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(208) 6.6 79 min 2015 Subtitles and Closed Captions

The Lost Arcade is a movie starring Anthony Cali, Henry Cen, and Akuma Hokoru. The story of Chinatown Fair, the legendary arcade located in the heart of New York's Chinatown. This documentary explores how the arcade became a shelter...

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Documentary
Director
Kurt Vincent
Starring
Akuma Hokoru, Henry Cen, Seth Killian, Anthony Cali

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Genres Documentary
Director Kurt Vincent
Writer Irene Chin
Stars Akuma Hokoru, Henry Cen, Seth Killian, Anthony Cali
Country USA
Runtime 1 h 19 min
Audio Português  English  Deutsch  Italiano  Español  Français  Gaeilge  Svenska  Nederlands
Subtitles Português  日本語  Čeština  Australia  한국어  Filipino  Tiếng Việt  हिन्दी 
Quality 480p, 720p, 1080p, 2K, 4K
Description The story of Chinatown Fair, the legendary arcade located in the heart of New York's Chinatown. This documentary explores how the arcade became a shelter to a community as diverse as the city surrounding it and changed lives in doing so.

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19 customer reviews about «The Lost Arcade»

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Larry Matthews
Tuesday, 07 Jul 2020 20:42

Bosley first made his mark in the 1980s with a series of pioneering documentaries on history and culture. While many of the videos that he made are hilarious, he is also able to go into a lot more depth about what is going on in the world, and what is really important. One of his most important subjects is the video game industry, and the art and culture surrounding it. The work is in its origins, but it also does a great job of telling the story of the industry, as well as the history of video games, and the impact they have had on culture and society. It's not a film that will be everyone's cup of tea, but it does have its moments, and the work is well done.
Ruth H.
Monday, 06 Jul 2020 07:18

I think there are several things I would like to know before I would watch this movie. 1) Why do the thieves wear hoods and goggles when they take off their masks? 2) Why are there so many police cars with flashing lights? 3) Why is the police officer in this movie so big and strong? 4) Why is there no obvious motive for the crime? The movie had an interesting premise but there were several unanswered questions, and I'm not sure how it would have been different if I knew more about the story before watching. I think the movie was an entertaining and educational experience for the first 45 minutes, but the story took a turn for the worse at the end. Overall, the movie was good, but I think the producers should have come up with a better story.
Christina R.
Friday, 03 Jul 2020 16:33

This is a really good documentary about one of the most popular video games of all time, the arcade game "Doom". I don't really remember much about it, but the description of it seemed interesting. I actually think it is one of the best documentaries I have seen. I don't really think it's really about the game, but about how one man became involved in the game. I would probably say it's about the man who is probably the most important person in the history of video games. This man is Adam Heine, who at one time had a significant influence on the game industry. He also is the one who invented the C64 and all the games that are still used today. "Doom" is one of the best games ever made, but I would say that if you ever see this movie, make sure to take it with you and not to forget it. The best part of this movie is the behind-the-scenes footage. It's really amazing, and the film makers did an amazing job making it look as if you were actually there, in the video game industry. I would recommend this movie to everyone, especially those who are fans of video games. The second best part is probably the game itself. This is one of the most innovative video games ever made, and it's really good. This is definitely one of the best movies about video games ever made.
Danielle G.
Wednesday, 01 Jul 2020 01:47

This film is a fictionalized account of the history of video games as a medium. It isn't factual but it is factual, so it's not an artifact of the games industry, but a reality of video games. The presentation is smooth and clear, at the same time it's almost documentary-like in terms of the narration and the subject matter. I didn't read the book (but would've loved to), but I think that's the point. The basic story is that video games came into being in the late 1980s and were initially just for fun. People were playing them to pass the time, and it was primarily for the purposes of entertainment. As the years progressed, the games grew in popularity, and as they grew, so did the sales of the games, which were used as currency in the world of video games. In the 1990s, the games were not just for fun anymore, they were marketed for money. The early video game companies became successful, and soon enough they started making their games for a bigger audience, and the games were starting to be used as money machines. As the 1990s and 2000s progressed, the games became more and more popular, and by the early 2000s, it was commonplace to have a game played before lunch or before bed. People were using video games as a means of escape, and they started to use them in the real world, which of course became increasingly addictive. The point of the film is to show that video games have gone beyond just a game, and into a real world where people are using video games to commit crimes and commit crimes. This is very interesting and informative, but there is one issue I had with the film. I didn't think the film was as good as the book, and that was mainly due to the narration, which I didn't think was the best way to tell the story. In the book, you can feel the emotion of the characters through the screenwriter, but in the film, the characters are more dramatic and more complex, which I thought was a bit weak. The narration in the film is good, but it's not the best way to tell the story. In the end, the film is worth seeing, and it is definitely a must-see for fans of video games, but I would still recommend reading the book.
Linda
Monday, 22 Jun 2020 23:25

