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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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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Falling in Love
Directed by Ulu Grosbard • 1984 • United States
Starring Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep, Harvey KeitelThe palpable chemistry between Meryl Streep and Robert De Niro elevates this poignant romance, which plays like a 1980s update of a golden-age Hollywood melodrama. Architectural engineer Frank Ra...
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Something Wild
Directed by Jonathan Demme • 1986 • United States
Starring Melanie Griffith, Jeff Daniels, Ray LiottaA straitlaced businessman meets a quirky, free-spirited woman at a downtown New York greasy spoon. Her offer of a ride back to his office results in a lunchtime motel rendezvous—just the beginni...
