It's finally cold outside (sort of), so warm up this weekend at the movies. The new "in danger in the jungle" horror film to break any genre molds--it's got fancy group dancing, it's got rivalries between warring groups and it's got hottie du jour Meagan Good, so all the elements of the formula are there. But hey, if you're a Black fraternity and sorority step dancing connoisseur you might enjoy it. The critics are saying the dance sequences are fun, even if the plot about a poor boy wooing a rich girl against the backdrop of a dance competition is old hat. more ›

is the French-Russian director's first movie and it's not surprising it won both Best First Feature at the Venice Film Festival in 2005 and the Grand Jury Prize for World Cinema at this year's Sundance. Shot in black and white and in Cinemascope, the movie seems to be both an old time noir while also a very modern story about the immigrant experience in France. Bablauni wrote, directed and produced the movie on a very small budget, with lots of family and friends in the cast—his main character Sebastien is played excellently by Gela's younger brother Georges. But unlike some flashy Hollywood thriller, Bablauni lets the story unfold quietly but with intensity and as Sebastien realizes he's become embroiled in an underworld roulette game, you're literally on the edge of your seat. Without giving away the ending or any more of this fascinating plot, the final moments made us gasp out loud. more ›

Marc Levin, Director Protocols of Zion more ›

Gen Art is well underway with its decadent parties and premieres. The good news is there are still five more nights of revelry. What makes Gen Art unique is that it only screens seven features and seven shorts, while other fests screen tens of hundreds of films. And each night’s film is followed by an afterparty at some hot spot with 2-hour open bar. Also unlike other festivals, this one is more audience-driven and accessible. more ›

, set to be released theatrically later in March, will kick off the series with a screening tonight at 7:30 pm. more ›