Discover: Alice Winocour Pulls the Strings in “Augustine”
"A hysteric is a slave looking for a master to rule over." Director Alice Winocour talks about hysteria, dirty jokes, and her directorial debut feature Augustine, which opens Friday at Film Society.
Film Society Enters the Whedonverse
We've got some shiny news! Joss Whedon is coming to Film Society on May 29 for a conversation about his career and sneak preview of his bold and modern Shakespeare adaptation Much Ado About Nothing, which opens here on June 7!
Free Talks, All Summer Long!
We've got some hot news: Film Society will host a series of free Summer Talks with filmmakers like Richard Linklater, Julie Delpy, Ethan Hawke, Sofia Coppola, David Lowery, Joe Swanberg, and more!
Discover: Terence Nance Uses Art to Understand
A visual and aural delight, Terence Nance's An Oversimplification of Her Beauty represents a bold new vision from an artist hesitant to call himself a filmmaker.
Discover: Davy Chou Recovers a Lost Golden Age of Cinema
We spoke with French-Cambodian director Davy Chou, who at young age happened upon the rich filmmaking past of his family. His debut feature, Golden Slumbers, illuminates a golden age of Cambodian cinema that thrived before being stamped out by the Khmer Rouge.
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!
The Colorful Cinema of Carlos Diegues
Films as vibrant as those by Carlos "Cacá" Diegues, one of the key figures in Brazil's Cinema Novo movement of the 60s and 70s, are better expressed in images than words. Check out these beautiful posters and stills and see the Brazilian master in person this weekend at our retrospective of his work!
Interview: Faouzi Bensaïdi, “Death For Sale”
Faouzi Bensaïdi spoke with FilmLinc Daily about his tale of friendship and bank robbery, which was Morocco's official selection for the 2012 Academy Awards and a highlight of the 20th New York African Film Festival.
Discover: Frances Bodomo Crosses Cultures with “Boneshaker”
Our second weekly column spotlighting emerging film talent focuses on Frances Bodomo, whose short Boneshaker stars Oscar-nominated actress Quvenzhané Wallis, premiered at Sundance, and screens this week in the 20th New York African Film Festival.
Discover: Penny Lane Connects the Dots Into a Tender “Our Nixon”
Penny Lane kicks off FilmLinc Daily's new weekly column spotlighting budding cinematic talent. Her inventive doc, which closes New Directors/New Films this weekend, offers a unique and intimate perspective on one of the most notorious politicians in American history.
