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The Marvelous Land of Oz
The Australian Film Revival of the 1970s launched the careers of acclaimed directors and actors like Peter Weir, Mel Gibson, Jacki Weaver, Judy Davis, and George Miller. We've put together a handy guide to our series celebrating this "Last New Wave," which kicks off Friday.
Season Spotlight: “Amour”
It's been almost seven months since Michael Haneke's latest film was selected as the unanimous winner of the Palme d'Or in Cannes. Today, it finally arrived in select US cities! In today's Season Spotlight, we look back at the overwhelming praise Amour has received for the better part of a year.
Season Spotlight: “Moonrise Kingdom”
Wes Anderson's latest may not have played at Film Society this year, but that doesn't diminish our love for it one bit! In fact, it's more than clear to us why this story of young love ended up in the number three spot on Film Comment's critics poll of the 50 Best Films of 2012.
Season Spotlight: “Beasts of the Southern Wild”
Today we highlight what's sure to be remembered as the breakout indie film of 2012. Benh Zeitlin's debut feature premiered at Sundance, was the surprise Closing Night screening at New Directors/New Films, and took home prizes at Cannes, London, the Gothams, and many more.
Season Spotlight: “5 Broken Cameras”
Even though it came out it June, don't forget about Emad Burnat and Guy Davidi's topical doc about conflict in the Israeli-occupied territories, which won awards at Sundance, had its New York premiere at New Directors/New Films, and is shortlisted for the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature.
Weinstein Expands Slate, Kino Releases Selznick Set
Weinstein grabs rights to Bong Joon-ho’s Snow Piercer and others, Kino Classics brings David O. Selznick to Blu-ray, speculations abound on new Star Wars movies, Videology reopens in Williamsburg (with booze!), and more in today's FilmLinc Digest.
Nicholl Fellowship Winners Announced; New “Central Park Five” Trailer
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences have announced this year's recipients of the Nicholl Fellowship, Ken and Sarah Burns' highly-anticipated new doc adds to buzz with a new trailer, and Tugg announces partnership with Film Movement.
NYFF Q&A: “Leviathan”
One of the most memorable press conferences from this year's festival was Verena Paravel and Lucien Castaing-Taylor discussing the monstrous effort that went into filming their sense-assaulting commercial fishing documentary. Watch full video of the conversation and four minutes from the film, then catch its sole screening today at 6:00pm.
The Belly of the Beast
Two festival documentaries, Amos Gitai’s Field Diary (1982) and Lucien Castaing-Taylor and Véréna Paravel's Leviathan (2012), assault the viewers' senses by deeply immersing them in the worlds of commercial fishing and the Lebanon War, respectively.
Video & Photos from Gala Tribute to Richard Peña
Film Society of Lincoln Center celebrated 25 years of Richard Pena's significant contribution to the New York Film Festival and film culture at large with a special gala tribute on Wednesday. Check out video and photos from the emotional farewell event.
