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Film

Catch George A. Romero’s classic "Night of the Living Dead" in a new 4K restoration at the Film Forum this October.

Film Forum Revives ‘Night of the Living Dead’ in 4K

Tristen Calderon, Staff Writer October 13, 2017
Just in time for Halloween, Film Forum is showing George Romero's 1968 masterpiece "Night of the Living Dead" in beautiful 4K restoration.
Ai Weiwei’s film Human Flow raises awareness of the growing refugee situation across 20 different countries. Human Flow hits theaters October 13th.

‘Human Flow’ is Heartbreaking and Mesmerizing

Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer October 11, 2017
Ai Weiwei's documentary "Human Flow" represents the stories of millions of refugees in a revolutionary way: by showing them as people.

“Professor Marston and the Wonder Woman”  follows the life of William Moulton Marston (Luke Evans) and his wife Elizabeth Holloway (Rebecca Hall). The delightfully crass movie covers the origin of Wonder Woman by the Marston’s.

The Origin Wonder Woman Deserves

Carter Glace, Staff Writer October 10, 2017
"Professor Marston and the Wonder Women," tells the story of Wonder Woman's origin — not on Themyscira, but in the minds of Moulton Marston, Elizabeth Holloway and Olive Byrne.
“Call Me By Your Name”, originally a novel by the former NYU professor Andre Aciman, has been adapted by the Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino. The story follows 17-year-old Elio, learning the hardships of adulthood and discovering his self-identity.

The Beautiful Tragedy of ‘Call Me By Your Name’

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor October 10, 2017
"Call Me By Your Name" is a touching, deeply moving story of two men in 1983 who fall in love, adapted from the novel written by former NYU professor Andre Aciman.
The Enduring Politics of Warren Beatty

The Enduring Politics of Warren Beatty

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor October 5, 2017
A Hollywood legend and icon, Warren Beatty has cemented his role as an influential political filmmaker by telling provocative and important stories.

The Rise of LGBTQ Cinema

Matthew Holman, Staff Writer October 5, 2017
With recent films like "Moonlight," LGBTQ cinema has evolved into a flourishing genre, marking how far society has progressed.
Evolving Perspective of War Films

Evolving Perspective of War Films

Jessica Xing, Contributing Writer October 5, 2017
War movies have been an essential part of representing the masses and the emotions they feel. From "The Deer Hunter" to "Dunkirk," war movies continue to express the consequences of political conflict.
A Lazy Solution to Inequality in Hollywood

A Lazy Solution to Inequality in Hollywood

Jordan Reynolds, Arts Editor October 5, 2017
All-women reboots such as "Ghostbusters" and "Ocean's Eleven" are short-term solutions to the long-term problem of diversity in Hollywood.
In Last Flag Flying, three Vietnam War veterans reunite in the funeral of one’s son and decide to take a trip to his home in suburban New Hampshire together.

NYFF 2017: ‘Last Flag Flying’ Presents a Lifetime of War

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor October 3, 2017
"Last Flag Flying" deals with the trauma of war, telling the story of three Vietnam veterans with humor and wit.
The new Rube Östlund movie, The Square is a comedy-drama that follows a museum curator and the obstacles he faces when hiring a public relations team for his new installation. The movie hits the cinemas on Oct. 27 in the US.

NYFF 2017: ‘The Square’ is Magnificently Enigmatic

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor October 2, 2017
"The Square" is a satirical film about a Swedish museum, dealing with the nature of good in society.
NYFF 2017: Family, Frustrations and Fine Art in ‘The Meyerowitz Stories’

NYFF 2017: Family, Frustrations and Fine Art in ‘The Meyerowitz Stories’

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor September 29, 2017
Our film editor reviews The Meyerowitz Stories, as a part of the New York Film Festival.
The Florida Project by Sean Baker, tells a story of precocious 6-year-old Moonee who courts mischief and adventures.

These Are ‘Dark Times’ Indeed

Amelia Reardon, Contributing Writer September 27, 2017
"Super Dark Times" is a dark portrayal of teenage experiences, fraught with trauma and emotion.