Virginia K. Smith

Where to find free outdoor movies in New York City this summer

Outdoor movie season kicks off in earnest this week, with more options than ever

‘Born in Flames’ director Lizzie Borden on her Reagan-era vision of ‘democratic socialist revolution’

'Born in Flames comes back with particular force whenever there is a move to the right — whenever the country becomes more punitive'

Get patriotic for New York cinema at IFC Center and IndieCollect's ‘Declaration of Independents!’ festival

NYC-based IndieCollect is ensuring indie films aren't lost to time

A tour guide's tips for shaking up your summer itinerary

Plus, what summer 'classics' you'd do best to avoid

Volunteer Brooklyn Bridge cleaners face a new hurdle: the cops

After being hailed as local heroes, bridge cleaners are facing pressure to pack it up

We got to the bottom of the Sex and the City-style composting ads

"Scrappy goes to all the hot spots. But only the businesses that properly separate their recycling and organics.”

NYC(inema) 2k: What’s the most ‘New York’ romcom of the 2000s? [Members Only]

No, Matthew McConaughey never successfully passed for a Staten Islander