How a 1980s Downtown Indie Film Called No Picnic Became New York’s Most Unlikely Box Office Smash Four Decades Later September 18, 2026 In the spring of 2025, New York City’s independent film community witnessed an unprecedented theatrical phenomenon when a long-forgotten, black-and-white 16mm feature from 1986… Continue Reading
The Unlikely Resurgence of Phil Hartman’s ‘No Picnic’: A Timeless Ode to a Vanished East Village Era July 20, 2026 In a remarkable testament to the enduring power of independent cinema and the timeless allure of New York City’s past, Phil Hartman’s long-dormant 1986… Continue Reading
1980s East Village Underground Film ‘No Picnic’ 4K Restoration Trailer | FirstShowing.net April 12, 2026 Film Forum, the renowned non-profit cinema in Manhattan, has officially scheduled the theatrical re-release of Philip Hartman’s seminal 1987 independent feature, No Picnic, following… Continue Reading
