
DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN — THE 29TH ANNUAL Brooklyn Film Festival begins screenings on May 29, with 130 films lined up for the week-long festival at BRIC Arts Media House, along with screening locations in Greenpoint and Williamsburg. This year’s theme is “The Invitation.”
Twenty-six films will have their world premiere at the festival, including “A Mosquito in the Ear” directed by Nicola Rinciari and starring Jake Lacy, Nazanin Boniadi and Ruhi Pal, which will open the festival. The festival will also incorporate industry events for filmmakers and enthusiasts as BFF Exchange, which will take place at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, as well as special events with E-Flux, Vice and Brooklyn Museum.
Tickets to screenings and events along with festival passes are available at BFF’s website.
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SUNSET PARK — “As a resident of Marine Park, one of the great surprises I found biking around Industry City and visiting Japan Village was to discover Bush Terminal Park. I continue to be amazed at the serene hideaways that the city offers in some of the busiest places — and, still, with an iconic view.”

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — ‘A miracle that no one was killed …’ That’s what neighbors are saying about the collapse of the Hotel St. George marquee. Shown in this photograph are workmen beginning the removal and repair of the historic, old neon sign at the corner, referencing a relic of Brooklyn Heights’ past: the St. George Hotel.

ATLANTIC AVENUE — Exhausted shopper with cluster of bags and goods from mall at Boerum Place stops to look at huge construction site across the street. “Is that REALLY going to be a jail??” Her male companion is reassuring, “Nothing like Rikers … this is 21st Century.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Overheard in line at one of most popular pastry outlets on Montague Street: “Hope I can get them into a camp …” A mother with two pre-schoolers in tow was showing a friend the Dodge Y flyer for Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18.