26 year-old Adam Bhala Lough has achieved critical acclaim with his feature debut, Bomb the System, a gritty portrayal of NYC’s underground graffiti culture, now playing at the Cinema Village. Shot entirely in the streets of NYC, the film follows Blest – a talented, sensitive, and rebellious graffiti artist emotionally haunted by his dead brother’s graffiti legacy – and his frustrated friends as they struggle to express themselves through tagging while battling corrupt policemen. You don't have to know anything about graffiti writers or their lifestyle to appreciate the film’s sincere and poignant depiction of their lives; the characters offer plenty of insightful explanations and commentary, portraying New York like a scarred, torn battlefield where urban kids are determined yet conflicted in performing their criminal art. more ›

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Newsday looks at the life of 79th Street marina houseboats owners. Many of the boat owners live there because it's cheaper than living in a Manhattan apartment, even after city docking fees and electricity and whatever the cost of the boat is. Originally, the boat basin was planned by Robert Moses to be a place for recreational boat owners to dock their boats during the season. Interestingly, it was never meant to be a permanent housing solution: Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe tells Newsday, "Over the years, people just started living on their boats. Now there's no room for recreational craft. It was an accident. Before we realized it, we had lost the ability to offer a recreational resource." But there are some downsides, like living far away from the subway and groceries stores. Also, during storms, some boats will dock near the Intrepid, which can shield them from winds. more ›

to feel she's a kindred spirit of sorts. But the jury is still out because of Ephron's increasingly treacly efforts (When Harry Met Sally to You've Got Mail - you do the math)...if there's another Meg Ryan-Tom Hanks pairing in the future, all bets are off. more ›