The Arcade has been my go-to movie goer since I was a child. I remember my parents bringing it to my birthday party. It was my first movie. Now, I am in my early 30s and have just watched it for the first time in ten years. I must say it was an enjoyable experience. I am a huge arcade owner. I have had a machine since I was 6 and I have owned a couple of times. So I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. I was also a huge fan of the games, and the movie had the right feel. If you are looking for a movie to watch, this is a great choice. I think you will find yourself not only satisfied, but also entertained.
Julia C.
Wednesday, 17 Jun 2020 11:49

This documentary is a good film that explains why this computer game is so popular. It shows the game in its most basic form, with a single person running around the room trying to collect all of the pieces needed to make a certain puzzle. The movie also shows how the game is played, from the programmers to the playtesters. They play games like Centipede and Tetris, both of which were popular in the 80's and 90's, and they show how much more fun and engaging these games are to play than most other video games. It also explains how the game was originally created, and how many of the early versions of the game had been altered by the programmers to make it easier to get a sense of what the game would be like if it were a real arcade machine. The film also shows how they created the game's soundtrack and special effects. The gameplay is done very well, with some great animations and effects. It's a very fun and engaging documentary that should be seen by everyone.
Deborah Welch
Sunday, 14 Jun 2020 21:03

Movies like this need to be seen to be believed. When a documentary so neatly and concisely sets out the case and case details, it is a real eye opener. I am not going to get into the "culture wars" arguments, etc. but this movie explains it like I can't. Anyone who has a passion for the video game industry or the gaming industry, or a person that wants to understand their part in the "empire" will appreciate this documentary. I give it a 9 out of 10.
Bobby
Monday, 08 Jun 2020 02:09

The 1980's were great for Nintendo. The NES was the best of the current consoles, at least for me. I watched this movie, because I was impressed by the technology and the story. It does have some very creative, and funny, scenes, and the voice acting is excellent. It's kind of a science fiction, and a horror movie, but it's not bad either. I like the story, and I like the technology. The actors are not bad, and they are good at what they're doing. It's interesting to see a movie with these actors, and they are quite good at what they're doing. It's not like "Lifeforce" or "WALL-E" where the acting is bad, it's more like "The Matrix", where the acting is bad, but the story is good. You can tell that the story is going to be similar to "Lifeforce", but it's different, and I like that. It's a good movie, I would recommend it to anyone who liked the NES, and who likes sci-fi movies, especially horror movies. It's not good for kids though, it has lots of graphic violence and there is nudity in it. I give this movie a 7/10.
Teresa
Friday, 05 Jun 2020 11:23

I enjoyed the documentary as a whole. It's very interesting and well-organized. The producers (Omar Farahmand and Harvey Fierstein) have done a great job. However, it's not a documentary on the topic of Nintendo, so there's no actual gameplay footage. Also, there are certain sections of the film that are unnecessary, such as some lengthy discussions on console and game-related topics. This is because, as stated, there's no gameplay footage. It's just an overall look at the history of the game industry, the people involved, and the game industry itself. I think that a lot of the segments could have been cut out to make the film a bit more coherent. However, the overall flow of the film is very good, and the interviews with the people involved in the production of the game (mostly on the Nintendo side) were informative and entertaining. If you're a fan of the game, I recommend the documentary, especially if you're an Nintendo fan.
Hannah G.
Saturday, 30 May 2020 23:47

This movie was pretty cool to watch and it reminded me of some of my old games. I had a lot of fun watching this. The acting was pretty good for a movie like this. The movie is narrated by some guy who looks like the "Scourge" from the game and I think that was pretty cool. I recommend this movie to anyone who wants to watch something that is not a sci-fi or horror movie.
Ronald Contreras
Thursday, 28 May 2020 09:01

Overall, I was not impressed. I am a gamer and I find myself a bit of a sucker for the horror, adventure, science fiction, and even some martial arts. This film was a waste of time and really just didn't help me. This film is the kind of movie that makes you want to tell others not to watch it. That is one of the major downsides to this film. It's a rather dull film and I really wish I had skipped it. It is definitely not worth the money.
Lauren G.
Monday, 25 May 2020 18:16

The problem with the video version of this documentary is that it seems to have been edited and edited and edited, because the camera is on the 'corner' of the cameras and the other side of the actors and it feels like the cut of a different movie. It's not clear what exactly it's about, what the point of the film is. There's a great scene of a student video in a large classroom where they are playing some video game and someone says 'oh, this is the coolest thing I've ever seen'. You know something is going to happen at that point, but it never does. What the point is? It's not clear. There are a lot of other good shots and a lot of interesting people. But it's the problem with documentaries. The point is to show you the stories of the people involved, but this isn't a documentary.
Deborah
Wednesday, 20 May 2020 06:39

This documentary does not have the right subject matter to be a classic. The story is very simple. The documentary shows the entire story of how a game called 'Tetris' was created, and why the people who created the game did not give their names. It also shows a great deal of the press coverage that the game was received and what the people involved thought about the press coverage. However, the movie is not a history lesson. It is not about a great gaming industry, but about a great group of people who are involved in a wonderful art form, and that's all. I could not believe how easily people connected to the game. There was no negativity, no bad words, no short sightedness. The only thing that people seemed to have was that the movie had too many bad things to say about the game, which was not true. The movie has a lot of interesting points, but the subject matter is not enough to make this movie great.
Cheryl N.
Sunday, 17 May 2020 15:54

