Blinking, beaming, and ringing, The Lost Arcade intimately
memorializes the end of video arcades in New York City, while
celebrating the camaraderie and history of a pop culture phenomenon. The
film is an exceptional directorial debut that focuses on the Chinatown
Fair, the Mott Street landmark where generations honed their craft, made
friends and lost at tic-tac-toe to a chicken. Masterfully presenting
the sights and sounds of a changing scene, wistful yet hopeful, and full
of the faces and characters that radiate fun and innovation, The Lost
Arcade is a dazzling portrait of technostalgia and a timely commentary
on the corporate era’s incineration of modest businesses, and the
resiliency of the dedicated enthusiasts.