Movies
Flatiron Hot! Critic: “Skin”: Can a White Supremacist Leave his Old Life Behind and Start Anew?
July 24, 2019 | Flatironhot ContributorReported by Hannah Weinstein for the Flatiron Hot! News
Last Tuesday night, I attended an advance movie screening and Q & A of the feature film, Skin, at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) Theater. Located on 23rd Street between … Read More
Summer is Here in Flatiron and Chelsea – Enjoy the neighborhood after your events at NYCSCC
May 25, 2018 | Katherine JinReported by Katherine Jin
Summer has hit the city, and the Flatiron District and Chelsea neighborhoods are bursting with exciting public programs that make great choices for some after-meeting fun. There’s live performances, mouthwatering food, breathtaking art and flora, and … Read More
Don’t Miss Movie Nights in Union Square and Bryant Park
August 3, 2017 | Flatironhot ContributorReported by Max Shapiro
If you’re a movie lover, both Union Square Park and Bryant Park have got you covered.
As part of their “Citi Summer in the Square” series of event in collaboration with Citibank, Union Square will be showing movies … Read More
Sephardic Film Festival at Center for Jewish History: Tuesday’s Theme was Young Love!
April 7, 2017 | Tod ShapiroReported for the Flatiron Hot! News by Tod Shapiro
The Center for Jewish History, located on 16th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues in NYC, and a short walk from the NYC Seminar and Conference Center, continues to be a … Read More
Flatiron Hot! Critic: Spectre of 007’s Epic Past Haunts Latest Bond Flick!
November 12, 2015 | Eric ShapiroReported by Eric Shapiro; Edited by the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
An unfortunate pattern has developed in the Daniel Craig era of the James Bond franchise and it doesn’t take a 007 agent, or even an overzealous surveillance apparatus … Read More
“Wet Hot American Summer” Camp Bus Makes Stop in Flatiron Plazas!
July 21, 2015 | Tod ShapiroReported by the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
Today, Netflix chose the Flatiron Public Plazas to make a splash for its new series, Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp. The series, scheduled for release at the end of July, … Read More
Flatiron Hot! Critic: Spider-Man No More? Why Marvel and Sony Deal is Bad for the Character
February 10, 2015 | Eric ShapiroNews that Spider-Man and the Avengers will now share the same universe has been received enthusiastically by most fans. Under the new arrangement, Sony will share control of the character with Marvel Studios, aka Disney’s version of the Marvel Universe. The … Read More
Quirky Coming of Age Dramedy “Sleeping With the Fishes” Paints Nuanced Portrait of Jewish-Latino Upbringing
May 5, 2014 | Eric ShapiroDirector and screenwriter Nicole Gomez Fisher’s star is on the rise. Possessing a distinctive, quirky style that simultaneously lends itself well to indie films and suggests mainstream potential, she pulls off a deft balance between light humor and meaningful exploration … Read More
Review – Peter Jackson’s “The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug” Expands Tolkien’s World with Mixed Results
December 17, 2013 | Eric ShapiroAfter kicking off with the serviceable but underwhelming The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Peter’s Jackson’s trilogy continues with The Desolation of Smaug, a superior, albeit still flawed sequel that does not approach Lord of the Rings’ magnificence. Smaug kicks off with one … Read More
“12 Years a Slave” Reveals Physical, Spiritual Wounds of Slavery
November 11, 2013 | Eric ShapiroIt’s probably safe to assume that no modern film has presented the devastating experience of slavery in a positive light. However,12 Years a Slave, directed by Steve McQueen, truly leaves no stone unturned in its portrayal of a thoroughly explored, … Read More