FilmLinc Featuring Raquel Welch Retrospective This Weekend; In-Person Q&A...
The Film Society of Lincoln Center is featuring a retrospective of actress Raquel Welch’s film this weekend, aptly titled “Cinematic Goddess: The Films Of Raquel Welch.” Of note, Ms. Welch will be...
View ArticleFree & Cheap Upper West Side Events: 2/21/12
Happy Fat Tuesday! Free and cheap events in the neighborhood on Tuesday, February 21st, 2012… Toe-Tappin’ Tuesdays: Dixieland Jazz With The Gotham Jazzmen New York Public Library For The Performing...
View ArticleMichael Moore Appearing In-Person Tomorrow Night At UWS FilmLinc For...
Filmmaker Michael Moore (who happens to be an Upper West Sider) is appearing at the Film Society Of Lincoln Center tomorrow night as part of a screening of his 1989 documentary Roger & Me (his...
View ArticleRidley Scott Film Retrospective At UWS FilmLinc Starts Tonight
Great film series kicking off tonight at the Upper West Side’s Film Society Of Lincoln Center. They’re running a 10-day retrospective of films by three-time Oscar-nominee Ridley Scott, featuring an...
View ArticleFriday: Actor Josh Lucas In Person At UWS Film Society Of Lincoln Center
Attention ladies (and film fans in general): Actor Josh Lucas is appearing in person tomorrow (Friday, 6/1) at the Upper West Side’s Film Society of Lincoln Center. Mr. Lucas will be at the 7:00 pm...
View ArticleTONIGHT: Sneak Preview Of “Ruby Sparks” At UWS FilmLinc; In-Person Discussion...
Sorry for the short notice on this, but if you’re looking for something to do tonight, FilmLinc is hosting what looks to be an interesting event. They’re showing a sneak preview of Ruby Sparks, the...
View ArticleFree & Cheap Upper West Side Events: 8/17/12
Free and cheap events in the neighborhood on Friday, August 17th, 2012… 2012 Summer Restaurant Week/NYCGo Prix Fixe Numerous UWS & NYC Restaurants $24.07 for lunch; $35.00 for dinner Extended...
View ArticleFree & Cheap Upper West Side Events: 8/19/12
Free and cheap events in the neighborhood on Sunday, August 19th, 2012… 2012 Summer Restaurant Week/NYCGo Prix Fixe Numerous UWS & NYC Restaurants $24.07 for lunch; $35.00 for dinner Extended...
View ArticleSunday Afternoon: “Muppets Take Manhattan” Screening At UWS FilmLinc
I’ve always had a soft spot for The Muppets Take Manhattan — I watched it so many times as a kid I nearly wore out the VCR. If you’re looking for something to do this afternoon and want to revisit your...
View ArticleTickets On Sale For 50th New York Film Festival At UWS Film Society Of...
UPDATE 9/28: The festival kicks off today — click here for a full schedule and tickets UPDATE 10/1: “The Princess Bride” 25th Anniversary Screening & Cast Reunion UPDATE 10/3: NYT’s Stephen Holden...
View ArticleFantastic Christopher Nolan Film Retrospective At UWS FilmLinc: 9/14 – 9/18
There’s a great retrospective of Christopher Nolan films at FilmLinc starting today (Friday) and running through Tuesday (9/18). Mr. Nolan might be best known for his Batman/Dark Knight trilogy, but...
View ArticleFree & Cheap Upper West Side Events: 9/24/12
Free and cheap events in the neighborhood on Monday, September 24th, 2012… (Mondays are usually slim pickings, but today’s list is actually pretty long) 50th New York Film Festival Film Society Of...
View Article50th New York Film Festival In Full Swing At UWS FilmLinc; “Princess Bride”...
Posted about it last month and nearly every day since in the daily “Free & Cheap UWS Events” posts, but if you’ve somehow missed it, the 50th New York Film Festival (NYFF) is now in full swing at...
View ArticleNYT Overview Of Upcoming Screenings At UWS 50th New York Film Festival
Had a reminder post yesterday about the 50th New York Film Festival, which is in full swing at the Upper West Side’s Film Society Of Lincoln Center. Today, New York Times film critic Stephen Holden has...
View ArticleUWS Video Of The Day: “Princess Bride” Cast At Tuesday’s NYFF 25th...
Posted on Monday that the cast of The Princess Bride was reuniting on the UWS for a 25th Anniversary screening at the 50th New York Film Festival. AP had a camera crew at last night’s event and caught...
View ArticleFree & Cheap Upper West Side Events: 11/20/12
Free and cheap events in the neighborhood on Tuesday, November 20th, 2012… Seamless 2012 Craved Awards Winners 20% off at five UWS restaurants through 11/21 ——————————— West Side Campaign Against...
View ArticleTom Cruise In Person At Upper West Side FilmLinc; Tickets On Sale Monday...
Film Society Of Lincoln Center is featuring a retrospective of Tom Cruise’s work from 12/17 – 12/20. To kick things off, Mr. Cruise is appearing in-person on Monday, December 17, for a discussion of...
View ArticleATTENTION FILM BUFFS: Upper West Side FilmLinc Screening Three...
Finding a theater that’s showing Oscar-nominated films in the category of “Best Picture” is pretty easy — movies like Argo, Django Unchained, and Les Misérables are playing in wide release. Trying to...
View ArticleFree & Cheap Upper West Side Events: 2/6/13
Free and cheap events in the neighborhood on Wednesday, February 6th, 2013… 2013 Winter Restaurant Week Numerous UWS & NYC Restaurants $25 for lunch; $38 for dinner Now through 2/8 Midweek Matinee:...
View ArticleFRIDAY 2/8: Golden Globe Winner/Academy Award Nominee Jessica Chastain At UWS...
Actress Jessica Chastain is appearing at the UWS Film Society Of Lincoln Center this afternoon (Friday, 2/8) as part of a free “conversation” series. Ms. Chastain recently won the Golden Globe award...
View ArticleINCONCEIVABLE! “The Princess Bride” Showing At Upper West Side FilmLinc This...
In honor of Valentine’s Day, what better time to talk about to blathe… err — true love. The Princess Bride is showing at the Film Society of Lincoln Center this weekend. There are 2:00 pm screenings on...
View ArticleFRIDAY 3/29: Midnight Screening Of “The Shining”
“Heeere’s Johnny!” If you’re looking for a little late-night entertainment on Friday (3/29), the Film Society of Lincoln Center is screening Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 classic The Shining as part of their...
View ArticleTHURSDAY 5/16: Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy & Richard Linklater In-Person At UWS...
Great free event at the Film Society of Lincoln Center tomorrow night (Thursday, 5/16): As part of FilmLinc’s “Summer Talk” series, actors Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy, along with director Richard...
View ArticleTHROUGH 5/23: Burt Lancaster Film Retrospective At Upper West Side Film...
If you’re a film buff, you might be interested in the Burt Lancaster retrospective now running at the UWS Film Society Of Lincoln Center. The series — Man of Steel: Burt Lancaster at 100 — runs through...
View ArticleMONDAY 7/8: Actor Michael Cera Appearing At UWS FilmLinc For Free “Summer...
Nice free event tonight if you’re looking for some last-minute plans: Actor Michael Cera (Arrested Development, Superbad, Juno) is appearing at the Upper West Side Film Society Of Lincoln Center to...
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