Meryl Streep in the 'The Iron Lady'

Meryl Streep in the 'The Iron Lady' Credit: Meryl Streep in the 'The Iron Lady.'

Manhattan is movie-crazy during the holidays, with multiple Hollywood flicks competing for your attention at the multiplex. It's a heady season for film lovers, made all the richer by the wealth of seasonal fare showing at the city's specialty venues. Here are your best non-multiplex bets this week:

1. "The Descendants"
(in theaters)
2. "The Interrupters" (on PBS, DVD Feb. 14)
3. "Hugo" (in theaters)
4. "Another Earth" (on DVD now)
5. "50/50" (on DVD Jan. 24)

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore.

Out East Show: Westhampton Beach Brew & Grille, Hallockville Museum Farm Bees, North Fork Foodie Tour, Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore.

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore.

Out East Show: Westhampton Beach Brew & Grille, Hallockville Museum Farm Bees, North Fork Foodie Tour, Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore.

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