Film
‘We’re All Going to the World’s Fair’ offers a strange spin on the coming-of-age genre
Directed by Jane Schoenburn, “We’re All Going to the World’s Fair” offers an alternative coming-of-age tale for horror aficionados. The film is currently playing as part ND/NF 2021.
‘Dark Red Forest’ points you toward nirvana
Directed by Jin Huaqing, “Dark Red Forest” is a loving ode to religious perseverance in adverse conditions. The film is currently playing as part of ND/NF 2021.
‘All Light, Everywhere’ offers an enlightening viewing experience
Theo Anthony’s documentary on surveillance, policing and the strange relationship between the development of guns and cameras will close out this year’s New Directors/New Films Festival.
Janicza Bravo Q&A event: A glimpse inside the director’s mind
In anticipation of her movie "Zola," NYU alumna Janicza Bravo gave a Q&A session to students about navigating the film industry.
‘Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal’ defies documentary conventions
The story of how one man single-handedly ruptured the American higher education system. “Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal” is now available to stream on Netflix.
‘Raya and the Last Dragon’: Disney’s Latest Attempt at the Empowered Princess
Disney’s newest animated feature offers a multicultural, yet modern peek into the future of the princess archetype.
‘Quo Vadis, Aida?’ review: An unforgettable look at a forgotten part of history
Oscar Nominated “Quo Vadis, Aida?” allows the world to remember a horrific event that has been looked over for decades.
The recent restoration of ‘The Mirror’ and the need to resurrect cinematic discourse
Although movie theaters have reopened, film culture remains stagnant. A recent trip to experience Andrei Tarkovsky’s “The Mirror” at Lincoln Center revealed how issues of isolation currently threaten cinematic discourse.
‘Nomadland’s’ contemporary vision of the American dream
NYU alumna and best picture winner Chloé Zhao’s “Nomadland” interrogates the nature of coming of age in modern America.
‘Minari’ and the roots of the Asian American experience
Despite its cultural specificity, Lee Isaac Chung’s story of family and dreams is a film for all of us.
‘The Goalie’s Anxiety at the Penalty Kick’ review: A languid look at aimlessness
This long-lost directorial debut by German director Wim Wenders about alienation in post-war Germany is playing for free as part of the 50th edition of the New Directors/New Films festival.
‘Another Round’ review: An intoxicating film about drinking to find meaning
Thomas Vinterberg untangles the complexities of substance abuse with a tale of four friends who engage in binge-drinking to break away from the monotony of everyday life. The Academy Award Nominated film is currently playing on Hulu.
