Insights from the Cinematic World: New York City

CBGB

CBGB came on the scene when there was a dearth of clubs that would allow amateur, unpolished musicians to perform. Over its history, CBGB was the launching pad for countless artists with incredibly diverse styles — from The Ramones to The Dave Matthews Band.

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The Avengers

The Avengers (titled Avengers Assemble in some countries) is a 2012 American superhero film produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures1, based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. It is the sixth installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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The Amazing Spider-Man

The Amazing Spider-Man is an American superhero film directed by Marc Webb, based on the comic book of the same name and starring Andrew Garfield as the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man. It is the fourth Columbia Pictures film that portrays Spider-Man in film and is a reboot of the film series that stars the superhero.

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Last Night

Last Night is a 2010 drama romance film written and directed by Massy Tadjedin. It stars Keira Knightley, Sam Worthington, Guillaume Canet and Eva Mendes. The film’s official trailer was released on November 6, 2010. Set in New York City, LAST NIGHT is the story of a married couple, who, while, apart for one night, are confronted by temptation

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Black Swan: A New York City ballet company is producing Swan Lake, and director Thomas Leroy (Cassel) decides to replace prima ballerina Beth MacIntyre (Ryder) with ballerina Nina (Portman). Nina lives with Erica (Hershey), her overbearing mother and a former ballerina. Nina finds competition in new dancer Lily (Kunis).

Black Swan

Black Swan is a 2010 American psychological thriller film directed by Darren Aronofsky. The film stars Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis as ballet dancers in a New York City production of Swan Lake. The production requires a ballerina to play both the innocent White Swan and the sensual Black Swan.

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