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NYFF Film Review: Pedro Almodóvar Turns to English for the Slight Yet Thought Provoking ‘The Room Next Door’
Over the years, Pedro Almodóvar has developed about as unimpeachable a reputation, filmmaker-wise, as it gets. So, when he tries something new, as with The Room Next Door, you go in expecting him to be up to the challenge. Here, he’s attempting his first movie fully in the English language. While it’s occasionally a little […] More
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NYFF Film Review: ‘The Shrouds’ Finds David Cronenberg Giving His Own Personal and Peculiar Take on Grief
When you watch a David Cronenberg film, you pretty much have to expect something done in a unique register. Whether it’s his various body horror works or when he tackles other genres, it’s handled in a manner unlike most other storytellers. So, when it comes to The Shrouds, of course a Cronenberg movie about grief […] More
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NYFF Film Review: ‘Queer’ is a Trippy But Ultimately Ponderous Affair
Luca Guadagnino and I have a complicated relationship. As a general rule, I tend to like his films less than most, whether it’s something I like when most love like Call Me By Your Name, or something I dislike that most like, be it A Bigger Splash or Susperia, for example. Then, Challengers came along […] More
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NYFF Review: ‘Nickel Boys’ Features a Bold Narrative Style That Ultimately Does Not Work
I will never begrudge a filmmaker taking a bold new approach to their material. Doing something different is often a way to break cinematic ground and establish yourself as an auteur to watch. Now, there’s also the possibility that the boldness will backfire and the movie will suffer as a result. Unfortunately, there’s a prime […] More
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Films to See at the 62nd New York Film Festival
Tonight, screenings will begin for the 62nd New York Film Festival. NYFF has already had Press and Industry screenings (better known around town as P&I screenings) going on since last week, but today kicks the festival off for real. As always, the fest is another opportunity to appreciate the most prestigious movies of the season. […] More
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Awards Season / Oscar Predictions Update: Where Do We Stand After Telluride and TIFF Have Had Their Say?
It seems like only days ago I was packing for the Telluride Film Festival, let alone the Toronto International Film Festival. Yet, here we are, post Telluride and TIFF, with the New York Film Festival on the horizon. Each year, this is the time when the Oscar race really begins to come into focus. Interestingly, […] More
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Awards Season / Oscar Predictions Update: The Summer is Over and Fall Film Festival Season is Beginning to Show Us Some Contenders
Well folks, we’re here. The fall film festival season is literally underway, with so much of the early speculation about to give way to analysis and reviews. Yesterday, I departed for the Telluride Film Festival, so as you read this, I’m on the ground watching movies. Once I get back from Telluride, it’s basically a […] More
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62nd New York Film Festival Adds ‘San Juan Hill: Manhattan’s Lost Neighborhood’ as Special Event
The 62nd New York Film Festival is apparently not done adding to their lineup. Today, NYFF announced that they will be hosting the World Premiere of Stanley Nelson’s San Juan Hill: Manhattan’s Lost Neighborhood. The documentary will play during the festival and also feature a conversation with Nelson. Ariana DeBose narrates. More on the movie can […] More
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Awards Radar Community: Which Fall Film Festival Are You Partial To?
I have film festivals on the brain. After all, I’m leaving in a few days for the Telluride Film Festival. Before that, this week brings the Venice International Film Festival, which will begin right before I leave for the mountains. Once I’m back, it’s only a day or so before I’m off north to the […] More
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We’re Days Away from Festival Season Kicking Off!
Next week, both the Venice International Film Festival and the Telluride Film Festival kick off. I’ll be on the ground for Telluride, as always. The week after, the Toronto International Film Festival begins. I’ll be at TIFF as well. Then, I sleep a tiny bit, before the New York Film Festival gets underway at the […] More
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Revivals Section for NYFF Announced
The New York Film Festival this morning announced their revivals section for this year. NYFF always features some older works from special filmmakers, with the 62nd incarnation of the festival being no exception. The lineup includes plenty of classics, including an interesting palate cleanser in Hellraiser. More below. Here is the press release: Film at […] More
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NYFF Announces 2024 Currents Lineup
Another New York Film Festival announcement! This morning, NYFF announced the Currents for the festival. This adds a dozen more features, in addition to more than two dozen short films, to their lineup. Read on for more on each. Here is the press release: Film at Lincoln Center announces Currents for the 62nd New York […] More
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