Ira Deutchman
@nyindieguy.com
Indie film producer, director, marketer, distributor (future exhibitor?), Columbia professor and Cubs fan. Not necessarily in that order. Opinions are my own and not my employers or the Cubs.
Am I wrong to be very concerned about the availability of the Warners repertory library if it is bought by Netflix? Will the classics still be offered to theaters? Will they support 35mm prints?
January 3, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Am I wrong to be very concerned about the availability of the Warners repertory library if it is bought by Netflix? Will the classics still be offered to theaters? Will they support 35mm prints?
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A love letter to movie theaters and the movie-going experience, a look back at the history of the historic Midtown/Metro Theater on New York's #UpperWestSide, and an introduction to our new name and new vision (debuted at our Big Reveal in October). #arthousecinema
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The Big Reveal - 11/27/2025
YouTube video by Uptown Film Center
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December 30, 2025 at 3:37 PM
A love letter to movie theaters and the movie-going experience, a look back at the history of the historic Midtown/Metro Theater on New York's #UpperWestSide, and an introduction to our new name and new vision (debuted at our Big Reveal in October). #arthousecinema
youtu.be/TdU2cHrOJDQ?...
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"Filmmakers don't make movies for living rooms. Seeing a movie on a home screen is a lot
like looking at a painting in a book."-actor/director Tim Blake Nelson
It's a great time to support your local #arthousecinema. Uptownfilm.org/donate
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like looking at a painting in a book."-actor/director Tim Blake Nelson
It's a great time to support your local #arthousecinema. Uptownfilm.org/donate
youtu.be/u_0wfrtDWB0?...
Tim Blake Nelson, actor/director/writer
YouTube video by Uptown Film Center
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December 12, 2025 at 2:41 PM
"Filmmakers don't make movies for living rooms. Seeing a movie on a home screen is a lot
like looking at a painting in a book."-actor/director Tim Blake Nelson
It's a great time to support your local #arthousecinema. Uptownfilm.org/donate
youtu.be/u_0wfrtDWB0?...
like looking at a painting in a book."-actor/director Tim Blake Nelson
It's a great time to support your local #arthousecinema. Uptownfilm.org/donate
youtu.be/u_0wfrtDWB0?...
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"Movies have always been meant to be shared together... You need the movies and the movies need you!" - - Kyra Sedgwick at the Uptown's Big REVEAL
Giving Tuesday is Dec 2, but momentum starts NOW. Your gift today will be doubled! Uptownfilm.org/donate
youtu.be/-5WnVGK7ydM
Giving Tuesday is Dec 2, but momentum starts NOW. Your gift today will be doubled! Uptownfilm.org/donate
youtu.be/-5WnVGK7ydM
Kyra Sedgwick, Actor
YouTube video by Uptown Film Center
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November 28, 2025 at 3:22 PM
"Movies have always been meant to be shared together... You need the movies and the movies need you!" - - Kyra Sedgwick at the Uptown's Big REVEAL
Giving Tuesday is Dec 2, but momentum starts NOW. Your gift today will be doubled! Uptownfilm.org/donate
youtu.be/-5WnVGK7ydM
Giving Tuesday is Dec 2, but momentum starts NOW. Your gift today will be doubled! Uptownfilm.org/donate
youtu.be/-5WnVGK7ydM
We feel blessed.
Even the Pope is on board!
Pope Leo XIV hosted leading Hollywood actors and directors at the Vatican, delivering a powerful message on cinema's moral and cultural role.
We couldn't agree more.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=rTUT...
Pope Leo XIV hosted leading Hollywood actors and directors at the Vatican, delivering a powerful message on cinema's moral and cultural role.
We couldn't agree more.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=rTUT...
Full Speech - Pope Leo XIV's Meeting with the World of Cinema at the Vatican
YouTube video by EWTN News
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November 16, 2025 at 12:42 AM
We feel blessed.
Big night for the Dems tonight, but let's not gloat. We don't want to be the Milwaukee Brewers.
November 5, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Big night for the Dems tonight, but let's not gloat. We don't want to be the Milwaukee Brewers.
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We're so proud to be included in the fall 2025 issue of #PreservationMagazine for saving & working to preserve/restore the gorgeous, landmarked Art Deco facade of the former Metro/Midtown theater on the UWS of Manhattan. Join the effort! Uptownfilm.org/donate
#uws #landmarks
#uws #landmarks
November 3, 2025 at 8:07 PM
We're so proud to be included in the fall 2025 issue of #PreservationMagazine for saving & working to preserve/restore the gorgeous, landmarked Art Deco facade of the former Metro/Midtown theater on the UWS of Manhattan. Join the effort! Uptownfilm.org/donate
#uws #landmarks
#uws #landmarks
The current occupant of the White House could benefit from watching more movies. www.indiewire.com/features/com...
A Tribute to the White House Movie Theater, Now Demolished Along with the Rest of the East Wing
A tribute to the White House movie theater, now demolished along with the rest of the East Wing. Jimmy Carter watched 'Star Wars' with Sadat there.
www.indiewire.com
October 23, 2025 at 11:24 PM
The current occupant of the White House could benefit from watching more movies. www.indiewire.com/features/com...
