Searching for Jason
A landmark American indie was nearly lost, until it was found by a group of obsessive film archivists.
Chaplin Awards Gala Photos: 1972-1982
Take a photo trip with us back to the first Chaplin Award Gala when we honored Charlie Chaplin, himself! Then travel through the first 10 years of Galas to see Fred Astaire, Alfred Hitchcock, Joanne Woodward, and more!
Saluting Hollywood Heavyweight Burt Lancaster
Film Society of Lincoln Center is pumped to weigh in on the film career of a legend in our latest retrospective, Man of Steel: Burt Lancaster at 100, May 17 – 23. Mr. Muscles, himself, would turn 100 this year.
Who Is Carlos Diegues?
A key figure in Brazil's Cinema Novo movement, Diegues will be at Film Society this weekend for a retrospective of his films. Learn more about this overlooked master and hear from Richard Peña about his importance to world cinema and which of his films should not be missed!
ND/NF Docs in the Shadow of “Summer”
Fifty years separate Jean Rouch and Edgar Morin's landmark film Chronicle of a Summer from three documentaries that screened at 42nd New Directors/New Films, yet all grapple with how to capture authentic reality on screen.
Something Old, Something New: 42 Years of ND/NF Lineups
Your wish is our command! After quite a few requests, we've put together a list of every feature that has played New Directors/New Films since its inception in 1972!
Four Decades of New Directors/New Films Discoveries
Steven Spielberg, Chantal Akerman, Richard Linklater, Wong Kar-wai, Kelly Reichert, and Pedro Almodóvar are just a few of the filmmakers that have segued to major success after debuting their early work at New Directors/New Films. We take a look back at the history of the festival as the 42nd edition gets underway.
Getting Greedy with Grier
Pam Grier's ineffable magnetism and acting prowess comes to Film Society this weekend and you won't want to miss the chance to see her on the big screen, in 35mm, and in person! Having trouble deciding which films to see? We've got some suggestions...
Shlocky Horror Picture Show
Critic J. Hoberman gives an overview of the history of Jewish horror in a piece that served as the inspiration for his upcoming New York Jewish Film Festival program The Black Cat (and Other Tales).
