Benjamin Mercer

Benjamin Mercer has written on film for The Village Voice, The New York Sun, The L Magazine, and Reverse Shot. He is a copy editor at Bookforum. More

He has also copyedited for two New York dailies: The New York Sun and amNewYork.

'Armored': An Action Movie You Missed in the Theaters

'Armored': An Action Movie You Missed in the Theaters

The film, which stars Laurence Fishburne and Matt Dillon, wasn't a box office hit but deserves a wide audience More »

Rent: 2 Films By Lightning Rod Noah Baumbach

Rent: 2 Films By Lightning Rod Noah Baumbach

The director's controversial latest film, 'Greenberg', comes out today. For context, watch two movies from his past. More »

Netflix This Weekend: 'Revanche' and 'Antares'

Netflix This Weekend: 'Revanche' and 'Antares'

These two stunning, thoughtful films from director Götz Spielmann are available on DVD but can also be watched instantly More »

Become a Film Expert Online. For Free!

Become a Film Expert Online. For Free!

Several no-charge sites offer streaming versions of influential movies—which ones to watch, and where to find them More »

What to Netflix This Weekend: Oscars Edition

What to Netflix This Weekend: Oscars Edition

Explore movies about a young poet, a vain Italian prime minister, and a pair of crime-fighting newlyweds. More »

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