All content by Nicholas Pabon

‘The Mole Agent’ Is a Clever and Endearing Snapshot of Life in a Nursing Home
Beautiful and deceptively complex, this documentary film is an emotional examination of what it means to grow old.
Nicholas Pabon, Staff Writer
• September 15, 2020

‘Vitalina Varela’ is a Masterclass in Minimalism
An art house film to its core, “Vitalina Varela” makes excellent use of visual storytelling to convey its narrative across cultures and across cultures and languages.
Nicholas Pabon, Staff Writer
• February 24, 2020

‘The Lodge’: An Elegant Horror Movie that Stumbles at the Last Hurdle
The film might have become a new classic if it had stuck the landing.
Nicholas Pabon, Staff Writer
• February 13, 2020

‘The Turning’ Reanimates Tropes That Should Stay Dead
Constant jump scares and a lack of any genuinely scary horror elements make this movie a pain.
Nicholas Pabon, Contributing Writer
• February 5, 2020

Lions & Tigers & Squares Brings Detroit-Style Pizza to the East Village
First conceived in 2018, the Chelsea-born pizzeria has opened a second location in the East Village on Second Avenue.
Nicholas Pabon, Contributing Writer
• November 25, 2019

Beekeeping Documentary ‘Honeyland’ Is Utterly Sublime
Tamara Kotevska and Ljubomir Stefanov’s “Honeyland” is a story about bees, honey and the human condition.
Nicholas Pabon, Contributing Writer
• November 14, 2019

If You Like Movies, You Probably Won’t Like ‘REDOUBT’
A film that will leave most viewers’ heads spinning, “REDOUBT” retells a myth in the mountains of Idaho.
Nicholas Pabon, Contributing Writer
• November 5, 2019

‘Knives Out’ Is a Lighthearted Whodunnit
With an all-star cast and witty dialogue, "Knives Out" is a fun murder mystery that keeps the audience guessing.
Nicholas Pabon, Contributing Writer
• October 27, 2019

‘El Camino’ a Poignant and Satisfying Conclusion
With its minimalist dialogue, creative camerawork and thoughtful storytelling, “El Camino” is a fitting epilogue to the legendary series “Breaking Bad.”
Nicholas Pabon, Contributing Writer
• October 17, 2019

‘Easter Snap’ Is What Nonfiction Films Should Strive to Be
RaMell Ross’s “Easter Snap” is a quietly elegant look into a distant way of life.
Nicholas Pabon, Contributing Writer
• October 7, 2019

‘Corporate Animals’: Unfunny, Uninteresting, Unappealing
"Corporate Animals" proves that it takes more than a fun premise to make a successful comedy.
Nicholas Pabon, Contributing Writer
• September 23, 2019

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