New York Jewish Film Festival Shows No Sign Of Slowing
Now heading into its final week, the 21st edition of the festival continues to premiere fantastic new films and welcome filmmakers and stars for in person appearances at Film Society through Thursday.
NYFF hit “Miss Bala” Opens This Weekend!
Watch video of director Gerardo Naranjo and star Stephanie Sigman discussing the film and its depiction of drug cartel violence in the border states of Mexico during a New York Film Festival press conference.
PODCAST: Sundance Buzz, Day 1!
Film Society's first broadcast from Park City, UT is a preview of this year's festival including films and filmmakers to watch, a recap of Art House Convergence, and a discussion of the business side of one of the most exciting events on the cinema calendar!
Ralph Fiennes’s “Coriolanus” Opens Tomorrow!
The actor's directorial debut is a poignant adaptation of the Shakespearean political tragedy—as relevant today as it was 500 years ago—starring Fiennes in the title role alongside a star-studded supporting cast that includes Academy Award winner Vanessa Redgrave, Gerard Butler, Brian Cox and Jessica Chastain.
First Batch of New Directors/New Films Selections Announced
The Museum of Modern Art and Film Society of Lincoln Center have announced the first seven official selections for the 2012 New Directors/New Films Festival, to take place March 21 – April 1.
Raquel Welch Retrospective Coming in February!
The iconic actress will be in person at Film Society to present some of her most memorable films, including "Fantastic Voyage" (1966), "One Million Years B.C." (1967), "Myra Breckinridge" (1970) and "Kansas City Bomber" (1972)!
Video: Q&A with Cast & Crew, “Pariah”
Stars Adepero Oduye and Pernell Walker and producer Nekisa Cooper were in person for a Q&A with Film Society Program Director Richard Peña following a screening of their film "Pariah" in December.
More Premieres and Appearances on Tap for NYJFF Week 2!
The 21st annual New York Jewish Film Festival, co-presented with The Jewish Museum, continues this week with a bright slate of documentaries and narratives, many of which feature in person appearances by members of the cast and crew.
Video: Wim Wenders Drops by Film Society for Q&As on “Pina”
The acclaimed German director discussed the first time he saw Pina Bausch's work, the two decades it took for the project to make its way to the screen, and the advantages and limitations of working with 3D technology.
New German Cinema Showcased in 50 Years of NYFF Celebration
Rainer Werner Fassbinder's "Ali: Fear Eats the Soul," Werner Herzog's "The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser," and Wim Wenders's "Kings of the Road" play the Walter Reade this Friday and Saturday as our year-by-year survey of the 50 year history of the New York Film Festival returns!
