Posted by Eugene Hernandez on 4.19.2013
A landmark American indie was nearly lost, until it was found by a group of obsessive film archivists. More »
Posted by Peter Labuza on 3.29.2013
Peter Labuza of NYFF Critics Academy responds to the argument that Room 237 is an attack on film criticism and delves into the particularly obsessive strain of cinephilia inspired by the work of Stanley Kubrick. More »
Posted by Jonathan Robbins on 2.11.2013
The Iranian master on working through language barriers in his latest. Japan-set film, as well as the ongoing debate between digital and film, the tragic "misunderstandings" between Iran and the U.S., and much more in this fascinating interview. More »
Posted by Zachary Mandinach on 12.19.2012
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. More »
Posted by Zachary Mandinach on 12.10.2012
Fittingly, the first of our awards season spotlights centers on NYFF50 Opening Night film Life of Pi. Ang Lee's latest has been almost universally praised for its pioneering CGI effects, use of 3D technology, and spiritual and emotional gravitas. More »
Posted by Jonathan Robbins on 11.12.2012
This NYFF '11 Main Slate selection has been dazzling festival audiences all year and is now in theaters in select cities. We spoke with the Georgian filmmaker about tongue twisters, the editing booth and her award-winning film starring Gael García Bernal and Hani Furstenberg. More »