film Academy (NYFA) Faculty Member & Award-Winning Film Critic, Peter Rainer
October 12, 2018 | Film

Meet New York Film Academy (NYFA) Faculty Member & Award-Winning Film Critic, Peter Rainer

Peter Rainer is a lecturer at the New York Film Academy Los Angeles (NYFA-LA). Rainer is also the film critic for the Christian Science Monitor and can be heard regularly…

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10 Inspiring Latinx Movies You Need to Watch
October 12, 2018 | Film

10 Inspiring Latinx Movies You Need to Watch

National Hispanic Heritage Month lasts from September 15 through October 15 and celebrates the contributions of Hispanic and Latinx Americans to the heritage and culture of North America and beyond,…

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8 Recent Indie Movies That Made Their Mark on Filmmaking
September 28, 2018 | Film

8 Recent Indie Movies That Made Their Mark on Filmmaking

Although it’s usually the big-budget films raking in the cash and getting all the commercial attention, film’s greatest strength as a source of entertainment for its variety. When the market…

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