Directed by Peter Sollett • 2002 • United States
Starring Victor Rasuk, Judy Marte, Melonie Diaz
Vividly set amid New York City’s Dominican community, this warm, naturalistic slice-of-life is one of the brightest gems of early-2000s American independent cinema. Growing up on the Lower East Side, cocky teen Victor Vargas (Victor Rasuk) must deal with both his eccentric family and his raging hormones. When his reputation as a ladies’ man takes a hit, Victor sets out to prove his swagger by winning over neighborhood beauty Judy (Judy Marte). Built around engaging, largely improvised performances from its nonprofessional cast, RAISING VICTOR VARGAS captures the adolescent experience with heartfelt authenticity.
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Moonstruck
Directed by Norman Jewison • 1987 • United States
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Annie Hall
Directed by Woody Allen • 1977 • United States
Starring Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Carol KaneWoody Allen and Diane Keaton make for one of the great screen couples of the 1970s in this brilliantly bittersweet Oscar winner. Walking a fine line between humor and pathos, Allen plays a neurotic Manh...
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The Goodbye Girl
Directed by Herbert Ross • 1977 • United States
Starring Richard Dreyfuss, Marsha Mason, Quinn CummingsRichard Dreyfuss delivers an Academy Award–winning performance in this Neil Simon–penned classic in which romance blooms between two complete opposites forced to share a New York City apartmen...