I had never heard of this film, but was intrigued by the premise of a man who put in 10,000 hours of training to become a pro arcade player. The man's name is Dave Mathews. A wonderful documentary that explores the man's career and the long road that he traveled to become a pro player. Many things about the man are interesting, but the most fascinating is the hardships he had to face. If you have never seen a video game, the most interesting thing about this film is that it doesn't show the games, but rather shows the game itself. The footage is not especially polished or well edited, but it does capture the feeling of the game very well. In many ways this film is a precursor to the similarly titled "Fighting Game Empire." Overall this is a very interesting documentary about a man's life, and I would recommend this for anyone interested in video games, video game history, or just the history of video games. I hope to see more of Mathews' work in the future.
Gregory G.
Wednesday, 22 Apr 2020 22:46

An interesting look at the lives of two college students, one with a prosthetic arm, the other with a realistic one. The first is a video game enthusiast, obsessed with virtual worlds and experiencing virtual worlds in a virtual world, playing the games they play. The other is a very non-gamers, a film student, obsessed with realism and viewing films in an authentic way. Each of them is dissatisfied with the current virtual world, the one they play in. One of them decides to create his own virtual world, which is actually a simulation of a real world. He creates a number of characters, each with his own personality and the real world of which they are simulation. This film is good in that it shows how people can interact with a simulated world, so that we are actually more connected with the characters than we are with our own real world. It is also interesting that these two people create the simulation of a real world, one which they play in. In this simulation they do not interact with other people, they do not participate in the real world, and they are in a simulation which is entirely their own. There is also a human element to the simulation, the character who created it, and there is the personal relationship between the two people. We also see how they become attached to one another, a relationship which is a very human thing. It is a good film, but it is very long. The characters are very interesting and it is hard to get into them, even though the film was not really a success in its first release.
Cynthia R.
Wednesday, 22 Apr 2020 20:23

Since I haven't been a gamer for a long time I don't really know what to make of this. I found it enjoyable but also didn't really know how to feel about it. I am a hardcore gamer so I'm used to the roughness of it but I didn't feel like I had a clue what was going on. The cinematography is good and is better than some other games. The cast was pretty good, the graphics were okay but nothing that would make me care about any of the characters. The gameplay is kind of the same as the game except there is a camera and that kind of got on my nerves. I wouldn't say the game was good because it didn't really play that well and there are other games I have enjoyed more. I am giving it a 7 because it did have me at least entertained. It was good, but I wasn't really sold on the characters or the story. I didn't really like the game and I am not really a gamer, I don't really know how to like this movie but I still like it because it was a lot of fun and I got a little upset at the ending. It's hard to really say it was a good movie because I just didn't feel anything for any of the characters. The story was good but it doesn't really do anything. The graphics are pretty decent and is the same for the game. Overall, a good movie that I wouldn't mind watching again if I get the chance.
Tyler R.
Wednesday, 22 Apr 2020 19:18

A little over two years after the death of her husband, I began to notice that my friends and family were much the same. There was a lot of sadness, and a lot of sadness that the good times that they had once seemed to be so constant. A lot of the sadness was due to the loss of such a unique personality. I guess if you look hard enough, you'll find traces of it in the people in this documentary, but what they said was also the opposite. It seems to me that the people who have loved her most were the ones who saw her most clearly. Perhaps, there were even people who saw her the least. I'm not sure if this is what the writer was trying to say, but what I was trying to say is that maybe if you know what to look for, you might find some clues that might help you figure out what to do with your life. I hope that I did.
Kimberly Johnston
Wednesday, 22 Apr 2020 13:22

A three-part documentary about the video game arcade "The Lost Arcade", which has gone from a run-down video game-museum to the forefront of the American art market. While it may not be the best film I've ever seen, it's certainly worth your time, and you can't help but see the beauty in it, as it shows how the arcade has been turned into a visual and intellectual experience. I was personally very impressed with this film, and found it fascinating and interesting. I found it to be very intelligent and very well done, although I also found some of the facts a bit too educated to be truly believable. However, it is still a fascinating and well-made documentary, and there are a lot of good things to be said about it. It's definitely worth a watch, even if you don't care about arcade culture. It does a good job of getting the facts straight, and is a very well-made documentary. If you're a video game collector, or you just want to see how games have been turned into art, this documentary is definitely worth watching. 8/10
Cheryl
Wednesday, 22 Apr 2020 12:04

I had some experience with the game before seeing this movie, I was a big fan of the original arcade game and played it when it first came out. I liked the whole "let's try and get as many players as we can" concept, but what really struck me about this movie was the main character. For some reason he was funny and I loved his character. He was very likable and kind of had a sense of humor about him. I am sure this is not going to appeal to everyone, but if you like the arcade game you should enjoy this film. I would recommend it.
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