Astoria Film Festival’s 2026 Media Production Lab programming begins this OCTOBER 3 and 4 with workforce development panels and workshops at KAUFMAN ASTORIA STUDIOS’ Zukor Theater

Mike Joy 08/23/2026 News

Astoria Film Festival (AFF) (astoriafilmfestival.org), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports emerging filmmakers through an annual film festival and youth festival, and extensive education and workforce development programming, including workshops, internships, a Media Production Lab, media jobs, and Career Fairs, all designed to provide youth from historically-ignored communities the skills, experiences, and connections that can provide them with a …

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Top Ten Secret Crushes from the 1980s

Mike Joy 08/23/2026 Feature Lists

The 1980s was a golden era of pop culture, defined by synth soundtracks, neon lights, and unforgettable movie moments. While mainstream magazines focused on the most obvious Hollywood stars, a generation of moviegoers was secretly losing their hearts to a mix of cult movie queens, sci-fi icons, and fantasy muses. Here is the definitive countdown of the top ten secret …

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