Tag: Brooklyn
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DO THE RIGHT THING
“Do the Right Thing” (1989), directed by Spike Lee, is a powerful exploration of race relations and urban tension set on a hot summer day in the predominantly Black neighborhood of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. The film examines the buildup of racial tensions over a single day, ultimately erupting into violence. As a side note, I was…
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SACRED HOUSES: PAVILION/NITEHAWK, BROOKLYN
“Sacred Houses Series”This month, we would like to pay homage to The Pavilion (now Nitehawk) Cinema in the Prospect Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, as we continue to celebrate and honor notable movie theaters around the globe. The Pavilion Theater’s story is a tale of three. It began as the Marathon Theatre later renamed…
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SACRED HOUSES: BROOKLYN HEIGHTS CINEMA
The Brooklyn Heights Cinema, located on Henry Street in the historic neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights, was a beloved cultural institution. It operated as a hub for independent, foreign, and classic films for forty-four years before sadly closing in 2014. The theater opened its doors in 1970 and quickly became a staple in the community for…
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DOG DAY AFTERNOON
“Dog Day Afternoon” is a gripping crime drama directed by Sidney Lumet and based on a true story. Set in Brooklyn, New York, in the summer of 1972, the film follows the tumultuous events that unfold during a bank robbery gone awry. The story revolves around Sonny Wortzik (played by Al Pacino), a charismatic yet…
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