Chasing Ghosts: Beyond the Arcade

Director Lincoln Ruchti constructs the film around candid present-day interviews and vibrant archival footage, exploring the stark contrast between past glory and present-day anonymity. It relies on the unfiltered personalities of its subjects to paint a portrait of a fleeting, niche fame born in arcades.

What lingers after the credits is a poignant meditation on the nature of legacy when your crowning achievement exists in a digital ether. The film finds unexpected depth in the world of high scores. — MovieFinder Editorial