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unicorn onesie and a fistful of flags and we're good to go
October 18, 2025 at 8:51 PM
unicorn onesie and a fistful of flags and we're good to go
Toby Talbot brought unmatched passion, intellect & taste to the NY film scene. Our effort to bring back the Metro & restore a wider range of art film exhibition to the neighborhood is in no small way inspired by the legacy of Toby & Dan. She will be sorely missed.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/m...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/m...
Toby Talbot, Impassioned Promoter of Art Films, Dies at 96
www.nytimes.com
October 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Toby Talbot brought unmatched passion, intellect & taste to the NY film scene. Our effort to bring back the Metro & restore a wider range of art film exhibition to the neighborhood is in no small way inspired by the legacy of Toby & Dan. She will be sorely missed.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/m...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/m...
Diane Keaton has left us too soon. RIP
October 11, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Diane Keaton has left us too soon. RIP
Great news for NY art film lovers. Count us in!
www.indiewire.com/news/breakin...
www.indiewire.com/news/breakin...
Art House New York Alliance Launches to Strengthen Indie Film Exhibition
Art House New York is launched to strengthen indie film exhibition via Lesli Klainberg and Allason Leitz.
www.indiewire.com
October 9, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Great news for NY art film lovers. Count us in!
www.indiewire.com/news/breakin...
www.indiewire.com/news/breakin...
The upper west side has lost one of its own. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/d...
Saul Zabar, Smoked Fish Czar of Upper West Side, Dies at 97
www.nytimes.com
October 8, 2025 at 12:46 AM
The upper west side has lost one of its own. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/d...
Come see Joan Micklin Silver's classic indie film #HesterStreet and hear about the new stage adaptation we are working on. It was a hit in its DC premiere, and the next step is to bring it back home to New York City.
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October 7, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Come see Joan Micklin Silver's classic indie film #HesterStreet and hear about the new stage adaptation we are working on. It was a hit in its DC premiere, and the next step is to bring it back home to New York City.
jccfilm.eventive.org/schedule/68a...
jccfilm.eventive.org/schedule/68a...
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First it was the Midtown, then the Metro and Metro Twin. NOW, UWS Cinema Center (our nonprofit entity) is getting ready to announce our NEW FILM CENTER NAME on October 28th! We're counting down the days!
uwscinema.org
uwscinema.org
September 30, 2025 at 11:52 AM
First it was the Midtown, then the Metro and Metro Twin. NOW, UWS Cinema Center (our nonprofit entity) is getting ready to announce our NEW FILM CENTER NAME on October 28th! We're counting down the days!
uwscinema.org
uwscinema.org
Is it time to start planning a Mount Rushmore of former late night talk show hosts? Only two spots left, although that won't last long.
September 17, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Is it time to start planning a Mount Rushmore of former late night talk show hosts? Only two spots left, although that won't last long.
Robert Redford was a great actor, writer and director, but his biggest contribution to the art was the creation of Sundance which defined American Independent film. Those of us with careers in the field owe him tremendously. RIP
September 16, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Robert Redford was a great actor, writer and director, but his biggest contribution to the art was the creation of Sundance which defined American Independent film. Those of us with careers in the field owe him tremendously. RIP
It's now crystal clear that any attempt to "fix" awards shows only make them worse. Just let them be what they want to be.
September 15, 2025 at 1:44 AM
It's now crystal clear that any attempt to "fix" awards shows only make them worse. Just let them be what they want to be.
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I've never thought there was a bad time to be honest about the fact that a horrible person is/was horrible. But after this week's whitewashing of Kirk by the media and political commentariat, it feels not just permissible but essential to fight both sentimentality and dishonesty at top volume.
September 14, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I've never thought there was a bad time to be honest about the fact that a horrible person is/was horrible. But after this week's whitewashing of Kirk by the media and political commentariat, it feels not just permissible but essential to fight both sentimentality and dishonesty at top volume.
It was bad enough when the @NYTimes stopped printing baseball scores and standings, but as of today they no longer have the local weather!
September 11, 2025 at 2:05 AM
It was bad enough when the @NYTimes stopped printing baseball scores and standings, but as of today they no longer have the local weather!
Sorry to hear about the death of Mark Volman. The Turtles were my very first live concert, held in the auditorium of Highland Park High School. Always loved their happy vibe.
September 9, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Sorry to hear about the death of Mark Volman. The Turtles were my very first live concert, held in the auditorium of Highland Park High School. Always loved their happy vibe.
Would someone please re-release Altman's "Nashville" for its 50th anniversary in IMAX? If not Paramount, Neon?
August 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Would someone please re-release Altman's "Nashville" for its 50th anniversary in IMAX? If not Paramount, Neon?
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Another new NYC movie theater captures a devoted audience--and exudes a sense of community. We love it! www.nytimes.com/2025/08/11/s...
The Theater Is Tiny, the Popcorn Is Fresh and the Crowd Is Devoted
www.nytimes.com
August 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Another new NYC movie theater captures a devoted audience--and exudes a sense of community. We love it! www.nytimes.com/2025/08/11/s...
In case you were wondering...
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The business of independent movie theaters, explained
YouTube video by Vox
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August 16, 2025 at 7:47 PM
In case you were wondering...
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