How a Forgotten 1986 Punk Noir Captured New York’s Modern Anxieties and Became an Unlikely Box Office Smash October 6, 2026 Nearly four decades after its creation, Phil Hartman’s 1986 feature film No Picnic completed an unexpected cinematic resurrection, transforming from a largely unseen artifact… Continue Reading
How a Lost 1980s Punk Noir Film Captured a New Generation and Became an Unlikely Box Office Smash October 2, 2026 The trajectory of independent cinema often follows a predictable path: production, festival exposure, brief distribution, and eventual obscurity. Yet, every so often, a long-dormant… Continue Reading
How a Long-Lost 1986 Punk Noir Became an Unlikely Box Office Smash at Film Forum September 26, 2026 The unexpected theatrical resurgence of Phil Hartman’s 1986 feature film No Picnic stands as one of the most remarkable repertory cinema success stories of… Continue Reading
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
Curry Barker Teases "Obsession" Director’s Cut; Will the NC-17 Head Smash Make the Cut? May 25, 2026 The cinematic landscape is abuzz with the continued box office dominance of Curry Barker’s latest directorial effort, "Obsession." As the film solidifies its status… Continue Reading
