Foe, a complicated love story set in the near future amid burned out farmland, intertwines AI and climate catastrophe with the challenges of keeping a marriage together — all elements director Garth Davis (Lion) said pulled him to the story.
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Peter Caranicas Deputy Editor The annual New York Greek Film Expo has been set for Village East Cinema in Manhattan and the Barrymore Film Center in Fort Lee, N.J. on October 5-15.
The event will screen the latest Greek films, along with a retrospective of the films of acclaimed director, screenwriter and actor Renos Haralambidis, which will be shown at the Museum of the Moving Image (MoMi). Haralambidis will be in attendance throughout the festival, along with many of the filmmakers whose films are being presented.
Filmmaker Q&A’s will follow the screenings. Film historians Andrew Horton (University of Oklahoma) and Foster Hirsch (Brooklyn College), along with David Schwartz, founder of Cinema Projects and former MoMI chief curator, will conduct interviews with Haralambidis following each of his screenings.
Four of the filmmaker’s movies will be shown at the fest: “Four Black Suits” (2010), “No Budget Story” 1997), “The Heart Of The Beast” (2005) and “Cheap Smokes” (2000). Other film screening at the fest include “DODO,” “Dignity,” “Broadway” (pictured above), “Iman” and “Black Stone.” “The New York Greek Film Expo will be showcasing the best of the current Greek film season,” says Jimmy DeMetro, Hellenic Film Society president.
“And we are pleased to offer a retrospective of the works of Renos Haralambidis, as we give New Yorkers an opportunity to reassess the work of this important Greek filmmaker.” A panel discussion on the state of Greek cinema moderated by Nicholas Alexiou, Professor of Sociology, Queens College, CUNY, will be held at the Greek Consulate in New York on October 11. “The Hellenic Film Society is proud to present the works of Renos Haralambidis,” says George Stephanopoulos, curator of the
.Foe, a complicated love story set in the near future amid burned out farmland, intertwines AI and climate catastrophe with the challenges of keeping a marriage together — all elements director Garth Davis (Lion) said pulled him to the story.
Addie Morfoot Contributor Madeleine Gavin’s Sundance award-winning documentary “Beyond Utopia” has garnered the best documentary and best doc editing honors at the 24th annual Woodstock Film Festival. The documentary, which was recently acquired by Roadside Attractions, is vying for Academy Award attention.
Taylor Swift is enjoying another girls night in New York City with some of her best friends!
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Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter The show must go on! New York Film Festival opened its 61st edition with “May December” as planned, despite a massive rainstorm that’s left streets and subways flooded across the five boroughs. “Thank you all for braving the weather and making it here tonight,” director Todd Haynes told the mostly full theater. “We didn’t know what to expect.” On one of the wettest N.Y.
Angelique Jackson Despite heavy rains which have closed some New York City subway lines, schools and movie theaters — including Alamo Drafthouse locations — the New York Film Festival plans to move forward with its opening night screening of Netflix’s “May December” on Friday. The soapy drama is scheduled for a 6 p.m. showing at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall to kick off the 61st annual festival, followed by a second showing at 9 p.m.
The old song says it never rains in California. The same isn’t true for New York. SAG-AFTRA said today that it has canceled all pickets as a state of emergency was declared in the city amid heavy downpours that caused serious flooding and canceled some local events.
Brent Lang Executive Editor Alamo Drafthouse is closing its New York City locations due to a rainstorm that’s left streets and subways flooded across the five boroughs. The theater chain said its venues in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Staten “will be closed until further notice.” On social media, the company said, “Please everyone stay dry & stay safe, and we hope to have you back at the movies very soon.” Rain has blanketed the tri-state region throughout much of the week, but it intensified significantly on Friday, making the city and its surrounding area difficult to navigate and bringing traffic to a standstill.
The 61stNew York Film Festival opens Friday on a high note, with advance sales of passes and tickets at kickoff up 50% from last year, which was a record-breaking fest. It’s also a day of heavy rains and flooding in New York City.
Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter As New York Film Festival’s artistic director, Dennis Lim has become adept at multitasking. “Sometimes, I have to introduce one film and then run across the street to moderate a Q&A for different film,” he says. “If I have an hour or two free, I will sneak into a cinema and watch something as a way to hide out.” This year, he’ll be bouncing around Manhattan’s Upper West Side to host some of the buzziest movies from Cannes and Venice, like Todd Haynes’ soapy romantic drama “May December,” Bradley Cooper’s Leonard Bernstein biopic “Maestro” and Sofia Coppola’s “Elvis and “Me” adaptation “Priscilla.” NYFF will also showcase the world premiere of Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie’s genre-defying series “The Curse” and the Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal-led sci-fi story “Foe.” Ahead of the 61st edition, which takes place from Sept.
Taylor Swift has 'opened up' one of her New York homes to actress Sophie Turner. Following Sophie’s split from her husband, singer Joe Jonas , the 33 year old struck up a friendship with the Game of Thrones star.
George Clooney and his wife Amal Clooney look stunning together on the red carpet!
New York’s newest voice Thirty Rockefeller Plaza is getting more melodic, as “The Kelly Clarkson Show” moves across the country from Los Angeles. Clarkson’s talk show will now reside in 30 Rock’s Studio 6A, across from “The Tonight Show” and a couple of blocks away from the theater district. The Emmy-winning program, which snagged 11 more nods this year, will surely benefit from New York and Broadway’s musical talent as it relaunches in a different key.
CNN, Vice, and the New York Times were among the big winners on the first of two nights for the 44th annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards. CNN led the news portion of the Emmys with ten wins, with trailing Vice winning nine and the New York Times with five.
There’s nothing like New York in the Fall— crisper air, pumpkin spice lattes, Cityside Pumpkin patch, the leaves changing in Central Park, and the New York Film Festival. What could be better? The 61st annual New York Film Festival kicks off in a few days, and there is a lot to look forward to.
Even though Martin Scorsese’s films end up getting major distribution with large studios, the filmmaker works primarily independently. He is no longer beholden to the traditional Hollywood studio system where executives have a say in the creative aspects of a film.
There’s nothing like New York in the Fall— crisper air, pumpkin spice lattes, Cityside Pumpkin patch, the leaves changing in Central Park, and the New York Film Festival. What could be better? The 61st annual New York Film Festival kicks off in a few days, and there is a lot to look forward to.
It looks like Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas’ kids ain’t goin’ nowhere… at least for the time being.
Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Neo Sora’s concert documentary “Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus,” a standout at the Venice Film Festival, has sold for theatrical distribution in North America to Janus Films ahead of its North American premiere at the New York Film Festival. The theatrical release will be followed by a Blu-ray Disc release on the “Janus Contemporaries” label. This is the latest deal inked by London and Paris-based production, finance and sales outfit Film Constellation, following a slew of sales to Spain (Filmin), Portugal (Midas Filmes), Germany and Austria (Rapid Eye), Scandinavia (NjutaFilms), Baltics (Kino Pavasaris), South Korea (Media Castle), China (JL Vision Films), Hong Kong and Macau (Edko Films), Taiwan (Cai Chang) and Singapore (Anticipate Pictures).
Duran Duran is headlining at Forest Hills’ Forest Hills Stadium for a night of singalong hits, late 20th century nostalgia and good times as part of their ongoing ‘Future Past Tour.’And if you want to scoop up last-minute tickets to see Simon, Nick, John and Roger do their live, now is the time.At the time of publication, prices start at $83 before fees on Vivid Seats.Not a bad price to hear “Hungry Like The Wolf,” “Rio,” “The Reflex,” “Ordinary World,” “Girls On Film” and so many more timeless classics performed by Rock and Roll Hall of Famers live.When you factor in that they’ll be joined by special guests Grace Jones, Nile Rodgers with Chic and Bastille at the concert, it’s a downright steal.Want to go to the snythiest show of the year?Here’s everything you need to know and more about Duran Duran’s Queens gig.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best ticket prices by sections for the Sept. 22 concert can be found below.Not in New York?Duran Duran is headed to Atlantic City’s Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort on Saturday, Sept.