Ross Smirnoff

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Why You Should See Greta Gerwig as Noah Baumbach's 'Frances Ha'...on Netflix, in 2014

Living in New York City, especially now in 2014, is an enormously expensive enterprise. Living in New York City, especially now in 2014, is an enormously expensive enterprise.
Why You Should See the Coen Brothers' 'Inside Llewyn Davis'

And for a movie based on the book of the life led by Dave Van Ronk, there's some fine acting in this film. Oscar Isaac's "Llewyn Davis" is often magical.
Why You Should See Jack Kerouac's 'Big Sur'...the Movie

Jack Kerouac's last acclaimed novel--Big Sur--has been adapted for the big silver screen. Unlike On the Road, Big Sur's adaptation has received critical acclaim. I went to see the movie earlier this month at Cinema Village because I have been a fan of Kerouac since...