It was my first time at the IFC Center and immediately I thought the theater had character. It was small, but quaint. They even served organic popcorn, which is hard to find at a movie theater. I was there on a Tuesday night to see the Oscar-Nominated Live Action Short Films.
The IFC Center located at 323 Sixth Avenue at West Third Street
Usually, going to the movies doesn’t phase me. Most movies I see are so commercialized that before I even get to see them, I already know what they’re about. There’s no element of surprise, but on this night I had an entirely different experience.
I hadn’t seen any previews for the films so I had no idea what to expect, but I was excited. It seemed the rest of the audience shared my anticipation. “I was surprised. The place was pretty packed for a Tuesday night,” said Alexandria Lofters, my sister, who I brought along with my mom to see the films.
There are very few movies the three of us can see together, given our different tastes, but at the end of the night, we all agreed that the short films were amazing. I hardly ever watch the Oscars, but I can’t wait to see which film will win and I’ve already decided to go back to IFC and watch the films again next year.
I think that the best part about the grouping of these shorts is the idea that someone will truly enjoy/appreciate at least one. There is something profound in each to fit one of your different tastes.