Queens’ Film Screening Night Rolls in Long Island City

Long Island City screened last night with Queens’ Film Screening Night, framing NYC’s spring at a Vernon loft. Curator Jay Patel rolled *Chinatown* as 150 watched, a $12 ticket dive into classics. It’s borough reels—pure LIC vibe, screens hot. A kid gaped at twists; a pro quoted lines. ‘Queens films—this is it,’ Patel says, dimming lights. The room turned cinema.

The night’s fresh—March 28’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing seats by 7 p.m. Patel’s a LIC cinephile; last night’s crowd hit max—projectors hummed. A latecomer nabbed a row; popcorn crunched—NYC grit glowed. Runs one night—frames ruled. #LICFilmNight trended; Brooklyn wants a reel.

Some griped—’Too old,’ sniped a newbie, dodging noir. Sound buzzed—fixed quick; tales held. A rival’s pitching a Flushing screen, splitting reels. Still, 200 stayed—stories reigned. LIC’s never rolled so bold.

Patel’s teasing a series, maybe a Q&A if spring bites. ‘NYC’s lens—this frames it,’ he says, packing reels. The night’s a Queens win—grit meets art. It’s a film rush; catch the next. Bring a seat—takes call.