Festivals: Koehler on Locarno
Now in its 65th year, the Locarno Film Festival has reasserted itself as a place in which new and old cinema meet and merge, and as a platform for essential young cinema that may be ignored or relegated to a minor position by more commercially-oriented festivals.
Interview with Susan Youssef, “Habibi”
The promising young director opens up about the inspirations behind her first feature, the response she's received from audiences around the globe, and what it means to her to be part of the Film Society's New Arab Cinema series.
50th NYFF Will Honor Nicole Kidman, Richard Peña
A new component of the NYFF will be a pair of tributes saluting the work of two people who have made significant artistic contributions to film culture in the past and will continue to do so in the future.
NYFF39: Manoel de Oliveira’s “I’m Going Home”
Combining bits of humor with agonizing truths, the prolific Portuguese director's stunning masterpiece covers the spectrum of emotions in its breathtaking story of old age, art and loss.
First Batch of 50th NYFF Sidebars Added to Lineup
The 18 films revealed in the festival's Masterworks and Special Events areas include an 8K restoration of Lawrence of Arabia, 25th anniversary screening The Princess Bride with cast reunion, and new sections "Cinema Reflected" and "On the Arts."
Interview with Michel Lipkes, “Malaventura”
The director on his début film, contradictions in Mexican culture and making a sentimental film without venturing into melodrama.
Ten NYFF Films at Your Fingertips
Catch up with 49 years of the New York Film Festival by watching 10 films from past lineups online!
Critics Academy Coming to 50th NYFF: Applications Now Open!
We're looking for emerging critics and journalists here in New York to participate in a special program at the upcoming New York Film Festival.
Bursting 50th NYFF Main Slate Lineup Revealed!
A whopping 32 films comprise the Main Slate for the landmark 50th New York Film Festival, including standouts from Cannes, Berlin, Locarno and quite a few that have yet to hit the festival circuit.
Interview with Joe Berger on “The Apple”
"NYC's Apple Super-Fan" discusses the movie's resurgence 25 years after its initial release, what makes it better than other cult classics, and the origins of his obsession.
