Vic's Movie Den: Who is Victor De Leon and why does he have a Movie Den?

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Hello everyone, my name is Victor De Leon ( I go by Vic ) and I created, run and write for Vic's Movie Den. I am also a regular reviewer of Sci-Fi Movies over at www.horrornews.net

I currently live in Rochester, New York and I try my best to be a big supporter of Indie Film here (and in general, everywhere) in Upstate and Western New York. I am originally from New York City (Specifically The Bronx). I am married to my soul mate, Victoria and I have 3 children, 2 of which currently attend College.

Obviously, I love watching Movies but I also love writing about them and discussing them as well as, Literature, History, Photography, Tech, Comics, etc. So, yeah, I guess I am kind of a Geek. Or a complete nerd. Take your pick. I'm not much of a hyper-critical movie reviewer. My writing is purely a fun hobby and when it stops being fun I probably would not continue to write. I absolutely love films that challenge the status quo, are unique, original and provoke emotions and stimulate our intellects. Much unlike the usual formulaic fodder that comes out of Hollywood these days.

But, as I have grown older, I have become less jaded and a lot more mellow. So, as a result, some movies that many critics would turn their nose up at, I may like or consider a guilty pleasure. I am not in the least a "Film Snob." (Though I do know my share of some) I do enjoy good high art and foreign films but I also find great joy in a western, slapstick, cult or even some corny and cheesy B movies. I do not immediately seek out every art house film by Wes Anderson or some other directors of his ilk just to say that I watched the "latest" hip indie movie. I guess, I am hard to peg down when it comes to some titles. But that is why I started this blog. To discuss and debate!

I am also an aspiring writer and photographer. I attended the Tisch School of the Arts at NYU in the late 80's (Too briefly unfortunately). I do hope to continue my passion for film and photography in various ways while writing a short film to shop around here in Rochester. Like I said, I love writing reviews (It is very cathartic and therapeutic for me) and essays about Movies and other Film related subjects. It is a very cool hobby to have.

I enjoy and try to provoke intelligent and stimulating conversations about all things Film, TV, Tech, Literature and Media. I hope with my blog you can all find something that you like and can gravitate too. I love all and any feedback and I always respond to my readers and followers! Yeah, that means YOU!

I can be reached at vicsmovieden1@yahoo.com for any questions, concerns, complaints or info! I hope you enjoy my humble little page!

In order to let you all know more about me, I have posted a few of my favorite things!