I Like It Here

I Like It Here
by Ralph Arlyck
2022, United States, 88 min., English

I Like It Here follows Ralph Arlyck as he navigates his neighborhood in upstate New York, reflecting on his life, his community, and the passage of time. The film captures his interactions with friends and neighbors, portraying moments that are both mundane and profound. As Arlyck confronts the inevitability of aging, he also finds moments of connection, warmth, and shared experiences that bring light to the everyday. With a subtle sense of humor, he reveals both the fragility and the resilience of human connection, and the ongoing search for meaning in everyday life.
Ralph Arlyck seeks to give an honest window into aging, exploring illness, loss, and struggle without becoming overly negative. It’s a compelling mix of sadness, resilience, and a touch of resignation writes FilmCarnage.com

Ralph Arlyck, a key figure in American independent documentary filmmaking, has spent decades chronicling the world around him with a personal and introspective lens. Known for his candid and deeply reflective storytelling, Arlyck crafts narratives that examine everyday life, aging, and human relationships. I Like It Here is his most recent work, created as he approaches his 80s.

This screening is the eleventh part of the ongoing OS MUTANTES series at WORM. Inspired by Theresa Villaverde’s film of the same name, the series uses the concept of the mutant to reframe growing up and aging as transformative processes, diverging from the typical "coming of age" or "growing old" narratives that focus on productivity and self-improvement. The series features films by Catharine Breillat, Paul B. Preciado, Wang Bing, and many others.

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