Film

Sameh Zoabi: The Palestinian Director With an Israeli Passport
NYU professor and director Sameh Zoabi discusses his latest film, Luxembourgish Oscar contender “Tel Aviv on Fire,” and what it means to be a Palestinian filmmaker and an Israeli citizen.
Fareid El Gafy, Film & TV Editor
• December 2, 2019

‘The End of the F***ing World’ Should Only Come Once
The second season of the much-loved show is as funny and touching as ever, but unnecessary all the same.
Ben Linder, Contributing Writer
• November 27, 2019

The Good, The Bad and ‘The Mandalorian’
The Disney+ series set in the “Star Wars” universe is a bland homage to spaghetti westerns with none of their enduring charm.
Mas Bouzidi, Contributing Writer
• November 27, 2019

Professor Spike Lee Gives Talk on ‘Do the Right Thing’’s Writing Process
Tisch Alum and Professor Spike Lee discussed his generation-defining 1989 film at NYU Skirball Center.
Charles Smith, Contributing Writer
• November 26, 2019

‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ is a Lesson in Forgiveness and Healing
The new film about children’s television icon Mr. Rogers is a touching tribute to how one man’s kindness helped shape the life of someone in need.
Kaylee DeFreitas, Deputy Arts Editor
• November 25, 2019

Documentary ‘After the Murder of Albert Lima’ Follows a Man Pursuing His Father’s Killer
"After the Murder of Albert Lima" has a near-impossible premise, and that’s what makes it incredible.
Nicholas Pabon, Contributing Writer
• November 19, 2019

‘An Elephant Sitting Still’ Is a Portrait of Sadness for a Hopeless Generation
Director Hu Bo’s first and only film before he tragically took his own life ruminates on a nihilistic worldview.
Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Contributing Writer
• November 19, 2019

‘Waves’ Verges on Cinematic Sensory Overload
“Waves” is a gripping family drama that captivates with experimental sound design and visual components.
Alexandra Bentzien, Contributing Writer
• November 17, 2019

Beekeeping Documentary ‘Honeyland’ Is Utterly Sublime
Tamara Kotevska and Ljubomir Stefanov’s “Honeyland” is a story about bees, honey and the human condition.
Nicholas Pabon, Contributing Writer
• November 14, 2019

‘The Irishman’ Is Martin Scorsese’s Swan Song to the Goodfellas
Scorsese’s latest offering is a farewell to an era of film from a master of his craft.
Masnsen Bouzidi, Contributing Writer
• November 13, 2019

‘Marriage Story’ Is Noah Baumbach in Top Form
Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson deliver enthralling performances as a couple fallen out of love.
Alexandra Bentzien, Contributing Writer
• November 12, 2019

‘One Child Nation’: Fighting for the Right to Choose
Propaganda is a powerful tool, and China abused it. NYU alumna Nanfu Wang reflects on the iron grip of China’s propaganda in her newest documentary.
Megan Chew, Contributing Writer
• November 11, 2019

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