Gothamist is definitely interested in films which take creative risks, particularly when it involves a ginormous squishy underdog fighting for love, respect, and glory in wrestling rings. That's why we're going to check out The Calamari Wrestler; a comedy following an ambitious, oversized restaurant-appetizer who revitalizes the Japanese pro wrestling industry by triumphing in their title championship. Directed by Japan's self-proclaimed “Roger Corman” or “Ed Wood, Jr. with talent," this Rocky-meets-Little Shop Of Horrors, has critics praising its charming absurdity and the Calamari’s tender unrequited-love subplot. At 8:00 and 10:00 PM, ImaginAsian Theatre, 239 East 59th Street, between 2nd and 3rd more ›

As for this weekend, so many new movies are coming out: If you’re a Will Ferrell fan then there’s soccer-comedy Kicking and Screaming ;documentary fans should definitely catch the heartwarming Mad Hot Ballroom; those who loved Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels might appreciate the producer’s new Layer Cake, the tale of a British coke dealer trying to exit the underground drug world; Gothamist saw Monster-in-Law and while J.Lo was Nutra-sweet annoying, menacing Jane Fonda was hysterical, and not only because she indulged in what so many have yearned to do: slap J. Lo around (really, the audience was cheering). more ›